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5 Best Tree Services in Johannesburg (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

A branch comes down over the driveway after a storm, or a palm finally outgrows the garden, and you need a crew with a chainsaw and insurance today. Tree services in Johannesburg run from routine pruning to full storm cleanup, and the five names on this page have logged 302 Google reviews between them, with ratings bunched tight between 4.6 and 4.9. Ceasar Tree Felling carries the deepest history of the group at 153 reviews on its own.

Short answer: Ceasar Tree Felling leads with a 4.8 rating across 153 reviews, the deepest track record in this category, while Thamis Tree Felling Services edges it slightly on rating at 4.9 from 62 reviews. All five below handle everything from routine pruning to emergency removals after storm damage.
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How Johannesburg's tree services compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Ceasar Tree Felling 4.8 153 Overall / large or risky removals View ›
2 Thamis Tree Felling Services Randburg 4.9 62 Fast quotes and quick turnaround View ›
3 Tree Felling Johannesburg 4.8 30 Affordable, quick-quote removals View ›
4 Jumanji Tree Felling 4.6 33 Long-term, repeat garden maintenance View ›
5 Elias Tree Felling Service 4.7 24 Tricky jobs close to a house View ›
5 Best Tree Services in Johannesburg (2026)

Our top picks for tree work in Johannesburg

Ceasar Tree Felling logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Ceasar Tree Felling

4.8153 Google reviews

Ceasar Tree Felling is a team of tree surgeons and arborists working across Johannesburg and Alberton, offering everything from palm tree tidying and topping to full removals on trees in tricky, high-risk spots. The company runs its own chipper and feeds waste back into garden planting and firewood rather than just hauling it away. Reviewers consistently mention the crew leaving properties clean, often packing up firewood logs for the homeowner to keep.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly praise how clean and thorough the crew is after a job
  • Multiple reviews mention the team saving firewood logs for the homeowner
  • The owner replies personally to nearly every review

Worth knowing

  • A handful of reviewers gave lower ratings, though the large majority describe the crew as professional and tidy
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume153 · 97th
Confidencemoderate
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks #1 on the largest review base in this category by far, with a 4.8 rating that holds steady across 153 reviews.

North, 19 1st Ave, Alberton, 1449

Thamis Tree Felling Services Randburg logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Thamis Tree Felling Services Randburg

4.962 Google reviews

Thamis Tree Felling Services works out of Randburg, handling tree removal, trimming, stump work, and debris removal for homes across northern Johannesburg. Reviewers describe owner Thami and his team quoting on the spot after assessing a problem tree, then completing the job the next day in more than one case. The reviews mention everything from routine trimming to removing large, storm-damaged trees.

What people praise

  • Reviewers highlight fast turnaround, often quoting and completing jobs within a day or two
  • Multiple reviews call out fair, reasonable pricing
  • Customers repeatedly mention the crew leaving the property neat and tidy
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume62 · 91th
Confidenceearly
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks #2 with the highest rating among the top three, though it has less than half the review volume of Ceasar Tree Felling.

37 North street Kesington b, 37 North street, Randburg, 2194

Tree Felling Johannesburg logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Tree Felling Johannesburg

4.830 Google reviews

Tree Felling Johannesburg is a professional tree felling company based in Observatory, offering stump removal, palm tree removal, general tree care, and emergency tree removal across the city. The company markets itself around affordability alongside qualified crews. Reviewers mention palm frond cleanup and full tree removals near pools and neighbouring yards as recurring jobs.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say quotes come back quickly, often the same day
  • Multiple reviews mention the team working carefully around pools, fences, and nearby structures without causing damage
  • Reviewers call the pricing competitive against other quotes they received

Worth knowing

  • A much smaller review count than the top two, so there's less history to draw on
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume30 · 78th
Confidenceearly
Recency6 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks #3 on solid reviews but a much smaller sample than Ceasar Tree Felling and Thamis, worth factoring in if you want a longer track record.

