Tree surgery prices can vary greatly depending on the job in hand. It’s always good to have a rough idea of costs beforehand.
Job Type and Scale
For a medium sized tree a crown reduction would cost in the region of £200-£500. Full felling of a larger tree can cost anywhere from £300 to over £1,000 for the main trunk, with the price of stump grinding (remove stumps after felling) ranging from £50 to £150+ for larger stumps. Pruning work to smaller trees can cost less than £150.
Tree Size and Access
How long will it take to complete the work on your tree? A tall tree or one surrounded by buildings, fences and adjacent gardens takes longer to work on as they pose greater risk to the tree surgeon. They work by the hour or job and therefore awkward access can incur higher costs.
Tree Preservation Orders
If the tree you need to have worked on is subject to Tree Preservation Orders then you will need to get consent from the council for the work to be carried out. Check the authority’s web site for how Tree Preservation Orders are applied in Gloucestershire.
VAT and Disposal
Sole traders like ourselves are generally below the VAT threshold but large firms may charge this on top. Also remember to ask for disposal costs in addition to chipping of logs in your quote.
Comparing Quotes Sensibly
Any respectable tree surgeon will send you a written quote detailing what work will be undertaken, how they will dispose of the chipped up wood, and whether or not they charge VAT on top.
More on Tree Surgeon in Cheltenham can be found at jemaintenance.co.uk/services/tree-surgery-near-me/cheltenham/.
Different tree species can influence how hard it is to carry out the work on your tree, and can be identified using an a-z tree guide.
It’s wise to get 3 written quotes from fully insured arborists when asking for tree surgery quotes. This should give you a reasonable idea of what to expect to pay for your tree work.
