Tree Surgery · Slough & Berkshire
Tree Pruning & Crown Reduction
Reduce a tree's height and spread, keep its natural shape, and let light back into your garden.
Overview
Tree Pruning & Crown Reduction by MAFFS
Crown reduction shortens the outer branches evenly to make a tree smaller while keeping its natural shape. It's often the best answer when a tree is healthy but too big for the space.
We prune to good practice, cutting back to suitable growth points rather than 'topping', which leaves ugly stubs and weak regrowth.
- Public liability insurance
- NPTC / City & Guilds chainsaw qualified
- Registered waste carrier
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What's included
- Crown reduction by height and spread
- Formative pruning for young trees
- Removing crossing, rubbing and dead branches
- Cutting back from roofs, gutters and windows
- Clear-up and waste removal
When you might need it
- A healthy tree that's too large for the garden
- Branches touching the house or overhanging neighbours
- Too much shade on the garden or rooms
- To reduce wind load on an exposed tree
What affects the price
- Tree size and how much is being reduced
- Species and branch structure
- Access and waste removal
- How often it's been maintained
How it works
Tree work, done properly
- 01
Free site visit
We look at the tree, access and what you want to achieve.
- 02
Checks & quote
We check for TPOs and conservation areas, then send a clear written quote.
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The work
Carried out safely by qualified, insured staff, with rope-rigging where needed.
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Clear-up
Everything chipped or removed under our waste carrier licence. Logs left if you like.
- Public liability insurance
- NPTC / City & Guilds chainsaw qualified
- Registered waste carrier
FAQs
Tree Pruning & Crown Reduction questions
Not when it's done properly. We take off a sensible amount, cutting to good growth points, so the tree recovers well.
Most trees can be pruned in late autumn and winter when they're dormant. Some, like cherries and walnuts, are better pruned in summer. We'll advise for your tree.
Usually around 20–30% of the crown at one time, depending on species and health.
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Get a price for tree pruning & crown reduction
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