Which Service Do You Need?
| Your situation | Usually the right service |
|---|
| Tree is too big, dead, diseased or in the wrong place | Tree removal |
| Tree is healthy but blocking light or touching the roof | Tree pruning (crown reduction or lifting) |
| Old stump left in the lawn | Stump grinding |
| Tree has fallen or a limb has split | Emergency tree work |
| You're unsure whether a tree is safe, or need a report | Tree survey |
| Neighbour's or your own hedge has got out of hand | Hedge cutting |
| Tree close to the house, drains or a boundary wall | Trees near buildings, then possibly a survey |
| Tree is protected or you're in a conservation area | We handle the council notice, then the work |
Clean-Up and Recycling: Nothing Gets Left Behind
The job isn't finished until your garden is clear. Every job includes a full clean-up, with the site swept and raked and all arisings (the branches, brash and wood) taken away or dealt with as agreed.
Where the wood goes. We don't tip everything and forget it. Branches and brash are put through a chipper on site. Chip can be left with you as free mulch for beds and borders, or taken away and used elsewhere. Larger timber is cut into logs. Hardwoods such as oak, ash and beech make good firewood once seasoned, and you're welcome to keep what you like. Anything you don't want is taken off site.
Licensed and legal waste handling. Tree waste is controlled waste, and anyone carrying it commercially in England must be a registered waste carrier. We are a registered waste carrier, and we can show you the details. It's a good question to ask any tree surgeon, since fly-tipped garden waste can be traced back to the householder who hired them.
Diseased and problem material. Not everything can go into the normal chipping stream. Wood from diseased trees, for example from ash dieback or honey fungus, needs careful handling so problems don't spread to healthy trees. We'll tell you what we've found and how it's being dealt with, rather than quietly mixing it in with everything else.
Stump grindings and soil. Stump grindings can be left to fill the hole, spread as mulch or taken away. If you plan to replant in the same spot, we recommend removing most of the grindings and topping up with fresh soil.
Your choice. Tell us at quote stage what you'd like to keep: logs for the fire, chip for the garden, or a completely clean slate. It's all in the price, with no extra charge for leaving things tidy.
Why Croydon Homeowners Choose Us for Every Service
- Rules first, then a price. We check Croydon Council TPO and conservation area status before we quote.
- Fully insured with £5 million public liability cover.
- NPTC/LANTRA qualified climbers and groundworkers.
- Local. We know Croydon's roads, clay soils and the council's processes.
- Clear, itemised quotes with no hidden extras.
- Free, no-obligation site visits.
Areas We Cover
We provide all of the services above across Croydon and nearby, including Addiscombe, Shirley, Thornton Heath, Norbury, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, South Croydon, Selsdon, Sanderstead, Purley, Coulsdon and Kenley (CR0, CR2, CR5, CR7, CR8, SE19 and SW16).
