5 Best Tree Removal in London (2026)

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

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

A storm-damaged oak leaning over next door's fence doesn't wait for a quote to arrive by post. London's tree removal crews on this list have logged over 900 Google reviews between them, and every one of the five sits between 4.8 and a perfect 5.0, so the gap that matters is access, certification, and how fast someone can turn up.

Short answer: GraftinGardeners Ltd tops this list at 4.9 stars from 285 reviews, the most-reviewed tree surgeon in this comparison. Hickson Wardle Treecare (5.0, 103 reviews) and Peartree Services (5.0, 97 reviews) both hold a perfect record on a smaller base, and Treehab sits close behind at 4.9 from 191 reviews. One entry, GreenFellas Garden Fencing, ranks on strong reviews but is a fencing specialist, not a tree surgeon.

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How London's tree crews stack up

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	GraftinGardeners Ltd	4.9 ★	285	Overall / full-service tree surgery	View ›
2	GreenFellas Garden Fencing North London	4.8 ★	230	Garden fencing and landscaping	View ›
3	Treehab - Arboricultural Contractors Ltd	4.9 ★	191	Certified arborists / complex removals	View ›
4	Hickson Wardle Treecare	5.0 ★	103	Perfect record / Hackney and east London	View ›
5	Peartree Services	5.0 ★	97	General garden care with tree work / South London	View ›

Who to call, and why

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

GraftinGardeners Ltd

4.9285 Google reviews

GraftinGardeners is a family-run, London-based tree surgery firm that's worked the capital for more than 15 years. Every surgeon on the team holds NPTC qualifications, and the company runs multiple crews so it can cover routine pruning, full felling, stump grinding, hedge trimming, and formal BS 5837 tree surveys. It works across homeowner, business, and local-authority jobs, and its site lists dedicated services for landlords, managing agents, and conservation-area consent.

What people praise

Crews consistently described as professional, tidy, and careful with property
Multiple returning customers, including repeat bookings a year apart
Handles everything from stump grinding to large removals with tricky access
285 reviews, the largest and most current base on this list

Worth knowing

Larger operation, so you may see a different crew each visit

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume285 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: GraftinGardeners earns the top spot on sheer weight of evidence: the highest review volume here, a 4.9 average, and reviews still coming in weekly. For anything from a routine prune to a full felling with council paperwork attached, it's the safest default.

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45 Swanwick Cl, London SW15 4ES

#2🕑 Open 7 days

GreenFellas Garden Fencing North London

4.8230 Google reviews

GreenFellas is a garden fencing and boundary specialist covering the north London boroughs of Camden, Islington, Haringey, Enfield, Barnet, Hackney, and Brent. Run by Dave and a small crew, the company installs and repairs wooden garden fences and gates. Its site and reviews focus entirely on fence lines, boundary advice, and landscape design rather than tree surgery, and it's built its reputation on WhatsApp-based free quotes and quick turnaround.

What people praise

Reviewers praise clear communication and calm handling of tricky boundary decisions
Solved awkward fence-line problems, including an uneven original boundary blocked by foliage
Built custom hedgehog highways into a fence on request, a sign of attentive, tailored work
Consistently described as prompt and professional

Worth knowing

Specializes in fencing and boundary work, not tree felling or pruning, despite appearing here

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume230 · 93th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown90% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: GreenFellas ranks #2 purely on review strength, 230 reviews at 4.8 stars, but nothing in its own marketing or its customer reviews mentions tree work. If it's specifically tree removal you need, call to confirm scope first, or lean on one of the certified arborists on this list.

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#3🕑 Open 7 days

Treehab - Arboricultural Contractors Ltd

4.9191 Google reviews

Treehab is a dedicated arboricultural contractor staffed by certified arborists, covering both domestic and commercial tree work across London. Services run from pruning, planting, and crown reduction through to full removal and disease diagnosis, and the company positions itself around preserving trees where possible rather than defaulting to felling. Reviewers consistently mention being walked through options before any cutting starts.

What people praise

Reviewers single out transparent, itemized costing with no hidden extras
Removed a large horse chestnut through a flat's interior without property damage
Praised for guiding customers through options rather than pushing straight to removal
Thorough cleanup, including one job that tidied five neighbouring gardens

Worth knowing

Some of the strongest reviews are a few months old, so ask about current lead times

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume191 · 88th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Treehab's 4.9 from 191 reviews and its reputation for genuinely transparent quoting make it the pick for anyone nervous about being oversold on a removal that a prune could fix.

