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How much does it cost to hire a tree surgeon in 2024?

The prices in this guide are accurate, as of 2024*

Illustration of a tree surgeon surrounded by different trees with labels listing prices for tree surgeon jobs

There are many reasons why you might want to hire a tree surgeon. Most commonly, tree surgeons are needed when large trees grow out of control and begin to threaten the structural stability of your property.  

Tree roots can damage foundations, pipework, or even grow high enough to disrupt electricity cables. Old trees can also be at risk of falling onto your property. 

Tree surgeons are qualified tradespeople who have been trained to handle specialist equipment. As well as the cost of the manual labour involved in felling a tree, you will also have to consider removal costs. Because of the wide range of services a tree surgeon can offer, from tree trimming and pruning to felling, prices vary quite widely. 

You could spend anywhere from £120 to upwards of £1,500 to have a tree removed from your property, whereas other tree surgeon services cost anywhere from £55 to £500. How much you end up spending will depend on what kind of work you want done to your tree, how tall and large it is, and where it’s located on your property. 

That’s why you’ll need someone to come and survey your tree in order to give you a more accurate sense of the costs involved. The below prices are an approximate average to help you get a general sense of how much you might spend on your tree maintenance and removal.  

Picture of a tree surgeon removing a branch

Conclusions

Picture of a tree surgeon felling a tree

Tree surgery is a tricky task that requires qualifications and expertise to ensure no damage is caused to your property, and to neighbouring ones. This is why it’s so important that you hire a skilled tradesperson, as they can also advise you on how best to look after your tree, and whether or not it actually needs felling, or just some pollarding or thinning. 

It’s hard to give an accurate quote for how much you might spend, as it all depends on the size of your tree, where it’s located (and how hard it is to access), and where you live in the UK, which impacts cost of labour. Prices will range accordingly.  

We recommend you ask for multiple quotes before you settle on your tree surgeon. Let us know what you have in mind and get some more accurate quotes today.

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*The Rated People cost guides are produced in collaboration with the quote-building platform PriceBuilder, and a range of tradespeople across the 30+ trades on our platform were consulted. Please note that the prices included are for guidance only – how much you end up spending will depend on the specific requirements of your project.

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