Price guide · Tree Felling
How much does tree removal cost?
Quotes in Johannesburg, East Rand, Helderberg, Durban and 16 more areas
- Prices checked November 2026
Price guide
What it costs
Tree removal
From 5 businesses' published prices in Gauteng, Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal, checked November 2026.
More prices
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Emergency tree felling
From 2 businesses' published prices in Cape Town and Gauteng, checked November 2026.
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Stump grinding
From 2 businesses' published prices in Cape Town and Gauteng, checked November 2026.
What these prices include: Prices are per tree; height, access and what is under the tree move the price most. Stump grinding and emergency call-outs are extra.
What changes the price:
Recent work by these tree fellers
Tell us the job and a tree feller that covers your area calls you with a written quote.
Job photos by GT Tree Felling, November 2026.
What you can ask for
- Tree removalWhole trees cut down and removed.
- Tree trimmingBranches cut back from roofs, walls and cables.
- Emergency tree fellingFallen or dangerous trees made safe.
- Stump removalTree stumps ground out.
How a tree comes down
The method depends on the space around the tree, and the method sets the crew, the time and the price.
- Open felling
- In an open area the crew checks the lean and the weight of the canopy, then fells the tree in one controlled cut.
- Sectional dismantling
- Between houses, near walls or close to Eskom power lines, the tree is taken down section by section from the top, with ropes and rigging lowering each piece.
- How long it takes
- A single medium-sized tree on an open residential stand usually takes two to four hours with the clean-up; large trees or several trees can take a full day.
- On the day
- The crew brings chainsaws, rigging lines, a wood chipper and a truck. The area round the tree is cordoned off, and afterwards all branches, logs and chips are removed.
- What a quote covers
- A written, itemised quote covers labour, equipment, debris removal and any access needs. The stump is quoted separately.
Main Power Tree Felling (Gauteng tree fellers), tree felling services, mainpowertreefelling.co.za, checked 12 Nov 2026.
Tree fellers near you
8 tree fellers take requests here. Pick your area to see who covers it.
Western Cape
KwaZulu-Natal
Eastern Cape
Mpumalanga
Who gives you the price
Your request goes to one that covers your area, not all eight, so you get one call, not a string of them.
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GT Tree Felling
Covers East London, East Rand and 5 more areas
4.6 / 19 Local Pros reviews
On Local Pros since 2024
- Team of 10 to 20
- After-hours call-outs
- Over 5 years in business
Taryn says, “Allen and Craig did a great job.” Local Pros
In their words: GT Tree Felling is a professional company offering affordable, quality tree felling and removal services in Johannesburg, East London, Port Elizabeth, and the West Rand. They also provide swimming pool installations, renovations, painting, and rubble removal.
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Best Tree Felling Service
Covers East Rand, Joburg South / Alberton and 4 more areas
5.0 / 9 Local Pros reviews
On Local Pros since 2024
- 18 years in business (since 2008)
- Team of 7 to 10
- After-hours call-outs
- Owner managed
Sun says, “Thank you for an awesome job done.” Local Pros
In their words: Best Tree Felling Service offers tree felling, removal, trimming, stump removal, and emergency tree felling services. We serve areas in the West Rand, East Rand, Johannesburg, and Centurion, with our primary location in Randburg, Sandton, and Midrand.
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Blessing Tree Fellers
Covers Johannesburg and West Rand
5.0 / 5 Local Pros reviews
On Local Pros since 2024
- 12 years in business (since 2014)
- Team of 4 to 6
Errol says, “Team was very knowledgeable and experienced, took care to minimize any possible damage to property while working, service and post clean up was quick…” Local Pros
In their words: Blessing Tree Fellers offers tree felling, removal, trimming, stump removal, emergency tree felling, septic system cleaning, repair and installation, as well as Wendy/wood house construction.
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Nkosinathi Tree Felling
Covers Durban and Durban North
5.0 / 3 Local Pros reviews
On Local Pros since 2024
- 11 years in business (since 2015)
- Team of 7 to 10
- After-hours call-outs
- Qualified and licensed
John says, “We highly recommend this company as they are so friendly on pricing.” Local Pros
In their words: Nkosinathi Tree Felling offers tree felling, removal, trimming, stump removal, and emergency tree felling services in Durban, Durban North, North Coast, South Coast, and Pietermaritzburg. With nearly a decade of experience, we have helped over 1000 clients with our quality and affordable services.
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Garden and Home
Covers Garden Route – George
4.6 / 3 Local Pros reviews
On Local Pros since 2024
- 223 requests passed to them since July 2025
- Team of 4 to 6
- Owner managed
- Qualified and licensed
Jenice H. says, “Ek kan Garden and Home Glentana aanbeveel.” Local Pros
In their words: Garden and Home offers landscaping services in the Garden Route area. We specialize in site clearing, grass planting, garden design, irrigation installations, and tree services. Choose us for our quick response times and comprehensive landscaping solutions.
