Most trees near houses, fences and roads can't simply be felled. Our climbers take them down in sections on ropes, lowering each piece under control to the ground crew, so nothing lands on your roof, your garden or next door. This is how we remove most trees.
Tree Surgeons Bournemouth & Dorset
Sectional dismantling, felling, crown reductions, stump grinding and hedges by an NPTC qualified team. Book your free quote visit online in about a minute.
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Free visits Monday to Thursday and Saturdays.
Tree down or dangerous? Don't book a slot. Call now. We answer 24 hours a day, 365 days a year across Dorset and Hampshire.
Call 01202 022560 How our 24-hour emergency service works- 5.0 on Google, 50+ reviews
- NPTC & City & Guilds
- £5M insured
3,000 jobs and counting
A qualified team with the right kit. This is the truck and chipper that turn up at your door, and the record behind them.
- 20+years of combined experience
- 3,000+jobs completed
- 40+towns covered across Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire
- 50+five-star Google reviews
- £5Mpublic liability insurance
- 24hemergency response, 365 days a year
What needs doing?
Ten services, one qualified team. Pick one and watch how it's done.
Where there is room for a tree to come down in one piece, straight felling is the quickest way to remove it. We check the drop zone, fell the tree, then section and clear everything away. In gardens and tight spaces we dismantle in sections instead.
Reduce the height and spread of your tree while maintaining its natural shape. All work carried out to British Standard BS3998 by qualified arborists.
Choose 1 m, 2 m or 3 m on the picture to see what each takes off a tree about 12 m tall. We agree the finished height and spread with you on the visit.
Complete stump grinding using our tracked Predator grinder, narrow enough for tight garden access. Ground below surface level, backfilled with chippings.
Precision hedge cutting for all types and heights, from domestic gardens to large commercial properties across Bournemouth and Dorset. Sites left immaculate.
Storm damage, fallen trees, dangerous limbs. We respond fast, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year across Dorset and Hampshire. Call us any time.
We handle Tree Preservation Order applications with Dorset Council and BCP Council on your behalf, so you stay legally compliant without the stress.
Remove lower branches to raise the canopy, improving light, access and clearance beneath the tree without compromising its health or structure.
Large-scale woodland management, timber extraction and tractor flailing. We operate specialist forestry machinery for private landowners and commercial clients across Dorset.
Full tree site clearance for developers, landowners and builders across Bournemouth and Dorset. All waste removed, leaving your site level and ready.
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No jargon and no hidden costs, from first contact to cleared site.
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1Book a free visit
Choose a quote or a tree assessment and pick a time online. Visits run Monday to Thursday and on Saturdays, and the days above come straight from our diary.
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2We assess and agree
We visit your property, assess the trees and access, then provide a clear written quote. No hidden costs. If a TPO or council consent is needed, we manage the full application on your behalf.
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3Job done, site clean
Our qualified arborists arrive on time and complete all work to British Standard BS3998. All cuttings and timber are removed or chipped, and your site is left completely clear and tidy. The price we quoted is the price you pay.
Qualified. Insured. Trusted.
Clearcut Tree Surgery Ltd are professional tree surgeons serving Bournemouth, Poole, Dorset and Hampshire, including Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Ferndown and the New Forest. With over 20 years of combined arboricultural experience, our NPTC-qualified team handles everything from single garden trees to large-scale commercial forestry and land management.
Every job, whether sectional dismantling, tree felling, stump removal, crown reduction or hedge trimming, is carried out to British Standard BS3998 by certified professionals with £5 million public liability insurance. We work for homeowners, landowners, property developers, housing associations and councils, and we manage Tree Preservation Order applications directly with Dorset Council and BCP Council on your behalf.
We bring the right equipment for every job: tracked stump grinders for tight garden access, crane removal capability for confined spaces and timber extraction machinery for forestry. All arisings are chipped, timber removed and the site swept.
Need emergency tree surgery in Bournemouth or Dorset? We operate a 24-hour response service, 365 days a year. Call 01202 022560 and we'll get to you.
Where we sit on price
Clearcut
Cheapest quoteDearest quote
Fair, mid-range pricing. You pay for qualified climbers, proper insurance and a site left clean. We assess the job properly and give you a clear written quote, and the price we quote is the price you pay.
Every quote includes
- A free site visit, with the trees and the access checked in person
- A clear written price with no hidden costs
- The council application handled for you if a TPO or consent is needed
- All cuttings chipped and timber removed
- £5M public liability cover, documents on request
- Work to British Standard BS3998
Who we work for
Homeowners & residents
Garden trees, hedge trimming, stump removal and crown work for domestic properties across Bournemouth, Poole, Ferndown and surrounding areas.
Property developers
Site clearance, tree surveys and TPO applications for development sites across Dorset. We work directly with planners and manage all council applications.
Councils & local authorities
Highway trees, public space clearance and emergency response work for local authorities. Experienced in working within council procurement frameworks.
Landowners & farmers
Woodland management, tractor flailing, timber extraction and large-scale land clearance for private estates and agricultural land across Dorset.
