Tree surgeons in York

The walled city - a large conservation area across the centre and suburbs, and one of the most tree-protected cities in England.

Local tree notes

What's different about York's trees

  • Much of central York sits in a conservation area: trees over 75mm trunk diameter need six weeks' notice to the council before work, and TPOs are widespread.
  • Cutting a protected tree without consent is a criminal offence with fines up to £20,000 - the highest-profile legal risk for tree work in North Yorkshire.
  • City-centre plane and lime trees cope with pollution and compaction but need regular crown work; riverside trees on the Ouse and Foss are flood-exposed.
  • Storm-damage calls are frequent in the winter months across the city's older suburbs.

Common local jobs

What York homeowners usually need

  • Conservation-area pruning and crown reductions
  • TPO applications and council liaison
  • Storm-damage emergency work
  • BS5837 surveys for planning and mortgages

Who serves York

Firms in and around York

Our pickRoss Webster Tree Services

North Yorkshire & County Durham

North Yorkshire (Richmond, Northallerton, Stokesley, Thirsk and the North York Moors area), County Durham, plus national site coverage for commercial work.

Trident Tree Works

York

York and surrounding area.

DRL Tree Care

York & Malton

York, Malton and throughout Yorkshire.

Also serving York: Toby H Johnson Ltd, Ryland Horticulture (commercial), York Tree Surgery (matching service).

Our pick for York

Ross Webster serves York

Ross Webster covers York as part of its North Yorkshire operation: NPTC qualified, £10M public liability, site-specific RAMS, BS3998 standard work, free written quotes and full waste removal. Contact Ross Webster for a quote via rosswebstertreeservices.co.uk.