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What is tree felling?
The term tree felling might conjure images of lumberjacks yelling “timber” deep in a wild forest. Tree felling is a routine job though, and if you need your overgrown garden clearing out, or have a tree that’s starting to lean dangerously, you can call on a tree surgeon who’s proficient in felling to help.
Tree felling is a much more technical and involved task than simply taking a chainsaw to a tree trunk or branch. It involves consideration, planning and careful working practices to ensure it’s completed safely and effectively.
An experienced tree surgeon will be able to advise you on whether you’re even permitted to remove a tree. It’s important to remember there are strict regulations governing the felling of established trees. If you can proceed, they’ll then be able to steer you through the process and complete the work – quickly and safely.
This means planning the work; checking the surrounding area and deciding the direction the tree in question will fall; pruning the tree to clear away branches and twigs; checking for evidence of disease (which could affect the tree’s fall); felling the tree and then clearing away the trunk and debris.
How much does tree felling cost?
Trees by their very nature (quite literally) come in all shapes and sizes. The cost to remove one will depend on how big the tree is, and where it’s situated.
The average cost to fell a tree is anywhere from £200-£400, and you might pay more if you need your tree surgeon to clear away the trunk and other debris. Expect to pay £50-£100 on top for that.
How do I know if the job has been done well?
- Tree Fully Cleared: A well-done job will have the tree completely removed, with no remaining parts left standing.
- No Debris Left Behind: The area should be clean, with all branches, leaves, and other debris removed.
- Minimal Disruption: There should be minimal impact on the surrounding area, with no unnecessary damage to nearby plants or structures.
At Rated People, our tradespeople are reviewed by previous customers, so you can see if they have done a good job before hiring them. Additionally, read through the guide on our local tree surgery page to find out what kinds of questions you should be asking beforehand.
Other tree felling FAQs
Do I need permission to fell a tree?
In some cases, you may need permission to fell a tree, especially if it is protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or if your property is in a conservation area. Check with your local council before proceeding.
Can I be fined for cutting down a tree?
Yes, if you cut down a tree without the necessary permissions, you could be fined. The fines can be substantial, so it’s important to ensure you have the right approvals before starting the job.
What is notching a tree?
Notching is a technique used in tree felling to control the direction of the tree’s fall. It involves making a V-shaped cut on the side of the tree facing the direction you want it to fall. This cut helps guide the tree’s descent and ensures it falls safely and accurately.
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What a fantastic choice of a tree surgeon! Amazing, team with great attitude, care and professionalism! Completed a massive job in no time and the garden looked transformed. Considering everything had to be taken out through the house - they left no sign of any rubbish in or out the house. Absolutely terrific job and impressive to watch too. I couldn't recommend them highly enough! Pleasant, polite and respectful.
Tree and grounds maintenance services with a family farm can-do attitude. Fully licensed and insured. Residential and commercial work undertaken.
Very polite did the job well cleaned up after him very pleased
Here at TGS Tree Care we carry out all aspects of domestic and commercial tree work! We’ve been in the industry providing 5 star services for all of our customers since 2007. We’ve spent years in training and forever developing our knowledge and abilities by keeping up to date with the industry standards and renewing our equipment to the best quality. Our services include: Tree Removal Tree Reductions Crown Lifts Crown Thins Pollarding Tree Surveys Hedge Work Hedge Removals Hedge Reductions Stump Removal Root Management Storm Damage Emergency Call-outs We have fully trained and insured staff and state of the art equipment to carry out all aspects of work required. Please don’t hesitate to contact us! You can contact us via Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Email or through our contact form on our website to
Alex was professional and pleasant. He communicated well and completed the job as discussed in good time. I would definitely recommend.
Pink Hippo Tree Surgery is fully qualified in all aspects of Tree Surgery & Arborist with Public Liability & Full Insurance and over 5+ Years of Experience. We specialise in: Tree Felling, Tree Reductions, Pollarding, Stump Removal & Grinding, Hedge Trimming, Garden Clearance, Turfing & General Gardening. Pink Hippo Tree Surgery aims to please and customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are both friendly & charming and hope we will be working with you soon
It was a pleasure dealing with Tom who gave me the best qoute and did a fantastic job of the trees , as agreed all work completed professionally and within agreed timescales and price . Highly recommended to all my friends and family. Will be using their services in the future as extremely satisfied , very clean and tidy and extremely helpful and knowledgeable regarding his profession . Thankyou Tom for your services look forward to seeing your team again soon
JR Tree Services. We offer a wide range of professional Tree Care Services from pruning to complete removals. We are a reliable trustworthy company that treat you and your home with respect. We like to communicate with our customers every step of the project ensuring a hassle-free service. We pride ourselves on giving all of our customers 100% outstanding service, making our customers return and recommend. We understand our customers have different individual needs and requirements, therefore we work with them on a personal level to ensure you will be satisfied from start to finish. oh
Here at Oakleaf we offer a wide range of honest, professional and reliable services from tree surgery/maintenance, landscaping, fencing to general garden care. No job too big or small, free quotations upon request.
