Professional Tree Surgeon in Amersham
Fully insured, NPTC-qualified and family-run for two generations. Amersham homeowners and businesses call Branch Walkers when a tree job needs doing properly, not just quickly.
Tree Surgery Services in Amersham
From one leaning conifer to a full garden clearance, every job our Amersham team takes on is carried out to BS3889 industry standards.
Tree Felling & Stump Removal
Safe, controlled felling — whole-tree where site access allows — plus full stump grinding for gardens across Amersham.
Learn more →Crown Reduction, Thinning & Lifting
Even canopy reduction and crown lifting for Amersham's beech and oak gardens, opening up light without putting the tree's long-term health at risk.
Learn more →Pollarding & Deadwood Removal
Controlled pollarding and deadwood removal to keep mature Chilterns trees safe near Amersham homes, drives and footpaths.
Learn more →Hedge Cutting & Trimming
Tidy, precise cutting for anything from a small ornamental hedge to a long boundary line, for homes and businesses across Amersham.
Learn more →Garden Clearance
Overgrown garden and green-waste clearance in Amersham, leaving the ground ready for landscaping or new planting.
Learn more →TPO Enquiries & Applications
We handle Tree Preservation Order enquiries and applications with Buckinghamshire Council on your behalf.
Learn more →Amersham's Trusted Tree Surgeons
NPTC Qualified & BS3889 Compliant
National safety and arboricultural standards apply to every job, from a small prune to a full felling.
Fully Insured
£5 million Public Liability and £10 million Employers Liability insurance covers every job we do in Amersham.
Family-Run, Two Generations
Started in 1985, Branch Walkers is still run by the same family, working across Middlesex and the Home Counties.
Local, Responsive Service
Based a short drive from Amersham in Harefield, so site visits and quotes are quick to arrange.
Tree Surgery in Action
Recent examples of felling, crown work and clearance our NPTC-qualified team has carried out around Amersham.
Tree Surgeons Covering Amersham & Surrounding Areas
Branch Walkers Tree Surgery is based at 16 Rickmansworth Road, Harefield, not far from Amersham, and regularly works throughout the HP6 and HP7 postcodes and surrounding areas.
Amersham sits within the Chilterns, within Buckinghamshire, a short drive from our Harefield base. We regularly work near local landmarks including the Old Amersham conservation area, the Chilterns AONB beechwoods and Amersham-on-the-Hill, as well as the surrounding residential streets.
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Read Our Reviews on TrustpilotWhy Amersham Trees Need Local Know-How
Amersham sits in the Chilterns, home to the largest area of native beech woodland left in England — historically coppiced for charcoal and later felled to supply the chair-making trade in nearby High Wycombe. That same beech, plus oak and ash in Amersham's gardens, grows on thin, chalky topsoil over chalk bedrock rather than the heavy clay found closer to London, which changes how we judge anchorage and wind-throw risk on older trees.
Large parts of Old Amersham and the surrounding area sit within conservation areas, so a tree here is more likely to be covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) than one in a typical suburban garden. Branch Walkers checks TPO status and, where needed, manages the application with Buckinghamshire Council before any felling or major pruning begins.
We also keep a close eye on ash dieback, a disease now widespread across the UK that leaves affected trees brittle and liable to shed limbs without warning — a frequent reason for emergency call-outs from Amersham homeowners.
- Experience with beech, oak & ash common in Amersham's Chilterns woodland gardens
- TPO & conservation area checks with Buckinghamshire Council
- Awareness of chalk bedrock's effect on root anchorage
- Ash dieback identification & safe removal
Tree Surgery in Amersham: Common Questions
How much does tree removal cost in Amersham?
It comes down to the tree's size, species, how easy the site is to access, and whether the stump needs grinding out. We visit every Amersham property in person and put together a free, written quote before any work is agreed.
Do I need permission to remove or prune a tree in Amersham?
Large parts of Old Amersham sit inside a conservation area, so a tree here is more likely than most to need consent — either as a protected TPO tree or under the conservation area rules. We check status and handle the application with Buckinghamshire Council for you.
What's the best time of year to prune trees?
For most deciduous trees, late autumn to winter dormancy is the safest window, though the exact timing depends on the species and its condition. We'll tell you the right time for your tree when we come and survey it.
Do you offer emergency tree removal in Amersham?
Yes. Storm damage, a split limb or a tree that's suddenly become unsafe — call 0800 043 2008 and we'll prioritise getting a qualified team out to make the site safe.
Are you fully insured and qualified?
Yes. NPTC qualifications, BS3889 working standards, and £5 million Public Liability plus £10 million Employers Liability insurance — all as standard, on every job.
How quickly can I get a quote in Amersham?
Most Amersham enquiries get a site visit and free quote within a few days of getting in touch — sooner if it's urgent or storm-related.
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