Need a tree removed safely without damaging fences, roofs or neighbours’ gardens? Our Tree Removal Contractors in Crystal Palace handle felling, sectional dismantling and stump grinding with tidy site clearance.
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From overgrown garden trees to storm-damaged limbs, we provide careful removals across SE19 and SE20. Working near Crystal Palace Park and the Crystal Palace transmitter often means tight access and close boundaries, so we plan every cut. Whether you’re in Upper Norwood, Anerley or Penge, we keep disruption low and the site clean. Emergency work is available when a tree becomes an immediate hazard.
Crystal Palace has a mix of Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and period conversions, many with mature gardens and established root systems. That can mean trees close to conservatories, shared walls and narrow side returns. Our team understands how to dismantle trees in sections when full felling isn’t suitable. If you’re on a hill-facing plot around Gipsy Hill, we also factor in wind exposure and safe lowering zones.
We start with a site visit to confirm the safest method: tree felling, sectional dismantling, or a combination. Stump grinding and full stump removal are available, followed by site clearance and waste removal so you’re not left with logs and chip piles. For urgent situations, we can prioritise emergency call-outs and support insurance work with clear documentation. Homeowners choose us for careful workmanship, clean finishes and reliable scheduling from a team just 15 minutes away.
Crystal Palace spans the London Borough of Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham, so rules and access can vary street to street. Many roads have limited parking and narrow approaches, particularly around SE19, so we plan loading, chipper placement and neighbour access in advance. Sloping gardens and mature planting near the park can complicate rigging, so we use controlled lowering and protective ground coverings. We also check for TPOs and Conservation Area constraints before any cutting begins.
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Costs vary with height, spread, access and whether sectional dismantling is needed. As a guide, small tree removals may start around £250–£500, while medium trees are often £600–£1,200. Large or complex removals near buildings can be £1,500–£3,000+. Stump grinding typically adds £120–£350 depending on diameter and access. Waste removal and site clearance are usually included in our written estimate.
Many small trees can be removed in half a day, including tidy-up. Medium trees often take a full day, especially where we need sectional dismantling and careful lowering over sheds or fences. Large trees or awkward access (narrow side returns, steep gardens) can take 1–2 days. Adding stump grinding may take an extra 30–90 minutes. Weather, parking restrictions and council conditions can also affect timings.
Most garden tree work doesn’t need planning permission, but restrictions can apply. Trees may be protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or fall within a Conservation Area, which can require notice or formal consent before removal or major pruning. Because Crystal Palace sits across several boroughs, we check the relevant council records and advise what’s needed. If permission is required, we can help you understand the process before work starts.
Yes. We back our work with a 10-year warranty on workmanship for agreed elements such as stump grinding depth and reinstatement where specified in your quote. It covers issues arising from how the work was carried out, not future tree growth from neighbouring roots or new self-seeded saplings. We also use safe working methods and appropriate equipment to reduce risk to property. Warranty terms are confirmed in writing for clarity.
You can choose stump grinding (fast and neat) or full stump removal where excavation is preferred. For the cleared area, popular options include fresh turf, topsoil and reseeding, raised beds, or replanting with smaller ornamental trees better suited to tighter gardens. We can also leave logs for firewood if requested, or remove everything for a clean slate. We’ll recommend the best option based on access, future plans and budget.
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