Tree removal in Eldoraigne
Most Eldoraigne gardens have not changed hands in years, and the trees in them have been growing the whole time. This page covers what a removal involves in the suburb and how the work is quoted.
Clearing a tree that has been there for years
Trees in long-held gardens tend to be large and well settled, with roots that have spread under paving, beds and sometimes a boundary wall. Removing one of those is a full job: the tree comes down in sections, the timber is cut and handled, and the branches are dealt with so the garden is left fit to use again.
Where a tree has grown over a roof or a shared boundary, part of the job is simply getting the wood away without damaging what is below. That is planned before the first cut, not worked out as it goes.
Old stumps and the ground around them
In gardens of this age, there is often more than one stump. A tree removed years ago may have left one behind, and a fresh removal adds another. Grinding can take both below the surface in the same visit, which is cheaper and tidier than doing them one at a time.
If the old stump has sent up shoots, mention it when you get the quote. Some species keep pushing growth from surface roots, and the roots may need treating as well as the stump.
What changes the quote
- The size of the tree and the volume of timber and branches to clear.
- How close the tree sits to the house, a wall or paving.
- Whether more than one stump is to be ground out.
- Whether the branches are chipped on site or taken away whole.
- Access for equipment into a long-established garden.
Getting a quote in Eldoraigne
Send your suburb, a photo of the tree and a note on any old stumps you want dealt with at the same time. Say whether you are the owner or dealing with a complex. We pass the enquiry to an independent contractor who covers the area.
Prices and quotes
We do not publish prices. The contractor quotes you directly after seeing the property in Eldoraigne. The general factors are on the Tree removal page, and our guide to what drives the cost of tree removal in Pretoria explains how to compare quotes.
Frequently asked questions
Can an old stump and a new one be ground at once?
Usually, yes, and it is more economical than two visits. Send photos of both so the quote covers them.
Will the roots keep sending up shoots?
Some species do. Tell the contractor if that has happened, because the surface roots may need treating as well.
Does the removal include clearing the branches?
The branches are dealt with as part of the job, but say whether you want them chipped and removed or left for compost.
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