The 5 Best Arborists in London for Safe Tree Removals
A dodgy branch hanging over your neighbour’s roof is nobody’s idea of garden décor. When trees start looking more dangerous than delightful, it’s time to call in the professionals!
We’ve compared qualifications, services, and expertise to find specialists who know their way around a tricky tree. Here are the best arborists in London to keep your greenery healthy and your property safe.
(And for help beyond the capital, check out our guides to tree services in Leeds and tree services in Liverpool.)
How much does it cost to hire an arborist in London?
Hiring an arborist in London usually costs between £900 and £1,500 per day, though smaller tasks like stump grinding or minor felling sit at lower fixed rates.
| Service Type | Typical London Price Range |
| Small Tree Felling / Removal (up to 15ft) | £250 – £550 |
| Medium Tree Felling / Removal (15ft – 30ft) | £550 – £1,200 |
| Large Tree Felling / Removal (30ft+) | £1,200 – £3,500+ |
| Crown Reduction / Pruning | £200 – £1,800+ |
| Stump Grinding | £150 – £400 |
| Arboricultural / Safety Survey Report | £250 – £450 |
| Emergency / Storm Damage Call-Out | £250+ minimum |
1. Evergreen Tree & Landscaping Services
Address: 4 Valley Park, Lower Road, Swanley, Kent
Contact: 0800 303 2341 | [email protected]
Hours: Monday to Saturday, Open 24 hours; Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
When a troublesome tree needs more than a quick trim, Evergreen Tree & Landscaping Services has you covered.
This Kent-based team handles everything from tree surgery to stump removal across London and the surrounding areas.
We like how they tackle crown reduction, pruning, and tree felling. They handle stump grinding and removal too, saving homeowners the hassle of coordinating multiple contractors.
Safety matters when you’re working several metres above ground. Fortunately, the team holds NPTC qualifications in tree climbing, aerial rescue, and chainsaw operations.
Their services also extend to commercial properties, making them handy for landlords and property managers.
Plus, Evergreen offers free, no-obligation quotes for routine maintenance and storm-damaged trees!
But one scheduling catch is the shorter Sunday operating window, from 9 AM to 5 PM. Anyone needing urgent tree work outside these hours would have to adjust to their availability.
Customer Reviews
Top-notch service from start to finish
5 Stars – Highly Recommended!
Evergreen Tree & Landscaping did an outstanding job removing a large tree from my property. The team was professional, punctual, and left the area spotless afterwards – like the trees were never there! They worked efficiently and were respectful of my space the entire time. You can tell they take pride in their work. I wouldn’t hesitate to use their services again and highly recommend them to anyone needing tree removal or landscaping. Top-notch service from start to finish!
— Pawel Marciniak | Google Review
Tackling the overgrown conifers around our garden in a single day
John was prompt in responding to our quote request and offered a competitive price. He was efficient throughout the process, tackling the overgrown conifers around our garden in a single day. He left the garden spotless, ensuring everything was tidied up before he left. Highly recommend his services.
— I F | Google Review
2. Treehab – Arboricultural Contractors Ltd
Address: 11 Lowfield Road, West Hampstead
Contact: 020 7372 0082 | [email protected]
Hours: Monday to Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Emergency tree felling available 24/7)
Sometimes, one troublesome tree is all it takes to give your garden a headache. Treehab makes smaller jobs easier to tackle by assessing each tree individually without imposing minimum charges.
We like how their services cover everything from routine pruning to tree felling. They offer 24/7 emergency assistance too, which comes in handy when storm-damaged branches pose a danger.
For gardens with awkward access, Treehab has another trick up its sleeve. Their compact stump grinders can squeeze through standard doorways, reaching spots where larger machines might struggle.
Better yet, the team follows British Standard BS 3998 guidelines for tree work. They can handle council applications for protected trees, saving homeowners another round of paperwork.
But note that Treehab leaves stump-grinding debris on-site to decompose naturally. If you’d prefer a completely cleared garden, you’ll need to discuss separate debris removal beforehand.
Customer Reviews
Would not hesitate to use them again or to recommend them
James and Dillon attended this morning promptly at 09:00.
Quickly set about removing a tree stump from a boundary fence area to allow us to replace two fences.
Left the area clear of debris.
Would not hesitate to use them again or to recommend them.
— Aussiestayover | Google Review
Each time they have done a great job
We have used Treehab to reduce and/or prune our 2 large trees (Bay and Lime) several times over the years and each time they have done a great job. I plan to continue using them and would highly recommend them.
