Tree Services Ltd

Site & Land Clearance in Kent

Tree, Hedge & Scrub Clearance

Tree Services Ltd working in Kent since 1983.

We offer Site & Land clearance for developers, builders & landowners in Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone & Gravesend.

Every job is lead by NPTC- Qualified arborists and carried out to British Standard 3998.

What We Clear

Tree Felling and sectional dismantling of trees close to buildings & boundaries
Hedge Removal, including long boundary hedges and overgrown conifers
Scrub, Brambles, Ivy & self seeded saplings.
Stump Grinding of all sized tree Stumps
Fallen, dead and diseased timber clearance including Ash dieback.
Arisings chipped on site and recycled.

Access & Machinery

We work with tracked machinery for soft, steep or restricted ground along with MEWPS and telehandlers to ensure ultimate efficiency one the job, leaving you to begin groundworks on time.

Where access is limited, or trees close to buildings our highly experienced & qualified arborists climb the tree and install rigging to safely lower limbs & branches down in sections.

Pre Site Clearance Checks

Before we start any site clearance work, we consider these crucial points so you aren’t delayed further into the project:

Waste & Recycling

Carrying out a site clearance generates a lot of green waste material, and we handle all of it. We aim to recycle 100% of our arisings, the woodchip fire biomass boilers, provides excellent garden mulch and woodchip firelighters.

Large timber is removed, split, stacked and stored to season for use as firewood, with off cuts becoming kindling.

We ensure you are left with a clear site ready to commence your project!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are you qualified and insured?

Yes. Founder Michael qualified in 2014, holding NPTC Level 3 qualifications and Lantra awards, and the whole team keeps their certifications current including a recent forestry first aid refresher course in Tonbridge. We’re fully insured on every job and hold 5 Million public liability insurance, so you can be confident your site clearance is in good hands.

How much does site clearance cost?

It depends on the size of the site, the number of size of the trees, how easy the access is, whether stumps need removing and how much waste there is. We visit the site and give you a fixed written quote.

(For a general sense of typical costs across Kent, see our tree surgery cost guide.)

Do I need permission to remove trees from my site?

Not always, but it’s worth checking before anything is cut. Trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order, or in a Conservation area, usually need the councils consent or prior notice. Planning conditions can also protect trees an hedges and these permissions can take 6-8 weeks to obtain, so check with your local planning authority, or use this Free TPO checker.

What is BS3998, and why does it matter?

BS3998 is the British Standard for tree work, covering everything from how a crown reduction should be carried out to how a tree should be safely felled. Working to it means every cut we make is based on recognised best practice for the tree’s long-term health, not just what looks tidy short-term. It’s one of the things we check for you as standard, along with insurance and qualifications, before any work begins.

Will you take the waste away?

Yes! We aim to recycle 100% of our Arb waste: chip goes to biomass boilers and garden mulch, hardwood is split and seasoned into logs, and offcuts become quality woodchip for kindling, firelighters, or used as bedding ideal for chicken runs. You’re left with a clear, tidy site.