Do I need permission to fell a tree in Richmond?

Almost certainly. Richmond upon Thames has extensive Conservation Area coverage and a high density of Tree Preservation Orders. Conservation Area work needs six weeks’ written notice; a TPO needs full consent. We check the register, prepare the case and submit it on your behalf at no charge.

How much does tree removal cost in Twickenham?

Typically £500 to £1,900 for a domestic tree. Large plane or cedar removals, anything needing a MEWP, and jobs requiring a parking suspension sit toward the top of that range. Your written quote itemises each element.

How long does the council consent take?

Six weeks for a Conservation Area notice and up to eight weeks for a TPO application. We submit as soon as you accept the quote and hold a slot in the diary so work can start promptly once consent lands.

Can you replace a tree that has to come down?

Yes, and in Richmond a replanting condition is often attached to the consent anyway. We supply and plant semi-mature replacement stock, stake and mulch it, and give you written aftercare guidance for the first two growing seasons.

Tree Felling · Richmond & Twickenham

Tree Felling in Richmond & Twickenham

Tree felling in Richmond and Twickenham costs around £500 to £1,900, and almost every job requires council notification first. Richmond upon Thames protects more of its tree stock than any other London borough we work in, so the consent process — which we handle for you — usually sets the timescale rather than the work itself.

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Covering TW1, TW2, TW9 and TW10
Richmond upon Thames TPO and Section 211 applications prepared and submitted for you
MEWP-assisted removals for large plane, lime and cedar
£10M public liability, NPTC-qualified climbers, certificates on request

Tree Felling in Richmond & Twickenham

Richmond’s appeal is its tree cover, and the borough regulates it accordingly. Conservation Areas blanket Richmond Hill, Kew, Ham, St Margarets and much of Twickenham, and individual TPOs sit on a high proportion of the mature specimens in private gardens. Any credible tree surgeon here should be quoting the consent process alongside the work, and refusing to start until it is confirmed in writing.

The tree stock is heavy: mature London plane, horse chestnut, lime and cedar, much of it Victorian and much of it very close to listed or period property. We fell these by climbing and sectional dismantling with rigging on every limb, and where the setting is particularly sensitive we bring in a MEWP so the climber can work at a fixed, controlled position rather than moving through a decayed canopy.

Access in Richmond and St Margarets is the other cost driver. Narrow riverside lanes, controlled parking and restricted turning points mean we often need a permit or suspension to position the chipper. We price that into the written quote up front, and we plan the day so the road is clear again as early as possible.

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How Much Does Tree Felling Cost in Richmond & Twickenham?

£500 – £1,900

Richmond and Twickenham range. MEWP hire and parking suspensions are itemised separately so nothing is hidden.

What Changes the Price

TPO consent or Conservation Area notice — near-universal across the borough
MEWP or crane hire for large or decayed specimens
Parking suspensions and permits in Richmond, St Margarets and Twickenham
Proximity to listed and period property requiring extra protection
Species and volume — plane, lime and cedar are heavy, dense timber
Stump grinding and any replanting condition attached to the consent

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