Professional Tree Surgeon in Ruislip
Two generations of the same family, NPTC-qualified and fully insured since 1985 — Ruislip homeowners and local businesses call Branch Walkers when a tree needs sorting safely and properly.
Tree Surgery Services in Ruislip
Whether it's one overgrown conifer or a full garden strip-out, our Ruislip crew works to BS3889 standards on every job, large or small.
Tree Felling & Stump Removal
Whole-tree felling where access allows, plus stump grinding down below turf level — a common request on Ruislip's older, tighter plots.
Learn more →Crown Reduction, Thinning & Lifting
We open up light and clear pathways by reducing canopy size evenly and lifting lower limbs, without compromising the tree's shape or long-term health — useful on Ruislip's mature garden trees that have outgrown their space.
Learn more →Pollarding & Deadwood Removal
Regular pollarding cycles and deadwood removal keep large garden trees safe near Ruislip driveways, paths and boundary fences.
Learn more →Hedge Cutting & Trimming
Leylandii boundary hedges are common across Ruislip gardens — we keep them shaped, tidy and at a manageable height, on domestic and commercial sites alike.
Learn more →Garden Clearance
Full green waste and overgrowth clearance for Ruislip gardens, leaving the plot ready for landscaping, turf or new planting.
Learn more →TPO Enquiries & Applications
We handle Tree Preservation Order enquiries and applications with Hillingdon Council on your behalf.
Learn more →Ruislip's Trusted Tree Surgeons
NPTC Qualified & BS3889 Compliant
From the initial survey to the final clean-up, every job follows recognised national safety and arboricultural standards.
Fully Insured
Every Ruislip job is covered by £5 million Public Liability and £10 million Employers Liability insurance as standard, no exceptions.
Family-Run, Two Generations
Now run by the second generation, Branch Walkers has worked across Middlesex and the Home Counties since 1985.
Local, Responsive Service
Based just outside Ruislip in Harefield, so site visits and quotes are quick to arrange.
Tree Surgery in Action
A look at recent felling, hedge and clearance jobs our NPTC-qualified team has carried out around Ruislip.
Tree Surgeons Covering Ruislip & Surrounding Areas
Branch Walkers Tree Surgery is based at 16 Rickmansworth Road, Harefield, not far from Ruislip, and regularly works throughout the HA4 postcode and surrounding areas.
Ruislip sits within the London Borough of Hillingdon, a short drive from our Harefield base. We regularly work near local landmarks including Ruislip Lido, Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve and the Ruislip High Street conservation area, as well as the surrounding residential streets.
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Read Our Reviews on TrustpilotWhy Ruislip Trees Need Local Know-How
Ruislip's mature gardens and tree-lined streets sit on heavy London Clay — the same ground that supports the ancient hornbeam and oak coppice of nearby Ruislip Woods, one of the largest areas of ancient semi-natural woodland in Greater London. Clay like this expands and shrinks with the seasons, which can affect root stability and makes correct pruning and crown management especially important on established garden trees.
Parts of Ruislip fall within designated conservation areas, so trees here are more likely to be protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO). Branch Walkers checks TPO status and, where needed, manages the application with Hillingdon Council before any felling or major pruning begins.
We also keep watch for ash dieback, a disease now widespread across the UK that can make affected ash trees brittle and unsafe: a common reason for emergency call-outs from Ruislip homeowners.
- Regular work on the oak, sycamore, ash & conifer hedging typical of Ruislip gardens
- TPO & conservation area checks with Hillingdon Council
- First-hand knowledge of how London Clay affects root stability locally
- Ash dieback identification & safe removal
Tree Surgery in Ruislip: Common Questions
How much does tree removal cost in Ruislip?
It depends on the tree's size, species, site access and whether you need the stump removed too. We visit each Ruislip property in person and give you a free, no-obligation written quote before any work starts.
Do I need permission to remove or prune a tree in Ruislip?
Possibly — if it's covered by a Tree Preservation Order or falls inside a Hillingdon conservation area, you'll need council sign-off first. We take care of the TPO enquiry and application on your behalf.
What's the best time of year to prune trees?
For most deciduous trees, the dormant season — late autumn through winter — is best, though the right timing depends on species and condition. We'll confirm the ideal window for your tree when we survey it in Ruislip.
Do you offer emergency tree removal in Ruislip?
Yes. Storm damage, a split limb or any tree that's suddenly become unsafe — call 0800 043 2008 and we'll move a qualified team out to make the site safe as a priority.
Are you fully insured and qualified?
Yes — every member of our team is NPTC-qualified, we work to BS3889 industry standards, and we carry £5 million Public Liability plus £10 million Employers Liability cover on every job.
How quickly can I get a quote in Ruislip?
We're a short drive from Ruislip, so site visits and free quotes are usually arranged within a few days — sooner if it's urgent.
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