Professional Tree Surgeon in Gerrards Cross
Two generations, NPTC-qualified and fully insured since 1985. When a garden in Gerrards Cross needs a safe pair of hands on a chainsaw, homeowners and local businesses call Branch Walkers first.
Tree Surgery Services in Gerrards Cross
Whether it's one storm-damaged oak or a full garden overhaul, our Gerrards Cross crew works to BS3889 standards on every visit.
Tree Felling & Stump Removal
Safe felling — whole-tree where the site allows, as in standard forestry practice — plus stump grinding, right across Gerrards Cross.
Learn more →Crown Reduction, Thinning & Lifting
Careful canopy reduction and crown lifting to bring light back to a garden without stressing a mature tree — work we take particular care over near the veteran oaks around Bulstrode Park.
Learn more →Pollarding & Deadwood Removal
Controlled pollarding and deadwooding to keep older trees around Gerrards Cross safe near homes, drives and footpaths.
Learn more →Hedge Cutting & Trimming
Neat, precise trimming for everything from a low box hedge to a long boundary line — for homes and commercial sites around Gerrards Cross.
Learn more →Garden Clearance
Full garden and green-waste clearance across Gerrards Cross, leaving the plot ready for landscaping or replanting.
Learn more →TPO Enquiries & Applications
We handle Tree Preservation Order enquiries and applications with Buckinghamshire Council on your behalf.
Learn more →Gerrards Cross's Trusted Tree Surgeons
NPTC Qualified & BS3889 Compliant
Every climb, cut and rigging job follows recognised national safety and arboricultural standards, no shortcuts.
Fully Insured
£5 million Public Liability and £10 million Employers Liability cover as standard on every job we take on in Gerrards Cross.
Family-Run, Two Generations
Two generations of the same family have run Branch Walkers across Middlesex and the Home Counties since 1985.
Local, Responsive Service
Based a short drive from Gerrards Cross in Harefield, so site visits and quotes are quick to arrange.
Tree Surgery in Action
A snapshot of recent jobs our NPTC-qualified climbers have carried out in and around Gerrards Cross.
Tree Surgeons Covering Gerrards Cross & Surrounding Areas
Branch Walkers Tree Surgery is based at 16 Rickmansworth Road, Harefield, not far from Gerrards Cross, and regularly works throughout the SL9 postcode and surrounding areas.
Gerrards Cross sits within the Chiltern area of Buckinghamshire, a short drive from our Harefield base. We regularly work near local landmarks including Bulstrode Park, Gerrards Cross Common and the village conservation area, as well as the surrounding residential streets.
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Read Our Reviews on TrustpilotWhy Gerrards Cross Trees Need Local Know-How
Gerrards Cross sits within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and some of its oldest trees — including the veteran oaks in Bulstrode Park, landscaped by Humphry Repton in the 1790s — grow on thin, chalky topsoil over chalk bedrock rather than the heavy clay found closer to London. That shallower rooting depth changes how we assess anchorage and wind-throw risk on mature trees.
Much of the village sits inside the Gerrards Cross Common Conservation Area, where the council requires six weeks' written notice before work on an unprotected tree, and full consent for anything covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO). Branch Walkers checks status and manages that process with Buckinghamshire Council before any felling or major pruning begins.
We also watch for ash dieback, a disease now widespread across the UK that leaves affected ash trees brittle and prone to failure — one of the more common reasons Gerrards Cross homeowners call us out at short notice.
- Experience with beech, oak & ash common in Gerrards Cross's Chilterns woodland gardens
- TPO checks & Gerrards Cross Common's 6-week tree-work notice, handled with Buckinghamshire Council
- Awareness of chalk bedrock's effect on root anchorage
- Ash dieback identification & safe removal
Tree Surgery in Gerrards Cross: Common Questions
How much does tree removal cost in Gerrards Cross?
It depends on the tree's size, species, site access and whether the stump needs grinding out too. We visit every Gerrards Cross property in person and give a free, written quote before anything is booked in.
Do I need permission to remove or prune a tree in Gerrards Cross?
Much of Gerrards Cross falls inside the Gerrards Cross Common Conservation Area, where the council requires six weeks' written notice before tree work on unprotected trees, and full TPO consent for protected ones. We handle that paperwork with Buckinghamshire Council for you.
What's the best time of year to prune trees?
Most deciduous trees are best pruned from late autumn through winter, once they're dormant, though the right window depends on species and condition. We'll confirm timing when we survey the tree on site.
Do you offer emergency tree removal in Gerrards Cross?
Yes. If a storm has brought a limb down or a tree looks unsafe, call 0800 043 2008 and we'll get a qualified team out to make the site safe as a priority.
Are you fully insured and qualified?
Yes — every climber holds NPTC qualifications, we work to BS3889 standards, and we carry £5 million Public Liability and £10 million Employers Liability insurance as standard.
How quickly can I get a quote in Gerrards Cross?
We're a short drive from Gerrards Cross, so a site visit and free quote can usually be arranged within a few days — faster if it's urgent.
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