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Tree and hedge services in South London

WGCS Tree Management is the trusted choice for professional tree surgery in South London, supporting homeowners, estates and commercial clients across a wide range of boroughs. From planting and pruning to tree felling and stump removal, our qualified arborists deliver expert tree care with a focus on safety, environmental responsibility and long-term tree health. We also provide emergency call-out services where urgent assistance is required.

With a second base in South London, we have become known for our professionalism, reliability and friendly approach across the region. Whether working in domestic gardens, large estates, business premises or public-sector sites, we complete every project with minimal disruption and always leave the site clean and well-maintained.

We work throughout South London, including tree surgery in Bromley, Orpington, Sidcup, Croydon, Lewisham, Greenwich, Southwark and surrounding areas.

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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 South London team always put safety first.

Our services

TREE MAINTENANCE

Our friendly team of specialist South London arborists provide free advice during the initial consultation to ensure the most suitable approach for your tree(s). We are experienced in all pruning methods to maintain tree health and vitality, including crown thinning, crown raising, crown reduction and pollarding.

TREE REMOVAL, FELLING AND DISMANTLING

When a tree in South London requires complete removal, our team carries out the work safely, efficiently and with careful planning. We specialise in removing hazardous, storm-damaged or difficult trees in both open and confined spaces, ensuring all debris is chipped, cleared and disposed of responsibly.

STUMP REMOVAL

Whether it’s a small or large stump, our South London team ensures safe and efficient removal using specialist stump grinding machinery. Once the stump has been extracted, we reinstate the ground to a high standard, leaving the area clean, level and ready for future planting or landscaping.

HEDGE CUTTING AND REMOVAL

Alongside our tree surgery work, we provide professional hedge cutting services throughout South London. Whether you need routine hedge maintenance or a one-off reduction to keep a hedge manageable, we offer a range of services to keep your hedges neat, healthy and well-shaped all year round.

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Tree surgery in South London FAQs

WGCS is the trusted choice for expert tree surgery in South London, providing professional support for everything from planting and pruning to complex felling and stump removal. Our qualified arborists combine technical skill with a thoughtful, environmentally aware approach, ensuring every project is completed safely, responsibly and to the highest standard. We also offer emergency call-out services when urgent tree work is required.

We have developed a strong reputation across South London for our professionalism, reliability and friendly service. Whether working in domestic gardens, commercial premises or public sites, we focus on delivering minimal disruption and always leave the site clean, tidy and well-managed.

We work throughout South London and the wider region, including areas such as Bromley, Orpington, Sidcup, Croydon and neighbouring parts of Kent and South East London.

Here you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions about our tree surgery services in South London. If you can’t find the information you’re looking for, please contact us – our team will be happy to help.

All work is carried out by qualified and experienced WGCS tree surgeons and arborists. Our team holds NPTC and City & Guilds certifications, and WGCS is an Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor.

This means every aspect of our tree surgery in South London is completed to independently verified industry standards.

Yes. All tree maintenance, pruning and felling is completed in line with British Standard BS3998, which sets out best practice for the care and management of established trees.

Working to this standard ensures your trees receive appropriate care and supports long-term safety and health.

Yes. WGCS is fully insured through Arborisk, the leading insurer in the arboricultural industry. This includes comprehensive public and employer’s liability cover.

Every project follows strict Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance, and we carry out full risk assessments before work begins.

When you choose WGCS for tree surgery in South London, you can expect a professional and well-managed process from start to finish.

Your arborist will visit your site, assess the tree(s), consider the wider environment and discuss your goals. You will then receive a clear written quotation explaining the recommended approach, timescales and any access considerations.

On the day, our team arrives promptly, carries out the work safely and efficiently, and leaves the area clean, tidy and ready to use.

We provide free, professional advice before any work begins. Our South London arborist will inspect your trees, answer your questions and recommend the most suitable course of action based on long-term health, safety and appearance.

Our guidance is always honest, practical and tailored to your property.

Yes. We can check with your local South London council – including Bromley, Southwark, Lewisham, Croydon and others – to confirm whether your tree is covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or sits within a conservation area.

If permissions are required, we can manage the entire process for you.

Absolutely. We carry out tree surgery and tree maintenance for domestic, commercial and public-sector clients across South London.

This includes large estate work, trees in restricted access areas, complex dismantling and site-wide vegetation management.

Yes. We provide a full range of tree surveys in South London, including:

  • Visual Tree Assessments (VTA)
  • BS5837 surveys for planning applications
  • Tree mapping and inventory surveys for estates and developments

Yes. WGCS provides commercial tree surgery in South London for schools, business parks, residential management companies, developers, parks and public-sector bodies.

We are fully insured, safety-focused and trusted to operate in high-traffic or sensitive environments.

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