Tree Felling Prices
General tree felling prices range from R850 to R8500, depending on the job type. A tree felling pro can help you if you have a tree that needs to be trimmed or removed.
It is not advisable to do the job on your own as special safety equipment and precautions are needed to safeguard you and your property.
Below is a useful table with the average cost of tree felling services:
Job type | Price range |
General tree felling/boomsloping services | R850 to R8500 in total |
Tree pruning, reduction and trimming | R150 to R250 per hour |
Removal of tree stump | R900 to R4500 in total |
Tree debris removal | R150 to R250 per hour |
Palm tree trimming | R200 to R300 per palm tree |
Hedge maintenance | R150 to R250 per hour |
What Determines the Cost of Tree Felling?
Whether you need your tree to be trimmed or completely removed, the price of tree felling ranges from R850 to R4500 per tree, depending on various factors.
Tree felling prices are determined by the following factors:
- Size of tree
- Labour involved
- Complexity and size of job
- Tree type
- Your location
- Waste removal
Size of tree
The larger and higher the tree, the more labour and safety equipment involved. Larger trees will push up the cost, while small trees are quick and easy to remove.
Labour Involved
Tree maintenance is cheaper than tree removal as there is less labour involved. The longer your tree feller spends removing your tree, the more expensive it will be.
Complexity and size of the job
The complexity of the tree felling project directly impacts the price. If you need multiple trees to be cut down or maintained, it will be more expensive than one tree.
If your tree is near a power line or in a difficult to reach place, the tree felling pro will need to put additional measures in place for the job.
Tree type
Some trees have strong and deep roots, making them more difficult to remove. This will make the price higher as more labour will be needed.
Healthy trees are easier to remove than diseased trees, which need more safety measures and equipment to remove.
Your location
It is better to choose a tree felling pro in your local area as they will be less likely to charge you a transport fee.
Fuel is expensive and you might be charged a rate per kilometre. We have agents across SA including
- Tree Felling Pretoria
- Tree Felling Johannesburg
- Tree Felling East Rand
- Tree Felling Durban
- Tree Felling Cape Town
Waste removal
If you want your tree feller to remove the waste for the tree removal or trimming, the cost will be higher as additional labour will be needed.
Types of Tree Services
The most common tree felling services are:
- Stump removal
- Palm tree maintenance
- Tree and hedge maintenance services
- Tree felling services
Stump Removal
Regular tree cutting involves removing all parts of the tree above the ground. If you want the entire tree to be removed, you will need to have the stump removed.
Below is a table explaining stump removal services:
Type of tree service | Description | Price range (per inch of tree diameter) |
Stump removal | Removal of tree from roots and filling hole with soil | R900 to R4500 |
Palm Tree Maintenance
Palm trees can be beautiful but they do require regular maintenance by a tree pro. Palm tree leaves are heavy and sharp and can cause injury when falling.
The following is a useful table explaining palm tree maintenance:
Type of tree service | Description | Price range |
Palm tree maintenance | Leaf and bark trimming | R200 to R300 per tree |
Tree and Hedge Maintenance
Trees and hedges can easily become overgrown and messy if not maintained regularly.
Here is some more information about tree and hedge maintenance:
Type of tree service | Description | Price range |
Tree and hedge maintenance | Seasonal pruning, branch trimming to keep tree/hedge looking neat and healthy | R150 to R250 per hour |
Tree Felling Services
Tree felling involves removing the tree or bush and leaving the roots intact.
The following is some more information about tree felling:
Type of tree service | Description | Price range |
Tree felling | Tree and bush removal above the ground | R850 to R8500 in total |