Overgrown garden with trees along a boundary wall before clearing

Site Clearance in Cape Town

Overgrown garden or plot? We clear trees and vegetation so that the site is ready for what comes next. Tell us about the site 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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Lucius Jan Moolman
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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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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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Site-clearance work we take on

Site clearance means removing the trees, shrubs and overgrowth that are in the way, so that a garden or plot can be used, landscaped or built on.

  • Overgrown gardens that need to be opened up.
  • Plots with trees and bush that must be cleared.
  • Several trees to be removed from one property.
  • Clearing along boundaries, walls and fences.

Tree and vegetation clearing

Our work is felling and removing trees and cutting back vegetation. We do not do demolition, excavation or earthmoving. If your project needs those as well, we can clear the trees and vegetation first.

Residential and other sites

We clear residential gardens and plots. If your site is something different, tell us about it and we will let you know whether we can help.

Access, size and disposal

To quote on a site we need to understand it. Please tell us:

  • Where the site is and roughly how big it is.
  • What needs to be cleared and what must stay.
  • How the site can be accessed and whether a vehicle can get close.
  • What you would like done with the cut material.

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

Workers removing trees and roots along a boundary wall
Worker in hi-vis clearing stumps and logs on a sandy building site
Worker cutting a palm at its base beside a boundary wall
Tree feller cutting an ivy-covered tree with a chainsaw
Felled branches lying across a garden path during clearing
Worker beside a cut tree trunk and stacked logs in a Cape Town garden
Worker beside a dug-out stump and roots lifted from sandy ground
Workers digging around the roots of a stump in sandy ground

Site clearance questions

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

How do I get a quote for site clearance?

Fill in the form on this page, call us or send a WhatsApp message. Tell us where the site is, its approximate size and what needs to be cleared. Quotes are free.

Do you need to see the site before quoting?

Photos and a description are a good start. For larger or more complicated sites we will arrange to assess the site with you.

What happens to the cut trees and vegetation?

Tell us what you would like done with the material when you request your quote and we will confirm it with you.

Do you do demolition, excavation or earthmoving?

No. We clear trees and vegetation only.

Can you leave certain trees standing?

Yes. Tell us which trees and plants must stay and we will work around them.

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Need a Site Cleared?

Tell us about the site and what needs to go, and we will discuss the next step.