Covering Epsom, Ewell & Ashtead
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Faggs Forestry & Arboriculture serves homeowners and businesses across Epsom, Ewell, and Ashtead with expert tree surgery and arboricultural care. Rated five stars across all 33 Google reviews, our team brings genuine skill and professionalism to every job — from single tree assessments to full garden clearances across this part of North Surrey.
Epsom is perhaps best known for its racecourse and Epsom Common — one of Surrey's most important areas of common land, home to ancient pollarded oaks and rare habitats. While we don't work on the Common itself, the residential areas surrounding it feature trees with a similar character: large, well-established, and requiring specialist care.
In the Epsom town area and the streets around the racecourse, gardens tend to be well-planted with a mix of ornamental and native trees. Crown reductions, crown lifting, and hedge maintenance are our most common requests here. We also carry out stump grinding for homeowners who have had trees removed and want to reclaim their garden space for new planting or landscaping.
Ewell is a historic village with a strong sense of community, and the ancient spring and Hogsmill river that run through it create a distinctive landscape with willows, alders, and other riparian trees that need particular care. Our team understands the management requirements of trees near watercourses, including the additional permissions sometimes required near protected waterways.
Ashtead is bordered by Ashtead Common — another extraordinary area of ancient woodland and veteran trees, designated as a National Nature Reserve. The private gardens adjacent to the Common often feature similarly impressive specimens, and we carry out regular work for homeowners in Ashtead who want their trees professionally managed in a way that respects the extraordinary natural environment on their doorstep.
Safe, controlled felling and sectional dismantling of trees of all sizes in Epsom. 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 the full Epsom area including Epsom town centre, Epsom Downs, and the residential areas around the racecourse. In Ewell, we work regularly on both residential properties and the larger gardens near the village centre and Hogsmill valley. Ashtead is a popular area for us — the large properties adjacent to Ashtead Common often have extensive grounds with impressive tree collections that benefit from regular professional management.
Faggs Forestry covers a wide area of North and Mid Surrey. See our pages for tree surgery in Dorking, tree surgery in Croydon, and tree surgery in Guildford.
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Trees on or immediately adjacent to the Commons may have additional protections beyond standard TPOs. We always check the specific planning status of any tree before work begins, and we're experienced in working with both Epsom & Ewell Borough Council and Natural England where common land designations apply.
Yes. Trees near watercourses like the Hogsmill require specific management and sometimes additional permissions from the Environment Agency. We're experienced in riparian tree work and will advise on any consent requirements before starting.
Pricing depends on the size of the tree, access, and the nature of the work. We always provide a free, no-obligation written quotation before starting any job. Call 07484107085 or contact us online to arrange a visit.
Yes, Ashtead is within our standard coverage area. We work regularly in Ashtead for both residential and commercial clients, particularly on the larger properties bordering Ashtead Common.
Absolutely. We always provide honest advice based on the tree's condition, structural integrity, and the risks it presents. Our first instinct is always to preserve a tree if it's safe to do so — removal is always a last resort.
Yes. Urban areas like Epsom often have complex underground utility networks, and root systems can interact with drains, foundations, and cables. We assess all of this before starting work and use appropriate techniques to avoid causing further damage.