PRICE GUIDE · GARDEN & OUTDOOR · 2026–2027
Tree Pruning cost in the UK
£120–£750 per tree. Typically £300.
Pruning one tree typically costs about £300 in the UK, within a range of £120–£750 per tree. What decides it is the kind of cut — a light crown lift, thinning, deadwooding or pollarding — and the size of the tree, with tall trees near buildings needing a climber and a ground crew.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does tree pruning cost in the UK?
| Low end | £120 | a light prune on a small tree with easy access |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £300 | what most people pay |
| High end | £750 | deadwooding or pollarding a large tree near a house |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the gardeners and landscapers near you.
What moves the price
- Type of pruning — a crown lift or directional cut is quick, while deadwooding or pollarding a large tree takes far longer
- Size of the tree — a small ornamental tree can be pruned from a ladder, a mature one needs a climber and ropes
- How much comes off — a light trim costs much less than a heavy reduction on the same tree
- Nearby buildings and wires — branches over a roof or a cable are lowered on ropes, which slows the work
- Time of year — some species are best pruned in winter dormancy, and the busy season fills tree surgeons' diaries
- Clearing the cuttings — chipping and removing the brash is usually part of the tree pruning price, logs may not be
Domestic and garden services prices in the UK are up 24% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Domestic services and household services, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical tree pruning would have cost about £240 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7E6 →
WHAT YOU GET
What a tree pruning booking includes
Takes: A couple of hours for a small tree, up to a full day for a mature tree. Not included: Felling, stump grinding and hedge cutting are separate jobs with their own prices — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common tree pruning jobs
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How to pay less
- Have several trees pruned on one visit, as tree surgeons price much of their work by the day
- Prune little and often, since a light regular trim costs less than a heavy reduction later
- Keep the larger logs from the pruning for your stove instead of paying for removal
Before you book
- A tree with a preservation order needs council consent for pruning, not only for felling
- In a conservation area, give the council six weeks' notice before pruning most trees
- Ask the tree surgeon to say exactly which pruning cut is quoted, as crown lifting and crown reduction differ
- Check that the tree surgeon carries public liability insurance and follows the British Standard for tree work
Tree Pruning cost: questions people ask
£120–£750 per tree, about £300 typical. A small ornamental tree trimmed from a ladder costs least; deadwooding or pollarding a mature tree near a house costs most.
A small tree takes an hour or two. A mature tree with branches over a roof can take a crew most of a day.
Yes. Lopping or pruning a tree with a preservation order needs the council's consent, and in a conservation area you must give six weeks' notice first.
Generally you may cut them back to the boundary, but not if the tree is protected, and the cuttings belong to your neighbour. Talk to them first.
Felling, stump grinding and cutting hedges are priced separately from pruning a tree.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, drawn from published UK tree pruning cost guides — a national range per tree, not a quote. Your price depends on the tree and the cut.
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