Tree Removal & Felling in Christchurch

Trees taken down safely, site left tidy

Whether a tree has outgrown its spot, is dying, or is too close to the house, we’ll remove it safely and leave your section clean.

Where there’s room, a tree can be felled in one piece. Where there isn’t, it’s taken down in sections so nothing lands on roofs, fences or garden beds. We work right across Christchurch, with most of our jobs in Burwood, Parklands, Shirley and the surrounding eastern suburbs.

Nothing goes to waste

Once a tree is down, the wood doesn’t just get dumped. Suitable timber can be cut into firewood rounds, and branches go through the chipper for mulch. Firewood can be left on site in rings and manageable sized pieces or removed from site.

Every job starts with a free site visit. Matt comes out, looks at the tree and the access, and gives you a firm quote in person. Photos sent through the form help us plan, but we’ll always see the job before we price it.

What's included

  • Full tree removal
  • Sectional takedowns
  • Felling in open areas
  • Removal near houses and fences
  • Firewood cutting
  • Branch chipping
  • Green waste removal
  • Site clean-up

What customers say

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Matt and assistant did an excellent job. He followed our instruction very well. His cut is tidy and shapely. Also his attitude is very friendly. We are very happy with his job. We have not much hesitant for recommending him to my friends if they look for reasonably priced nice mannered and skillful arborists.
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Robyn Winn
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Matt & crew did an excellent job, left the area tidy, & were careful not to damage the other plants & juvenile trees nearby. Thank you :)
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John McIver
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Great price and great service! Matt made the removal of two large trees look effortless. Good communication before and during the tree removal. Highly recommend
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Fast service. Competitive pricing. Highly recommend
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Dave Arthur
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I'm extremely happy with the job tree works did for me today. Cutting down a large 50 year old NZ beech very quick and professional work super clean up. Matt is excellent to deal with happy to answer any queries. I couldn't ask for more.
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Darrel Ferguson
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Matt and his team have been cutting our hedges and trees for a while now and we have been super impressed with all the work they do , the hedges have never looked so neat and tidy and they leave the place clean and tidy when they've finished , we would highly recommend them for any tree work or hedge cutting.
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Richard Holstein
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Great team, great workmanship and great price. We had them trim back a very large and tall oak tree away from our house and a number of other trees cut down and cleared away. Canterbury TreeWorks arrived on time and got right into it. They cleaned up all the debris and left the garden in tip top shape. Would happily recommend and use again in future.
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Matt was asked to quote for the removal of two very large trees and some general pruning. His rate was very competitive, and the job was expertly completed. He and his team were a pleasure to deal with and left our garden in a pristine state. I would not hesitate to recommend his services.
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Dee-Dee MacLeod-Wilson
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Matt & Josh did an awesome job of lowering and shaping our confer that was blocking our solar panels. Matt is pleasant to deal with and is a great communicator. He is mindful of surroundings when working and is very knowlegeable. We will definitely get the team back to trim our shared driveway. Highly recommended.

Common questions

Do I need council consent to remove a tree in Christchurch?

Most trees on private property don’t need consent, but some are protected under the Christchurch District Plan. If we think your tree might be one of them, we’ll let you know at the site visit.

Can you remove a tree that's close to my house?

Yes. Trees near buildings are taken down in sections and lowered in a controlled way, so nothing drops onto the roof or gutters.

What happens to the wood?

Firewood can be left on site in rings and manageable sized pieces or removed from site.

Will you remove the stump?

We will arrange stump grinding for you if you would like the stump removed – or we can poison it to prevent regrowth.

How much does tree removal cost?

It depends on the size of the tree, access and what’s around it. That’s why we quote in person, for free, after seeing the job.

Get a Free Quote

Tell us about the job. We'll arrange a free site visit and confirm your quote in person.

Based in Burwood, we work right across Christchurch, especially the North and Eastern suburbs.

Prefer to talk?

021 042 2497