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Tree Removalin Hammersmith

Tree removal, reduction and stump grinding for the terraced gardens, riverside plots and shared spaces of Hammersmith, planned carefully around tight urban access.

Get a Quote 8 years' experience, NPTC & LANTRA qualified, £2m public liability, no deposit; you pay once the work is finished.
8 years
NPTC & LANTRA qualified
£2m
public liability insurance
Licensed
registered waste carrier
24/7
emergency callouts

Local to Hammersmith

Tree surgery across Hammersmith

Hammersmith is one of the West London towns we regularly work in, from the riverside streets around Hammersmith Bridge, Furnivall Gardens and Upper Mall, through Brook Green and Ravenscourt Park, up to the busier roads towards Shepherd's Bush and West Kensington. It's a compact, densely built area, and that shapes almost every job here: access is often tight, gardens are small, and there's very little room to bring a tree down in anything but controlled sections.

The ground across Hammersmith is mostly London Clay, which shrinks and swells with the seasons far more than the sandier soils further out of the city. In a dry summer that clay can pull away from foundations and roots alike, and in winter it holds water and becomes heavy. Mature plane trees, limes and large ornamental species in Victorian and Edwardian gardens can be sensitive to this movement, so we always factor it in when assessing a tree close to a house or a party wall.

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Housing here is largely Victorian and Edwardian terraces with long, narrow rear gardens, mixed with mansion blocks around Brook Green, mews properties and newer riverside developments by the Thames. Front gardens are often tiny or paved, so most tree work happens in rear gardens reached through the house or down a narrow side return. That means protective boarding, careful planning and often rigging pieces down on ropes rather than dropping them.

Several parts of Hammersmith sit within conservation areas, including stretches along the river, Ravenscourt Park and Brook Green, and individual trees elsewhere may be covered by a Tree Preservation Order. Any consent needed from the council for work on a protected tree or in a conservation area is the customer's responsibility to obtain before work starts, so it's worth checking with the council if you're unsure.

Typical Hammersmith jobs include crown reductions on boundary trees overshadowing neighbouring gardens, removing self-seeded or declining trees from small rear plots, grinding out stumps left behind by a previous owner, and dead wooding mature planes and limes that have dropped branches onto patios and garden offices. Being close to the river, gardens near the Thames can also catch wind funnelling along the water, so we see storm callouts here through autumn and winter.

Why choose us

Why choose The Tree Fellowes in Hammersmith

8 years in the trade

Founder Charlie Fellowes has 8 years' experience as a tree surgeon, and Hammersmith is one of the West London towns we regularly cover.

NPTC & LANTRA qualified

Work is carried out to NPTC and LANTRA standards, which matters in the tight, overlooked gardens typical of Hammersmith.

£2m public liability cover

Public liability insurance up to £2 million gives homeowners and managing agents confidence when work is close to shared boundaries.

No deposit, ever

We never ask for a deposit. You pay once the job is finished and you're happy with it.

Registered waste carrier

All arisings and timber are taken away responsibly, which matters on busy streets with little room to store waste.

Tree problems we see around Hammersmith

Clay soil, dense period housing and tight garden access bring a familiar set of tree issues in Hammersmith.

London Clay movement

Clay shrinks in dry weather and swells when wet, and mature trees close to houses can be linked to ground movement near foundations, which we always consider before recommending work.

Tight access and narrow gardens

Gardens reached only through the house or down a side return mean many jobs need careful rigging and lowering to protect fences, sheds and neighbouring plots.

Shared gardens behind mansion blocks

Trees in communal gardens can affect several flats at once, which needs coordination between residents, landlords or a managing agent.

Conservation areas and protected trees

Riverside streets, Ravenscourt Park and Brook Green include conservation areas, and some trees carry a Tree Preservation Order. Getting council consent is the customer's responsibility.

Riverside wind exposure

Gardens near the Thames can catch stronger gusts along the water, so we see storm-damaged limbs and leaning trees here after bad weather.

How it works

Our Process in Hammersmith

  1. 01

    Tell us about the job

    Call or send the form with your postcode and what the tree needs.

  2. 02

    Site visit and assessment

    We look at the tree, access, nearby structures and where the waste will go.

  3. 03

    Clear quote

    One price in plain English. No deposit to book your date.

  4. 04

    Work carried out safely

    Qualified climbers, sectional dismantling where space is tight, care around your property.

  5. 05

    Site cleared, then you pay

    Waste removed as a registered carrier, area swept, and you pay once it's finished.

Tree Surgery in Hammersmith: FAQs

Do you cover Hammersmith?+

Yes, Hammersmith is one of the West London towns we regularly work in, from the riverside near Hammersmith Bridge to Brook Green and Ravenscourt Park.

Can you work in small gardens with no side access?+

Yes, we regularly work in gardens that can only be reached through the house or down a narrow side return, and we plan jobs around that access.

How much does tree work cost in Hammersmith?+

Costs vary with the job, access and the size of the tree, so we don't publish set prices. We provide a quote once we've seen the work needed.

Who sorts out consent for protected trees?+

Getting consent for a TPO or conservation area is the customer's responsibility. We'd recommend checking with the council if you're unsure whether a tree is protected.

Do you offer emergency tree work in Hammersmith?+

Yes, we're available 24/7 for genuine emergencies like storm damage or a fallen tree. Standard hours are 7am to 6pm, seven days a week.

Do I need to pay a deposit?+

No, we don't take deposits. Payment is made once the work is complete and you're happy with it.

Are you insured and qualified?+

Yes, we hold public liability insurance up to £2 million, Charlie is NPTC and LANTRA qualified, and he's a member of the Arboricultural Association.

Will you clear the waste and take it away?+

Yes, we're a registered waste carrier and remove all arisings and timber as part of the job.

Book tree workin Hammersmith

Get in touch for a quote on tree removal, reduction or stump grinding anywhere in Hammersmith. No deposit, and you only pay once the job's done.

NPTC & LANTRA qualified · £2m insured · No deposit