Tree surgery
done properly.
No cowboys. No mess. No surprises. Parish Tree Surgery is the family-run arboricultural team Berkshire and Surrey has relied on for over a decade - NPTC-qualified, BS3998 on every job, insured to GBP 10 million.
Currently booking for May 2026 — limited availability. Call now to secure a date.
Our Services
From everyday tree care to specialist arboriculture and groundworks - one fully qualified team for the lot.
Crown Reduction
Reducing the overall size of your tree while maintaining its natural shape and health. Our NPTC-qualified team follows BS3998 on every crown reduction — no hat-racking, no stubs.
Learn moreTree Felling & Removal
Complete tree removal from the ground up, including section felling in tight spaces where a straight fell is not possible. Debris cleared, site left clean.
Learn moreCrown Lifting
Removing lower branches to increase clearance beneath the canopy — for roads, buildings, light, or to improve access. Done carefully to avoid over-lifting.
Learn moreStump Grinding
Removing tree stumps below ground level using tracked grinding equipment. Grindings left on site or removed — your choice. Root spread managed where required.
Learn moreHedge Trimming
Professional hedge trimming and maintenance across all species and sizes. We work to the right seasonal windows and leave hedges looking sharp and growing well.
Learn moreEmergency Tree Work
24/7 emergency response for storm damage, fallen trees and hazardous limbs. We respond fast, make the site safe, and deal with the debris. Call any time.
Learn moreTree Planting & Aftercare
Sourcing, planting and establishing new trees for residential and commercial clients. Species selection advice, correct staking and mulching, and aftercare programmes.
Learn moreDeadwooding
Deadwood removal across Berkshire & Surrey — safely removing dead, dying and hazardous branches to BS3998. Protects people, property and the health of the tree.
Learn moreCrown Thinning
Crown thinning across Berkshire & Surrey — reducing canopy density to let light and wind through, to BS3998, without changing the tree''s overall size or shape.
Learn moreCrane-Assisted Tree Removal
Crane-assisted tree removal across Berkshire & Surrey — the safest way to dismantle large, dangerous or awkwardly-placed trees over buildings and gardens.
Learn moreAsh Dieback Management
Survey, assessment and safe removal of ash trees affected by Hymenoscyphus fraxineus. Early intervention planning and replacement planting advice.
Learn moreArboricultural Surveys & Tree Reports
BS5837 arboricultural surveys, tree reports and impact assessments across Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire. For planning applications, mortgages and tree safety. Fast turnaround, qualified consultants.
Learn moreForestry Mulching & Vegetation Clearance
Forestry mulching across Berkshire, Surrey & Hampshire — fast, low-impact clearance of scrub, brash and overgrown land in a single pass. Ideal for site prep, firebreaks and ecological management.
Learn moreCommercial Tree Surgery & Grounds Maintenance
Commercial tree surgery for offices, business parks, estates, schools and developers across Berkshire & Surrey. Fully insured to £10M, planned programmes, and rapid emergency response.
Learn moreSite Clearance
Arboricultural site clearance across Berkshire & Surrey — trees, scrub, hedges and vegetation removed and the site left clean and ready for development. Fully insured.
Learn moreContract Wood Chipping
On-site contract wood chipping across Berkshire & Surrey. We bring the chipper to you and turn brash and branchwood into usable chip or clear it away. Day rates available.
Learn moreRhododendron Control & Removal
Rhododendron ponticum control and removal across Berkshire, Surrey & Hampshire. Cutting, stump treatment and follow-up to clear this invasive species for good.
Learn moreFencing & Landscaping
Durable post-and-rail, panel and estate fencing, plus the landscaping to finish the job, installed by an experienced groundworks team.
Learn moreDrainage Solutions
Land and garden drainage to cure waterlogging and standing water, from soakaways to channel drains, designed around your site.
Learn moreSeptic Tank Installation
Supply and installation of septic tanks and treatment systems for properties off the mains sewer network.
