Business Details
Trusted Tree Surgeon & Landscape Gardener in Preston & Lancaster
Frances Forestry and Landscaping is a family-run business based between Lancaster and Preston in Lancashire, specialising in forestry, landscaping, tree care, fencing, and garden maintenance. With over a decade of experience, our team delivers professional services for domestic and commercial clients, including local authorities. Led by Joshua France, a skilled practitioner with a farming background in the Wyre Valley, we combine practical expertise with creative design to create functional, aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces. Our commitment to quality is evident in every project, from hedge cutting to expert tree crown reduction, ensuring high standards while maintaining competitive pricing. We pride ourselves on individual attention to client needs, offering free consultations and bespoke solutions tailored to each property.As a previous Britain in Bloom award winner, we prioritise environmentally sustainable practices, aiming to enhance green spaces for communities to enjoy. All tree work is conducted by fully qualified professionals adhering to health and safety regulations, with waste materials responsibly managed through chipping, removal, or repurposing as firewood. Our comprehensive services extend to hard landscaping, garden design, fencing installations, and ongoing maintenance programs, serving both small domestic gardens and large-scale commercial contracts across Lancashire.
Services
Tree Felling
Landscape Design
Fencing Installation
Garden Maintenance
Hedge Cutting
Highlights and features
- Family-run business with local Lancashire expertise
- Fully qualified tree surgeons adhering to safety standards
- Bespoke landscaping solutions tailored to client needs
- Previous Britain in Bloom award-winning environmental commitment
- Comprehensive services from hedge laying to commercial forestry
Services
Tree Felling
Professional tree felling services conducted by fully qualified arborists. We handle trees of all sizes with strict safety protocols, ensuring minimal disruption to surrounding areas. Waste materials are either chipped on-site or repurposed as firewood upon request, with stump removal available as an additional service.
Landscape Design
Custom landscape design solutions tailored to individual properties. Our services include garden layout planning, hard landscaping elements like patios and walls, and planting schemes that balance aesthetics with practicality. We provide free estimates following site assessments to ensure designs meet client requirements.
Fencing Installation
Comprehensive fencing solutions for domestic and commercial properties. We install durable, aesthetically pleasing fences including wooden panels, gates, and agricultural fencing. All installations are completed to exacting standards, ensuring structural integrity while complementing the surrounding environment through careful material selection and precise workmanship.
Garden Maintenance
Ongoing garden upkeep services covering lawn mowing, hedge trimming, and border maintenance. Our team handles both small domestic gardens and large commercial grounds, offering seasonal treatments like scarification and weed control. We use professional equipment to maintain consistent quality without requiring client presence during visits.
Stump Grinding
Specialist stump removal using modern grinding equipment. This service eliminates trip hazards and improves garden aesthetics by reducing stumps below ground level. We ensure minimal soil disturbance and provide site clearance post-treatment, preparing areas for replanting or landscaping projects.
People
Joshua France
Owner & Lead Arborist
Joshua France, founder of Frances Forestry and Landscaping, brings extensive practical expertise from his Wyre Valley farming background. He oversees all operations, ensuring high standards in tree surgery, landscaping, and garden maintenance while maintaining direct client engagement.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Lancashire, including Preston, Lancaster, and surrounding rural areas for both domestic and commercial projects.
Are your tree surgeons qualified?
Yes, all our tree work is performed by fully qualified arborists with appropriate certifications and insurance coverage.
Do you handle large commercial contracts?
We regularly undertake large-scale projects for local authorities and commercial clients alongside our domestic work.
Can you provide firewood from felled trees?
Yes, suitable timber can be processed into firewood upon request during tree felling operations.
What fencing materials do you use?
We work with various materials including pressure-treated timber, hardwood, and composite options to suit different requirements.