I would use them again, turned up on time, did the job as quoted and more. Gave some good advice as well.
We are a family business that take pride in every job we do we are reliable and fully insured
Excellent service. Prompt ,informative, and very professionally done at a reasonable price. I'm really satisfied with the results. Would definitely recommend and will be using them in the future .
Covering all aspects of arboriculture.
Andy was really great! He communicated well, did a good job and for a fair price and we got the results we wanted and he was very easy to deal with. I would use him again :)
Wilts & hants tree care is a professional tree company who has been trading for 16years, all our team are fully nptc qualified & insured. We carry out all aspects off tree surgery for domestic & comercial work, we offer free friendly advice and free quotes to all our customers.
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Here at New View we take care of all your Tree & Gardening needs & have been doing so for the past 20 years. We specialise in all aspects of tree surgery, hedge cutting & lawn care. At New View we offer a friendly, trustworthy, extremely reliable and affordable service with a strict attention to detail to leave both ourselves and customers happy. Not only do we pride ourselves on our quality of work but also on excellent workmanship along with hard work and sound knowledge to achieve a neat and tidy finish to give you that New View you were looking for. We cover all aspects of tree surgery, tree work and forestry services, alongside all aspects of garden care, clearance and maintenance.
James was responsive to our request for a quote, for felling a large ash tree we suspected had died. He replied to messages quickly, turned up when he said he would, and was correct that our tree had in fact died. James was professional the whole time and we would have no hesitation in hiring and recommending him to others in the future.
S Geddes Tree work. Covering Scotland & north England With 24 hr emergency call out 24 years experience in tree care Domestic and commercial forestry We provide free quotations all aspects of tree management and removal We also have a wide range of machines to hire with operators Wood chippers Stump grinders Tractor / timber winch Tractor / log trailer Log splitters We look forward to hearing from you in
Sandy was very reliable , came when he said he would , removed large tree in no time & removed waste would definitely recommend him
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Removal of four holly bushes/trees. First class service in every way. Happy to recommend without reservations. Clifford Longley Orpington
B M Tree Services are a family run business with 25 years experience In the tree surgery, gardening & landscaping industry. Covering the entire South and South East of England, we have full public liability insurance and are always here to help free quotations and advice
Contacted promptly, Appointment made. Arrived timely and assessed job. Good quote. Problem was spraying Sow Thistle with specialist weed killer that requires DEFRA licence. All work carried out to an excellent standard.
ACS GARDENING SERVICES a family run business for the past 25 years
Excellent result left the garden very clean and tidy and removed all the debris. Would recommend
Welcome to Gildergreen Tree Surgery, expert tree surgeons offering the very best tree maintenance services in Bedfordshire, London, Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas. We cover all aspects of tree surgery from tree felling and stump grinding, to crown lifting, thinning and reductions. You can count on us for a professional service at a competitive price. - Expert tree surgeons - Fully trained and certified - £10M public liability insurance - 100% of our by-product is recycled - Friendly, professional, considerate Whether you’re in need of stump removal, regular hedge maintenance or you just need some advice on tree care, our expert team of climbers and groundsmen will go above and beyond to help.
What a lovely gentleman Lee is and he clearly loves his job too! He worked very hard, but quickly and neatly. We thoroughly recommend him. In fact we're asking him for another quote.
Professional Arborist (NPTC qualified). 10 year's experience. All types of tree work undertaken as welll as hedge-cutting. No job too big or small. Trustworthy, friendly service. Full public liability insurance.
Highly efficient service: carried out my instructions to the letter and cleared up perfectly. Very pleasant and respectful team and will use them again without hesitation.
A friendly service you can trust to get the job done ((( liability insured )))
Rating is a full 5 the job was well done no complaints. Michael and Dorothy Staniforth.
Branch Out has been on the go since 2008 Our standard of work is very high And the boys are very polite We stick 2 what we do best Trees Hedges Fence Very fair priced also
Graeme was quick to visit the site and give a quote. The communication was good and the work was to a high standard
N P TREE CARE is based in North London. Are qualified arborist / horticulturalists provides a wide range of services for all your tree surgery and landscape needs. All chainsaw users are licensed. All aspects of domestic and commercial work undertaken.
NP Tree care Ltd. The company got back to me and apologised and were keen to visit me and complete any unfinished work. I declined. I
Tom Griffiths
Thoroughly professional, and polite and helpful too. A good job done.
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