Pruning a Titoki Tree and Thorny Creepers

Summary

The customer needed a Titoki tree trimmed and several thorny creepers cut back where they were overhanging two courtyard walls in Auckland Central, Auckland. The main branch identified for removal was roughly 110mm in diameter and the tree sat about 3m above a 2.7m wall. Neighbour consent was already in place and access from the neighbour’s side was preferred; two people on site were recommended because planter boxes and the wall height made ladder work more awkward. Three offers were received and the $550 offer was accepted; the selected tasker holds a 5‑star rating. Work began with initial cuts from the neighbour’s side to drop the main branch into the courtyard, followed by thinning of smaller branches and cutting all creeper growth that exceeded the wall. Green waste was cut, bagged and removed as agreed, with a final blow‑down to tidy the courtyard. The job concluded with a positive review sentiment.