Tree Surgery in Forest Hill that keeps your garden safe, bright and well balanced. From careful crown reductions to urgent storm damage response, our team works cleanly and efficiently. Expect clear advice, respectful neighbours, and a tidy site at the end.
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If a tree is blocking light, overhanging the road, or showing signs of decay, professional tree care makes all the difference. Our team supports homeowners across SE23, including streets near Forest Hill station and the Horniman Museum. We handle everything from selective pruning to full removals, always with safety and neighbour considerations in mind. You’ll get practical recommendations that suit your garden and budget.
Forest Hill’s Victorian and Edwardian houses often have mature gardens where trees have outgrown their original space. Period conversions can mean tighter side access and shared boundaries, so precision matters. We regularly work around conservatories, rear extensions, and established planting where protection is essential. For clients in Sydenham, Honor Oak and nearby roads, we plan each cut to reduce risk and improve structure.
We start with a site visit to assess tree health, targets below, and the best method—crown reduction, pruning, or felling. You’ll receive a clear scope of works, timescales, and what happens to arisings, with options for stump grinding and hedge trimming. Our arborists use modern rigging and controlled lowering to protect fences, patios and borders. Homeowners choose us for consistent communication, clean working practices, and a finish that looks intentional rather than hacked back.
Working in the London Borough of Lewisham often means narrow drives, resident parking controls and close neighbours. We plan access for chippers and stump grinders, and can schedule quieter operations where needed. Gardens near Devonshire Road Nature Reserve and Blythe Hill Fields frequently have established trees and mixed soil conditions, so we tailor pruning and felling methods to stability and root zones. We also help check whether a tree is protected before work begins.
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Tree surgery costs in Forest Hill typically fall between £300–£1,500 per tree, with an overall range of £200–£2,500 depending on size and complexity. Straightforward pruning or small tree removals usually sit at the lower end, while large dismantles near buildings, crane-assisted work, or multiple stems increase costs. Stump removal, waste removal volume, access restrictions and emergency call-outs also affect the final price.
Most jobs take 1–2 days, but timings vary with tree size, access and the type of work. A light prune or hedge trim can often be completed in a few hours, whereas a large tree felling with sectional dismantling and stump grinding may take a full day or more. Weather, proximity to conservatories or power lines, and the amount of brash and timber to remove can extend the schedule.
Many routine garden works are permitted, but some trees in the London Borough of Lewisham may be protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or fall within a conservation area. If protection applies, you’ll usually need council consent before pruning, felling or major crown reduction. We can help identify likely constraints, advise on the correct application route, and plan compliant work that still achieves your safety and light goals.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship relating to the agreed scope, such as correct pruning cuts, safe dismantling methods, and proper stump grinding depth where specified. It covers issues caused by our work rather than natural tree decline, storm events, or pre-existing disease. We also leave clear aftercare guidance to support recovery following pruning and to reduce the chance of stress-related dieback.
Options include crown reduction for light and balance, crown lifting to raise clearance over paths, selective tree pruning to remove deadwood, and full tree felling where removal is necessary. We also offer stump removal (grinding), hedge trimming for clean boundaries, and emergency tree work after high winds. For each tree surgery Forest Hill area job, we explain the visual outcome, regrowth expectations and the best approach for your garden layout and neighbours.
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