Domestic

Helping You Care for the Trees Around Your Home

At Shelford Tree Surgery, we understand that the trees in your garden are more than just part of the landscape—they add character, privacy, and value to your home. That’s why we offer a personal, professional approach to domestic tree care, tailored to suit each property and homeowner.

We’re a local, Cambridge-based team with deep roots in the community. Our focus is always on providing clear advice, honest workmanship, and tidy, respectful service. Whether you’re managing mature trees or keeping a well-kept garden looking its best, we’re here to make tree care simple, safe, and stress-free.

From the first site visit through to clean-up, you can expect a friendly team that turns up on time, communicates clearly, and leaves your space exactly how we found it—only better. All work is carried out in line with the latest industry standards, with full insurance and a commitment to safety at every stage.

We believe in doing things the right way—with care, attention to detail, and a genuine respect for the environment and your property.

Crown Reduction

Crown reduction is one of the most common pruning techniques arborists use to control the size of the tree while maintaining the structure or shape of its crown. Our Arborists focus on limbs on the uppermost portion of the tree canopy, cutting them shorter to decrease the tree’s height.

Crown Thinning

Crown thinning involves selectively removing inner branches evenly throughout a tree’s crown. This method allows light to travel through the crown, and air to circulate more effectively throughout the canopy, without altering the tree’s natural shape.

Removal of deadwood

Deadwood removal is a form of pruning that involves using professional-grade equipment to swiftly and effectively remove dead branches or dead parts of a tree. This process can be crucial for the health of the tree and the safety of people and public below, as deadwood can pose a significant hazard, causing branches to fall. This service is popular on boundary’s that border public spaces.

Dismantling

Tree dismantling involves cutting the tree into smaller sections and removing them one by one. It may require the use of lowering and rigging techniques to prevent damage to items below the tree. This can be a good option if the tree has been storm-damaged, is dead, or is overhanging property.

Felling

Tree felling involves cutting down one or more trees. Depending on your needs, the timber can be stacked in a designated area or completely removed from the site.

Pruning

This term refers to removing smaller branches, usually located at the outer crown of the tree. Pruning these branches promotes dense foliage around a more evenly spaced branch structure.

Stump Grinding

Stump grinding is a method for removing a tree stump by grinding it down below ground level with a specialised machine. The by-products are then placed back into the hole, and the area will flatten out over time.

Tree Planting

The first step is advising on which types and sizes of trees would most suit the location. Next is deciding on the best places for the trees to be planted so they can grow and thrive for many years. Our established relationships with suppliers enable us to source a variety of trees at varying stages of growth. Once planted, the next step is to maintain and monitor their progress to ensure the trees remain strong, healthy, and reach their full potential.