Tree Felling vs Tree Trimming: What is the Difference?

Tree felling and tree trimming solve different problems, and knowing which one you need can save time and money.

What Tree Felling Involves

Tree felling is the controlled removal of an entire tree. It is usually the right choice when a tree is dead, structurally unsound, growing dangerously close to a building, or no longer wanted on the property.

What Tree Trimming Involves

Tree trimming covers pruning, removing dead branches, managing overgrowth and maintaining clearance around structures. It is a maintenance service aimed at keeping an otherwise healthy tree safe and well managed, rather than removing it.

Choosing the Right Service

As a general guide: if the tree itself is the problem, felling is usually the answer. If specific branches or overgrowth are the issue and the tree is otherwise sound, trimming is often enough. If you are not sure which applies to your tree, get in touch and we can assess it.