Latest From the Field: Storm Emergencies and Specialist TPO Care in Solihull

23/12/2025

Professional emergency tree removal in Knowle and approved TPO maintenance in Dorridge. See how our Solihull team handled storm damage on Lady Byron Lane and specialist pruning on Rodborough Road.

It’s been a busy period for our team across Knowle and Dorridge. From midnight emergency call-outs to precision pruning on protected trees, we’ve been deployed across the borough to keep our roads safe and our local canopy healthy.
1. Emergency Call-Out: Lady Byron Lane, Knowle
The Situation: During recent high winds, we received an urgent call regarding a large roadside tree on Lady Byron Lane. A heavy limb had failed, striking a passing bus and smashing several upper-deck windows.
Our Response: Given the risk to the busy 87/88 bus route, this was a high-priority emergency. Our team worked through the night using specialist lighting and a crane to safely dismantle the compromised sections. By dawn, the hazard was removed, and the transport link was fully restored without further incident.
Expert Tip: Storm damage often reveals hidden structural weaknesses. If you have large trees overhanging public highways, regular safety inspections are essential to prevent vehicle damage and liability.

Emergency night call-out on Lady Byron Lane

2. Precision Care: 2 Rodborough Road, Dorridge
The Situation: Working under Solihull Council application PL/2023/02008/TPO, we were commissioned to perform essential maintenance on a protected tree at this prominent Dorridge corner.
Our Response: Because the tree is subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), all work had to meet strict British Standards. We utilized a tracked spider lift (MEWP) to reach the upper canopy with surgical precision.

Crown Reduction: Managed the lateral spread to reduce wind loading.
Crown Lifting: Cleared the lower canopy for high-sided vehicles on Rodborough Road.
Deadwooding: Removed decaying timber to ensure long-term structural integrity.

Need a Local Expert? Whether you have an emergency storm hazard in Knowle or need help navigating TPO planning applications in Dorridge, our NPTC-qualified team is here to help.

Approved TPO tree crown reduction at 2 Rodborough Road, Dorridge using a spider lift.

Call us on 01564 758 608 or use the web contact form on this page.

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