Our Services
At Countryside Trees, we offer a comprehensive range of expert tree care solutions, all carried out in accordance with British Standard BS 3998:2010 – Tree Work Recommendations. Whether you’re managing a domestic garden, commercial site, or public space, our qualified arborists deliver safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible services.
Our tree dismantling service is ideal for trees located in restricted or sensitive areas. Using advanced aerial climbing techniques and Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs), we carefully remove trees in manageable sections. Each piece is lowered into designated drop zones to protect nearby structures, landscapes, and public safety. This method is perfect for urban environments or sites with limited access.
Keywords: tree dismantling, confined space tree removal, aerial tree removal, sectional tree felling
For trees situated in open spaces, we offer straight tree felling—a method where the entire tree is felled from its base. This technique is commonly used for timber harvesting, allowing valuable wood to be repurposed and milled into usable products. Our team ensures all felling operations are conducted safely and with minimal environmental impact.
Keywords: tree felling, timber harvesting, tree removal services, open space tree cutting
Our crown reduction and thinning services help manage tree size while preserving natural shape and health. This process improves light penetration, reduces wind resistance, and limits root expansion—protecting nearby driveways, foundations, drainage systems, and pathways. Pruning also enhances structural integrity, removes hazardous limbs, and ensures safe clearance from buildings and utilities.
Keywords: crown reduction, tree pruning, crown thinning, reduce tree size, improve tree health
We provide expert hedge maintenance services, including trimming, shaping, and height reduction. Reducing hedge height can encourage denser growth at the base, enhancing privacy, security, and boundary screening. Our team works with all hedge types, from formal garden hedges to large rural boundaries.
Keywords: hedge trimming, hedge reduction, hedge maintenance, privacy hedge care, boundary screening
At Countryside Trees, we understand that trees and hedges are more than just landscape features—they provide natural security, wildlife habitats, and aesthetic value to any property. Proper planting is critical to long-term success, and using an experienced contractor ensures your investment thrives from the very beginning.
We offer expert tree and hedge planting services across Suffolk, Essex, and surrounding areas, with all planting carried out during the optimal season—between November and March.
Keywords: potted hedge planting, mature tree planting, instant hedging solutions
Keywords: root ball tree planting, large tree installation, mature hedge planting
Keywords: bare root hedge planting, young tree planting, affordable tree planting
Used for potted and root ball stock, trench planting allows for:
Ideal for bare root plants, this method involves:
Keywords: trench planting, bore hole planting, tree planting techniques, soil preparation for trees
Proper aftercare is essential in the first few years to ensure healthy establishment and long-term survival. Our maintenance services include:
Keywords: tree aftercare, hedge maintenance, young tree care, pruning and staking
At Countryside Trees, we offer expert tree stump removal services using two proven methods: stump grinding and excavation. Whether you’re clearing a single stump or preparing a large site for development, we have the tools and expertise to get the job done safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption.
Stump grinding is the most common and efficient method for removing tree stumps in gardens, parks, and landscaped areas. Using a high-powered rotor blade, the grinder chips away at the stump below ground level, turning it into mulch.
Keywords: stump grinding, tree stump removal, stump grinder hire, low-impact stump removal
For large-scale projects or complete land clearance, excavator stump removal is the preferred method. This technique removes the entire stump and root system, making it ideal for construction sites, agricultural land, or replanting schemes.
Keywords: stump excavation, root removal, land clearance, NPORS excavator operators
Navigating tree-related legal requirements can be complex. At Countryside Trees, we offer expert support for all aspects of tree protection, planning conditions, and ecological compliance, ensuring your project proceeds smoothly and lawfully.
Our team has extensive experience liaising with Local Planning Authorities and other relevant bodies to streamline your paperwork, reduce delays, and avoid fines.
Before any paperwork is processed, our qualified consultants carry out a comprehensive site inspection to determine the scope of recommended works. This allows us to:
You’ll receive a clear plan of action backed by professional advice at every step.
The UK has strict wildlife and habitat protection laws—including specific legislation covering nesting birds, bats, and other protected species. We address those in the next section to help you stay fully compliant.
Ground clearance is a vital service for preparing land for development, landscaping, or agricultural use. It involves the systematic removal of unwanted vegetation, trees, stumps, brambles, and debris to create a clean, level, and accessible site. Whether you’re planning a construction project, installing new fencing, or restoring overgrown land, professional ground clearance ensures the area is safe, compliant, and ready for the next phase. At Countryside Trees, we use specialist machinery and skilled operators to carry out efficient and environmentally responsible clearance across Suffolk, Essex, and beyond—tailored to both domestic and commercial needs.
At Countryside Trees, we specialise in utility arboriculture management across the UK, delivering safe and reliable vegetation management for critical infrastructure networks. Our services are essential for maintaining the integrity and safety of systems such as:
We understand the importance of routine tree maintenance and vegetation clearance to prevent service disruption and minimise risk to public safety. These activities aren’t just best practice—they’re also a legal requirement for utility providers.
We are proud to be approved contractors for UK Power Networks, demonstrating our commitment to safety, professionalism, and compliance. Our qualified teams ensure expert delivery at every stage:
Each team is equipped to meet the highest industry standards, enabling us to deliver exceptional service consistently across projects.
When storms strike or unexpected tree hazards appear, you need a team that can respond immediately. At Countryside Trees, we specialise in emergency tree work, offering rapid-response arboricultural services to protect people, property, and infrastructure.
Whether it’s a fallen tree blocking access or a dangerously overhanging limb, our expert tree surgeons are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across Suffolk.
At Countryside Trees, we offer a wide range of professional tree services, delivering expert care aligned with BS 3998: British Standards for Tree Work. Using the latest arboricultural techniques and advanced equipment, our skilled team provides tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of every site.
Our fully qualified tree surgeons and environmental specialists are equipped to manage both routine and complex projects, including:
We take pride in our strong environmental ethos, ensuring all green waste is disposed of responsibly. As a licensed waste carrier, we partner with sustainable energy providers who recycle woodchip and byproducts into renewable energy—minimising landfill and supporting a greener future.
Our operations are built on the foundations of health and safety, quality assurance, and industry compliance. We provide: