Tree felling and removal
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Tree Felling Fourways: Safe Tree Removal for Homes, Estates and Complexes
Get My Free Quote arrow_forwardTree felling in Fourways, done safely and cleaned up properly: Tree Felling Guys cut down and remove dangerous, dead and unwanted trees for homes, estates and complexes, then take every branch away. Whether a tipu tree is lifting your paving or a storm has dropped a tree on your roof, our Cosmo City crew reaches Fourways within 60 minutes. We have 10 years of experience, full insurance and a 5.0 Google rating, and you get a written, itemised quote before we start.
Whether it is a tipu tree lifting your paving in Broadacres, a dead tree leaning over a cluster home in Fourways Gardens or a row of gum trees on a plot in Craigavon, we cover all of Fourways. Google reviewers rate us 5.0 stars, and we charge no travel fee.
What Tree Services Do We Offer in Fourways?
Fourways gardens are small and walls are close, so most of our work here is careful, controlled removal. These are the services Fourways customers book:
Stump grinding and removal
The stump ground below the surface, ready for paving, lawn or a new bed.
Tree trimming and pruning
Branches lifted off roofs, gutters and solar panels, and heavy crowns thinned.
Emergency tree felling
24/7 for fallen and storm-damaged trees.
Arborist checks
A health check before you decide, so a tree that can be saved is not cut down.
Palm tree removal and trimming
Dead fronds and seed pods stripped, or the whole palm removed.
Hedge trimming
Boundary and complex hedges cut back and shaped.
Land and site clearing
Plots in Craigavon, Chartwell and Lone Hill cleared before building or landscaping.
Alien and invasive tree removal
Listed invasive trees removed and the regrowth controlled.
Tree planting and transplanting
A replacement tree planted, or a tree moved to a better spot.
Garden refuse and green waste removal
Branches, cuttings and garden refuse loaded and hauled away.
Estate and commercial tree maintenance
Scheduled tree care for estates, complexes, shopping centres and office parks.
How Much Does Tree Felling Cost in Fourways?
Tree felling in Fourways costs from about R850 for a small, easy tree to R25,000 or more for a large or dangerous one. Most home jobs cost between R2,500 and R12,000. We charge no travel fee in Fourways.
| Tree size | Typical height | Typical price |
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| 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.
In Fourways, the biggest cost driver is space. A tree in an open garden can come down in one piece. The same tree squeezed between a cluster home and a boundary wall has to be climbed, cut and lowered piece by piece, which takes longer. See the full breakdown on our tree felling prices page, or send photos on WhatsApp for a written price.
Which Trees Does the Law Say You Must Remove in Fourways?
Some of the most common trees in Fourways gardens are listed invasive species. South Africa's Alien and Invasive Species Lists, made under the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (NEMBA), sort them into categories, and each category tells you what you must do.
- check_circleCategory 1b: you must control the tree, which in a garden usually means removing it.
- check_circleCategory 2: the tree may only stay with a permit.
- check_circleCategory 3: the tree may stay, but you may not plant, propagate or sell it. Near rivers and wetlands, stricter rules apply.
Here is how that works for three trees we see all the time in Fourways:
- check_circleTipu tree (Tipuana tipu): Category 3. You may keep it, but you may not plant a new one. Its roots often lift paving and crack driveways, which is why many owners remove it anyway.
- check_circleSyringa (Melia azedarach): Category 1b, but Category 3 in urban areas, so a syringa in a Fourways garden may stay unless it grows near a river or wetland.
- check_circleJacaranda: listed as Category 1b in Gauteng, but not for urban areas. A jacaranda in your Fourways garden does not have to come down.
Gum trees are listed too, but the rules depend on the species and on where the tree grows, for example close to a river. We check the species and the rules before we quote, so you only remove what you need to. See our alien and invasive tree removal service.
Selling Your House in Fourways? Check Your Trees First
If you sell your property, the same regulations require you to tell the buyer in writing, before the sale is signed, about any listed invasive species on the property.
You have two options. You can disclose the trees and let the buyer deal with them, or you can remove them before you list the property so there is nothing to disclose. If you are about to sell, send us photos and we will tell you which trees are listed and what removing them would cost.
Your Neighbour's Tree Hanging Over Your Wall?