— Robin Brantley | Google Review
3. Allison Tree Services
Address: 28 Bloomsbury Close, Ealing
Contact: 020 8578 7327 | 07982 996 172 | [email protected]
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Sunday, Closed
A troublesome tree can leave your garden looking worse for wear, especially after removal. Allison Tree Services helps West London homeowners tackle tree problems while offering planting services to bring greenery back.
With over a decade of experience, the team handles dangerous tree removal, pruning, and pollarding. We like how they cover everything from troublesome branches to more substantial tree work.
Beyond tree surgery, Allison offers hedge maintenance and broader grounds management. It’s a handy option for keeping gardens tidy and established greenery in good shape.
Better yet, the company provides free, no-obligation quotes for its services. You can even enquire through WhatsApp, making it easier to get the ball rolling on garden maintenance.
But there’s a geographical catch: Allison operates within a 10-mile radius of Ealing. Homeowners farther across London will need to look elsewhere for tree care.
Customer Reviews
Everything was completed with minimum fuss and maximum professionalism
A fabulous job. We cannot recommend John highly enough – from the advice he gave us at the quotation stage, to gaining permissions, pruning our trees and clearing up after the job was done. Everything was completed with minimum fuss and maximum professionalism. Thank you.
— Donna Bowden | Google Review
John is very experienced and knowledgeable
John and his team did a great job pruning a Eucalyptus tree in my garden recently. These are quite tricky to prune, but John is very experienced and knowledgeable about the best way to go about it so it still looks tree-like. The guys were really pleasant to deal with, and I would definitely recommend their services.
— Sue Creak | Google Review
4. Liam McGough Tree Services
Address: 59 Albert Road
Contact: 020 8013 1187 | 07738 004625 | [email protected]
Hours: Monday to Sunday, Open 24 hours
Some trees need more than a quick trim, especially when towering branches become a headache. Liam McGough Tree Services tackles complex removals with specialist rigging and crane-assisted techniques.
We like how founder Liam brings degree-level arboricultural expertise to the business. His team handles tricky dismantling jobs where careful planning and technical skills matter most.
But not every troublesome tree needs the chop. The team offers structural cable bracing to support vulnerable mature trees, helping homeowners explore alternatives to removal.
Beyond hands-on tree surgery, they provide professional tree surveys and arboricultural consultancy. Their services include BS 5837 assessments, particularly useful for property managers and development projects.
That said, routine tree work is limited to weekdays, with no Saturday or Sunday appointments. Homeowners needing non-emergency work over the weekend will have to plan around this restriction.
Customer Reviews
Always polite, professional and lovely to deal with
We have used Liam McGough for maintaining a large tree in our garden for many years. His team are always polite, professional and lovely to deal with and they leave our garden and hallway tidy – even though pruning a tree can be a messy business!
— Laura Lee Davies | Google Review
Efficient tree service at a reasonable cost
Efficient tree service at a reasonable cost. We required pruning and removal of dead branches from several trees. Liam sent his team who had all the equipment needed, including a cherry picker, so the work was done quickly and as required.
— Neil Boast | Google Review
5. London Tree Surgeons
Address: 32 Kingsmead Ave, Tolworth, Surbiton
Contact: 020 8123 0164 / [email protected]
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sunday Closed (24/7 emergency call-outs available)
London’s trees don’t always leave room for a straightforward chop. London Tree Surgeons handles tight access and sectional felling with 11 teams working across the capital.
That capacity helps with jobs spread across several properties. A dedicated office team coordinates bookings, while NPTC-qualified operatives carry out the tree work.
For terraced homes, protective boards help shield floors when branches need to come through the house. We appreciate that practical touch when there’s no handy side gate.
The team can submit applications for protected-tree work at no extra charge if you hire it for the job. It carries £10 million in public liability insurance and takes emergency calls around the clock.
Still, check your diary before accepting a date. Cancelling within 48 hours of the scheduled start may leave you liable for up to the full contract cost, subject to your cancellation rights.
Customer Reviews
A great team doing a great job
London tree surgeons has been a very good experience,the team all have great experience and awnser any questions. The work that has been done is of a high standard and the clean up afterwards was great.. removing all trimmings,logs ect.
All in all a great team doing a great job,so I would recommend if your looking for some professionals.
— Kurt Spray | Google Review