We had the privilege of supporting Network Plus and United Utilities in preparing a work site at Manchester United Football Club’s training ground in Carrington..
Our team carried out the removal and reduction of several trees to provide safe access for the utility companies, enabling them to repair a critical main water pipe. All works were completed efficiently, with full consideration given to site safety and the surrounding infrastructure.
The project was delivered over three days and carefully planned to ensure there was no interruption to players’ and staff access to the training ground.
We are very pleased to provide a reliable and fast service to Caecillian, Network Plus, and United Utilities. We understand that, due to the nature of their work, a speedy response from our team is essential to allow major bursts to be repaired or sites to be prepared for urgent works. This approach ensures projects are completed quickly, safely, and effectively.
Behind the Scenes: Managing Tree Work in Sensitive Locations
Working at high-profile or restricted sites like Manchester United’s Carrington training ground requires meticulous planning and clear communication. With security, access restrictions, and minimal disruption being key priorities, our team worked closely with on-site contacts and contractors to ensure each phase of tree work was safely executed with no impact on daily operations.
Trees near utilities or sports infrastructure can present access issues, underground service risks, and visibility constraints. Our qualified arborists carried out careful sectional dismantling and crown reductions using rigging techniques where required—ensuring minimal ground disturbance and a tidy site upon completion.
Our Role in Supporting Emergency Infrastructure Work
This project highlights the important role tree surgeons play in enabling emergency and utility work. When underground water mains need urgent repair, access can be blocked or made unsafe by surrounding trees or vegetation. Our team provides rapid-response clearance and access preparation, often mobilising within hours to help utilities teams respond to leaks, bursts, or scheduled works.
We’re proud to work alongside companies like Caecillian, Network Plus, and United Utilities to help keep vital services running across the North West—always with safety, efficiency, and professionalism at the core of what we do.
How We Can Help
At Lancashire Tree Services, we specialise in supporting utility companies, contractors, and commercial sites with planned and emergency tree works. Whether access is required for water main repairs, infrastructure upgrades, or urgent site preparation, our experienced team delivers safe, efficient solutions in sensitive and high‑profile locations.
We offer rapid-response call‑outs, precision tree removal and reduction, and carefully planned works to ensure access is achieved with minimal disruption to surrounding operations, people, and infrastructure.
When time is critical, you can rely on us to respond quickly and get the site ready—safely, professionally, and without delay.
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We are your local tree surgeons in Blackpool, Lytham St Annes, and throughout Lancashire. Our comprehensive services include tree planting, tree pruning, tree removal, crown reductions, stump grinding, hedging and more. Whether you need a tree surgeon in Blackpool, Lytham St Annes, or throughout Lancashire we have you covered. Explore our services or contact us to see how we can help maintain your trees.