Controlled felling
Controlled tree felling, piece by piece
If a tree is dead, leaning or too close to the house, you don't bring it down in one go: you take it apart from the top, piece by piece, lowering each section on a rope.
When a tree has to come down
- The tree is dead or the trunk is rotten.
- It's leaning towards the house, the street or the pool.
- The roots are lifting paving, walls or pipes.
- A plot needs clearing for building work.
And when it doesn't: if the problem is a few branches, pruning is nearly always enough. We'll tell you honestly.
Controlled felling
How we do it
- 01
We look
At the tree and what's underneath it.
- 02
We climb
And take it apart from the crown down.
- 03
We lower
Every piece, on a rope.
- 04
We clean up
We cut up, remove and sweep.
Do you need a permit?
It depends on the town and the tree: the species, its size and whether it stands on urban or forest land. Before we start we'll tell you if you need one, and help you apply for it.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fell a tree?
It depends on the height, the access and what's underneath. Send us a photo and we'll give you a price.
Do you take the wood away?
Yes, cut up and taken away.
How long does it take?
A medium-sized tree, a few hours. A big one next to the house, one or two days.
Do I need a permit?
It depends on the tree and the town. We'll tell you before we start and help you apply for it.
Got a tree that scares you?
Send us a photo. We'll tell you whether it needs felling or just pruning.