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Expert Tree Surgeons in Sutton & South London
Qualified local tree surgeons for careful pruning, crown reductions, removals, stump grinding and commercial tree care.
- Over 10 years of experience
- Qualified tree surgeons
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- Careful site clear-up
For emergencies: 07821 753883
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OUR SERVICES
Tree care for every situation.
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Bring more light into your garden and manage an overextended canopy. Thoughtful pruning respects the tree’s natural form.
Reclaim space left behind after tree removal. Stump grinding helps prepare the area for your next garden project.
Keep boundaries neat and shrubs in proportion. Agree a practical trim or reduction that suits your garden.
Add character and future canopy to your garden. Choose a tree and position with room to grow.
Get practical help with storm damage and hazardous branches. Call to discuss the situation and current availability.
FOR BUSINESSES & PROPERTY MANAGERS
Commercial Tree Surgery
Tree work planned around managed grounds, access and the people who use them.
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Care, from canopy to clean-up.
WHO WE ARE
Tree care
you can trust.
Good tree surgery starts with understanding the tree.
Led by Spencer Nichols, Oak & Yew brings more than ten years of practical experience and City & Guilds NPTC qualifications to tree work across Sutton and South London.
We discuss the work, agree the scope and pay attention to your property and the final clear-up.
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Experience you can see.
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TREE SURGERY & CLEARANCE
Emergency Fallen Tree Services
Fallen or storm-damaged trees can create serious risks to homes, vehicles, access routes and surrounding property. Oak & Yew Tree Surgeons provides fallen-tree removal and emergency tree clearance across Sutton, Carshalton and South London.
Our experienced team can assess damaged trees, safely dismantle fallen sections, remove heavy timber and branches, and help restore access to affected areas. Using professional tree surgery equipment and specialist machinery, we approach every job with safety and care.
Whether a tree has come down during severe weather, is blocking access to your property or has become dangerously unstable, contact our team to discuss the situation and arrange an assessment.
PROTECTED TREES
Tree Preservation Orders & Conservation Area Advice
We can help you check restrictions, understand the process and prepare the right application or notification for your local council.
Tree protection adviceCheck before work begins
Work to a tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order generally needs council consent unless a legal exemption applies. Qualifying work in a Conservation Area generally needs six weeks’ prior written notice, unless an exemption applies. The council makes the legal decision.
Applications and notifications
We can help identify the relevant requirements and prepare the appropriate TPO application or Conservation Area notification. We cannot guarantee an application will be approved.
Local authorities we work with
- London Borough of Sutton
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Epsom & Ewell Borough Council
- Reigate & Banstead Borough Council
- London Borough of Merton
PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIP
Working With Trusted Arboricultural Professionals
Alongside our practical tree surgery expertise, we work with trusted specialists who provide professional tree advice, surveys and consultancy.
Chloris — Independent Arboricultural Consultancy
Chloris provides independent arboricultural consultancy and tree reports for private clients, architects, developers and property professionals.
Their services include tree health and condition surveys, BS5837 reports for development, protected-tree advice, tree risk assessments and specialist guidance on trees, property and planning.
By working alongside experienced tree surgery teams such as Oak & Yew, Chloris helps clients access both specialist arboricultural advice and professional practical tree care.
“We regularly partner with Spencer’s team at Oak and Yew and can highly recommend them.”Chloris — professional partner endorsementExplore Chloris Consultancy
COMPLEMENTARY EXPERTISE
Practical tree care, informed by specialist advice.
Oak & Yew carries out tree surgery. Chloris independently provides surveys, reports and planning advice when specialist consultancy is needed.
Explore Oak & Yew servicesWHY CHOOSE OAK & YEW
Experienced hands.
Thoughtful care.
A practical approach from first conversation to final clear-up.
Speak to a local team
Led by Spencer Nichols, Oak & Yew focuses on tree work in Sutton, Carshalton and South London.
Agree the right scope
We discuss the tree, site access and the work you want before you agree a quotation.
Respect for your property
Surrounding structures, access and waste arrangements are part of the conversation before work begins.
HOW IT WORKS
From First Call to Finished Job
Tell us what needs doing. We’ll discuss the work, provide a free quote and carry out the agreed job with care.
Call or message us
Tell us about your trees and what you would like to achieve. Photos can help explain the job.
We assess the work
We consider the tree, site access and what the proposed work involves.
Agree a free quote
We set out the recommended work and a free, no-obligation quotation for you to consider.
Work carefully, leave tidy
Our qualified team carries out the agreed work with attention to safety and respect for your property.
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK
Trusted by Homeowners Across Sutton & South London
Real experiences from customers who have trusted Oak & Yew with their trees, gardens and properties.
10/10376 customer reviewsMember since June 2020 · Rating checked 5 November 2026, may changeRead Our Checkatrade Reviews
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What customers say on Checkatrade
Selected customer feedback from Checkatrade.
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“They were fantastic, could not recommend them more.”
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“They were fantastic. Extremely efficient”
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“Very professional from the very beginning”
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“The team were brilliant”
PROFESSIONAL TREE SURGERY YOU CAN TRUST
Need expert tree surgery?
Speak to our experienced team for a free, no-obligation quotation.
LOCAL TREE SURGEONS
Proudly serving
Sutton & South London.
Rooted in Sutton and Carshalton, working with homeowners and commercial clients across South London and some surrounding areas.
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Good questions.
Clear answers.
Here are a few things worth knowing before you book.
More Advice & FAQsDo you offer free quotes?
Yes. Oak & Yew advertises free, no-obligation quotations. Tell us about the tree, the work you need and access to the site.
Which areas do you cover?
We work in Sutton, Carshalton and across South London. Contact us with your postcode if you are unsure whether we can reach you.
Will you leave the site tidy?
Tidying the work area is part of our approach. Confirm any waste removal, logs or stump grindings when you agree the quotation.
Are you qualified and insured?
Oak & Yew holds City & Guilds NPTC qualifications and public liability insurance cover up to £5 million. Ask the team for current documents if needed.
GOOD TREE CARE STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION
Your trees deserve
expert care.
Tell us what needs doing and we’ll help you find the right solution.