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Tree Felling Services in Cape Town

Need help removing a tree, trimming palm trees, clearing branches or preparing a site? Contact Riverside Tree Felling to discuss your requirements and request a free quote.

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  • Free quotes Tell us about the job and get a quote before any work starts.
  • Clear communication We discuss the tree, the access and the scope of work with you first.
  • Care for your property Every job is planned around the site and what surrounds the tree.
  • Emergency call-outs We take emergency and storm-damage call-outs. Call us.

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They came out immediately were fast and friendly. Defiantly recommend
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Peter very friendly and cleaned up nicely. Highly recommended
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Raneshy and his team did an exceptional job  trimming 7 palm trees in one afternoon. Everything was cleaned and in perfect condition when they left. Excellent service!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Sure takes a solid foundation to hold up a tree but had never seen one before until today and trust me that thing is solids like a strong. This guys absolutely amazing and very professional and would not mind using their service again.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Riverside Tree Felling came to my rescue recently when I was made aware of tree roots cracking a boundary wall.
Their expertise was put to the test and they managed to clear the tree and roots with surgeon-like precision.
They came, they sawed, they conquered!
I'm extremely happy with the service and would highly recommend them if you ever find yourself in need.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Fantastic team. Dedicated hard working, super to deal with.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Did the job very well and tidied up nicely. The price was very good as well. Definitely great service for the price quoted. Best tree felling service I’ve used.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Rinesh and his team from Riverside Tree Felling were great. Came to assess scope of work, tabled a reasonable quote and agreed to a 50% upfront and 50% on completion. Arrived early in the day and were done with cleaning up by 2pm. A good and efficient service… thank you Rinesh
  
 
  
 
 
 
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We received a quote well in our budget. We had huge trees around our house and thought this job would be too big as we were told it will take a day to trim. The guys arrived 7.30am and by 2pm everything was cut, cleaned and rubble was driven away!!!Awesome workmanship very professional! I will recommend to anyone 5stars!!!!!
  
 
  
 
  
 
   
 
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Our tree services

Each service has its own page with more detail and its own quote form.

Why contact Riverside Tree Felling?

Every tree and every property is different, so we start by finding out about yours. A short conversation before any work begins means you know what will be done and what it will cost.

  • We discuss the tree and the site conditions with you before work begins.
  • We check how the site can be accessed and what is close to the tree, such as buildings, walls and power lines.
  • We agree the scope of work with you, including what you would like done with the branches and wood.
  • You receive a free quote before you decide to go ahead.
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How it works

  1. Tell us about the job

    Submit the form, call or send a WhatsApp message.

  2. Discuss the requirements

    Give us the location and the work required, with photographs where possible.

  3. Arrange the next step

    Confirm the assessment, quotation and scheduling details with us.

Photos from our work

Tall Norfolk pine in a garden before felling
Tall Norfolk pine stripped of its lower branches during felling
Branch section lowered on a rope from a tall Norfolk pine
Climber cutting the top section of a Norfolk pine trunk
Climber high in a Norfolk pine before felling
Climber at the top of a stripped Norfolk pine lowering a section on a rope
Climber dismantling a tree beside a house with ropes
Two large tree stumps dug out with their roots exposed
Climber trimming the crown of a large date palm
Climber removing branches from a tree next to overhead power lines
Worker clearing a pile of cut branches on site
Climber roped to a tree trunk during felling
Climber working high in the canopy of a large tree
Tree feller cutting an ivy-covered tree with a chainsaw
Worker with a chainsaw cutting a tree stump in an excavated pit
Climber with a chainsaw removing branches high in a tree

Tree services in Cape Town

Riverside Tree Felling works in Cape Town. Tell us where the property is when you get in touch and we will confirm that we can help at your location.

Storm damage or a fallen tree?

We take emergency and storm-damage call-outs. Call us and tell us what has happened. Keep well clear of fallen branches and of anything touching power lines.

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Tree felling questions

Have a question that is not answered here? Ask us directly.

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How do I request a tree-felling quote?

Fill in the form on this page, call us or send a WhatsApp message. Tell us where the property is and what work you need done. Quotes are free.

Can I send photographs of the tree?

Yes. You can attach up to three photos to the quote form or send them by WhatsApp. Photos of the whole tree and of anything close to it help us understand the job.

Do you offer palm tree trimming?

Yes. See our palm tree trimming page for details, or tell us how many palms you have when you request a quote.

Can you remove a tree stump?

Yes. We remove stumps by digging them out. We do not offer stump grinding. Tell us the approximate size of the stump and what surrounds it.

Can you remove large or overhanging branches?

Yes. Tell us where the branches are and what is beneath or close to them, and mention any power lines nearby.

Do you provide site clearance?

Yes. We clear trees and overgrown vegetation from gardens and plots. Tell us about the site and what you need cleared so that we can discuss the work.

Do you take emergency call-outs?

Yes. We take emergency and storm-damage call-outs. Please call us so that we can discuss what has happened.

Which areas of Cape Town do you cover?

We work in Cape Town. Tell us your suburb when you get in touch and we will confirm that we can help at your location.

Need Help With a Tree or Overgrown Site?

Tell us what work you need done and contact Riverside Tree Felling to discuss the next step.

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