Find a Tree Surgeon in Chester-le-Street

Need a reliable tree surgeon in Chester-le-Street? Our qualified, fully insured arborists look after trees of every shape and size, from overgrown sycamores in Victorian terrace gardens to mature boundary trees on new-build estates and commercial sites along the A167. As Arb Approved Contractors, we provide a full range of tree services in Chester-le-Street, from routine tree pruning to emergency tree removal.

Call us on 0191 432 6167 or book online.

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EASY BOOKING

Arranging tree work in Chester-le-Street should be simple. Use our online enquiry form to request a site visit in a few clicks, then manage your quotes, bookings and invoices through our client portal.

FREE QUOTES

No surprises, no guesswork. After a proper look at your trees, our arborists give you a clear, no-obligation quote so you know exactly what you’re paying for.

TREE-MENDOUS WORK

Every job, from a light crown lift to a full fell, is carried out with care, precision and a friendly face, and we always leave your garden tidier than we found it.

“I am absolutely delighted with the work that Simon and his team have done today. They are extremely professional and took great care when undertaking their work. I have had a few people in over the years and they have hacked away at trees without a clue whereas Simon’s team are clearly experts in their field and knew exactly what they were doing – simply marvellous and I’d highly recommend them.”

LC – Trustpilot Review

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Why choose The Tree Fella for tree services in Chester-le-Street?

Led by principal arborist Simon Forster, The Tree Fella is a family-run team with a real passion for arboriculture. We’re Arb Approved Contractors, Professional Members of the Arboricultural Association and a TrustMark registered business, and every member of our team is enhanced DBS checked.

We follow BS3998 best practice, turn up when we say we will and leave every site cleaner and tidier than we found it. That’s why homeowners, landlords and businesses rate us as the best tree surgeon in Chester-le-Street and across the North East, with over 600 five-star reviews.

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Our tree services in Chester-le-Street

From the leafy streets near Riverside Park to rural properties on the edge of Waldridge Fell, our tree services in Chester-le-Street cover every tree trouble, big or small.

When a tree is diseased, dying or unsafe, our tree removal service in Chester-le-Street takes it down in controlled sections with minimal disruption, even in tight gardens with limited access.

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Specialist pruning, crown reductions and crown lifts to improve the health, shape and safety of your trees, and let more light into your garden.

The Tree Fella's own mobile elevated working platform being used to prune a willow tree in Cleadon, Sunderland.

We support developers, schools, councils and businesses across County Durham with planned tree management and site clearance. Get in touch with us to discuss your organisations needs.

A tree maintenance worker in a cherry picker trims branches in a park, whilst a The Tree Fella service lorry is parked nearby behind caution tape.

Our powerful stump grinders remove stumps below ground level, preventing regrowth and freeing up space for new planting, lawns or patios.

An employee of The Tree Fella NE Ltd grinding a cherry stump using our stump grinder

Neat, well-shaped hedges all year round, from small decorative borders to tall leylandii boundaries.

An employee of The Tree Fella NE Ltd carrying out some hedge cutting on a sunny day in Blyth

Buying a home or planning an extension? Our arborists in Chester-le-Street carry out tree safety surveys, BS5837 tree surveys, and mortgage and subsidence risk reports.

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Storm Arwen hit County Durham hard, and high winds still bring down limbs every winter. If a tree has fallen or become unstable, call us and we’ll make it safe quickly.

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“Really pleased with the job the Tree Fellas did. They turned up when they said they would, got straight to work and did an excellent job. They also left everything tidy afterwards, with no mess left behind for us to sort out. Prompt, professional and great value. I’d happily recommend them and will definitely use them again.”

David – Google Review

Which areas do our tree services cover in and around Chester-le-Street?

Growing from our roots in South Tyneside and Sunderland, we now cover the whole of Chester-le-Street (DH2 and DH3) and its neighbouring villages, including:

  • Waldridge and Chester Moor: From homes near Waldridge Fell Country Park to properties along the A167, our arborists deal with everything from storm-damaged trees requiring emergency tree services to routine maintenance.
  • Pelton and Pelton Fell: These former pit villages north-west of the town are full of mature gardens and long terraced streets, and we help keep their trees and hedges safe and tidy with hedge trimming and tree pruning services. 
  • Great Lumley and Bournmoor: Close to Lumley Castle and the Lambton Estate, these villages have plenty of large, established trees that need regular pruning and tree safety checks.
  • Sacriston and Kimblesworth: In these semi-rural villages south-west of town, we look after larger gardens and field boundaries, from hedge trimming to tree removal.
  • Ouston and Urpeth: On the northern edge of Chester-le-Street, homeowners on newer estates call our tree surgeons for boundary trees, overgrown hedges and stump grinding and removal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need permission to work on trees in Chester-le-Street?

Yes, you may need permission to work on certain trees within the Chester-le-Street area. Parts of the town centre sit within the Chester-le-Street Conservation Area, and some trees are protected by Tree Preservation Orders managed by Durham County Council. We’ll check before any work starts and can help with the paperwork.

Is The Tree Fella insured to carry out tree work in Chester-le-Street?

Yes, The Tree Fella team is fully insured, fully qualified and fully certified to carry out all our tree services to the highest standards. Find out more about our range of residential and commercial tree services.

Do you offer free quotes?

Yes, all our quotes are free and come with no obligation. Get in touch to discuss the tree services in Chester-le-Street you need assistance with.

Can you work with insurance companies?

Yes, we regularly work alongside insurers on storm damage claims and follow-up tree work.

Which other areas do your tree services cover?

As well as Chester-le-Street, we provide tree services across the wider North East, including tree surgeons in Durham, Washington, tree services in Sunderland, Gateshead, Newcastle and South Tyneside. Get in touch to check we cover your postcode.

We’re your arborists…

16 Prince of Wales Close
Tyne & Wear
NE34 6QT
0191 432 6167