Expert Chainsaw & Winching Services in Aberdeenshire
Not every tree can be taken down with a machine!
For steep banks, tangled woodlands, or difficult-to-access sites, KSM provides professional chainsaw felling and winching services to remove trees safely, accurately, and with minimal ground impact.
Specialist Work Where Machinery Can’t Reach
Chainsaw and winching work requires more than just access: it demands experience, planning, and a clear understanding of risk. On steep ground, within established woodland, or near boundaries and sensitive areas, precision and control are essential to protect both the site and those working on it.
By using the right techniques for the conditions, this approach allows timber to be removed efficiently while reducing ground disturbance, avoiding unnecessary damage, and maintaining safe working practices throughout.
This Service in Typically Used For:
Timber extraction on steep, wet, or restricted ground
Selective felling within established woodland
Sites where machinery access is limited or unsuitable
Reducing ground disturbance in sensitive areas
Supporting larger harvesting or clearance projects
Working safely around boundaries, infrastructure, or habitats
What Does This Service Cover?
A range of specialist services tailored to your specific chainsaw and winching requirements.
Manual Tree Felling
Controlled felling using industry-standard chainsaw techniques.
Sectional Removal
Cutting trees in stages in tight or confined areas.
Winch-Assisted Felling
Directional pulling to control fall in high-risk areas.
Timber Recovery
Dragging and lifting felled trees out of awkward sites or slopes.
Safety & Compliance
All work carried out by trained and insured staff, meeting FISA guidelines.
Our Chainsaw and Winching is Perfect for
Estate Managers & Land Owners
Dealing with individual trees or small woodlands in difficult areas.
Construction Sites
Where machine access is limited or not permitted.
Environmental & Utility Work
Clearing storm damage or trees near structures, cables, or slopes.
Our Specialist Tree Removal Process
Chainsaw and winching work requires careful planning and disciplined execution. Our process is designed to manage risk, protect surrounding land and assets, and ensure every tree is removed safely and deliberately — particularly in complex or sensitive environments.
Site Assessment
We assess ground conditions, tree positioning, access routes, and nearby risks such as boundaries, structures, or overhead hazards. This allows us to determine the safest felling or dismantling method before any work begins.
Set-Up
Before cutting starts, we establish exclusion zones, anchor points, and winching lines where required. This controlled setup ensures the site is prepared properly and that all operations are carried out safely and methodically.
Felling or Sectional Dismantling
Trees are felled or dismantled in sections depending on space and site constraints. Each cut is planned to maintain control of timber movement and avoid damage to surrounding ground, trees, or infrastructure.
Timber Extraction
Using winches or manual techniques where appropriate, timber is extracted carefully from the site. This controlled approach helps minimise ground impact and leaves the area tidy and ready for the next stage of work.
FAQs
Find answers to your most common questions about our chainsaw and winching operations services.
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That depends on access, ground conditions, and what’s surrounding the trees. Steep slopes, soft ground, restricted access, or nearby structures often make machinery unsuitable. We assess each site and recommend the safest, lowest-impact method.
Yes — when planned properly. We use controlled felling or sectional dismantling techniques, combined with winching where required, to manage the direction and movement of timber and reduce risk to nearby structures, fences, or roads.
One of the key benefits of winching and manual extraction is reduced ground disturbance. By avoiding heavy machinery where it isn’t suitable, we’re able to protect soil structure, roots, and surrounding trees.
Absolutely. Chainsaw and winching operations are often used alongside harvesting, site clearance, or woodland management works — particularly in awkward or sensitive areas that machinery can’t safely reach.
In some cases, yes. Felling licences, permissions, or constraints may apply depending on the site and volume of timber. We can advise early on and, where needed, support you through the licensing and approvals process.
Timber can be extracted, stacked, processed, or removed depending on the site and your requirements. Where possible, material is handled responsibly and reused or recycled in line with best practice.
“We couldn’t get machines in without damaging paths. KSM’s crew dropped each tree with precision and left the site spotless.”
Remove trees safely — even in awkward spots
If machinery can’t reach it, we can. Our chainsaw team and winching setup gets the job done cleanly and with care.