Tree removal cost: what it really costs in 2026
A Qome Snap Guide: quick, honest and no guff. Approximate figures, adjusted to your region inside Qome.
Snap answer
£800 – £2,000
Removing a small tree starts around £800. Medium trees run about £1,200 and large removals £2,000+. Crown work from £500; stump grinding from £290.
TakesHalf a day to 2 daysDisruptionLow, but loud, and the chipper needs access
Cost at a glance
| Option | Best for | Guide range |
|---|
| Small tree removal | Under ~10m, easy access | £800 |
| Medium tree | Sectional dismantle | £1,200 |
| Large tree | Rigging, road permits | £2,000+ |
| Stump grinding | After any removal | £290 – £465 |
Approximate guide figures, not quotes, Qome adjusts every price to your region.
What actually happens
- TPO and conservation checks first, before anything is booked
- Climber up; the tree comes down in sections
- Branches chipped on site as work goes
- Trunk ringed down to a low stump
- Stump ground out below surface if chosen
- Site cleared; logs left or removed by choice
Price by region
Starting figures by region, the same honest baseline, adjusted for where you live.
London (Inner)from £1,250
London (Outer)from £1,100
South Eastfrom £950
East of Englandfrom £900
South Westfrom £850
Scotland (Highlands)from £750
West Midlandsfrom £750
North Westfrom £750
East Midlandsfrom £750
Scotland (Central)from £750
Yorkshirefrom £700
Walesfrom £700
North Eastfrom £700
Northern Irelandfrom £650
Popular choices
Crown reduction instead of removalPollarding for street treesReplanting smaller species
Rules & regulations
- Trees under a Tree Preservation Order or in a conservation area need council consent before ANY work, fines are genuinely severe
- Nesting birds make works unlawful in season; arborists plan around it
- Use an Arboricultural Association approved contractor for insurance-grade work
Snap tips
- Check TPO status yourself on the council's map, 'the tree man said it's fine' is not a defence
- Grind the stump now; honey fungus and suckers cost more later
Price it properly on Qome
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