Tall palm tree with a ladder against the trunk during trimming

Palm Tree Trimming in Cape Town

Dead fronds, seed pods and untidy growth make a palm look neglected and leave a mess below. Tell us about your palms 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.

What our customers say

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Romy McCormick
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They came out immediately were fast and friendly. Defiantly recommend
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Yvonne Jansen van Vuuren
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Peter very friendly and cleaned up nicely. Highly recommended
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Jeanette Young
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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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Ade Adelakun
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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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Peter-John d'Aguiar
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Fantastic team. Dedicated hard working, super to deal with.
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Lily Hardiman
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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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Simon Cranswick
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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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Natalie Villette
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NatsVee - Grassy Park (WC) 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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What palm tree trimming involves

Palm tree trimming is the removal of dead, dying or unwanted fronds, along with old flower and seed stalks, so that the palm looks tidy and less debris falls onto the ground below. The work is done at height, which is why most owners prefer not to attempt it themselves.

Why customers ask for palm trimming

  • Dead or hanging fronds that look untidy or may fall.
  • Fronds touching a roof, gutter, wall or neighbouring property.
  • Seed pods and fruit dropping onto paving, a driveway or a pool area.
  • A palm that has not been maintained for several seasons.
  • Tidying the garden before selling or letting a property.

What the work covers

The scope depends on the palm and is confirmed once we have seen it or seen photographs of it. It may include removing dead fronds, general palm maintenance and clearing unwanted growth around the trunk. Tell us what you would like done and we will confirm what is possible when we assess the tree.

Access and site considerations

To quote accurately we need to know a few things about the site:

  • How many palms there are and roughly how tall they are.
  • How close they are to buildings, walls, pools or power lines.
  • Whether there is clear access to the base of each palm.
  • What you would like done with the cut fronds.

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

Climber on a tall palm trunk with the crew and cut fronds below in a front garden
Worker cutting a palm at its base beside a boundary wall
Palm tree with its lower fronds trimmed back
Tall palm tree with a ladder against the trunk during trimming

Palm tree trimming questions

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

How do I get a quote for palm tree trimming?

Fill in the form on this page, call us or send a WhatsApp message. Tell us how many palms you have and where the property is. Quotes are free.

Can I send photos of my palm trees?

Yes. Attach up to three photos to the form or send them by WhatsApp. A photo showing the whole palm and its surroundings is the most useful.

How much does palm tree trimming cost?

It depends on the number of palms, their height and how easy they are to reach. Send us the details and we will give you a free quote.

What happens to the cut fronds?

Let us know what you would like done with the fronds when you request your quote and we will confirm it with you.

Can you remove a palm completely?

Yes. We also fell and remove trees. If a palm needs to come out, tell us and we will discuss it with you.

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Need Your Palm Trees Trimmed?

Tell us how many palms you have and where they are, and we will discuss the next step.