Tree Felling Edenvale: Safe Tree Removal for Homes and Complexes
Get My Free Quote arrow_forwardFor safe tree felling, Edenvale homeowners and body corporates call Tree Felling Guys: we cut down, remove and clear dangerous, dead and unwanted trees, then leave the site clean. Whether a tree is lifting your paving in Dowerglen, hanging over a townhouse roof in Greenstone Hill or leaning after a Highveld storm, we cover all of Edenvale and the suburbs around it. We have 10 years of experience, we are fully insured, and you get a written, itemised quote before we start.
We rope big trees down in sections, so nothing lands on your roof, boundary wall or cables, and Google reviewers rate us 5.0 stars.
What Tree Services Do We Offer in Edenvale?
We fell and remove whole trees, and take the wood and branches away with us. We also do stump grinding and removal, tree trimming and pruning and 24/7 emergency tree felling for storm-damaged and fallen trees. Not sure a tree needs to go? Our arborist checks it first.
What Does Tree Felling Cost in Edenvale?
Tree felling in Edenvale costs from about R850 for a small, easy tree to R25,000 or more for a large or dangerous one. Most home jobs land between R2,500 and R12,000.
| Tree size | Typical height | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Small tree | Up to 5m | R850 to R2,500 |
| Medium tree | 5m to 10m | R2,500 to R6,500 |
| Large tree | 10m to 20m | R6,500 to R15,000 |
| Extra-large tree | 20m and above | R15,000 to R25,000+ |
Stump grinding adds R500 to R4,500 or more, and we charge the same rates for emergencies, with no after-hours surcharge. Tight access, a tree over a roof or shared wall, and how much wood we haul away all move the final figure. See the full breakdown on our tree felling prices page.
Is It Cheaper to Trim or Cut Down a Tree?
For a healthy tree, trimming almost always costs less. Pruning or crown reduction runs R650 to R3,500, while felling a large tree runs R6,500 to R15,000. If the tree is sound and only too heavy, too close to the roof or blocking light, trim it. If it is dead, diseased or unstable, trimming only delays the cost of removing it.
Do You Need Permission to Cut Down a Tree in Edenvale?
Edenvale falls under the City of Ekurhuleni, and three rules matter.
Street trees belong to the municipality. Under Ekurhuleni's by-laws for street trees, a tree planted on the sidewalk becomes municipal property. Only the municipality's parks department, or a contractor it appoints, may prune or remove it. Breaking the by-law carries a fine of up to R2,000, up to 6 months' imprisonment, or both, and the City calculates removal charges using the Helliwell tree valuation system.
Your tree can become the City's problem. If a tree on your property endangers the street or damages municipal services, the by-laws allow Ekurhuleni to order you to remove it.
Protected trees need a licence. Section 15 of the National Forests Act, 1998 bans cutting, damaging or removing a protected tree, such as the marula, the camel thorn or the shepherd's tree, without a licence from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.
Tree Felling in Edenvale Townhouse Complexes and Estates
Much of Edenvale lives in townhouse and sectional title complexes, where trees often stand on common property close to shared walls, carports and units. In most complexes, the body corporate or managing agent decides on tree work on common property, so get their approval first.
We make that easy. We send a written, itemised quote the trustees can approve. We rope trees down in sections so shared walls and parked cars stay safe, and we clean up before we leave. Tell us the complex's access rules when you book.
When Is the Best Time to Fell a Tree in Edenvale?
The dormant season is usually best. Davey Tree's arborists recommend late winter to early spring, because leafless trees are lighter and easier to cut and handle. In Gauteng, that means the dry winter months, before the spring growth.
A dangerous tree should not wait for winter. If a tree leans, its roots lift the ground, or it threatens your house or a neighbour's, have it dealt with straight away, whatever the month.
Which Areas Around Edenvale Do We Cover?
We fell trees across Edenvale, including Greenstone Hill, Dowerglen, Dunvegan, Edenglen, Illiondale, Hurlyvale, Clarens Park and Elma Park. We also work in neighbouring Kempton Park, Bedfordview, Germiston and Boksburg.
For everything else we do, see our main page on tree felling in Gauteng.
Tree Felling Edenvale: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does tree felling cost in Edenvale?
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Most home jobs in Edenvale cost between R2,500 and R12,000, from about R850 for a small tree to R25,000 or more for a large or dangerous one. Send us photos on WhatsApp for a written, itemised quote.
Is it cheaper to trim or cut down a tree?
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For a healthy tree, yes, trimming is cheaper. Pruning or crown reduction runs R650 to R3,500, while felling a large tree runs R6,500 to R15,000.
Do I need permission to cut down a tree in Edenvale?
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You need a licence to cut a protected tree, and only Ekurhuleni's parks department may prune or remove a street tree. In a complex, get the body corporate's approval for trees on common property.
What trees are you not allowed to cut down in South Africa?
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Trees on the national protected list, such as the marula, the camel thorn and the shepherd's tree, need a licence under the National Forests Act before anyone cuts them. Street trees belong to the municipality.
What is the best month to cut down a tree?
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Late winter is usually best, because leafless trees are lighter and easier to handle. In Gauteng, that means the dry winter months. A dangerous tree should come down straight away, whatever the month.
What are the 5 steps of tree felling?
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Assess the tree, plan the fall and escape routes, cut the face notch, make the back cut while leaving a hinge, then clear the site. In tight gardens and complexes, we lower the tree in sections instead.
How many branches can you cut off a tree without killing it?
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The ANSI A300 pruning standard sets 25% of a mature tree's live foliage as the limit for one pruning. A safer rule is to stay under 10% unless a branch is dangerous.
Do you work in Edenvale townhouse complexes?
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Yes. We send a written quote the trustees or managing agent can approve, and we rope trees down in sections to protect shared walls and cars.
Do you do emergency tree felling in Edenvale?
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Yes. We answer emergency calls 24/7 and reach fallen and dangerous trees in Edenvale the same day.
Get a Free Tree Felling Quote in Edenvale
Call 083 761 7228 or send photos of your tree on WhatsApp. We reply with a written, itemised quote before any work starts.
Prefer a callback? Request a free quote and we phone you straight back.
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