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Tree felling

How much does tree felling cost?

  • R800 – R2500
    Small tree felling (up to 5m)
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Tree felling prices depend on several factors. We have examined prices of different services and what influences them and pointed out what you need to pay attention to in order to get the best value for your money.


Small tree felling (up to 5m)

  • R800 – R2500

Small tree felling is a service tailored for trees up to 5 meters in height. This service is generally more affordable due to the reduced labor and equipment required. It includes the complete removal of the tree, including cutting it down and sectioning it into manageable pieces for disposal or recycling. The price is primarily determined by the tree's accessibility, the proximity to structures or power lines, and the amount of cleanup required afterward. This service is ideal for residential properties looking to remove potentially hazardous or unwanted small trees. On average, expect to be charged between R800 and R2500 for small tree felling.

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Medium tree felling (5-10m)

  • R2500 – R6500

Medium tree felling services cater to trees that stand between 5 and 10 meters tall. The cost for these services depends on the complexity and the amount of time and resources needed. This service typically encompasses the safe dismantling of the tree, often using climbing techniques or machinery to prevent damage to nearby property and to ensure a controlled and safe removal. Factors affecting the price include the tree's location, the need for traffic control or specialized equipment, and disposal requirements. Medium tree felling costs range between R2500 and R6500 with an average of R4000.

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Large tree felling (more than 10m)

  • R6500 – R15,000

Large tree felling services are designed for trees taller than 10 meters. Due to the significant risks and technical expertise required, the cost can be quite high. This service often involves detailed planning, the use of cranes or high-reach equipment, and a team of professionals to ensure the tree is felled safely and efficiently. The price depends on the tree's size, location, accessibility, and the complexity of the job, including any necessary permits or road closures. The cost of large tree felling typically runs from R6500 to R15,000, averaging at R9000.

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Stump removal

  • R600 – R3500

This service usually involves grinding the stump down below ground level or physically removing it, which can be labor-intensive. The process not only prevents the stump from sprouting new growth but also eliminates a potential tripping hazard and clears the space for new planting or landscaping projects. Prices for stump removal vary widely, depending on the stump's size, the complexity of its root system, and the difficulty of access. For stump removal, expect to pay between R600 and R3500.

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Recent jobs for tree felling

New landscaping project

  • City or suburb: Groot Brak
  • What should the design incorporate?: Plants and lawn, Paving/pathways, Irrigation
  • Service scope: Design and installation
  • Approximate size of the landscaping area: 50–200 sqm

New garden on gentle slope with existing retaining walls but might need more. We have 3 Milkwoods entangled in coastal shrubs that must be handled to Forestry rules. We do not want any lawn just shrubs and pathways. The property is located in Great Brak River in the Dolphins Creek Golf Estate. Size of garden approximately sqm.

Garden maintenance

  • City or suburb: Johannesburg
  • Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Lawn, Trees, bushes, hedges
  • Approximate size of the gardening area: 50–200 sqm
  • Frequency of maintenance services: Monthly

Good day, hope this email finds you well. I have a private garden that needs maintenance at least once or twice a month, the main issues are the neighbour's tree branches and cactus that touch my electric fence sending off the alarm, then I also have a lot of weeds growing everywhere, the lawn needs to be cut and finally some sweeping and cleaning needs to be done.

New landscaping project

  • City or suburb: Claremont, Cape Town
  • What should the design incorporate?: Plants and lawn, Paving/pathways, Irrigation
  • Service scope: Design and installation
  • Approximate size of the landscaping area: 50–200 sqm

We are putting in a pool and need some work done afterwards. Our yard is looking alright and originally had a landscapers hand on it, but now we’ll need an update with the inclusion of a pool. Further more the lawn is where the old pool was. It has been filled in with rubble and lots of the original structure still remain. It now needs to be removed and a new lawn installed.

