Professional Tree Surgery in Luton & Nearby
Based in Streatley (North Luton), we provide safe, tidy and affordable tree work across Luton, Dunstable, Harpenden, Hitchin, Leighton Buzzard and Bedford. All work is carried out by NPTC-qualified, fully insured arborists to BS 3998 guidance.
Our services
- Tree Felling – Safe straight fells where space allows.
- Sectional Dismantling – Piece-by-piece removals using rigging in tight spaces.
- Crown Reduction – Reduce overall size while retaining natural shape.
- Crown Thinning – Let in light/air without altering the tree’s outline.
- Pollarding – Reset the canopy to a managed framework where appropriate.
- Dead-wooding – Remove dead/dying limbs for safety and tree health.
- Stump Grinding – Stumps removed below ground level for re-turfing or replanting.
- Hedge Trimming – One-off or scheduled maintenance; neat, consistent finishes.
- Site Clearance – Clear plots/overgrowth in readiness for landscaping or builds.
- TPO & Conservation Areas – Checks and applications handled with your council.
Free quote today: 07979 297 288 • 01582 881 685 • info@jempsonstreeservices.co.uk
Tree Felling
Tree Felling in Luton & Surrounding Areas
When there’s room to work, straight felling is the quickest way to remove a tree. We survey, plan safe drop zones and complete a thorough tidy-up, with stump options available.
When it’s needed:
- Dead/diseased or storm-damaged trees
- Poor structure or subsidence risk
- Root/heave conflicts, wrong tree in the wrong place
How we do it:
- Site survey, advice and fixed quote
- Method & risk assessment to BS 3998 guidance
- Controlled felling, waste removal, optional stump grinding
- Replanting advice on request
Areas covered: Luton, Dunstable, Harpenden, Hitchin, Leighton Buzzard, Bedford.
Free quote: 07979 297 288 / 01582 881 685
Sectional Dismantling
Where space is tight near homes, fences or highways, we dismantle the tree piece-by-piece using modern rigging to protect surrounding property.
Ideal for:
- Overhangs above buildings, conservatories, roads or cables
- Confined gardens and courtyards
- Hazardous or unstable stems
What to expect
- Detailed rigging plan & ground protection
- Lowered sections, controlled swing and descent
- Full clear-up; chipping and timber removal included
- Optional stump grinding
BS 3998 methods • NPTC-qualified • Fully insured
Book a survey: 07979 297 288 / 01582 881 685
Crown Reduction
Crown Reduction
We reduce overall height/spread to lighten end-weight and keep the natural form. Perfect for light improvement, clearance from buildings and wind-load management.
Benefits
- Smaller canopy with balanced structure
- Reduced sail effect and end-weight
- Improved clearance from roofs/lines
Approach
- Targeted reductions back to suitable growth points
- Cuts shaped to species & condition
- Sympathetic, tidy finish to BS 3998 guidance
Covering Luton, Dunstable, Harpenden, Hitchin, Leighton Buzzard, Bedford.
Free quote: 07979 297 288 / 01582 881 685
Crown Thinning
Crown Thinning
Selective removal of inner branches to increase light and air through the canopy without changing the tree’s outline.
Ideal when
- Shade is heavy under mature trees
- Wind-throw risk needs reduction
- Too many crossing/competing limbs
Method
- Remove minor/congested growth, retain structure
- Evenly distributed thin; no lion-tailing
- Debris cleared and site left tidy
Ask for a light, moderate or heavy thin (we’ll advise what’s appropriate).
Get advice: 07979 297 288 / 01582 881 685
Pollarding
Pollarding
For suitable species and sites, pollarding re-sets the canopy to a maintained framework, controlling size while promoting dense, healthy regrowth.
Used for
- Street/estate trees needing strict size control
- Regular maintenance cycles
- Restoring unmanaged past pollards
Delivery
- Establish pollard heads at appropriate height
- Schedule cyclical re-pollarding
- Waste removed; tidy finish every visit
We’ll confirm if your tree/species is suitable.
Call Sam: 07979 297 288 / 01582 881 685
Dead-wooding
Dead-wooding (Safety Pruning)
We remove dead, dying or diseased limbs to reduce risk of failure over gardens, paths and roads, and to promote overall tree health.
Why it matters
- Prevents falling branches
- Improves appearance and longevity
- Often requested by insurers or management firms
Service includes
- Inspection & selective removal
- Disposal of arisings; site left neat
- Follow-up advice where further work is beneficial
Book a safety prune: 07979 297 288 / 01582 881 685
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding & Stump Removal
Stumps are ground below soil level so you can re-turf, replant or pave without trip hazards or regrowth.
Options
- Standard grind (to ~150–300 mm below ground)
- Deep grind where replanting or footings are planned
- Root tracing for problem surface roots
What’s included
- Protection boards where needed
- Backfilling with grindings; waste removal on request
- Advice on replanting and soil improvement
Quick quotations from photos welcome.
Free quote: 07979 297 288 / 01582 881 685
Hedge Trimming
Hedge Trimming & Shaping
From formal lines to natural screens, we keep hedges neat, level and healthy. One-off cuts or scheduled maintenance.
We handle
- Laurel, Leylandii, Yew, Privet and mixed species
- Height reductions and width control
- End-of-season tidy ups and formative pruning
Finish
- Crisp lines, even faces, full clear-up and removal
- Access solutions for difficult boundaries
Book your slot: 07979 297 288 / 01582 881 685
Site Clearance
Site & Tree Clearance
Efficient clearance for landscaping, extensions and new builds. We remove unwanted trees, scrub, bramble and self-seeders, leaving you a workable site.
Typical scope
- Chainsaw & brushcutter teams
- Mechanical chipper/arb truck support
- Stump grinding where required
- Waste segregated and responsibly disposed
RAMS available for commercial works.
Plan your clearance: 07979 297 288 / 01582 881 685
TPO & Conservation Areas
TPO & Conservation Area Advice
Before you prune or remove a protected tree, permissions may be required. We check constraints, prepare applications, and liaise with your council so the work proceeds legally and smoothly.
What we do
- TPO/Conservation checks and mapping
- Photographs, plans and method statements
- Submit applications/notifications and manage responses
- Schedule works to approved scope, to BS 3998
Typical questions
- Is my tree protected? We’ll check and confirm.
- How long do applications take? Usually 6–8 weeks for TPO; 6 weeks for Conservation notifications.
- Can emergency work proceed? Dangerous trees can be addressed—documentation still required; we’ll guide you.
Get compliant, hassle-free help: 07979 297 288 / 01582 881 685 • info@jempsonstreeservices.co.uk