Tree Surgery

Professional Tree Surgery & Expert Arborist Services

Qualified, fully insured arborists providing safe tree removal, pruning, crown reductions, stump grinding, hedge trimming and emergency tree work across Essex and surrounding areas. Book a free site visit for expert advice and a clear quotation with options tailored to your property.

Our Tree Surgery Services

We offer professional tree surgery services across Essex, including tree removal, pruning, crown reduction, stump grinding and emergency tree work. All work is carried out by qualified, fully insured arborists, with a focus on safety, clear pricing and a tidy finish. Free site visits and no-obligation quotations are available.

Tree Pruning & Trimming

Professional pruning to improve tree health, structure and appearance. We remove dead, damaged or overcrowded branches to encourage healthy growth, reduce risk, and maintain a well-balanced tree.

Crown Reduction

Careful reduction of a tree’s overall size while retaining its natural shape. Ideal for managing large trees, reducing weight and wind resistance, and improving safety without compromising tree health.

Crown Lifting

Removal of lower branches to increase clearance beneath the canopy. Commonly used to improve access, visibility, light levels and safety around buildings, roads, gardens and driveways.

Tree Removal (Felling & Dismantling)

Safe, controlled removal of trees of any size, including sectional dismantling in confined or sensitive areas. Trees are removed efficiently using professional equipment and proven techniques.

Stump Grinding & Removal

Mechanical grinding of tree stumps below ground level to eliminate trip hazards, prevent regrowth and prepare the area for replanting, turfing or landscaping.

Tree Health Inspections & Advice

Professional assessment of tree condition, structure and safety. We identify disease, decay or structural issues and provide clear recommendations on maintenance, pruning or removal where necessary.

Deadwood Removal

Selective removal of dead, dying or unsafe branches to reduce risk while preserving the tree’s structure. An essential service for safety, tree health and long-term management.

Emergency Tree Work

Rapid-response assistance for fallen, storm-damaged or dangerous trees. We prioritise safety, access restoration and damage prevention following severe weather or unexpected tree failure.

Tree Management & Maintenance Plans

Ongoing tree care solutions for homeowners, estates and commercial sites. Planned maintenance improves safety, longevity and appearance while reducing the likelihood of emergency issues.

Pollarding

Specialist pollarding to control the size of mature trees, reduce risk and encourage structured regrowth. Commonly used for species such as willow, poplar and lime, pollarding helps maintain trees in restricted spaces while extending their lifespan.

Tree Planting & Replacement

Professional tree planting for new gardens, replacements and landscaping projects. We advise on suitable species, correct positioning and long-term growth considerations to ensure healthy establishment and lasting results.

Fruit Tree Pruning & Maintenance

Targeted pruning and maintenance of fruit trees to improve structure, encourage productive growth and increase fruit yield. We manage apple, pear, plum and other fruit trees with seasonal care tailored to each species.

Professional Tree Work, Done Properly

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  • Very professional and friendly guys, I’d highly recommend them.

    Tracy Blackhall Avatar Tracy Blackhall
    18 November 2025

    Great bunch of lads, very friendly, accommodating and professional. Did a cracking job. Highly recommend

    Dan Jones Avatar Dan Jones
    13 November 2025

    Stuart and his crew were prompt, polite and even tidied up the garden! From quote to finish been very impressed with Second Nature. Will definitely recommend - as many people recommended... read more

    Emma Lyons Avatar Emma Lyons
    24 October 2025

    Simply the best Callum and the team arrived bang on time as promised took away huge tree that killed our sunlight very friendly lads very hard working very reasonable price I... read more

    Daniel Drake Avatar Daniel Drake
    18 October 2025
  • Amazing service by this company. They worked hard to cut down 2 trees and tidied up to a really high standard. Lovely friendly lads, who were happy to give advice... read more

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    John Peacock Avatar John Peacock
    16 October 2025

    Fantastic service, had my hedges trimmed today, the guys are friendly, professional and very tidy. Highly recommend.

    Hannah Mccabe Avatar Hannah Mccabe
    11 September 2025

    Just had Second Nature Tree Services here to cut back and reshape our willow tree. The two guys arrived on time and did everything which was asked of them and... read more

    Michael Boulter Avatar Michael Boulter
    6 August 2025

    Absolutely fab would so recommend, my mum was soooo happy with the work and she said Callum was lovely a credit to the company. Tidyied up after and made me... read more

    Lynn Cox Avatar Lynn Cox
    26 July 2025
  • Very impressed by the work ethic and how hard they worked. End result was perfect.

    Bill Shortall Avatar Bill Shortall
    8 June 2025

    I moved house last year and the garden of the new house was in great need of renovating. The couple next door’s garden was lovely and they had used... read more

    Norma Tregoning Avatar Norma Tregoning
    10 May 2025

    Really impressed with the service. Nice and punctual and overall great job. Tidied up after the job. Friendly workers who worked hard for the duration.

    John Friend Avatar John Friend
    26 April 2025

    Really pleased. High quality work performed quickly and professionally by a team of guys you trust in your property.

    Flyweight Avatar Flyweight
    21 March 2025
  • Very happy with what Second Nature did for us yesterday. The tree and bush look much better now, it’s a very professional job and they tidied up nicely

    trevor allison Avatar trevor allison
    26 February 2025

    Fantastic service from Stuart and the team. Very polite, tidy, efficient and friendly. Highly recommended.