Garden maintenance

  • City or suburb: Mtunzini
  • Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Other
  • Approximate size of the gardening area: Larger than 200 sqm
  • Frequency of maintenance services: Monthly

I own the plot between the Clay Oven and Whispering Palms, 36 Hely Hutchison. The plot is empty apart from 2 outbuildings where a security officer lives. I require a service to keep the property from running wild, entailing a cut of the vegetation and general tidy up about once every three months. Quotations invited please .

Garden maintenance

  • City or suburb: Hillcrest
  • Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Lawn, Trees, bushes, hedges, Flowers
  • Approximate size of the gardening area: Larger than 200 sqm
  • Frequency of maintenance services: Fortnightly

I need weeding, cutting lawn, clearing weeds from flower beds, some new flower planting, leaf blowing in driveway, flat roof, carport. I own an acre, mainly need top half maintained with perhaps twice a year slashing on the lower half of my property. There is a fence between the two halves, with a gate.

Garden maintenance

  • City or suburb: Woodstock Cape Town
  • Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Other
  • Approximate size of the gardening area: 0–50 sqm
  • Frequency of maintenance services: Just once

I need weeds removed from both front and back yard in Woodstock. We have stones and astroturf however the weeds are growing under the astro in the back yard and on the corners of the gardens and will need removal. There are quite a lot of weeds but there are no flowers that need to be seen. In the front, it is just a few minor weeds that need to be removed, not as many as back yard. Thanks,

Garden maintenance

  • City or suburb: Parkhurst, Johannesburg
  • Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Lawn, Trees, bushes, hedges, Flowers, Herb or vegetable garden
  • Approximate size of the gardening area: Larger than 200 sqm
  • Frequency of maintenance services: Fortnightly

Hi there ! This is here . I found your contact details on google . I am looking for a garden service to come by bi weekly on a Saturday to prune and clean the garden . We stay in the Parkhurst area . It is a medium sized garden ,which would require pruning , sweeping of leaves / blowing of leaves and lawn mowing . We do not have any garden equipment besides a rake and a leaf blower . Can you perhaps assist me with a quote ?

New landscaping project

  • City or suburb: Ballito, Tongaat
  • What should the design incorporate?: Plants and lawn, Decking/patio, Irrigation
  • Service scope: Design and installation
  • Approximate size of the landscaping area: Larger than 200 sqm

New development house at Zululami estate. Want to create a beautiful indigenous garden with large trees and plants including wooden deck and automatic pergola. House will be finished mid august. Request architectural plans and installation and planting. Must be all indigenous, tropical with large trees combined with ever green plants and flower beds. Only serious reputable companies.

New landscaping project

  • City or suburb: Desainagar
  • What should the design incorporate?: Plants and lawn, Paving/pathways, Ponds, pools and other water features, Irrigation, Other (built in braai, lighting, ornaments)
  • Service scope: Design and installation
  • Approximate size of the landscaping area: Larger than 200 sqm

We are having a problem with our neighbors. They are cutting down the trees from our yard and we need advice on landscaping and how we can rearrange the trees and correct the garden to suite everyone's preferences. I would also like to add a turtle pond to the garden for an animal we recently had rescued.

New landscaping project

  • City or suburb: Claremont, Cape Town
  • What should the design incorporate?: Plants and lawn, Paving/pathways
  • Service scope: Design and installation
  • Approximate size of the landscaping area: 50–200 sqm

Current garden very overgrown and neglected - back garden is a shade garden with quite a few plants and shrubs that aren’t suitable for shade. Garden needs to be cleaned up and redesigned. The back lawn is very patchy as it doesn’t get much sun - seems to have a few different varieties of grass planted. Lawn needs to be dug up, soil fertilised and suitable shade grass planted. Front garden grass is fine as it is sunny. Plants overgrown which need to be removed and/or cut back and replaced with new suitable plants/ shrubs. Open to suggestions of what design /layout would be suitable so no specific style preference other than it should be water wise and easy to maintain.