The honest answer: it depends on the tree, but here's what Crawley jobs actually cost, and why.
Typical prices at a glance
| Job | Typical Crawley price |
|---|---|
| Small tree removal (up to ~10m, good access) | £400 – £700 |
| Medium tree removal (10–15m) | £700 – £1,200 |
| Large / difficult-access removal | £1,200 – £2,500+ |
| Crown reduction (medium tree) | £300 – £600 |
| Deadwooding a mature tree | £200 – £450 |
| Stump grinding (per stump) | £80 – £250 |
| Emergency callout (make-safe) | £250 – £750 |
| Hedge trim (small garden hedge) | £60 – £100 |
Industry data backs these ranges: emergency tree surgeon work in the Crawley area averages around £443 per job, and a full day of a qualified team's time runs £250–£460 nationally.
What moves the price
Size and height: more tree means more time, more people and more chip to cart away. Access: a tree beside the drive is straightforward; one behind a garage in a terraced back garden must be dismantled piece by piece and carried through. Condition: dead and diseased trees (ash dieback especially) are more dangerous to climb, so they take longer and cost more; catching a declining tree early genuinely saves money. What's underneath: greenhouses, ponds, conservatories and neighbours' fences all slow the lowering work. Waste: keeping the logs and chip yourself knocks a useful chunk off most quotes.
Watch out for
Quotes that seem too cheap usually are: uninsured casual workers can leave you personally liable if someone is hurt on your property. Always ask for proof of public liability insurance and a written quote. And if the tree might be protected. Many in Crawley's conservation areas are. Unauthorised work risks fines of up to £20,000, so check before anyone cuts.
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