Covering Sevenoaks, Westerham & Otford
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Faggs Forestry & Arboriculture provides expert tree surgery throughout Sevenoaks and the surrounding Kent villages of Westerham and Otford. Rated five stars across 33 Google reviews, our fully qualified, insured team delivers professional arboricultural care in one of the South East's most beautiful and ecologically significant landscapes.
Sevenoaks takes its name from seven oak trees — a fitting identity for a town surrounded by some of the finest tree-covered countryside in Kent. The Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Knole Park with its ancient deer park and veteran trees, and the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty all contribute to a landscape where trees are central to the character of almost every property.
Knole Park, owned by the National Trust, contains some of the most important veteran trees in the country — ancient oaks with girths of several metres that have been growing for centuries. While we don't work within the park itself, the properties that border it and the wider Sevenoaks town area feature trees of comparable age and quality that require equally skilled management.
Westerham, on the Surrey-Kent border, is a market town with a strong Georgian character and a landscape shaped by the North Downs escarpment immediately to its north. The properties here range from town houses with managed gardens to substantial rural estates where tree work can involve everything from single crown reductions to large-scale woodland management. We work regularly across Westerham for both residential and estate clients.
Otford sits in the Darent Valley, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in its own right. The valley's chalk streams, ancient churches, and medieval fish ponds create a landscape of great character, and the trees that line the river and fill the village gardens are an integral part of it. We approach all work in Otford with the sensitivity and care that this environment demands.
Safe, controlled felling and sectional dismantling of trees of all sizes in Sevenoaks. 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 Sevenoaks town and the surrounding villages. The Knole Park area, Seal, Kemsing, and Riverhead are all within our regular working area. In Westerham, we work across the town and on the rural estates and farms of the surrounding North Downs countryside. Otford and the Darent Valley are a particular pleasure to work in — the landscape here is exceptional, and we approach every job with proper care for the environment.
We cover West Kent and East Surrey. See our pages for tree surgery in Oxted, tree surgery in Tonbridge, and tree surgery in Maidstone.
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Yes. We work regularly for homeowners on the streets and estates surrounding Knole Park. While we don't work within the park itself (which is National Trust managed), the adjacent properties often feature trees of comparable age and quality, and we have the expertise to manage them properly.
Yes, Sevenoaks has a significant number of Tree Preservation Orders, particularly around Knole Park and in the older residential areas. We always check protection status before starting any work and manage TPO applications with Sevenoaks District Council on your behalf.
Yes. We're experienced in working within designated landscapes including the Kent Downs AONB, and we understand both the planning requirements and the environmental responsibilities involved. We'll always discuss any specific sensitivities before starting work.
Yes, Otford is well within our working area. The Darent Valley is a beautiful landscape and we approach all work there with appropriate care — including considering any additional protections that may apply near the river and designated areas.
We cover Sevenoaks, Westerham, Otford, and the surrounding Kent villages as standard. For larger jobs on estates, we're happy to discuss travel further into Kent — contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
Costs depend on the size of the job, the species involved, and access. We provide free, no-obligation written quotations for all work across the Sevenoaks area. Call 07484107085 to arrange a visit.