In Fourways cluster homes and estates, a neighbour's tree is often the problem: branches over the roof, leaves in the pool, roots under the paving. South African common law gives you a clear path:
- 1Talk to your neighbour first. Ask them, in writing if you need a record, to cut the branches back.
- 2If they will not, you may cut the overhanging branches yourself, but only up to the boundary line.
- 3You can claim the reasonable cost of the work from the owner of the tree.
If the dispute goes further, or roots are damaging your property, speak to a lawyer. Courts expect neighbours to tolerate some leaves and shade. When you are ready to cut back to the boundary, we do it neatly, without harming the rest of the tree, and give you an itemised invoice you can use for your claim.
Tree Felling in Fourways Estates
Estates such as Dainfern, Cedar Lakes and Fourways Gardens set their own rules for tree work. Most want the homeowners' association or managing agent to approve the job first, and many limit contractor access to set days and hours. Tell us the estate's rules when you book, and we send a written, itemised quote the HOA can approve before we arrive.
Do You Need Permission to Cut Down a Tree in Fourways?
Fourways falls under the City of Johannesburg, and two rules apply beyond your estate rules.
Street trees belong to the City. A tree on the pavement outside your wall is municipal property, and only Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo may remove or prune it. Fines for damaging one run up to R327,000 per tree. Report a dangerous street tree to City Parks on 011 712 6600 or Joburg Connect on 011 375 5555.
Protected trees need a licence. Section 15 of the National Forests Act, 1998 bans cutting 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.
A tree in your own garden that is not protected needs no municipal permit.
For the full rules, see our guides to tree felling permits in Gauteng and protected trees in South Africa.
How Fast Can We Reach You in a Fourways Emergency?
Within 60 minutes. Our crew is based in Cosmo City in northwest Johannesburg, so a fallen tree in Fourways is a short drive away, at any hour. We make the site safe first, then clear the tree and haul everything away. See our emergency tree felling page for what to do while you wait.
Which Areas of Fourways Do We Cover?
We fell trees across Fourways, including Fourways Gardens, Cedar Lakes, Dainfern, Lone Hill, Broadacres, Craigavon, Chartwell, Witkoppen, Magaliessig, Magalies View, Norscot, Beverley, Douglasdale and Fernbrook.
We also cover the neighbouring suburbs of Sandton, Randburg, Roodepoort and Midrand, as well as Bryanston. Fourways is part of our wider tree felling Johannesburg service area. For everything else we do, see our main page on tree felling in Gauteng.
Tree Felling Fourways: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does tree felling cost in Fourways?
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Most home jobs in Fourways 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. We charge no travel fee. Send us photos on WhatsApp for a written, itemised quote.
Do I need permission to cut down a tree in Fourways?
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Not for an ordinary tree in your own garden. You need a licence for a protected tree, and only Johannesburg City Parks may touch a street tree. In an estate, get HOA approval first.
What is the law on my neighbour's trees?
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Ask your neighbour first. If they refuse, you may cut overhanging branches back to the boundary line yourself and claim the reasonable cost from them.
Can I remove a tree myself?
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A small tree you can reach from the ground, standing well away from buildings, walls and cables, yes. Leave anything bigger, anything near a structure and any protected tree to a professional team. Felling looks simple, but a tree that falls the wrong way can kill.
What does it mean when a tree is crying?
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A crying tree has sap or dark, sticky liquid running down its bark. A fresh pruning cut can cause it, but it can also mean disease or shot hole borer, which leaves sap oozing from tiny round holes. Book an arborist check if you see it.
What part of a tree should not be cut?
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Never cut into the branch collar, the swollen ring where a branch joins the trunk, and never cut flush against the trunk. Cut just outside the collar so the wound can seal. Don't top a tree by lopping off its main stems either, because it grows back weak and dangerous.
How long does it take to cut down a tree?
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Most single garden trees take a few hours, including the clean-up. A large tree close to a house, wall or cables, which we take down in sections, can take a full day. Your written quote states how long the job will take.
Do you do emergency tree felling in Fourways?
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Yes, 24/7. We reach Fourways emergencies within 60 minutes from our Cosmo City base.
Which areas of Fourways do you cover?
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All of Fourways, including Fourways Gardens, Cedar Lakes, Dainfern, Lone Hill, Broadacres, Craigavon, Chartwell, Witkoppen, Magaliessig, Douglasdale and Fernbrook.
Get a Free Tree Felling Quote in Fourways
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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