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Tree maintenance services, Greenwich

WGCS delivers expert tree surgery in Greenwich, supporting the careful management of trees across gardens, estates, commercial sites and public spaces. Our arborists focus on the most appropriate tree care – from selective pruning and tree maintenance through to felling and stump removal – always guided by safety, tree health and environmental context. Emergency call-out support is also available when urgent work is required.

Working in an area known for its mature trees, green spaces and conservation designations, our team places particular emphasis on specific tree care. Each project is assessed individually to ensure work supports safety, long-term tree health and the surrounding landscape.

We work throughout Greenwich and nearby areas including Blackheath, Charlton, Deptford, Woolwich and neighbouring parts of Southeast London.

Working hard with care

Fully managed and stress-free, from first contact to the finishing touches.

Environmentally aware

We never forget the needs of local wildlife and their habitats.

Professional and reliable

Our qualified and experienced Greenwich team always put safety first.

Our services

TREE MAINTENANCE

We provide professional tree maintenance services across Greenwich, offering clear, practical advice at the initial consultation to help determine the most appropriate care for your tree(s). Our arborists carry out a full range of pruning techniques – including crown thinning, crown raising, crown reduction and pollarding – with the aim of supporting healthy growth and long-term structural balance.

TREE REMOVAL, FELLING AND DISMANTLING

In cases where tree removal is necessary in Greenwich, our team takes a controlled and carefully planned approach. We are experienced in dismantling trees in a wide range of settings, including restricted or sensitive locations, and ensure all arisings are cleared from site and disposed of responsibly.

STUMP REMOVAL

Tree stumps can detract from the appearance of a garden and restrict how the space can be used. Our stump removal service in Greenwich uses specialist grinding equipment to remove stumps efficiently, while keeping disruption to surrounding ground and planting to a minimum.

Once the stump has been removed, we leave the area level and tidy, making it suitable for replanting, landscaping or general use.

HEDGE CUTTING AND REMOVAL

We offer professional hedge cutting and removal services throughout Greenwich, helping to manage hedges of all sizes in both domestic and commercial settings. Our team works carefully with a wide range of hedge species, providing regular maintenance or one-off reductions where growth has become excessive or difficult to control.

All hedge work is planned with consideration for the surrounding area and carried out efficiently, leaving your garden or grounds tidy and well presented once the work is complete.

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Greenwich tree surgery expertise

WGCS provides professional tree surgery in Greenwich, working across domestic gardens, estates, commercial premises and public spaces throughout Southeast London. Our arborists take a considered, site-specific approach to tree care, ensuring that safety, tree health and the surrounding environment are carefully balanced on every project.

Greenwich includes many mature trees, historic landscapes and conservation-sensitive areas, and our work reflects that context. Below are answers to some of the questions we’re most often asked about our tree surgery services in Greenwich. If you can’t find the information you need, please contact us – our team will be happy to help.

Tree work in Greenwich is carried out by experienced WGCS arborists who hold recognised industry qualifications, including NPTC and City & Guilds certifications. Our team combines formal training with extensive practical experience, allowing us to manage a wide range of tree work safely and efficiently.

WGCS is also an Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor, meaning our working practices, safety procedures and quality standards are independently assessed and monitored.

Yes. All tree maintenance, pruning and removal work is carried out in accordance with British Standard BS3998, which provides best-practice guidance for the care of established trees and hedges.

Rather than applying a standardised approach, we use these guidelines to inform decisions that are appropriate for the tree species, its condition and its location within Greenwich.

Yes. WGCS holds full public and employer’s liability insurance through Arborisk, a specialist insurer for arboricultural professionals.

Before any work begins in Greenwich, we carry out a detailed site assessment and risk evaluation. All work is planned and delivered in line with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance, with safety for people, property and surrounding spaces treated as a priority.

Our process begins with a site visit, allowing an arborist to inspect the tree(s), understand the setting and discuss your concerns or objectives. This helps us identify any constraints and recommend a proportionate, well-considered approach.

You’ll then receive a clear written quotation outlining the proposed work and any relevant considerations. When work is carried out, our team works efficiently and with care, ensuring the site is left clean, tidy and well managed on completion.

We place strong emphasis on providing clear, honest advice. During your initial consultation in Greenwich, we’ll explain the options available and the likely outcomes, helping you make an informed decision about your trees.

If minimal intervention or no work at all is the most appropriate option, we’ll advise you accordingly – our recommendations are always guided by what’s best for the tree and its surroundings.

Yes. Many parts of Greenwich fall within conservation areas, and some trees may be protected by Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs). We can check the relevant status with Greenwich Council before any work is planned.

Where consent is required, we can prepare and submit the necessary applications and manage communication with the local authority on your behalf.

Yes. In addition to domestic tree work, we undertake larger and more complex projects across Greenwich. This includes mature trees, estate settings, trees close to buildings and sites where access or space is limited.

Each project is planned carefully and approached with the same level of attention, regardless of size.

Yes. WGCS provides a range of tree surveys in Greenwich, including Visual Tree Assessments (VTA) and BS5837 surveys to support planning and development.

These surveys help identify potential risks, inform decision-making and support long-term tree management strategies for both residential and commercial sites.

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Registered office:
2a Bank Street
Tonbridge
Kent
TN9 1BL