Certified Tree Surgeon in Ealing

London Tree Surgeons is a professional tree company providing reliable tree surgeon services in Ealing, across the W5 and W13 postcodes. From the mature plane-lined avenues of Ealing Common to the Edwardian back gardens of West Ealing, our climbers and ground crews understand the specific challenges of working in the “Queen of the Suburbs”. Get a fast, free quote for Ealing tree surgery  by using our form or calling 020 8123 0164.

Navigating Ealing’s Leafy Avenues

Ealing is a borough of contrasts, reflected in the tree types, property layouts and logistical nuances of each postcode. The W5 postcode covers the heart of Ealing Broadway, Ealing Common, and the leafy Brentham Garden Suburb, where mature oaks, limes and London planes tower over Victorian and Edwardian properties. Whereas W13 stretches across West Ealing and Northfields, with denser terraced streets and tighter rear-garden access points. Luckily, our crews have a wealth of experience manoeuvring trucks and chippers down narrow side returns and shared driveways, and we’re very well versed with coordinating parking suspensions with Ealing Council before a job begins. As an established tree surgeon in London, our fleet is fully ULEZ-compliant, so working in and around the Ealing Common low-traffic zones never adds hidden charges to your invoice.

Ealing Council TPOs & Tree Regulations

Ealing Council enforces tree regulations strictly, and a large slice of the borough lies within one of its many Conservation Areas, including Brentham Garden Suburb, Ealing Green, Pitshanger Village and Walpole. If your tree sits within a Conservation Area or is covered by a TPO (Tree Preservation Order), you need formal consent before any cutting takes place. TPO applications usually take up to eight weeks, while Conservation Area trees require a six-week prior notification. We can handle filling out all the paperwork and obtaining permission on your behalf, so you avoid the bureaucratic headache and the hefty fines that follow unauthorised works.

Ealing Protected Trees Map

Tree Surgery Services We Provide in Ealing

Precision Tree Pruning

Most of the enquiries we receive from W5 and W13 are for our professional crown reduction service. We perform all pruning work in accordance with BS3998:2010, helping to ensure your trees’ health and natural beauty. Our NPTC-qualified pruning team follow the exact job specifications outlined in your quotation.

Street Tree Pollarding

Pollarding is a long-term tree management technique, and not a one-off chop. We handle the regular re-pollarding of limes, planes and willows across Ealing’s streets, maintaining historic frameworks without compromising tree health. Book a tree pollarding visit every three to five years to keep growth in check.

Safe Tree Felling & Removal

When a tree is dangerous, dead or has outgrown its environment, we perform precision sectional tree felling using industry-approved techniques and rigging systems. Our comprehensive tree removal service includes full waste clearance, and we promise to leave your property clear, safe and tidy.

Hedge Trimming & Reduction

Whether it is a tall Leylandii boundary in Hanwell or a clipped beech hedge in Pitshanger, our crews shape, reduce and reshape with battery-powered tools to minimise noise. We provide routine hedge maintenance packages to keep boundaries sharp and prevents legal disputes with neighbours.

Narrow-Access Stump Grinding

After a removal, a stump is rarely something you want to live with. Our narrow-access grinders fit through standard 760mm side gates common across W13’s terraced streets, taking the stump down to 200-300mm below ground level. Choose a full stump grinding service to reclaim space for replanting, decking or a new lawn.

Reliable Tree Planting

We help Ealing residents select the right cultivar for their soil, aspect and overhead space, sourcing semi-mature stock from reputable UK nurseries. Our expert tree planting service can include staking, irrigation bags and a 12-month establishment checks.

Arboricultural Surveys & Reports

Buying or extending a property in Ealing often triggers a request for a mortgage tree report or BS5837 survey. Our consulting arborists produce quality tree surveys and reports that will satisfy mortgage lenders and Ealing Council’s planning department the first time round.

24/7 Emergency Tree Surgery

Tree emergencies rarely wait for office hours. With 11 full teams and our own out-of-hours dispatcher, we attend dangerous fallen limbs and uprooted trees across the borough through the night. Call our 24/7 emergency tree surgery line, and a crew will aim to be on site within 90 minutes of your call.

For a more extensive catalogue of arboricultural capabilities, visit our tree surgery service page.

Common Tree Pests & Diseases in Ealing

Oak Processionary Moth (Thaumetopoea processionea)

West London sits at the epicentre of the OPM outbreak in the UK, and Ealing is firmly inside the Established Zone. The caterpillars strip oak foliage and shed irritating hairs that pose a serious health risk to people, pets and livestock. We carry out spring inspections and use vacuum extraction in PPE for safe nest removal.

