Buckinghamshire and the Chilterns

Tree Felling & Cutting Specialists in Buckinghamshire

Safe, planned tree felling and tree cutting by qualified arborists, whether it is cutting down a single garden tree or clearing several trees as part of a larger project across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire.

CHAS accredited team
TPO and conservation checked
Controlled drop or sectional
Waste cleared and recycled

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ARB Approved ContractorAssessed and approved by the Arboricultural Association for work quality, safety and professionalism.

Insured up to £10 millionPublic liability cover of £10 million. Certificate available on request.

NPTC qualified teamNPTC qualified arborists, with all tree work carried out to BS3998, the British Standard for tree work.

Local and family runAn Amersham based, DBS-checked team working across Buckinghamshire and the Chilterns.

What our tree felling covers

Cutting down trees of any size

Call it tree cutting, cutting down a tree or felling, it is the same job to us: taking a tree down completely and safely, from a leylandii on the fence line to a mature oak. If you want the tree kept but made smaller, that is pruning, and we do that too.

Assessment before we cut

Every felling job starts with an assessment of the tree and its surroundings, including whether it is covered by a TPO or conservation area.

Controlled single-drop felling

Where there is enough clear space, we fell the tree in a single controlled drop, planned to protect fences, planting and anything else nearby.

Sectional dismantling in tight spaces

In gardens close to buildings or fences, we remove the tree piece by piece from the top down using specialist rigging, lowering each section under control.

Timber and debris cleared

All timber and debris are cleared from the site on completion. Logs or chippings can be set aside for you on request instead of being taken away.

Stump grinding available same visit

We can arrange stump grinding at the same time as felling if required, so the job finishes in one visit rather than two separate call-outs.

What tree felling typically costs

From£750Single tree felling, clear drop zone

This is our published starting price for cutting down or removing a tree, which felling falls under. Cost depends on access, the tree's size and species, proximity to buildings or power lines, whether TPO or conservation area consent is needed, and the volume of waste.

Protected trees, TPOs and conservation areas

Many trees across Buckinghamshire and the Chilterns are protected by a Tree Preservation Order, or sit within a conservation area. Carrying out work on a protected tree without the council's consent is an offence, and the liability falls on the tree owner, not the contractor.

Before any work starts we check whether a tree is protected, prepare the council application on your behalf where consent is needed, and carry out the work to the specification the council approves. It is one less thing for you to worry about, and it keeps you the right side of the rules.

Three steps to a tidy garden

Tell us about the tree

Describe the tree, its location and why it needs felling. We flag early if it looks likely to be protected.

Site visit and written quote

We carry out a free site visit, same day where available, to check the tree, access and any consent needed, then follow up with a written, no-obligation quote. Same-day quotes are available.

Felling day

We fell the tree by the safest method for the site, clear all timber and debris, and leave the ground tidy.

What our customers say

200+ 5 star reviews in Google

I have just used Quill Hall to fell a 100ft oak in my rear garden. From start to finish the experience has been 100% from quick responses, quote, all communication, (the fabulous Julie) updates, booking dates etc.

Carly & JimGoogle review

I used Quill Hall Arboriculture for the felling and removal of a medium sized beech tree in the rear garden. Ben is very pleasant to deal with.

Alessio GiorgiGoogle review

Faultless experience from start to finish. The price they quoted was the best of any company I spoke to, and significantly better than some.

Christian AdamsGoogle review

Meet the team

A skilled, dedicated team you can rely on.

Photo of Ben Sear, Director / Arborist — **Ben Sear**Director / Arborist

Photo of Matthew Sear, Team Leader / Arborist — **Matthew Sear**Team Leader / Arborist

Photo of Lewis Keep, Team Leader / Arborist — **Lewis Keep**Team Leader / Arborist

Photo of Terry Donaldson, Team Leader / Surveyor — **Terry Donaldson**Team Leader / Surveyor

Photo of Adam Andrews, Machine Operator — **Adam Andrews**Machine Operator

Photo of Will Grey, Groundsman / Aerial rescue — **Will Grey**Groundsman / Aerial rescue

Photo of Ashton Aubrey, Groundsman / Aerial rescue — **Ashton Aubrey**Groundsman / Aerial rescue

Photo of Michael Sell, Groundsman — **Michael Sell**Groundsman

Photo of Robert Erdmanis, Marketing — **Robert Erdmanis**Marketing

Photo of Julie Harwood-Laye, Admin — **Julie Harwood-Laye**Admin

Recent tree felling jobs

A selection of recent work across Buckinghamshire and the Chilterns.

Arborist cutting a felled tree trunk into sections on the ground after a controlled fell — Sectioning the trunk after a controlled fell

Climbing arborist roped and harnessed in a tree, rigging it for sectional dismantling — Rigging a tree for sectional dismantling

Aerial view of felled timber cut into sections and stacked on a cleared site — Felled timber sectioned and stacked

Frequently asked questions

Do I need permission to fell a tree?

If the tree is subject to a Tree Preservation Order or is inside a conservation area, yes. You need consent from the local planning authority before felling, and conservation areas require six weeks' notice to the council. Breaching a TPO risks a fine of up to £20,000 for the homeowner. We check protection status before quoting.

What method do you use to fell trees?

Where space allows, we fell in a single controlled drop. In confined gardens close to buildings or fences, we use sectional dismantling, removing the tree from the top down in pieces using ropes and rigging, so the descent of each section stays under control.

How much does it cost to cut down a tree?

Cutting down a tree starts from £750, the same published starting point as other removal work. The final price depends on the tree's size and species, access, proximity to buildings or power lines, any TPO or conservation area consent needed, and how much waste there is to clear. Stump grinding can be added on the same visit. We quote in writing after seeing the site.

Do you offer a tree cutting service, or only felling?

Both, because they are the same service. Tree felling is the arborist's term for cutting a tree down. If you need a tree cut back rather than removed, for example crown reduction or thinning, we do that as well and will advise which is right for the tree at the site visit.

Which types of tree can you cut down?

Any species and size found in a Buckinghamshire garden: conifers and leylandii, oak, ash, beech, sycamore, fruit trees and dead or dying trees. Large oaks and trees in conservation areas are the ones most often protected, so we check for a TPO before we quote.

Are you insured?

Yes, we are insured up to £10 million public liability, the figure published on our own website. We are happy to provide the certificate before work starts, whatever the size of the felling job you need doing.

Can you fell trees in a garden close to my house?

Yes. Sectional dismantling lets us work safely near buildings, fences and other structures by removing the tree in manageable sections from the top down, rather than needing a full clear drop zone for the whole tree.

What happens to the timber after felling?

We remove all timber, branches and green waste from site as standard and recycle it responsibly. If you would like logs for firewood or chippings for the garden, let us know before we start and we will set them aside for you rather than clear them away.

Serving Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area

Based in Amersham, we cover Buckinghamshire and the Chilterns, with work across Oxfordshire and Berkshire. If your postcode is nearby, send it over and we will confirm.

AmershamBeaconsfieldGerrards CrossHigh WycombeCheshamMarlowChalfont St Peter

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Phone
01494 623191
Mobile
07562 807806
Email
office@quillhallarb.com
Hours
Open 7:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday