Size and type of tree
A taller, wider tree has more to cut, lower and clear. Some species, like dense conifers, take longer.
What affects tree surgery costs? A plain-English guide
No two trees are priced the same. This guide explains what actually decides the cost of tree work, so you can compare quotes properly and know what you're paying for.
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Tree surgery costs in short
The cost of tree work depends mainly on the size of the tree, how easy it is to get to, what is underneath it, how the waste is dealt with, and whether permission is needed. A small tree in an open garden with good access costs far less than a large tree over a house, a conservatory or power lines that has to be dismantled piece by piece. That is why reputable tree surgeons price every job on a visit and give you a written quote. Clearcut's quote visits are free.
- Biggest factors
- Size, access and what's underneath
- Also
- Waste, stump, permissions and the type of work
- Our pricing
- Mid-range, with a free visit and a written quote
- What's included
- Waste removed and recycled, site left clean
- Price changes
- The quoted price is the price you pay
What decides the price
Access
Can a chipper get close, or does every branch have to be carried? Narrow side gates, steps and back gardens add time.
What's underneath
Over a lawn, a tree can be felled. Over a house, a greenhouse, power lines or a neighbour's garden, it has to be dismantled and lowered on ropes, which takes a bigger team and longer.
The type of work
A light crown lift is quicker than a full reduction; a reduction is quicker than taking the tree down.
Waste
Chipping and taking the waste away is usually included. Keeping the logs for your fire can make a small difference.
The stump
Leaving the stump, grinding it out or treating it are different jobs at different prices.
Permissions
If the tree has a TPO or is in a conservation area, the application needs preparing. We do it for you.
Platforms and traffic management
Roadside work and some big trees need a platform, signs, cones and a banksman.
Comparing quotes properly
The cheapest quote is often the one that leaves something out.
When you compare quotes, check they all cover the same work: the same trees, the same amount taken off, the waste removed, the stump dealt with, and the work done to BS3998.
Check the basics too: qualifications, insurance and a waste carrier licence. A low price from someone uninsured is no saving if something goes wrong. Our guide to choosing a tree surgeon has the full checklist.
We sit in the middle on price: not the cheapest, not the dearest. Our prices cover qualified teams, £5 million public liability insurance, professional kit and a site left clean.
Tree surgery costs questions
Anything not covered here? Ask us and we'll give you a straight answer.
Why don't you show prices on the website?
Because the same job can vary hugely in time and risk depending on the tree, the access and what's underneath. A price without seeing it would be a guess. The visit is free and the written quote is the price you pay.
Is a quote visit really free?
Yes. The visit and the written quote are free, with no obligation.
Does the price include taking the waste away?
Yes, unless you'd rather keep the logs. All waste is chipped or taken away and recycled.
Will the price change on the day?
No. The price we quote is the price you pay, unless you ask for extra work.
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