Ash Dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus)

A significant proportion of Ealing’s ash trees have now been infected by ash dieback. Brittle, dehydrated wood caused by ash dieback makes infected ash trees exceptionally dangerous to climb, so we often use safer mechanical solutions such as MEWPs or truck-mounted grapple saws.

Massaria Disease of Plane (Splanchnonema platani)

London planes line many of the streets around Ealing Common and Walpole Park, and Massaria causes sudden upper-crown branch failure with little visible warning from the ground. Aerial inspection from a climbing rope is the only reliable diagnostic method, especially during dry summers.

Precision Sectional Dismantle in Ealing

Earlier this year, a homeowner in W5 contacted us about an oak tree which was looking particularly unhealthy. We sent one of our level 4 arborists to assess the tree, and it quickly became apparent that the tree was suffering from Acute Oak Decline (AOD). The oak tree’s crown was dying back, and the tree had started bleeding dark fluid from cracks in the bark, both common symptoms of AOD. While located in the owner’s garden, the tree also sat next to a fairly busy road. With this in mind, it was decided to remove the tree for safety reasons. Because the oak fell within a Conservation Area, we had to obtain permission before any work began, and the whole process was handled by our skilled admin team. On the day of the tree removal, the team positioned the truck and chipper on the roadside using Chapter 8 traffic management. The climber and ground crew then used ropes and rigging techniques to carefully dismantle the tree into manageable sections. The project ran smoothly and was made relatively easy due to being able to position the truck and chipper so close to the tree, which prevented the guys from having to drag the tree down a side alley. Once the tree had been felled, we sent another team back the next day to grind the stump, and the project was complete.

What Local Residents Say

“I’d 100% recommend LTS. We had 3 old tree stumps removed from our back garden, and the guys had them out in no time at all. They left everything tidy and even cleared some old branches from our garden for free.”
— Catherine in Ealing W5

Why Ealing Residents Trust Us

Every tree surgeon on our payroll is NPTC-qualified, every job is overseen by a Level 4 arborist, and every visit is backed by £10M Public and Employers Liability cover plus £2M Professional Indemnity insurance. We hold CHAS, SIPP and ConstructionLine Platinum accreditation, which is why so many surveyors, estate agents and managing agents in Ealing route their work through us rather than risk uninsured cowboys. As your dedicated tree surgeon in London, we deliver rock-solid advice in writing before any climber clips into a rope.

Ealing Tree Surgery FAQs

Do I need permission from Ealing Council to prune my tree?

If your tree has a stem diameter of 75mm or more at 1.5m height and sits within a Conservation Area, or if it is covered by a TPO, you must apply to Ealing Council before any pruning, reduction or removal. Full guidance and the application portal are published by Ealing Council, and we are happy to submit the application on your behalf.

How quickly can you attend a storm-damaged tree in W5 or W13?

With 11 teams across the capital and a depot within easy reach of the A40, we typically arrive at emergency callouts in Ealing within 60 to 90 minutes during working hours and well under two hours overnight. Bring the tree to a safe state first, then schedule the make-safe works during daylight whenever possible.

Will you take all the waste away after the job?

Average Tree Surgery Costs in Ealing

Please note: Prices above are average price ranges only. Final costs depend on tree size, access, TPO status and waste volume. Contact us for a free, fixed-price quotation with no hidden charges.

Reasons to Choose Us

Comprehensive Insurance

We carry £10M Public and Employers’ Liability cover, plus £2M Professional Indemnity, on every job.

Level 4 Qualified Arborists

Every quote and survey is signed off by a Level 4 consulting arborist, not a salesman.

Owned Machinery Fleet

Our own Arb diggers, grapple saws, and chippers mean no third-party hire delays on your job.11 Full TeamsReal capacity to scale up for storm work or large estates without sub-contracting strangers.

BS3998 Compliant

All pruning work follows the British Standard for tree work, protecting tree health in the long term.

100% Waste Recycling

All timber and chippings are diverted from landfill, as set out in our Environmental Statement.

Accredited & Audited

CHAS, SIPP and ConstructionLine Platinum status independently verified, not self-claimed.

ULEZ-Compliant Vehicles

Our entire fleet meets ULEZ standards, so there are no surprise charges added to your invoice.

Book A Free Ealing Tree Surgeon Quote Today

Regardless of whether you have a single overgrown lime in W13 or need a tree safety report in W5, London Tree Surgeons are here to help. Use our online form to request a quote, or give us a call to discuss your requirements.