Storm-Damaged Trees in Midhurst: Access, Assessment and Clearance

If a tree has fallen or left branches hanging in Midhurst, keep people clear of the affected area. Timber resting on a fence, building or another tree may still move. Do not try to clear a route through it yourself.

Give a location the crew can find

For a rural property, a postcode may lead to several entrances. Give the correct access point, any gate instructions and a landmark visible from the road. Explain whether the fallen tree blocks the only entrance and whether people can remain safely away from it.

Mention overhead cables, livestock, public routes and buildings struck by the tree. Only send photographs that can be taken from a safe place; a clearer photograph is not worth approaching unstable timber.

Separate urgent work from the final clear-up

The first visit may deal with a hanging limb or reopen access without removing every piece of timber. Ask which work is proposed immediately, what the price covers and what will require a later visit. Attendance depends on current conditions and availability, so confirm it by telephone.

A full clear-up may include processing the remaining trunk, taking away cuttings, grinding a stump or repairing a fence. Agree those items separately if they are outside the emergency scope. Retain photographs and written records for any insurance enquiry, and check cover with your insurer.

Check the remaining trees

Once the immediate area is safe, point out any other new splits, disturbed ground or damaged branches. The visible fallen tree may not be the only one requiring assessment. A follow-up check should have a defined scope rather than a promise that the whole site is safe indefinitely.

For urgent work in Midhurst, Petworth or the surrounding county, use the telephone details on the emergency tree surgeon Sussex page. Describe the hazard and ask Brad to confirm the next step.