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E.D.Y Tree Felling Company
Covers Centurion and Pretoria
5.0 / 3 Local Pros reviews
On Local Pros since 2024
- 16 years in business (since 2010)
- Team of 7 to 10
- Qualified and licensed
Zinziswa N. says, “I'm very satisfied with the job and the level of professionalism.” Local Pros
In their words: E. D. Y Tree Felling Company offers tree felling, removal, trimming, and stump removal services in Pretoria, Centurion, Johannesburg, and the West Rand. We also provide emergency tree felling, topping, pruning, paving, painting, and swimming pool services.
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Cape Home Improvers
Covers Atlantic Seaboard and CBD, Blouberg and surrounds and 4 more areas
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General Fencing and Construction
Covers Garden Route – George
- 295 requests passed to them since July 2025
What customers say about price and quotes
4.8
Average from 42 reviews of the 6 tree fellers above on Local Pros, checked November 2026.
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Lisa
a year ago
Simba and his team did exactly what I requested and removed every single piece of debris Very competitive prices
Review of Best Tree Felling Service left on Local Pros
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Amanda
a year ago
Allen responded within minutes to me requesting a quote. His team was professional and removed the refuse as requested. Thank you Allen for a great service.
Review of GT Tree Felling left on Local Pros
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John
a year ago
We highly recommend this company as they are so friendly on pricing.
Review of Nkosinathi Tree Felling left on Local Pros
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Hank
a year ago
Efficient and professional. Reasonable pricing. No peripheral damage. Was very large oak.
Review of Blessing Tree Fellers left on Local Pros
More checked prices
How Much Does Tree Pruning Cost?
- Pruning and branch trimming (Gauteng): Tree pruning & trimming R 300 per hour
- Canopy reduction and shaping (Gauteng): Tree trimming & pruning | Crown reduction, shape pruning | R1,500 – R4,500 | Medium
Prices checked 12 November 2026 ›
How Much Does Tree Stump Removal Cost?
- Grinding one stump as an additional service (Cape Town): + Stump Grinding — per stump +R1,500
- Grinding or removal; final price depends on stump diameter (Gauteng): Stump removal is quoted separately, from R1,700,
Prices checked 12 November 2026 ›
Questions about these prices
Where do these prices come from?
From Tree Wise Tree Felling, November Property Services, Cape Town Tree Felling, Columbus Tree Felling, KZN Tree Fellers and Pro Tree Felling Cape Town: businesses that publish their own prices. We copied the figures as published and checked them on 12 November 2026. They are not quotes; every pro sets their own price.
How are these tree fellers rated?
4.8 out of 5 on average, from 42 reviews of 6 tree fellers.
Do I have to hire the pro who quotes?
No. You decide once you have the written quote.
The full guide
General advice, written February 2024.
Trees are lovely, but there are times when you may need to have one get rid of.
It may be dead or dying, threatening your home or it may be standing in the exact area where you wish to install a brand-new swimming pool. However, it is not as easy cutting it down. You do, in fact, need to know what you are doing, which is why there are expert tree fellers and arborists out there. Speak to tree felling pros prior to taking matters into your own hands because if you do not have the right equipment and or training it can be outright dangerous.
- Services that tree fellers render.
- Do you need permission to cut down a tree?
- How much does tree removal cost?
- Getting quotes for tree removal.
Services that tree fellers render.
Tree felling services and arborists can perform a vast array of tasks, consisting of:- Tree removal
- Tree Felling and Lopping
- Tree Pruning
- Tree Surgery
- Mulching
- Land Clearing
- Stump Removal and Grinding
In order to totally eliminate a tree, a tree feller will utilize unique devices and strategies to guarantee the task is done securely and your residential or commercial property is not harmed.
If it is a large tree, to avoid harming your property, they might need to climb the tree and cut it from the top down. The final step is to carefully remove the last stump. The stump may need to be broken up and removed with the help of heavy machinery, and then the hole in the ground needs to be filled. The final stage will be to remove the tree debris.
Do you need permission to Cut down a tree?
To remove a tree, you typically require authorization from the local municipality. Unless you can prove that the tree is diseased or constitutes a threat to your property, you cannot remove some species because they are protected.
How much does tree removal cost?
Aspects that will impact the cost of your tree removal consist of:- The size of the tree
- The place of the tree
- Stump elimination
- Transport and tipping charges
- Authorizations and permissions required
When reviewing your quotes you should bear in mind that tree removal is a very dangerous and technical task that involves the use of specialized devices.
Getting quotes for tree removal
Make sure all of your quotations are from specialists that are licenced and insured.
On-site quotes are the most precise method of getting an idea of just how much your task is going to cost. A tree in the middle of the lawn that poses no risk to your home or a neighbouring home will cost less to remove than a tree whose branches overhang your roofing.
Tree Felling: areas with pros and reviews
How it works
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Tell us the job
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A tree feller who covers your area calls you
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Get a written quote and decide
