NPTC Certified · Fully Insured · SafeContractor Accredited
Professional tree surgery in South London starts with a free site visit and no-obligation quote from an NPTC-qualified arborist with over 13 years of experience. Tree Surgeons in South London serves homeowners, property managers, councils, and construction companies across Lewisham, Greenwich, Southwark, Bromley, and Lambeth — delivering expert tree removal, crown reduction, emergency callouts, and specialist tree care from our base in Deptford, SE8. Our 34 five-star Google reviews reflect the standard we hold every job to: arrive on time, protect your property, leave every site spotless, and charge a fair price.
Tree Surgeons in South London provides a full range of arboricultural services for residential and commercial properties across SE London. Every service is carried out to BS3998 standards by fully insured, City & Guilds accredited professionals.
Safe, controlled removal of dead, diseased, dangerous, or unwanted trees — including sectional dismantling in tight South London gardens where straight felling is not possible. Full site clearance included.
Reducing the height and spread of overgrown canopies while maintaining the tree’s natural shape. The most commonly requested service across Lewisham, Dulwich, and Greenwich, where large mature trees regularly outgrow residential gardens.
Selective pruning to improve shape, reduce weight, increase light, or clear branches from buildings and boundaries. All cuts made to natural growth points — never topped, never butchered.
Fast response to fallen trees, storm damage, hanging branches, and dangerous situations. We respond to emergencies across South London and can usually be on site the same day.
Our 34 five-star Google reviews repeat the same themes. Customers trust us because of what we consistently deliver, not what we promise on a website.
Our teams are punctual and ready to work. No chasing, no missed appointments, no waiting around for someone who never shows up.
Cuttings removed, paths swept, lawns raked, neighbouring areas cleared. We protect floors, fences, and furniture throughout every job. One client had all timber carried through a newly fitted kitchen — floors fully protected, nothing damaged.
NPTC qualified, City & Guilds accredited, Lantra approved, SafeContractor certified. Every cut follows BS3998 standards. We know what we are doing and why we are doing it.
We quote upfront with no hidden costs. Our customers consistently describe our pricing as competitive — one client told us we were half the price of every other company they called for the same job.
Storm damage, fallen branches, dangerous trees leaning over buildings. We respond quickly and carry the training and insurance to deal with any situation safely.
Founded by Jesse MacFarlane, an NPTC-qualified arborist with over a decade of climbing experience across London. The company was built from a trusted network of skilled professionals who share the same values: top-level tree work, protection of tree integrity, and genuine client satisfaction.
Tree Surgeons in South London was founded by Jesse MacFarlane, an NPTC-qualified arborist with over 10 years of climbing experience across London. After completing his qualifications, Jesse developed his skills across multiple tree surgery companies before taking on clients of his own as MacFarlane Treeworks and working as a freelance climber.
Over those years, Jesse built a network of fellow arborists who shared two things in common: a commitment to top-level tree work and a genuine value in client satisfaction. Tree Surgeons in South London was built on the strengths of that network — a hand-selected team of professionals who care about the trees they work on and the people they work for.
Today, the company serves homeowners, property managers, councils, and construction companies across Lewisham, Greenwich, Southwark, Bromley, Lambeth, and all surrounding South London boroughs.
First, we visit your property and assess the tree.
We discuss what you want to achieve, check for TPOs or conservation area restrictions, and explain exactly what work we recommend and why.
Second, we provide a written quote with a clear scope of work.
No vague estimates — you know exactly what we will do, when we will do it, and how much it will cost before we start.
Third, our team carries out the work to BS3998 standards.
We protect your property, work safely, and communicate with you throughout the job if anything unexpected comes up.
Finally, we leave your site clean and tidy.
All timber and debris removed, paths swept, neighbouring areas cleared. You would not know we had been there — apart from the tree looking exactly how you wanted it.
We are based in Deptford, SE8, and provide tree surgery services across every borough and neighbourhood in South London and South East London.
Lewisham borough: Lewisham, Deptford, Brockley, Catford, Forest Hill, Sydenham, Honor Oak, New Cross, Hither Green, Lee, Ladywell, Crofton Park.
Greenwich borough: Greenwich, Blackheath, Eltham, Charlton, Woolwich, Plumstead, Kidbrooke, Thamesmead.
Southwark borough: Dulwich, East Dulwich, West Dulwich, Peckham, Camberwell, Bermondsey, Rotherhithe, Nunhead, Herne Hill, Denmark Hill.
Bromley borough: Bromley, Beckenham, Crystal Palace, Penge, Shortlands, Chislehurst, Orpington, Hayes, West Wickham.
Lambeth borough: Brixton, Streatham, Norwood, Tulse Hill, Clapham, Stockwell, Kennington.
Tree Surgeons in South London holds the following industry accreditations and qualifications:
All waste from our tree surgery work is recycled. Timber is processed into logs and woodchip. Nothing goes to landfill. We deliver affordable mulch and logs across South London for gardeners, woodturners, and anyone who can put them to good use.
Tree surgery costs in South London depend on the type of work, the tree’s size, species, and access. A crown reduction on a medium garden tree typically costs between £400 and £1,200. Tree removal ranges from £300 for a small tree to £2,500 or more for large trees requiring sectional dismantling. We provide free site visits and written quotes so you know the exact cost before any work begins.
If the tree is protected by a Tree Preservation Order or your property falls within a conservation area, you need written consent from your local council before any work can take place. Many parts of Lewisham, Greenwich, Dulwich, Blackheath, and Bromley have conservation area designations. We check the status of every tree as part of our assessment and handle the application process on your behalf.
At minimum, a tree surgeon should hold NPTC qualifications for chainsaw use and tree climbing. Reputable companies also carry City & Guilds accreditation, public liability insurance of at least £5 million, and work to BS3998 standards. Our team holds all of these plus Lantra approval and SafeContractor accreditation.
Yes. We provide fast emergency callouts across South London for fallen trees, storm damage, hanging branches, and dangerous situations. We can usually respond on the same day. Call us directly for the fastest response.
We offer stump grinding as a standalone service or alongside tree felling. Our grinding equipment removes stumps to 15-30cm below ground level, leaving the area ready for replanting, turfing, or construction. Stump grinding can be done on the same day as tree removal or at a later date.
Call us or fill in the form for a free no-obligation quote on any tree work across South London. We respond quickly and can usually arrange a site visit within a few days.