Learn morePond Dredging
De-silting and dredging to restore silted-up or overgrown ponds and lakes, improving water quality and capacity.
Learn morePlay Areas
Groundworks for outdoor play areas, safe surfacing, equipment bases and landscaping for schools, parks and gardens.
Learn moreDitch Clearance
Mechanical clearance and reprofiling of blocked or overgrown ditches to restore drainage and water flow across your land.
Learn moreTurfing & Artificial Grass
Professional turfing and artificial grass installation for a hard-wearing, low-maintenance lawn that looks great year-round.
Learn moreFrom First Call to Finished Job
We keep it simple. No jargon, no faff, no hard sell. Just an honest conversation, a proper look at the work, and a fair price.
Call or Message Us
Describe what you've got — or just tell us something doesn't look right. We'll ask the right questions and let you know if it's something we can help with.
We Come Out, Free
Tom or one of the senior team visits — usually within the week. We look properly, check for TPOs, and give you a written quote. No charge, no pressure to proceed.
We Sort the Paperwork
If the job needs a planning notification, TPO application or neighbour letter — we handle it. You don't need to know the rules; that's our job.
Done. Site Left Clean.
The team arrives on time, works safely to BS3998, and doesn't leave until the site is spotless. Logs split if you want them. Chip where it's useful. All work guaranteed.
Professional, Qualified & Fully Insured Since 2012
We've built our reputation over more than a decade on quality work, honest pricing and a team that turns up on time and leaves the site clean.
£10 Million Public Liability Insurance
Fully insured on every job. All staff hold NPTC qualifications including utility arboriculture — you're always protected.
All Work to BS3998
British Standard 3998 governs all tree work. We follow it on every job — safe, sustainable and correct practice, always.
Genuinely Free Quotes, No Pressure
We quote honestly — even if that means recommending less work, not more. No hidden charges, ever.
7 Days, 24-Hour Emergency Response
Storm damage doesn't wait for business hours. Neither do we — call any time and we'll be there.
No Cowboys. No Mess. No Surprises.
Anyone can buy a chainsaw. Here's what sets a qualified, insured and accountable tree surgeon apart - and why it matters for your property, your trees and your peace of mind.
A Man With a Chainsaw
- No proof of insurance - if a branch hits your roof or a neighbour's car, you could be left liable.
- No formal training - bad cuts that disfigure, weaken or kill the tree.
- Cash jobs, no paperwork - no written quote, no guarantee, no recourse.
- Unaware of TPOs & conservation areas - illegal work can mean fines of thousands.
- "I'll come back to clear up" - ruts, debris and sawdust left behind.
Parish Tree Surgery
- £10 million public liability - fully insured on every single job.
- NPTC-qualified team - every cut made to British Standard BS3998.
- Free written quote - a fixed price, no surprises, all work guaranteed.
- We handle TPO & planning checks - so you always stay on the right side of the law.
- Site left spotless - logs split, chip cleared, as if we were never there.
Straight from the Job Diary
A handful of recent jobs from across Berkshire and Surrey. Every job gets a writeup — so you can see exactly the kind of work we do and where we do it.
Job Diary
Crane-assisted removal of a large tree in a tight garden
When a large tree has to come down in a confined space — close to a house, fences or a neighbour's garden — straight felling usually isn't an option. On…
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Job Diary
Tree management across a private estate
Larger properties and parkland need ongoing, considered tree care rather than one-off jobs. Over this visit we carried out a range of work across a private estate — crown work…
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Job Diary
Tree care in a mature waterside garden
This established garden, set around water with mature planting, needed careful tree work that respected its character. We managed a large willow near the water's edge, worked sympathetically around a…
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Job Diary
Opening up light in a mature wooded garden
A mature, wooded garden is a lovely thing — but over time the canopy closes in and shades out the lawns and borders below. On this job we carried out…
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Job Diary
Garden clearance and new fencing
Sometimes tree and garden work goes hand in hand with putting a boundary back in order. Here we cleared an overgrown garden edge and installed new timber fencing, taking the…
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Job Diary
Reshaping a tall, overgrown garden hedge
A hedge that's got away from you can quickly start to dominate a garden and block out light. On this job we cut and reshaped a large hedge back to…
Read full jobTree Surgeons Across Berkshire, Surrey & the South East
Based in Wokingham, we cover a wide area across the South East. Can't see your town? Call us — we travel further than you'd expect.