Housing associations
Regular maintenance contracts, communal area clearance and emergency response for housing association properties across Bournemouth and Dorset.
Estate agents & property managers
Pre-sale tree surveys, hedge maintenance and emergency call-outs for managed properties. Fast response, professional reports and neat sites.
Five stars, every time
What customers across Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset say after the job is done.
5.0
50+ Google reviews
Do we cover you?
Based in Bournemouth and covering all of Dorset, all of Hampshire and parts of Wiltshire, from Bridport in the west to Portsmouth and Basingstoke in the east.
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Tree down? Call now.
Storm damage, fallen trees and dangerous limbs. Fast response across Bournemouth, Poole, Dorset and Hampshire, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Common questions
Anything not covered here? Ask us and we'll answer any questions about your trees, hedges or land management needs across Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire.
How much does tree surgery cost in Dorset?
Tree surgery costs vary depending on the tree's size, species and access, and the type of work required. We offer free no-obligation quotes for all jobs across Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire. Book a free quote visit online for a clear, honest price.
Is Clearcut Tree Surgery cheap or expensive?
We sit in the middle. We're not the cheapest tree surgeons in Dorset and we're not the dearest. Our prices cover NPTC qualified climbers, £5 million public liability insurance, professional equipment and a site left clean. Every job gets a clear written quote, and the price we quote is the price you pay.
How do I get a quote?
Book a free visit online: choose the type of work and pick a time that suits you. We visit, assess the trees and access, and give you a clear written quote with no obligation. Want to ask something first? Send us a message and we reply within 24 hours.
What's the difference between a quotation and an assessment?
A quotation is for when you already know roughly what you want and need a price. An assessment is for when you're not sure what's needed: we'll look at your trees and advise on the right course of action. Both are free and booked the same way.
What days do you carry out quote visits?
We carry out free quote and assessment appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The online diary shows the live available times over the next two weeks.
What is sectional dismantling?
Most garden trees stand too close to houses, fences, roads or cables to be felled in one piece. Instead a climber takes the tree down in sections, lowering each piece on ropes to the ground crew, who chip it as it comes down. It is the safest way to remove a tree in a tight space, and it is how we remove most trees. Where there is room, straight felling is quicker. See tree dismantling.
How much can a tree be reduced?
A crown reduction is specified in metres rather than percentages: for example, reduce the height and spread by 2 m. As a rule no more than about a third of the leaf area comes off in one go, in line with British Standard BS3998, because heavier cuts stress the tree and bring on weak regrowth. We agree the finished height and spread with you on the visit.
Are Clearcut Tree Surgery fully insured?
Yes. Clearcut Tree Surgery Ltd holds £5 million public liability insurance. All our arborists are NPTC qualified and City & Guilds certified. We're happy to provide full documentation on request before work starts.
Are your tree surgeons NPTC qualified?
Yes. All Clearcut Tree Surgery arborists hold NPTC chainsaw and climbing certificates and are City & Guilds qualified. All work is carried out to British Standard BS3998. Full certification documentation is available on request before any work begins.
Do I need planning permission to cut down a tree?
It depends on whether your tree has a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or is in a Conservation Area. A TPO needs the council's written consent first, and a conservation area needs six weeks' written notice. Our arborists can advise you and handle all TPO applications with Dorset Council or BCP Council directly, so you stay compliant without the hassle.
Can I cut back my neighbour's overhanging branches?
Yes, but only back to the boundary line. You can't go onto their land or cut further without permission, and the cut branches still belong to your neighbour, so offer them back. TPO and conservation area rules still apply to the tree.
Can trees and hedges be cut during bird nesting season?
Yes, provided there is no active nest. Nesting season runs roughly from March to August, and it is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to damage or destroy a nest that is in use. The tree or hedge is checked before work starts, and the job waits if birds are nesting.
How quickly can you respond to emergency tree work?
We offer a 24-hour emergency tree service 365 days a year across Bournemouth, Poole, Dorset and Hampshire. For storm damage or dangerous trees, call 01202 022560 and we'll aim to reach you the same day, sometimes within hours.
Do you take the waste away?
Yes. All cuttings are chipped, timber is removed and the site is swept, so your garden is left clear and tidy.
Which areas do Clearcut Tree Surgery cover?
We cover all of Dorset, all of Hampshire and parts of Wiltshire, including Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Ferndown, Wimborne, Blandford Forum, Dorchester, Weymouth, the New Forest, Ringwood, Lymington, Southampton, Winchester, Portsmouth, Basingstoke and Salisbury. View our full coverage area.
Book your free quote visit
Choose the job, pick a time from our live diary and tell us where. No payment and no obligation.
- You pick a timeOnline, in about a minute. Visits run Monday to Thursday and on Saturdays.
- We visit and look properlyA qualified arborist checks the trees, the access and whether any consent is needed.
- You get a written quoteA clear, fixed price with no hidden costs. The price quoted is the price you pay.
- NPTC
- City & Guilds
- £5M insured
- BS3998
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