York & North Yorkshire · Best done in winter (Nov–Mar) while the tree is dormant.
Need a tree cut down in York? Whether it's a single dead tree or a large specimen tight to the house, the qualified local tree surgeons we work with fell and remove trees safely, clear the waste, and check for Tree Preservation Orders before any saw comes out.
We only work with tree surgeons holding the proper chainsaw and climbing tickets. Certificates on request.
Fully insured for work near homes, fences and power lines. Your property is covered.
All arisings chipped and removed legally, with a waste transfer note. No mess left behind.
The tree surgeons we work with check Tree Preservation Orders and conservation-area status before quoting, and handle the council application for you.
Tree felling & removal
Felling — the trade word for taking a tree down — is either a straight fell in open ground or, far more often in York's gardens, a sectional dismantling: a climber works the tree down in pieces, lowering each limb on ropes past fences, greenhouses, conservatories and power lines. That rigged, confined work is skilled and is why a tree tight to a building costs more than the same tree in a field.
Price comes down to size, access and what's underneath. A small tree might be £150–£550; a medium one £400–£1,200; a large mature tree £1,200–£3,500 or more. Confined or rigged removals add roughly 50–75% over an open fell. We give you a free, itemised quote so you can see exactly what you're paying for, including the stump and waste removal if you want them.
The right time to fell is autumn and winter, when the tree is dormant, the ground is firm and the canopy is bare. It also keeps you clear of bird-nesting season (March–August), when felling can be an offence if there are active nests. If the tree is protected, we sort the council consent for you.
Tree felling & removal in York — qualified, insured, and tidy.
Yes — that's sectional dismantling, where a climber takes the tree down in roped sections rather than felling it whole. It's the standard approach for trees near buildings, fences and boundaries, and it's covered by our £5m public liability insurance.
We can. Felling leaves a stump; stump grinding is a separate step that removes it below ground so you can re-turf or replant. We'll quote both together so there are no surprises.
Most domestic tree jobs in York land between £150 and £1,500, depending on the tree's size, access and the volume of waste. A typical day with a full team is around £350–£500. Every quote is free and itemised.
Possibly — if the tree has a TPO, or sits in a conservation area with a trunk over 75mm across. York has a lot of conservation area. We check before we quote and handle the council application for you.
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