About Tom Vanstone
"I started my tree surgery career back in Jan 2015 and have loved it ever since! Over the years, I have worked in a variety of sectors within the arboriculture industry. From domestic and utility works to training, I have gained skills and extensive knowledge across all aspects of tree care and maintenance. In that time, trees and tree work have become a passion of mine, which I very much enjoy passing onto others. I provide a high-quality professional work, with the knowledge and experience to back it up.
As well as this, I’m qualified to city and guilds NPTC standards and fully insured. All of my services will be carried out using modern machinery and equipment that is regularly inspected to ensure they are safe and in optimal condition."
Look no further than Blackdown Treescapes for expert tree care. With our expert knowledge, you can expect quality services all year round.
Tree Inspections, Health Checks & Surveys
Keeping trees safe and thriving starts with evidence-led inspection. Our NPTC-qualified arborists carry out visual tree assessments, decay detection, crown and root-zone checks, and risk ratings for trees near buildings, highways and utilities. We document defects, prioritise actions and outline practical, cost-effective recommendations - from remedial pruning to staged management.
Planning a project? We can provide pre-works assessments and contractor-friendly survey schedules, helping you meet duty-of-care and insurance requirements. You’ll receive a clear, plain-English report with photographs and mapped positions where required.
tree Surgery Services
From formative pruning to large, technical takedowns, our team delivers safe, efficient tree work with minimal disruption. We handle crown reductions, thinning and deadwood removal to improve structure, clearance and light levels.
Where necessary, dangerous or diseased trees are felled or dismantled in sections using modern rigging to protect lawns, gardens and buildings. Stumps are ground out for a clean finish, and all arisings are removed or recycled as mulch.
General Tree Surgery
Crown Reduction
Felling and Sectional Dismantling
Thinning
Removal
Stump Removal
Pruning
Hedge Management
Low Impact Small Forestry
Woodland Management
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Crown Reduction
Refine shape, reduce canopy weight and manage risk without sacrificing character. We plan every cut, protect growth points and balance the crown for better light, airflow and long-term structural strength.
Tree Bracing
Discreet, modern bracing systems support weak unions, storm-damaged limbs or veteran trees. We specify non-invasive solutions that reduce failure risk while retaining valued features, habitats and the tree's natural silhouette.
Low Impact Forestry
Sensitive woodland work that protects soils, habitats and access. We use selective felling, hand tools and low-ground-pressure methods where needed to minimise disturbance while improving structure, biodiversity and long-term resilience.
Emergency Storm Damage Response
Our emergency team provides 24/7 call-outs, making trees safe and reopening access swiftly. We assess hazards, liaise with neighbours and utilities where necessary, and use controlled sectional dismantling to remove hung-up or wind-blown limbs.
Roads, driveways and footpaths are cleared, with debris chipped and sites left tidy. We prioritise dangerous trees near homes, public highways and power lines, and can supply photos and notes to support insurance claims.
Fully Insured (public liability and indemnity)
Competitive Prices
Respectful, Tidy Workmanship
Trained to City and Guilds NPTC standards