From the Ground Up
Practical advice on tree health, planning law, and countryside management — written by the people who do this for a living.
Recent Work
Reshaping a tall, overgrown garden hedge
A hedge that's got away from you can quickly start to dominate a garden and block out light. On this job we cut and reshaped a large hedge back to…
Read article
Recent Work
Garden clearance and new fencing
Sometimes tree and garden work goes hand in hand with putting a boundary back in order. Here we cleared an overgrown garden edge and installed new timber fencing, taking the…
Read article
Recent Work
Opening up light in a mature wooded garden
A mature, wooded garden is a lovely thing — but over time the canopy closes in and shades out the lawns and borders below. On this job we carried out…
Read article
Recent Work
Tree care in a mature waterside garden
This established garden, set around water with mature planting, needed careful tree work that respected its character. We managed a large willow near the water's edge, worked sympathetically around a…
Read article
Recent Work
Tree management across a private estate
Larger properties and parkland need ongoing, considered tree care rather than one-off jobs. Over this visit we carried out a range of work across a private estate — crown work…
Read article
Recent Work
Crane-assisted removal of a large tree in a tight garden
When a large tree has to come down in a confined space — close to a house, fences or a neighbour's garden — straight felling usually isn't an option. On…
Read articleRequest Your Free Quote
Tell us what you need — we will visit, assess and quote for free. No obligation. Usually within the week.
It depends on whether the tree has a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or sits within a Conservation Area. TPO trees require consent from your local planning authority before any work begins. In Conservation Areas, most tree work on trees over 75mm diameter requires six weeks prior notification. We check both before any job starts and handle the application process for you.
Every job is different — size of tree, access, species, whether there is a TPO, and what you want done with the debris all affect the price. We do not quote without seeing the tree first. Our site visits are free, our quotes are written with a fixed price, and there is no pressure to proceed.
Yes. We carry £10 million public liability insurance on every job. All team members hold NPTC qualifications including aerial tree work and chainsaw operations. We can provide certificates on request.
BS3998 is the British Standard for Tree Work. It specifies correct practice for pruning cuts, crown reduction ratios, and how to manage trees safely and sustainably. We carry out every job to this standard — it is not optional for us.
For genuine emergencies — a tree on a roof, blocking a road, or posing immediate danger — we respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For non-emergency storm work we aim to visit within the week. Call us rather than messaging for anything urgent.
Yes, regularly. Conservation Area tree work requires six weeks prior notification to your local planning authority for most trees over 75mm diameter. We submit the notification for you, field any questions from the authority, and schedule the work accordingly. No extra charge for this.
We give you the choice. Logs can be left split and stacked for firewood, left whole, or removed from site. Chippings can be spread as mulch on borders — good for the garden and it saves a skip — or removed. If it needs clearing, it gets cleared.
Yes. All our team hold NPTC qualifications in utility arboriculture, which covers working near overhead lines and services. For trees directly on live conductors we coordinate with the relevant utility company. For trees near buildings we section fell as required and use rigging to control timber descent.
Always, without exception. We visit the site, assess the tree, check for TPOs, and give you a written quote with a fixed price. No hidden extras, no charge for the visit, no obligation to proceed.
Yes. Ash dieback is now widespread across Berkshire and Surrey. We assess ash trees for infection, advise on the risk they pose to people and property, and carry out safe removal. Early survey and removal planning is significantly cheaper than emergency removal after a tree has become dangerous.