Covering Dorking, Box Hill, Abinger & Westcott
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Dorking sits at the heart of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty — and for a tree surgeon, it's one of the most rewarding and technically demanding areas to work. Faggs Forestry & Arboriculture brings 33 five-star Google reviews worth of proven expertise to every job in Dorking, Box Hill, Abinger, and Westcott, with a team that genuinely understands this landscape and how to work within it.
The trees around Dorking are among the finest in Surrey. The ancient yew woodland on the slopes of Box Hill — managed by the National Trust and one of the most ecologically important sites in South East England — sits above a landscape of private gardens, country lanes, and rural estates where our team works regularly. The Greensand hills above Abinger Common and the tranquil valley around Westcott add further variety to an area that demands a high level of skill and environmental sensitivity from anyone working with its trees.
In Dorking's residential areas — around South Street, Deepdene, and the older Victorian streets near the town centre — we deal with mature trees in confined spaces, often close to walls, outbuildings, and neighbouring properties. This kind of work requires proper rigging techniques and a methodical approach to ensure trees are dismantled safely without damage to the surrounding garden.
Abinger and Box Hill present different challenges — slopes, difficult access, and trees of considerable age and size. We're equipped for all of it, including tracked machinery capable of working on steep ground and technical aerial work on the largest specimens. We also have a good working relationship with Mole Valley District Council's tree officers, which is invaluable when navigating TPO applications and conservation area consents in this part of the Surrey Hills.
One thing we always emphasise in this area: if your tree is within the Surrey Hills AONB or close to a Site of Special Scientific Interest, the approach to any work needs to be particularly thoughtful. We carry out wildlife surveys where appropriate, time our work to avoid nesting season, and always look for ways to retain and enhance trees rather than simply removing them.
Safe, controlled felling and sectional dismantling of trees of all sizes in Dorking. We use professional rigging equipment to remove trees safely in any space.
Carefully reduce the size of your tree's canopy while preserving its natural shape. We follow British Standard BS3998 guidelines on every job.
Selectively remove branches from within the canopy to improve light and airflow without reducing the overall size or shape of the tree.
Remove lower branches to increase clearance beneath the canopy, improve light to your garden, and provide clearance from buildings and pathways.
Precision trimming and shaping of all hedge types. From small front garden hedges to large boundary leylandii, we deliver clean, even results every time.
Complete stump removal to below ground level using our professional Bandit grinding machinery. We clear all material and leave your garden ready for new use.
We advise on the right species for your garden and soil type, and handle all planting work. For every tree we remove, we plant a new one locally.
Rapid response to storm damage, fallen trees, and dangerous situations. Available for urgent callouts throughout Surrey, Kent, South London and West Sussex.
Regular pollarding keeps fast-growing trees manageable, prevents encroachment on buildings or cables, and can significantly extend a tree's lifespan.
We cover all of Dorking town and the surrounding countryside. Box Hill is one of the most iconic landscapes in Surrey, and we work for homeowners and estates on its slopes and in the villages at its foot. Abinger and Abinger Common are deeply rural, with ancient woodland, historic properties, and trees that require particular sensitivity in their management. Westcott, just west of Dorking along the A25, is a charming village where we carry out regular tree surgery and hedge maintenance for a number of local households.
We cover the wider Surrey Hills and Mole Valley area. If you're nearby, see our pages for tree surgery in Reigate, tree surgery in Guildford, and tree surgery in Epsom.
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Yes. We have extensive experience working within the Surrey Hills AONB and understand the additional environmental considerations that apply. We work with Mole Valley District Council's planning team as required and always approach AONB work with appropriate care for the landscape.
Absolutely. We have specialist tracked equipment designed for working on slopes and challenging terrain, and our team is trained in safe working practices for steep ground. Box Hill and the surrounding hillside properties are well within our capabilities.
There are many TPOs in and around Dorking, particularly on significant specimens in residential gardens and along historic lanes. We check TPO status before all work and manage the consent process with Mole Valley District Council on your behalf where needed.
Yes, this is something we take seriously. We assess for nesting birds and roosting bats before any significant works, and we time jobs to avoid the main nesting season where possible. We're happy to discuss any wildlife concerns as part of our initial site visit.
For most species, late autumn and winter (November to February) is ideal — trees are dormant, which minimises stress, and the absence of leaves makes the structure easier to assess. However, some work such as crown lifting and deadwood removal can be carried out year-round.
Yes, all three areas are part of our regular working patch. Westcott and Abinger are both well within our standard coverage area, with no additional travel charges.