Ventnor is built into the hill, with many gardens arranged over steep terraces above the Esplanade. Some work areas cannot be reached by machine, so access and timber removal are integral to our planning and are included in the fixed written quotation.
The Undercliff consists of slipped ground that can continue to move when rainfall reaches the clay below. Trees in these locations require assessment alongside the slope that supports them. We consider both tree condition and ground stability, and carry out tree work to BS 3998:2010.
The south-facing Undercliff also has a near frost-free microclimate, allowing palms and other subtropical plants to grow where they would not survive elsewhere on the Island. This mild climate can accelerate hedge and laurel growth. We reduce overgrown boundaries to an agreed profile and clear the arisings.