Harrogate & Knaresborough
Tree surgeons in Harrogate, with free quotes
Tree removal, crown reduction, stump grinding and storm damage across Harrogate, Knaresborough and nearby villages. Send a few details and a local tree surgeon will call you back to arrange a free visit.
- Your enquiry goes to one local tree surgeon, not a list of five firms
- No obligation: you only pay if you go ahead with the work
- Help with Tree Preservation Orders and conservation area notices
- Covers Harrogate, Knaresborough and nearby villages
Services
Tree work we cover
Tree removal and felling
Whole-tree removal, including sectional dismantling where there's no room to fell, near houses, sheds or power lines.
Crown reduction and pruning
Reduce a tree's height and spread, thin the crown to let in light, or lift low branches off a drive or path.
Stump grinding
Grind stumps below ground level so you can turf, plant or build over the spot.
Hedge trimming
Trimming and height reduction for overgrown leylandii, laurel, beech and privet hedges.
Storm damage
Fallen or split trees and hanging limbs after high winds, made safe as quickly as possible.
Tree surveys and permissions
Advice on whether a tree is protected, and help with the application to North Yorkshire Council.
Prices
What tree surgery costs in Harrogate
Typical UK price ranges. The final price depends on the tree's size, access, and whether waste is taken away. Ask for a written quote before any work starts.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Small tree removal (under about 6 m) | £200 – £500 |
| Medium tree removal | £500 – £1,000 |
| Large tree removal | £1,000 – £1,500+ |
| Crown reduction or pruning | £200 – £1,000 |
| Stump grinding | £50 – £300 |
| Hedge trimming | £100 – £500 |
| Emergency call-out | from £400 |
Before work starts
Protected trees and nesting birds
Tree Preservation Orders and conservation areas
Much of central Harrogate, including the streets around the Stray, and Knaresborough's old town are conservation areas. Work on a tree with a Tree Preservation Order needs consent from North Yorkshire Council. In a conservation area you must usually give the council six weeks' notice before cutting or removing a tree. Ask the tree surgeon to check this when they quote.
Bird nesting season
Active nests are protected by law. Most nesting happens between March and August, so major cutting is often best planned for autumn and winter. A tree surgeon will check for nests before starting at any time of year.
Areas covered
Harrogate, Knaresborough and nearby villages
- Harrogate (HG1, HG2, HG3)
- Knaresborough (HG5)
- Starbeck
- Bilton
- Jennyfields
- Killinghall
- Harlow Hill
- Pannal
- Follifoot
- Hampsthwaite
- Scriven
- Ripley
Questions
Common questions
Who will do the work?
Nidd Tree Surgery puts you in touch with an independent tree surgeon who works in Harrogate and Knaresborough. They visit, quote and carry out the work, and you pay them directly. As with any trader, ask to see their insurance and qualifications before work starts.
How quickly can someone come out?
For a quote, usually within a few working days. For storm damage or a tree that is unsafe, call rather than using the form.
Do I need permission to cut down my tree?
Only if the tree has a Tree Preservation Order or you live in a conservation area. The tree surgeon can check this and help with the application or notice.
Is the waste taken away?
Most tree surgeons chip branches on site and take them away, or leave the wood and chippings if you want them. Check this is included when you get your quote.
Can I cut back branches from my neighbour's tree?
You can usually cut branches that overhang your boundary, back to the boundary line, unless the tree is protected. The branches belong to your neighbour, so it's polite to offer them back.