Winchester's Most Trusted Tree Surgeons, ARB Approved Since 2008
Winchester homeowners and businesses have trusted us with over 10,000 jobs since 2008. NPTC-qualified, ARB Approved, and we leave every site clean before we go.
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Your Local Tree Surgeons in Winchester, Trusted Since 2008
HRG Tree Surgeons have been working across Winchester and the surrounding villages since 2008. We cover the full SO22 and SO23 postcode areas, from residential gardens in Kings Worthy and Colden Common to commercial sites in the city centre and rural properties out towards Twyford, Alresford, and the Itchen Valley. Our teams know the area well, and we’re on-site fast with no call-out charge.
Our arborists are NPTC-qualified and hold ARB Approved Contractor status — the Arboricultural Association’s highest independent accreditation. We carry £10 million public liability insurance on every job, with documentation available before work starts. For commercial clients, including developers, facilities managers, and housing associations across the Winchester district, we also hold Constructionline Gold, CHAS, and Alcumus SafeContractor accreditations.
Winchester has 37 designated conservation areas across the district, including the large Winchester City Centre Conservation Area covering the historic Cathedral Close, Hyde, and St Cross. Trees in any conservation area require six weeks’ written notice to Winchester City Council before work can start — and trees covered by a TPO require full planning consent, which Winchester City Council typically processes in around eight weeks. Our team handles the planning process regularly and can advise on what’s required before you book. We carry out BS5837 tree surveys and arboricultural impact assessments for planning applications to Winchester City Council throughout the district.
Tree Surgery Services in Winchester
Professional tree surgery services in Winchester, all carried out to British Standards by NPTC-qualified arborists.
Crown reductions, thinning, formative pruning, and deadwood removal across Winchester and the surrounding villages, all carried out to BS3998. Whether you need a mature oak lifted over a listed property in the Cathedral Close or an overgrown garden tree brought back into shape in Kings Worthy, we work to the same standard on every job.
Tree Pruning
Tree Felling
We supply and plant trees suited to Winchester’s mix of chalk downland, river valley, and urban garden environments, from native species for rural Hampshire gardens to ornamental species for city centre commercial properties. Aftercare programmes and maintenance plans available.
Tree Planting & Maintenance
Stump grinding across Winchester and the SO22/SO23 postcode areas. We grind stumps below ground level, backfill, and clear all material from site. No trip hazards, no regrowth, no mess left behind.
Stump Removal
We produce BS5837 tree surveys, arboricultural impact assessments (AIAs), and tree protection plans (TPPs) for planning applications to Winchester City Council. If you’re developing, extending, or buying a property in the Winchester district and trees are involved, a survey is likely required. We work directly with planning consultants and architects across the area.
Tree Surveys
Woodland & Vegetation Clearance
Why Winchester Homeowners and Businesses Choose HRG
£10 Million Public Liability Insurance
Every job on every property in Winchester is fully covered. We'll provide insurance documentation before we start any work — no need to ask.
Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor
ARB Approved status is the tree surgery industry's most rigorous independent accreditation. Our qualifications, standards, and working practices are independently assessed and verified — not self-certified. It's the standard Winchester City Council's own tree officers recommend when directing residents to find a contractor.
24-Hour Emergency Response
Storm damage and dangerous trees can't wait. Our team is available around the clock across Winchester and Hampshire, ready to make your property safe.
Simple. Transparent. Reliable.
Free Site Visit & Quote
Call us or fill in the form. We'll visit your Winchester property, assess the trees, and provide a full written quote. No obligation, no pressure, no hidden extras.
We Carry Out the Work
Our NPTC-qualified team arrive on time with all equipment. All work is to British Standards BS3998 and BS5837, fully insured and documented.
Full Tidy & Clearance
We leave your garden or site completely clear. Timber, brash, and green waste removed. Or we can leave logs and chippings if you'd prefer.
Trusted by Winchester Homeowners & Businesses
“From inception to completion of our redevelopment work at Pinewood Studios, HRG were a fantastic company to deal with. A fantastic ‘can-do’ attitude, and an exceptionally high standard of work means that our two companies have cemented a solid, well respected working relationship.”
Jon Britton
Sir Robert McAlpine Limited
Common questions about tree surgery in Winchester
Still have a question?
Tree surgery costs in Winchester vary depending on the size and species of the tree, the work required, access to the site, and whether planning permission is needed. Every job is different, which is why we visit the site before giving you a price. Contact us for a free, no-obligation written quote and we’ll come out and assess the trees in person.
You need permission from Winchester City Council if your tree is covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or sits within one of the district’s 37 conservation areas. For TPO trees, you must submit a formal application via the planning portal and wait for a decision. Winchester City Council typically processes these in around eight weeks. For trees in a conservation area without a TPO, you must give six weeks’ written notice to the council before starting work. If the council does not respond within six weeks, you can proceed. Our team can advise on the status of your tree and handle the application process for you.
Winchester City Council operates an online mapping tool at winchester.gov.uk where you can search your address and check whether any trees on your property are covered by a TPO or sit within a conservation area. If you’re unsure, contact the Council’s tree team at NaturalEnvironment@winchester.gov.uk or call 01962 848 301.
We can also check this for you before we quote.
Yes. We carry £10 million public liability insurance on every job in Winchester. Insurance documentation is available before we start any work. Ask when you book and we’ll send it across.
es. We carry out tree work in the Winchester City Centre Conservation Area regularly, including in and around the Cathedral Close, Hyde, and St Cross. Trees in the conservation area require six weeks’ notice to Winchester City Council before work starts. If a TPO is also in place, formal consent is needed first. We handle both processes routinely and can manage the notification or application on your behalf.
We cover all of the SO22 and SO23 postcode areas and the wider Winchester district, including Kings Worthy, Colden Common, Twyford, New Alresford, Bishops Waltham, Otterbourne, Sparsholt, Littleton, Headbourne Worthy, and Harestock. There’s no call-out charge for any location in our service area.
Yes. We produce BS5837 tree surveys, arboricultural impact assessments, and tree protection plans specifically for planning applications to Winchester City Council. If you’re extending, developing, or subdividing land where trees are present, the council will typically require a BS5837 survey as part of the planning submission. We work with architects and planning consultants across the Winchester district and can turn surveys around quickly to keep your application on track.
Areas We Cover
Local Tree Surgeons covering Winchester and the Surrounding Areas
Our teams cover Winchester and the surrounding Winchester district, from residential gardens in the city to rural properties across SO22 and SO23. On-site fast, no call-out charge.
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