Tree Bracing to Save a Storm-Damaged Tree in Andover

Client: Residential property owner in Andover

Service: Tree bracing and preservation

Apex Tree Surgeons were called out to assess a large mature tree that had begun to split during high storm winds. In most cases, this level of damage would result in the tree being felled. However, the owner was keen to preserve it, recognising its value to the landscape. Apex’s team developed a specialist bracing solution to save the tree and extend its lifespan.

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The Challenge

Severe weather impact – Strong winds caused a major split to form in the tree’s structure.
Preservation over removal – The customer requested that the tree be saved if possible.
Time-sensitive intervention – The damage occurred during a storm, requiring immediate on-site assessment.

Our Approach

During the storm, Apex Tree Surgeons attended the site to inspect the damage in real time. This allowed the team to understand the forces at play and create a plan to stabilise the tree. Once the storm had passed and winds subsided, they returned to carry out the bracing work.

Steps taken:

Drilled two precision holes in the affected branches.
Fed a heavy-duty metal cable through the drilled points.
Secured and tightened the cable to hold the branches firmly in place.
Ensured correct tension to prevent further splitting while allowing natural movement.

The Outcome

The bracing successfully stabilised the tree, preventing further damage and enabling it to continue growing strong for many years to come. The customer avoided the loss of a significant feature in their garden, maintaining both the environmental and aesthetic value of their property.

Key Results

Tree preserved – Avoided felling and retained its place in the landscape.
Structural stability restored – Prevented further splitting.
Customer satisfaction – Met the owner’s wish to save the tree.

Client Feedback

“We’re so grateful to Apex Tree Surgeons. They understood how important this tree was to us and did everything possible to save it. The result is better than we could have hoped for.”

Conclusion

This project highlights Apex Tree Surgeons’ commitment to offering sustainable alternatives to tree removal. Through timely assessment, expert planning, and skilled execution, they preserved a mature tree that otherwise would have been lost to storm damage.

Looking to protect a storm-damaged tree?

Contact Apex Tree Surgeons for professional tree bracing and preservation services.