Tree Felling and Removal
Quotes in Johannesburg, East Rand, Helderberg, Durban and 16 more areas
- 8 tree fellers in 20 areas
Price guide
What it costs
Published prices from Tree Wise Tree Felling, November Property Services, Cape Town Tree Felling, KZN Tree Fellers, Pro Tree Felling Cape Town and Columbus Tree Felling, checked November 2026.
Sizes and extras
Tree removal
R300 to R18,000 per tree
From 5 businesses' published prices in Gauteng, Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal, checked November 2026.
Other common jobs
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Tree pruning and trimming
R300 an hour
From Tree Wise Tree Felling's published prices in Gauteng, checked November 2026.
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Tree pruning and trimming, per tree
R1,500 to R4,500 per tree
From Columbus Tree Felling's published prices in Gauteng, checked November 2026.
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Emergency tree felling
R2,000 to R4,000 per job
From 2 businesses' published prices in Cape Town and Gauteng, checked November 2026.
What changes the price:
Checked price guides: How Much Does Tree Pruning Cost? · How much does tree removal cost? · How Much Does Tree Stump Removal Cost?
Recent work by these tree fellers
Most requests are for tree removal, tree trimming and emergency tree felling. 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.
What people ask tree fellers for
624
requests through Local Pros,Nov 2025 to Oct 2026
Busiest months: November 2025 and January 2026
Protected trees need a licence
Some indigenous trees may not be cut, pruned hard or removed without a licence from the national forestry department.
- The law
- Under section 15 of the National Forests Act no one may cut, disturb, damage or destroy a protected tree, or move or sell its wood, without a licence or a published exemption.
- The penalty
- Doing so is a first category offence: a fine, up to three years in prison, or both.
- Trees often found in gardens
- The list includes the marula, white milkwood, coastal red milkwood, real and Outeniqua yellowwood, stinkwood, camel thorn, shepherd's tree, apple-leaf, cheesewood, assegai and the silver tree.
- Before the quote
- Ask the tree feller to name the tree. If it is on the list, the licence comes first; the department publishes the list every year.
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, annual list of protected tree species Checked November 2026.
Trees near power lines
- Clearance
- City of Cape Town asks for at least 3.8 m between trees and overhead power lines.
- Branches already touching
- Do not cut branches that touch a line. The municipality is asked to switch the supply off first, and the branches are then removed.
- Why it matters
- Branches that hit lines in storms cause long area outages and damage the network, so trim before the windy or wet season.
City of Cape Town, how residents can safely trim their trees Checked November 2026.
Pavement trees in Johannesburg
The tree on the pavement outside a Johannesburg property belongs to Joburg City Parks, not the owner.
- Removal
- City Parks removes a pavement tree only when it is dead, dying back badly, diseased beyond recovery, or unstable and a danger to people or property.
- Other reasons
- Leaves in the pool, shade, a blocked view or a new driveway are not accepted reasons. The owner may still have it removed with City Parks' written permission, paying for the tree's value and the work.
- Without permission
- Owners who remove a pavement tree without City Parks' permission face a heavy fine.
- Pruning
- City Parks cuts back branches over a boundary wall, low branches over the pavement and branches over the street, but does not top trees, as topping is unhealthy for the tree, and does not prune roots.
- Branches from your own trees
- Owners dispose of branches from trees inside their property; they may not be left on the pavement or in open spaces.
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, complaint service tickets: trees Checked November 2026.
Local tree fellers in 20 areas
8 tree fellers take requests here. Pick your area to see who covers it.
Western Cape
KwaZulu-Natal
Eastern Cape
Mpumalanga
The eight tree fellers who take these requests
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 these tree fellers
4.8
Average from 42 reviews of the 6 tree fellers above on Local Pros, checked November 2026.
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Natalie
8 months ago
Lucky is a very nice person and extremely professional. Within minutes of first contacting him he was here and cleaned up four palm trees that had not been cleaned up for years by previous owners. Highly recommend these guys, they service a large area in Jhb. Thank you Lucky!
Review of Blessing Tree Fellers left on Local Pros
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Taryn
a year ago
Allen and Craig did a great job. They were very professional and a pleasure to work with.
Review of GT Tree Felling left on Local Pros
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Sun
a year ago
Thank you for an awesome job done. Professional and efficient and great clean up afterwards.
Review of Best Tree Felling Service 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
Questions about tree felling
How much does tree felling cost?
Pruning and branch trimming (Gauteng): Tree pruning & trimming R 300 per hour (Tree Wise Tree Felling). Canopy reduction and shaping (Gauteng): Tree trimming & pruning | Crown reduction, shape pruning | R1,500 – R4,500 | Medium (Columbus Tree Felling). Published prices, checked November 2026. Your own price depends on the job.
When are tree fellers busiest?
November 2025 and January 2026 had the most requests. Ask early in those months if the job can wait.
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.
More about tree felling
- Take away all remaining vegetation and rubble
- Offer 24-hour tree felling services for emergencies
- Fully insured
- Take safety extremely seriously
Tree Felling Services
- Tree pruning
- Stump removal
- Specialist tree felling services
- Tree trimming
- Palm tree services
Tree Trimming and Pruning
Taking care of your Palm Trees
Does your palm tree look untidy and dangerous due to big leaves falling down? Frequent services, maintenance and cleaning of palm trees is important to keep them safe and looking great.
Removal of Stumps
Tree stumps can take up valuable space and detract from the look of your home. Removing a tree stump on your own is not recommended, especially if you do not have the correct tools.
- Extraction of all leftover vegetation and wood chips
- Grinding down of the tree stump with specialised tools
- Complete removal of the tree stump, including roots
Frequently Asked Questions
Why shouldn't I cut my own Trees down?
There is a risk of you getting injured or causing damage to your property.
How long does it take to cut down a tree?
Should I be Cutting Branches off my tree?
Reasons I shouldn't Remove my own Tree Stump?
Deep roots of a big tree are a problem to get rid. You can potentially hurt yourself so rather hire a tree feller to complete the job.
Will I really need permission to cut down a tree?
It depends, normally, if it is on your property, it should be fine. It would be advisable to check with the neighbours first. If the tree is on your verge, it means it belongs to the municipality and you will unfortunately require permission just before removing it.
The best Time of Year for Tree Felling
Trimming or pruning your trees during late winter or early spring is best, as new leaves and blossoms have not formed yet. Removing your tree during this time will be easier as the tree is considered dormant and will be lighter to carry away.
How to identify a healthy treeThe tree should be lush, green and the branches should be healthy-looking. There are a few red flags to look out for, some of these being dead branches, broken branches or weak bark.
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
