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Tree Surgeon in Newcastle

Professional tree surgery you can trust

From tree felling and crown reduction to stump grinding and emergency callouts — NPTC certified, fully insured and all waste removed. Serving Newcastle and surrounding areas.

NPTC Certified
Fully Insured
15 Years
All Waste Removed

Fallen tree or storm damage? 24/7 emergency callout — fast response in Newcastle

Tree surgery services in Newcastle

From routine pruning to emergency storm damage — NPTC qualified, fully insured and all waste removed from site.

Tree felling & removal

Safe removal of trees of all sizes using sectional dismantling or straight felling techniques. All timber and brash cleared from site. Small trees from £250.

Crown reduction & reshaping

Reducing the overall size and spread of a tree's canopy while maintaining its natural shape. Ideal for trees that have outgrown their space. From £350.

Tree pruning & maintenance

Regular pruning to promote healthy growth, improve light and maintain safe clearance from buildings, power lines and boundaries. Crown thinning, lifting and deadwooding.

Stump grinding

Complete stump removal using a professional stump grinder, taking the stump below ground level so you can turf, replant or pave over the area. From £85 per stump.

Hedge cutting

Professional hedge trimming and shaping for formal and informal hedges, including tall hedges and boundary hedges. Clean lines and tidy finish. From £15 per metre.

Emergency tree work

24/7 emergency callout for fallen trees, storm damage and dangerous branches. Fast response to make the area safe. Emergency callout from £250.

Protected trees & conservation areas

Working on a tree covered by a Tree Preservation Order or in a conservation area requires specialist knowledge and council approval. We handle the full process.

TPO applications

We prepare and submit TPO applications to your local council on your behalf. Our arboricultural knowledge ensures applications are properly justified with the correct supporting information, giving them the best chance of approval.

Conservation area notices

Trees in conservation areas are automatically protected. Before any work can begin, a Section 211 notice must be served to the local planning authority. We handle this entire process so you stay compliant with the law.

Tree reports & surveys

Professional arboricultural reports for planning applications, mortgage lenders, insurance claims and subsidence investigations. BS 5837 tree surveys and condition reports. Tree reports from £180.

Clear, honest pricing

Guide prices for common tree surgery work in Newcastle. Every job is quoted individually after a free site survey.

Service Price
Tree felling — small (up to 30ft)from £250
Tree felling — medium (30–50ft)from £450
Tree felling — large (50ft+)from £850
Crown reductionfrom £350
Stump grinding (per stump)from £85
Hedge cutting (per metre)from £15
Emergency calloutfrom £250
Tree report / surveyfrom £180

All prices exclude VAT. Every job quoted individually after a free site survey — no hidden costs. All waste removal included.

From survey to sign-off

1

Survey & quote

We visit your property to assess the tree, check for TPOs and any access constraints, then provide a clear written quote — free and no obligation.

2

Tree work

Our NPTC qualified team carries out the work safely and efficiently. We protect your property, neighbours and gardens throughout, and remove all waste from site.

3

Inspection & guarantee

We walk you through the completed work, ensure you are completely satisfied, and leave your garden clean and tidy. All work is guaranteed and fully insured.

Heartwood Tree Surgery tree surgeon in Newcastle

Your local tree surgeon in Newcastle

We are fully qualified, insured tree surgeons offering crown reductions, pruning, felling, stump grinding and emergency storm damage response. All work is carried out to BS 3998 standards with £5m public liability cover. Free, no-obligation quotes and advice on tree health, preservation orders and planning.

What our customers say

Illustrative reviews — this is a demo business.

"Took down a large ash overhanging next door's garden. All roped and lowered carefully, nothing dropped, and the logs were cut for our burner."

Roger H.

Google

"Crown reduction on our oak handled with proper care — they checked the TPO situation with the council before touching it."

Linda S.

Google

"Storm-damaged branch hanging over the drive removed the same day I called. Tidy, insured, sensible price."

Jack T.

Facebook

Frequently asked questions

Do I need permission to fell a tree?
If a tree is covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or is in a conservation area, you must apply to your local council before carrying out any work. Felling a protected tree without consent can result in an unlimited fine. Heartwood Tree Surgery handles TPO applications and conservation area notices on your behalf.
What qualifications should a tree surgeon have?
A qualified tree surgeon should hold NPTC City and Guilds certificates for chainsaw operation — typically CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39 and CS41. They should also carry public liability insurance (minimum £5 million) and employers' liability insurance. Heartwood Tree Surgery holds and is fully insured.
How much does tree surgery cost?
Costs depend on the size and location of the tree, access, and the work required. As a guide, felling a small tree starts from £250, a medium tree from £450, and a large tree from £850. Crown reduction starts from £350. Heartwood Tree Surgery provides free, no-obligation quotes after a site survey.
Do you remove the waste?
Yes. All waste is removed from site as part of the quoted price. Heartwood Tree Surgery holds a and all green waste is recycled into woodchip, firewood or compost. We leave your site clean and tidy.
Can you remove a stump after felling?
Yes. We use a professional stump grinder to remove stumps below ground level, allowing you to turf, replant or pave over the area. Stump grinding starts from £85 per stump.
Do you work in bad weather?
We carry out work in most weather conditions. However, high winds or storms may require rescheduling for safety reasons. Emergency storm damage callouts are available 24/7 — call for urgent tree emergencies.
What areas do you cover?
Heartwood Tree Surgery covers Newcastle and surrounding areas within approximately 25 miles. Contact us to confirm coverage for your location.

Get a free quote

Call us, email or use the form below. We respond to all enquiries within same day for emergencies.

Opening hours

07:30–17:30

08:00–13:00

Emergency only

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