Tree felling and stump height reduction
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01/10/25, 12:14
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Scope of Works
• inspect site and confirm tree species, condition and nearby hazards
• set up safety zone, barriers and signage and cordon off work area
• sectionally fell tree using ropes and lowering to protect buildings and boundaries
• grind stump to the agreed height (typically 50–150 mm) and remove grindings as requested
• chip branches on site and remove larger logs or stack to customer specification
Typical Cost
Charge Type | Low £ | High £ | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Call-out / Minimum | £120 | £220 | First 30–60 min on site |
Labour per hour | £60 | £95 | Qualified arborist rate, may include a small team |
Materials | £0 | £80 | fuel, chainsaw consumables, straps |
Disposal | £80 | £280 | chipper hire, green waste skip or haulage |
Extras (e.g. scaffolding) | £0 | £450 | access platform, traffic management or road closure |
TOTAL (most jobs come in here) | £350 | £1,100 | small garden tree removal with stump grinding up to medium tree work |
Time on Site
Typical removal and stump height reduction for a small to medium garden tree takes 2–6 hours; stump grinding alone usually adds 30–90 minutes and larger or difficult-access trees can take 1–2 days depending on team size, access, traffic management and weather
Questions to Ask Your Tradie
• are you insured with public liability and can you show certificates
• will you provide a risk assessment and method statement for the work
• do you check for tree preservation orders or planning requirements and handle notifications
• how will arisings be disposed of and is chipper/skips included in the quote
• do you grind the stump to a specific height and is regrading or topsoil included
• will you need parking/road closures and who arranges traffic management if required
How to Avoid Surprises
• check access width and gate clearances for chipper and vehicles
• organise parking or permits close to the work area to avoid delays
• confirm any TPOs, planning restrictions or nesting bird checks before work starts
• protect patios, drains and underground services and tell tradie of known utilities
• keep pets and children away from the work area and expect noise and dust during grinding

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