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11 Lowfield Rd, London NW6 2PP

#4🕑 Open 7 days

Hickson Wardle Treecare

5.0103 Google reviews

Hickson Wardle Treecare is a Hackney-based arborist offering tree work across east and north London, from planting and dead-wooding to crown lifting, crown thinning, and emergency storm-damage response. The company explains its reasoning for each technique on its own site rather than just listing services, and it handles the consent process directly when a job needs it. Every one of its 103 Google reviews is five stars.

What people praise

Fair, competitive pricing repeatedly called out by name
Sorted necessary tree consents before starting work
Flexible with scheduling around customers' availability
Sent photos of completed work and kept clients updated throughout

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating5 / 5

Review volume103 · 83th

Confidencemoderate

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect review record on 103 reviews is a smaller sample than the leaders here, but it's a clean one with nothing below five stars. Worth a call if you're in Hackney or east London and want a team that handles the paperwork too.

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1 Mentmore Terrace, London E8 3PN

#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Peartree Services

5.097 Google reviews

Peartree Services is a residential and commercial gardening company covering south London, offering garden maintenance, lawn care, landscaping, and window boxes and planters alongside tree work. It isn't a dedicated tree surgeon, but its reviews describe removal, pruning, and crown reduction carried out as part of broader garden projects, led by Nelson and a small team.

What people praise

Long-term clients across multiple years and properties
Guided customers on which trees and plants actually suit their space
Accommodated specific requests, including cat-safe planting
Responsive and reliable on scheduling, per multiple reviews

Worth knowing

A general garden-care firm first and tree specialist second, so complex or high-risk removals may suit a dedicated arborist better

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating5 / 5

Review volume97 · 78th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Peartree's perfect 97-review record comes from garden clients who trust Nelson's team for everything, tree work included. It's a strong pick if you want one company for ongoing garden care as well as the occasional tree, less so for a single complex removal.

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75 Portland Grv, London SW8 1JN

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The numbers behind the ranking

Rating is the live Google average out of 5. Review volume measures how many customers have actually left a review, ranked against the others on this list. Confidence weighs the rating against that volume, so a 4.9 from 285 reviews carries more certainty than a 5.0 from 24. Recency checks how current the reviews are, so nobody coasts on praise from years back. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

What tree removal costs in London (2026)

Price depends heavily on tree size and species, access (a front garden is far easier than a job that has to run through the house), and whether a Tree Preservation Order or conservation-area consent applies. Stump grinding is often quoted as an add-on rather than included, and emergency storm callouts usually cost more than a scheduled job.

Serving every London borough

Between them, these five cover a wide spread of the city: Richmond and southwest London, Hackney and east London, the north London boroughs from Camden to Enfield, and south London around Wandsworth and Lambeth. Searching for tree surgeon or tree removal near me pretty much anywhere in Greater London should surface at least two or three of these within a short drive.

Questions worth asking before you book

Are your surgeons NPTC qualified and is the company fully insured for public liability?
Do I need a Tree Preservation Order or conservation-area check before you can start?
Is stump grinding quoted separately, or included in the removal price?
Will you clear and remove all arisings, or leave logs and chippings on site?
What’s your callout premium for emergency storm damage outside normal hours?
Can you provide proof of registered waste-carrier status for the debris?

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 five?

We compared tree services and garden contractors across London with a real, recent Google track record, weighing rating, review volume, and how current the reviews are.

How often is this list updated?

We refreshed the data in July 2026 and re-check ratings periodically as new reviews come in.

Do I need council permission before removing a tree in London?

Often, yes. Many London trees sit under a Tree Preservation Order or in a conservation area, which means you need council consent before work starts. A reputable surgeon will check this for you.

Is stump grinding part of a standard tree removal?

Not always. Some companies include it, others quote it separately. Ask before you book so there’s no surprise on the invoice.

What’s the difference between pruning and felling?

Pruning trims back branches to manage size, shape, or safety while keeping the tree alive. Felling removes the whole tree. Most of the arborists on this list will recommend the least destructive option that solves the actual problem.

The safe call

For most London tree jobs, GraftinGardeners is the safe default: the deepest review base, a strong average, and a service list that covers routine pruning through full commercial removals. If you’re comparing quotes, ask early whether council consent applies to your tree. It can add weeks to the timeline if it’s missed.

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