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[Home](/) 2. [Services](/services) 3. Tree Felling ![Gildergreen tree surgeon making the felling cut at the base of a large tree trunk in Bedfordshire](/__l5e/assets-v1/a63a6162-1a81-4b1c-aa4b-755a69498ba2/work-03.jpg) Tree Felling · Bedford & Bedfordshire # Tree Felling. Safe. Controlled. Cleared & Recycled. Whole-tree removal done safely — full fells where there's space, sectional dismantles where there isn't. Cleared, chipped and recycled in one visit. [Request Free Estimate](/contact) [01234 676624](tel:+441234676624) Free Estimates · Mon–Fri 8–5 · Emergency Call-Outs NPTC qualified Free written estimates All by-product recycled Fully insured (£5m PL) Service Overview ## Tree Felling — In Plain English. ### What It Is Tree felling is the complete removal of a tree, either felled in one piece or dismantled in sections from the top down. The right method depends on the space, the target zones below, and the tree's condition. ### Who It's For Homeowners with dead, dying, dangerous or unwanted trees, developers clearing a plot, landlords removing overgrown stock, and anyone with a storm-damaged tree that can't be saved. ### When You Need It When a tree is dead, structurally unsound, diseased beyond recovery, in the wrong place, or about to fail. Don't wait for the storm. ### Why It Matters A wrongly-felled tree damages property, drops on power lines, or breaks fences. Sectional dismantling exists precisely because most trees can't be safely felled in one piece in a residential setting. What Happens If You Wait ## The Cost Of Doing Nothing. DIY felling is one of the most dangerous things you can attempt in a garden. Get it wrong and the tree goes where you didn't plan. ### Risks Of Ignoring It - → Tree falls the wrong way — across roofs, fences, vehicles or people. - → Hung-up tree caught in another — impossible to safely free without proper kit. - → Damaged underground services — drains, gas, water and BT cables run under most gardens. - → TPO breach — felling a protected tree carries unlimited fines. ### Common Mistakes Customers Make - × Using a domestic chainsaw on anything over 6 inches diameter. - × Not checking for a TPO or conservation area before starting. - × Felling near power lines without a qualified team and the right notifications. Our Process ## First Call To Site Tidied. 01 ### Free Estimate Phone, email or web form — we'll get back within working hours. 02 ### Site Visit We come out, assess the trees and send a written quote, normally within 24 hours. 03 ### Schedule Booked at a time that suits you. Phone answered out of hours for storm damage. 04 ### Carry Out Work Friendly, careful, considerate crew on site. 05 ### Site Tidy All by-product cleared, recycled into biomass or seasoned firewood. Why It's Worth It ## What You Actually Get. ### Sectional Dismantling Rigged down piece by piece over rooftops, sheds and patios — exactly where it needs to land. ### Storm Response Emergency call-outs for storm-felled or unstable trees blocking access — phone answered out of hours. ### Underground Aware We check services routes before stumps are ground or roots disturbed. ### Cleared In One Visit Felled, chipped, removed and site swept — typically in a single visit. In Detail ## Tree Felling — Every Variation. Working across Bedford · Milton Keynes · Luton · Northampton · Cambridge · Stevenage [Full Service Areas](/service-areas) ### Garden & Domestic Fells Most residential trees come down in sections — rigged from the top, lowered safely onto pre-protected ground. ### Dangerous & Storm-Damaged Leaning, split, partially uprooted or hung-up — assessed, made safe and removed. ### Site Clearance Felling Multiple-tree clearances for plot development, with full chipping and removal on site. Questions ## Straight Answers. [Ask Yours](/contact) ### How much does tree felling cost? + Every job is different — tree size, access and site conditions all affect price. We give free, no-obligation written estimates after a site visit, normally back within 24 hours. We work to a written quote based on the job, not a day rate. Payment by cash or bank transfer on completion — no deposits required. ### What are your hours, and do you do emergencies? + Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. We offer emergency call-outs for storm damage and dangerous trees, and the phone is answered outside normal working hours. ### Are you qualified and insured? + NPTC qualified, holding CS30, CS31, CS32, CS38, CS39, CS40 and CS41 certificates. Fully insured through Arborisk — £5m public liability and £10m employers' liability cover. Evidence available on request. ### What happens to the waste? + All of our by-product is recycled — turned into biomass energy and seasoned firewood, so nothing goes to landfill. On garden clearances we take all the waste away unless you'd like to keep any of the wood or woodchip. ### Do you cover my area? + We cover Bedford, Milton Keynes, Luton, Northampton, Cambridge, Stevenage, Wellingborough, Huntingdon and the surrounding counties. If you're nearby, phone and ask. ### Do I need permission to have a tree worked on? + Some trees are protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or sit in a conservation area. For TPO or conservation-area trees we can handle the council application on your behalf for a small fee, which is deducted from your bill if you go ahead with the work. ### Do you carry out tree surveys or reports? + This isn't a service we currently offer. Next Step ## Tree Needs Coming Down? Phone For A Quick Quote. Free written estimates, normally back within 24 hours. Fully insured (£5m PL), NPTC qualified, all by-product recycled. [Request Free Estimate](/contact) [01234 676624](tel:+441234676624) Related Services [Stump Grinding](/services/stump-grinding) [Tree Surgery](/services/tree-surgery) [Garden Clearances](/services/garden-clearances) ![Gildergreen Tree Surgery](/__l5e/assets-v1/c5d66592-e3a3-44f9-8aff-2daf6e920856/gildergreen-logo.png) NPTC qualified tree surgeons (CS30/31/32/38/39/40/41) led by Lee Gilder. 15 years' experience caring for trees across Bedfordshire and the East Midlands. Friendly, professional, considerate — and all of our by-product is recycled into biomass energy and seasoned firewood. 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