Tree Felling & Land Clearance
Directional tree felling and land or boundary clearance for gardens, sites and agricultural ground where there's space for a controlled, single-direction fell.
5.0
+10 years experience
About the service
Why Choose Our Tree Felling?
Straightforward & Efficient
Where there's clear space for a tree to fall, direct felling is often the fastest, most cost-effective way to bring it down safely.
Directional Felling Expertise
We plan the felling direction and technique around obstacles, boundaries and site conditions before any cutting starts.
Land & Site Clearance
From single trees to multiple-tree clearance for building plots, paddocks or overgrown boundaries, we scale the job to what's needed.
Process
How It Works
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01. Assess space and risk.
We check surrounding space, obstacles, drop zone and ground conditions to confirm felling is the right method.
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02. Fell to a controlled direction.
The tree is felled using directional cutting techniques to bring it down safely and predictably.
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03. Clear or leave as agreed.
Timber can be left in situ, cut into rounds, or removed from site depending on your needs.
Signs to Look For
When Does a Tree Need to Be Felled?
There's enough clear space for the tree to come down safely in one direction
The tree is being cleared as part of land, boundary or site preparation work
Multiple trees need felling for agricultural or development purposes
A straightforward, cost-effective removal method is preferred over sectional dismantling
Pricing
What Affects the Cost of Tree Felling?
Felling costs depend on a few key factors:
Tree size, species and the space available to fell it
Whether it's a single tree or larger land or site clearance
Access for equipment
Whether timber is left on site, cut into logs, or removed
FAQ
Tree Felling & Land Clearance FAQs
Felling is directly cutting a tree down where there's enough clear space for it to fall safely. Tree removal often covers more complex jobs — where a tree needs to be dismantled in sections because of nearby buildings, fences or tight access. We'll recommend whichever method suits your site.
Often, yes — where there's clear space to fell a tree directly, it typically needs less time and equipment than sectional dismantling, which can make it a more cost-effective option.
Yes. We carry out land and boundary clearance felling for building plots, paddocks, overgrown ground and agricultural sites across Dunfermline and Fife.
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