Crown Reduction & Pruning in Clare

Crown reduction, thinning, lifting and deadwooding by NPTC-certified arborists, keeping trees across Co. Clare healthy, safe and the right size.

  • Over 18 Years in the Trade Tree work across the Mid-West since 2008
  • NPTC & City & Guilds Certified Arboricultural Association member
  • Fully Certified & Insured Insurance certificates on request
  • Emergency Callout Available Industry leading equipment and experienced crews

Pruning That Helps the Tree

A tree that seems too big or too dark often just needs the right pruning. A well-planned crown reduction or thinning lets light into the garden, takes weight off long limbs, lowers wind resistance — useful in exposed parts of Clare — and keeps the tree healthy.

We follow recognised good practice: clean cuts at the right points, and never "topping" or "lopping", which harms trees and causes weak, dense regrowth. Depending on the site we work from a cherry picker or spider lift, or climb the tree on ropes.

From town gardens and housing estates to schools, hotels and farm shelter belts, we can also put together a regular maintenance plan for properties with a lot of trees.

What’s included

  • Crown reduction and reshaping
  • Crown thinning to let in light
  • Crown lifting over paths, roads and driveways
  • Deadwood and storm-damaged limb removal
  • Pruning away from buildings, gutters and cables
  • Fruit and ornamental tree pruning
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Access Any Tree, Safely

Industry leading equipment, from cherry pickers to tracked spider lifts, lets us reach tall crowns without heavy machinery on your lawn, and our climbers take care of the trees machines can’t reach.

  • Cherry picker and spider lift access
  • Rope and harness climbing
  • BS3998 tree reports available
  • Domestic and commercial sites
  • Regular maintenance plans
  • All cuttings chipped and removed
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Our Simple Tree Surgery Process

From the first phone call to the last sweep of the yard, here’s how a job works.

Get in Touch

Ring us or use the form, and send a photo if you can. If the tree is dangerous, phone so we can prioritise it.

We Visit the Site

One of our certified arborists looks at the tree, the access and what’s around it — free of charge.

Your Written Quotation

A clear, itemised price with nothing hidden and no pressure to go ahead.

The Work Gets Done

Experienced crews with industry leading equipment carry out the felling, pruning or grinding safely.

We Leave It Tidy

Brash chipped, timber taken away or stacked, and the ground raked and swept.

Reviews from Our Customers

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Dermot Naughton
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We had multiple large trees removed due to Ash Dieback. Some were very hard to access and the Elm team had all the correct equipment to do the job safely. Very good crew of lads.
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emmanuel pican
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Very good service, the place was left spotless and the lads are very friendly and helpful. All done in time and good communication. Highly recommended.
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Ricardo Carrasqueira
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I am really pleased with your team, the service provided, and the great communication. Cutting the trees made a huge difference in the landscape around the house. I would like to thank you for the work done yesterday and for the team's professionalism. They have left everything so clean that no one could notice that 4 trees were cut. Definitely, I will be in touch with Elm Landscaping and tree surgery services if I need more work done in the future.
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Ian Lehane
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Mature ash tree crown reduction/ivy removal. Excellent service from Louis and all the team at Elm. Prompt and professional interaction from first contact until completion of the project. A very tidy job and would highly recommend.
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Brendan Flynn
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Excellent work, kept the area very tidy, explained the works very well. Would highly recommend.
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Clive Piggott
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Elm Tree Surgery are a well managed and Professional Organisation with excellent staff who get on with their tasks with no fuss or delays. A real pleasure to do business with them!
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Patrick Carr
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Excellent service. Call back very soon after making inquiry. Very punctual on scheduled day. Excellent job and competitive price. Would recommend without hesitation.
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Niall Harris
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All work done as quoted to a very high standard. Professional team and exceptionally tidy after completing the work. Thank you!
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paula mcgrogan
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Very professional and courteous. Compliant with safety regulations and quick response to amended instructions with removal of all garden waste.I would certainly recommend Elm for your tree surgery requirements.
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Michael Raftery
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Got three dead trees cut down and taken away for a fair price. Would use Elm again

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Crown Reduction & Pruning FAQs

Questions people in Clare often ask about pruning. Don’t see yours? Get in touch.

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No. Reduction makes the whole crown smaller, lowering the height and spread. Thinning removes some of the smaller branches throughout the crown to let light and wind through, without changing the overall size.

Most trees can be pruned for much of the year, but some species are best done at particular times, and nesting birds must be considered. We’ll recommend the right timing for your trees.

Not when it’s done correctly. Harm comes from over-pruning and topping, which we don’t do. We remove only what’s needed, with clean cuts the tree can seal over.

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