    Joanna Mackenzie Avatar Joanna Mackenzie
    26 February 2025

    We had our beloved tree reduced and shaped, this company applied for and received permission then completed job, very professional and caring we would highly recommend this company. Oh and... read more

    John Bugden Avatar John Bugden
    19 February 2025

    Very professional and friendly service. Competitive rates and job carried out just as I had asked . Everything left clean and tidy afterwards. I would definitely recommend them.

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    Paul Howell Avatar Paul Howell
    17 January 2025
  • Excellent work, would highly recommend

    Alex Wiseman Avatar Alex Wiseman
    15 January 2025

    We had these tree surgeons in today great bunch of guys and did a superb job and everything was swept & cleaned up. Would recommend them and will use... read more

    Lois Brown Avatar Lois Brown
    13 January 2025

    Highly recommended. Gave a quote and arranged a date to work. Stuart and his lovely crew worked hard to install a gate, trim two huge dead trees and fell two... read more

    Julie Bissell Avatar Julie Bissell
    10 January 2025

    Second Nature Tree Service was excellent today. They made such a good job cutting back my three trees. Also saving the top of the fir tree for a... read more

    Joan Avatar Joan
    11 December 2024
  • Excellent work from the team at Second Nature Tree Services. Everything was done exactly as requested and they cleared everything before leaving. Can’t recommend their services highly enough.

    Andrew Green Avatar Andrew Green
    16 October 2024

    Second Nature have been absolutly brilliant. Cannot fault the work that has been completed and to an exceptionally high standard, everything was thought of and it has exceeded our expectations!... read more

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    Annabelle Smith Avatar Annabelle Smith
    13 October 2024

    Excellent service, well priced, very impressed with the quality and speed of the pruning works we had done and garden left clean and tidy after. Will be using Second `Nature... read more

    David Mansfield Avatar David Mansfield
    13 October 2024

    Nothing but praise for these guys. They came out straight away and gave us an honest assessment of our sick willow tree. They then returned on an agreed day and... read more

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    Corinne Winwood Avatar Corinne Winwood
    6 October 2024
  • Did a great job in a friendly efficient way. Highly recommend Stuart and his team

    Ken Gilliard Avatar Ken Gilliard
    6 October 2024

    Stuart nd Matt worked so hard in very poor weather, really pleased with the work carried out and so pleased with my new fencing,the cleaning up after the work was... read more

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    Jill Nickels Avatar Jill Nickels
    6 October 2024

    This is the second time I have used Second Nature tree service and once again Callum and his team have done a fabulous job. Callum gave great advice on how... read more

    Ann Hart Avatar Ann Hart
    25 September 2024

    I couldn’t be happier with the service from Second Nature Tree Services. The team was incredibly knowledgeable and efficient. They transformed our garden with their expert landscaping, and the results... read more

    Matthew Pask Avatar Matthew Pask
    25 September 2024
  • Second Nature Tree Services exceeded our expectations! Their team was prompt, professional, and left the garden looking fantastic. From start to finish, the entire process was smooth and stress-free. Highly... read more

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    Ethan Bingham Avatar Ethan Bingham
    25 September 2024

    Fantastic family-run, local company. Very tidy, friendly and did a great job (shrub trimming and hedge planting). Can definitely recommend.

    Madeline MacDonald Avatar Madeline MacDonald
    24 September 2024

    Just had a total garden landscaping job along with some tree felling and root removal. Not only are we delighted with the result, we have been so pleased with... read more

    Gary Bowles Avatar Gary Bowles
    25 September 2023

    Removal of large horse chestnut limb, work carried out professionally, on time and everything cleared up as it should. Highly recommended, will use again. P.s. tea, one sugar and milk... read more

    Liam Austin Avatar Liam Austin
    6 May 2023
  • Stuart and his team did a fantastic job, we were delighted with their professionalism and attention to detail. They were on time every day, very polite and helpful and... read more

    Christopher Johnson Avatar Christopher Johnson
    11 December 2022

    Stuart was very professional and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him.

    Ash Hobbs Avatar Ash Hobbs
    11 July 2022

    We have used Stuart and his band of merry workers in the past. Once again they have done an amazing job. We had an annoying pampas bush removed, a tree... read more

    Lesley Dziedzic Avatar Lesley Dziedzic
    11 June 2022

    I have used Stuart and his team before for my trees and his work ethic is exceptional, I therefore had no hesitation in asking him to erect a summerhouse and... read more

    Carol Fuhrman Avatar Carol Fuhrman
    11 May 2022
  • Stuart and his crew (now including his sons) have been dealing with pruning many metres of conifers at my home for many years, and dealing with a variety of issues... read more

    Tony Leek Avatar Tony Leek
    11 May 2022

    I have used Second Nature Tree Services for many years and have always found them to be very efficient in their work, arrive on time and do the work as... read more

    Sylvia Finch Avatar Sylvia Finch
    11 May 2022

    Stuart and his team have been looking after me and my property for many years and they are always a pleasure to have on site. They are very professional and... read more

    Peter Gentry Avatar Peter Gentry
    11 May 2022

    Stuart and his co-workers work to a very high and safe standard

    Graham Brine Avatar Graham Brine
    11 May 2022