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Tree Surgery Cost Calculator for Croydon

Wondering what your tree work will cost? Answer a few quick questions about the job and get an instant guide price for tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, hedge cutting or emergency work in Croydon. It takes about a minute, there's no obligation, and we check whether your tree is protected before we send a fixed written quote.

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How Much Does Tree Surgery Cost in Croydon?

Tree surgery in Croydon typically costs between £200 and £1,100 for most jobs, and £1,000 to £3,000+ for large trees, depending on the type of work, the size of the tree and how easy it is to reach. The price depends on the job, not just the tree, so two trees of the same height can cost very different amounts.

Job	Indicative cost in Croydon
Light prune or deadwood removal, small tree	£200 – £300
Crown reduction or thinning, medium tree (3 to 6m)	£250 – £500
Remove a small tree, easy access (under 3m)	£250 – £450
Remove a medium tree (3 to 6m)	£300 – £600
Remove a medium large tree (6 to 9m)	£550 – £1,100
Remove a large tree (over 9m), tight access or over a building	£1,100 – £3,900+
Stump grinding, per stump	£120 to £700
Hedge cutting or reduction	£120 – £450 for a typical garden hedge
Tree survey or health check	From £260
Emergency call-out and make-safe	From £250, quoted at the call
Minimum call-out	£120 to £250, depending on the job

For detail on each job, see our pages on tree removal, tree pruning, stump grinding and tree surveys, or the full cost guide.

Worked Examples

Three typical Croydon jobs, to show how the factors add up.

Job	What made the price	Indicative price
Silver birch, about 8m, back garden with side-gate access, waste taken away	Medium large tree (6 to 9m), standard access, sectional work to protect the lawn	£550 – £1,100
Large oak crown reduction, about 15m, over a neighbour's boundary	Large tree, climber and groundworker team, careful rigging, possible conservation area notice	£800 – £1,650+
Leylandii row, 4 trees removed with stumps ground, terraced garden	Several trees in one visit (lower per tree), narrow access, compact stump grinder, assuming trees of 3 to 6m	£1,850 – £3,800

What Changes the Price?

Factor	Why it matters
Type of work	Light pruning costs far less than removal or a crown reduction
Tree size and height	Bigger trees need more people, time and equipment
Access	Narrow gates, steps, no side access or slopes mean more carrying and smaller machines
What is below and beside the tree	Roofs, glass, cables and neighbours mean rigged, sectional work
Crane or platform	Needed for some large trees or sites with no safe drop zone
Condition of the tree	Dead, diseased or storm-damaged trees can need extra safety measures
Number of jobs in one visit	Combining jobs, such as removing a tree and grinding the stump, is usually cheaper than booking separately
Waste and stump	Taking logs and chippings away adds to the job; leaving them can reduce it
Permissions	A TPO application or conservation area notice takes preparation; we handle it for you
Urgency	Emergency work costs more
Time of year	Late autumn and spring can be busier, so book earlier if the date is flexible

What the Estimate Includes and Doesn't

Included in the guide price	Not included unless we say so
Qualified, insured climbers and groundworkers	Stump grinding (unless you selected it)
Equipment, chipper and tools	Crane or platform hire
Clearing branches and waste away from site	Council application fees or consultants' reports
Site clean-up	Work on additional trees you didn't mention

How to Get the Most Accurate Price

A calculator can only go so far, because every tree and garden is different. To get an accurate fixed quote quickly:

Send photos. Take one of the whole tree from a distance, one of the trunk and base, and one of the access route (gate, passage, steps).
Measure the narrowest point of the access route.
Tell us what's nearby: buildings, glass, cables, boundaries.
Say what you want done with the wood and stump.
Tell us if you know the tree is protected or you live in a conservation area. If not, we'll check.

Rules First, Then a Price

Before we quote, we check whether your tree is protected by a tree preservation order (TPO) or sits in a conservation area. Croydon Council says a TPO stops visually important trees being removed or pruned without formal permission, and that you must give six weeks' written notice before work to a tree in a conservation area. Fines of up to £20,000 can follow for cutting down a protected tree without permission, and up to £2,500 for pruning one. If your tree is protected, we tell you what's needed and handle the application or notice, so the quote you receive covers work you can legally do. TPO guide and conservation area guide.

How It Works

Use the calculator. Answer a few quick questions and get a guide price.
Send us photos and your postcode. We check whether the tree is protected.
Free site visit and written quote. We see the job, agree the method and send a fixed, itemised price. No obligation.
Book a date. We agree timing, access and what to move.
The work. Our qualified, insured team does the job and protects your property and your neighbours'.
Clean-up. We clear the waste and leave the area tidy.

Calculator FAQs

How accurate is the tree surgery cost calculator?

It gives a realistic guide price based on the job type, tree size, access and what's near the tree. The final price is confirmed in a fixed written quote once we've seen the job, and it can move up or down if the site differs from what you described.

Is the estimate a quote?

No. It's a guide price. A quote is a fixed, itemised price in writing, after we've seen the tree or your photos.

Is the calculator free? Do I have to book?

Yes, it's free, and there's no obligation to book.

Do your prices include VAT?

We state whether VAT applies on every written quote, so there are no surprises.

Do you charge for a site visit?

No, site visits and quotes are free.

How much does it cost to remove a tree in Croydon?

Typically between £250 and £3,000+, depending on size, access and what's near the tree. See tree removal.

How much does stump grinding cost?

Typically between £120 and £700 per stump, depending on diameter, depth and access. See stump grinding.

How much does tree pruning cost?

Typically between £200 and £1,500+, depending on the tree and the type of pruning. See tree pruning.

Why do some tree surgeons quote much less?

Check what's included. A low price may leave out waste removal, insurance or qualified staff, or may involve unsafe practices such as topping. Always ask for an itemised quote and proof of insurance and qualifications. See how to choose a tree surgeon.

Does the estimate include permission from the council?

If your tree is protected, we handle the application or notice for you. Council fees, if any, and consultants' reports aren't included unless we say so.

Can I get a price without a site visit?

Often yes for straightforward jobs, from photos. For anything over buildings, near cables or protected, we'll want to see the tree.

What if I'm not sure what I need?

Choose "Not sure" and describe the problem. We'll tell you honestly whether you need pruning, removal or a survey, and we'll say so if the cheapest option is to leave the tree alone.

Do you cover my area?

We cover all of Croydon, 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).

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Tree Surgery Prices Across Croydon

We quote for tree work across the borough: Addiscombe, Shirley, Thornton Heath, Norbury, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, South Croydon, Selsdon, Sanderstead, Purley, Coulsdon and Kenley.

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Tell us what you need and where. We check the tree's protection first, then we send a written quote.

Protection checked before any work
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Sources and when we checked them

Croydon Council, Tree preservation orders
Croydon Council, Trees in conservation areas
Price benchmarks: published 2025 to 2026 UK and London tree surgery price guides, adjusted for London

Prices are guide figures based on the operator's recent Croydon jobs. This is general information, not a binding quote.

Last reviewed October 2026. Rules and figures come from Croydon Council pages checked on 1 October 2026; always confirm with the council for your own tree.