Prices guide

How much to fell a tree in the UK, and how it is priced

Written by Craig, Foundation Garden & Trees

How much it costs to cut a tree down depends less on how big it is and more on how safely the wood can reach the ground and leave the site. We do not publish fixed tree surgeon prices; this guide explains what moves the quote.

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6 minute readUpdated September 2026Last updated: 6 October 2026

A tree with a clear drop zone can be a fraction of the cost of a sectional dismantle.

Stump grinding is usually quoted separately from felling.

A crown reduction often solves the real problem for less than removal.

What decides the price

Two identical trees can differ hugely in cost. One stands in an open paddock and can be felled whole. The other sits between a conservatory and a boundary wall and has to come down piece by piece, with every section lowered on ropes.

What is left in the ground is priced on its own line too, so you can decide later whether to book tree stump removal or leave the stump to rot down.

Height, spread and trunk diameter
Whether it can be felled whole or dismantled in sections
Distance from buildings, cables, glass and boundaries
Access for a chipper and for removing the timber
Stump: left, ground out or dug out

When a reduction beats removal

Most people who ask about removal actually want more light, less leaf fall or a limb away from the roof. A crown reduction or crown lift usually delivers that, costs less and keeps a mature tree that is worth keeping.

Where a tree is diseased, unstable or structurally compromised, removal is the honest answer and we will say so.

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Ways to reduce the cost

Leaving logs on site for firewood, leaving chip as mulch and combining the work with other jobs in the garden all take real money off the total.

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Common questions

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to cut a tree down?

There is no single figure. Height, access, the drop zone, nearby buildings, stump work and waste removal all shape the quote, so send photos for an initial estimate.

Is stump removal included in a felling price?

It is quoted separately, because grinding needs different equipment and access. We price both so you can choose.

Is it cheaper to reduce a tree than remove it?

Usually yes, and it often solves the actual problem. We will tell you when reduction is the sensible option rather than selling a removal.

How long does removing a large tree take?

A straightforward fell with clear access can be a morning. A sectional dismantle over a building is commonly a full day or two with a larger team.

Do you take the timber away?

Yes, unless you want the logs kept. Leaving cordwood and chip on site reduces the price.

Are you insured for work near buildings?

Yes, we are fully insured, and the method for each tree is agreed with you before any cutting starts.

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