Got a tree blocking light or dropping dead branches? Crown thinning opens the canopy for more light and airflow, and deadwooding removes unsafe dead wood. I keep the shape natural and leave everything tidy.

Let more light through the canopy without a harsh reduction
Dead branches removed to reduce risk over lawns, paths, drives and roofs
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Crown Thinning & Deadwooding

Name: Sharp Hedges Tree & Garden Services
Address: County Durham
Telephone: +447598893566

Crown thinned tree letting more light into a garden after crown thinning and deadwooding

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What is crown thinning and deadwooding?

Crown thinning is selective pruning to reduce how dense the canopy is, so more daylight gets through and the tree catches less wind. Deadwooding is removing dead, broken, or unsafe branches that can fall or keep shedding into the garden. Done properly, it keeps the tree looking natural — it doesn’t leave it “lion-tailed” or hacked back.

Why choose Sharp Hedges?

Green waste bag with recycling symbol (responsible disposal)

NPTC qualified

Waste removed

Free quote

Fully insured

Recent crown thinning and deadwooding work

A few recent crown thinning and deadwooding jobs I’ve completed across County Durham and the wider North East.

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Thinning overcrowded crowns to brighten lawns, patios and garden rooms
Dead branch removal over drives, footpaths, sheds, fences and conservatory roofs
Removing crossing, rubbing or weakly-attached limbs that cause future problems
Tidying storm-damaged branches and hanging deadwood after high winds
Reducing leaf and twig drop (where density is the main cause)
Sensible pruning to keep a balanced shape — not stripping one side bare

Common crown thinning and deadwooding jobs I do

Before any pruning, I check access, what’s underneath the tree, and what’s nearby — including roofs, fences, power lines, greenhouses, parked cars and footpaths. Some trees are protected by a TPO or sit in a conservation area, so permission may be needed before work starts. I’ll tell you what applies and help you check with the local council. Work is kept controlled and tidy, with neighbours in mind.

Safety, permissions and neighbours

Crown thinning and deadwooding near you

Covering County Durham and the wider North East, with regular work in Sunderland, Seaham, Stockton-on-Tees, Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring, Hetton-le-Hole, Sedgefield, Durham, Darlington, Newcastle and Spennymoor.

How Pricing Works

I don’t publish prices online because every tree is different. I quote in person after checking the tree size, access, what’s around it, and the safest way to do the work. You’ll get a clear fixed price before any work starts.

Free in-person quote
I come out, look at the tree, check access and talk through what result you want.

Clear plan, no pressure
You’ll get a straightforward quote and honest advice on what’s best — thinning, deadwooding, or a different type of pruning.

Book in, get it sorted
I carry out the work safely and leave the area tidy, with waste removed unless you want to keep logs.

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Related services

If the tree needs reducing in size rather than thinning, see Crown Reduction. If the tree is unsafe or unwanted, see Tree Removal. If you want the garden looking finished afterwards, see Hedge Trimming.