1 Grace Rd, Observatory, Johannesburg, 2196

Jumanji Tree Felling logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Jumanji Tree Felling

4.633 Google reviews

Jumanji Tree Felling, run by Jumani, has handled tree work across Johannesburg's northern suburbs for over a decade, based on reviews describing customers using the company repeatedly since as far back as 2015. The work covers everything from routine pruning every couple of years to felling and removing multiple large trees in a single job. Reviewers describe a same-day response to storm damage and fallen trees more than once.

What people praise

  • One long-time customer says they've used Jumanji for over 10 years across both large and small jobs
  • Reviewers repeatedly mention fast response after a tree falls unexpectedly
  • Multiple reviews call the pricing reasonable for the amount of work done

Worth knowing

  • A couple of lower ratings sit alongside the mostly five-star reviews, so it's worth reading the specifics for your type of job
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume33 · 84th
Confidenceearly
Recency9 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks #4 with the lowest rating of the top group, though the long-term repeat customers in the reviews say something the star rating alone doesn't capture.

2 June Ave, Bordeaux, Randburg, 2194

Elias Tree Felling Service logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Elias Tree Felling Service

4.724 Google reviews

Elias Tree Felling Service is a Bezuidenhout Valley operation offering tree removal, pruning, and stump grinding, with owner Elias handling much of the work directly according to reviewers. The company promotes itself around safety-first felling, including work close to roofs and houses where a bad cut could cause real damage. Multiple reviewers specifically mention large or risky trees removed without a mark on the property.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly say Elias worked carefully near roofs and houses without causing damage
  • Customers describe the pricing as very reasonable
  • Several reviewers are repeat customers who say they'll use Elias again

Worth knowing

  • A couple of lower ratings exist alongside a strong run of five-star reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume24 · 72th
Confidenceearly
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks #5 with the smallest review base in this group, but the reviews that exist are specific about tricky, close-to-the-house jobs done without damage.

26 1st Ave, Bezuidenhout Valley, Johannesburg, 2094

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How we scored these tree services

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume shows how many customers actually left feedback, and we weigh it against rating so a company with 150 reviews at 4.8 outranks one with 10 reviews at 5.0. Confidence blends both together, and recency checks how recently people are still leaving reviews. No tree service can pay to move up this list.

How much does tree felling cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

Tree removal pricing depends heavily on the size of the tree, how close it is to a house or power line, and whether stump grinding or rubble removal is included. Most of the companies here quote on-site or from photos before starting work, so the safest way to budget is to get two or three quotes for the same job description rather than rely on a single number.

Serving Johannesburg and the surrounding suburbs

These crews cover ground from Alberton and Observatory in the south and east through to Randburg and Bezuidenhout Valley, so most of Johannesburg’s northern and southern suburbs are within reach for a same-week quote. If you’re searching for a tree feller near me, all five listed here work across multiple suburbs rather than sticking to one small area.

What to ask before you hire a tree feller

  • Is the quote based on an in-person assessment, and does it include rubble or stump removal?
  • Are they insured in case a branch damages your roof, fence, or a neighbour’s property?
  • How soon can they respond if a tree comes down after a storm?
  • Do they leave firewood or chip the waste, or is removal a separate cost?
  • Will the same crew that quoted the job be the one doing the work?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these tree services?

We compared every tree service in Johannesburg with a real track record on Google, weighing rating, review volume, and how recently customers left feedback.

How often is this updated?

We refreshed this list in July 2026 using live Google data, and revisit it periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Do these companies handle emergency callouts after a storm?

Several reviewers across this list mention same-day or next-day response after storm damage, including Ceasar Tree Felling and Jumanji Tree Felling.

Do I need permission before felling a tree?

Some trees are protected species under South African law, so ask your tree feller whether a permit is needed before felling starts, especially for large or old trees.

The bottom line

Ceasar Tree Felling is the safe default, with the strongest track record of any tree service in Johannesburg. If rating alone matters most to you, Thamis Tree Felling Services is a close second. Either way, get two quotes before a big job goes ahead, since pricing swings a lot with tree size and access.

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