Tree Surgeons Across Sussex & Surrey.
Tree removal, pruning, hedge cutting, stump grinding, and emergency call-outs across Sussex and Surrey. Qualified, insured, and based near Horsham since 1982.
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City & Guilds
Liability
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Over 40 Years
Industry Experience
Nobody rings a tree surgeon because everything's fine.
A branch has come down over the drive. The tree is getting too close to the house. Or the hedge has finally swallowed the path. Tell Brad what is happening and where.
Brad's team handles the practical side. Removal, pruning, reductions, stump grinding, hedge work, storm call-outs, right across Sussex and Surrey. You get a clear answer before the job starts and a tidy site when it's done.
Capel has been based near Horsham since 1982. NPTC qualified, CHAS accredited, £10m public liability. Ask Brad about the work you need.
Our Services
Removals, pruning, stumps, hedges, and the emergencies. The everyday work across Horsham, Crawley, Guildford, and everywhere in between.
Tree Removal
Safe removal and dismantling for trees that are dead, dangerous, storm-damaged, too large, or badly placed.
View DetailsCrown Reduction & Pruning
Pruning, reducing, lifting, thinning, and deadwood removal to manage size, light, safety, and shape.
View DetailsHedge Cutting
Hedge trimming and boundary work for gardens, estates, and commercial sites that need a cleaner finish.
View DetailsStump Grinding
Grinding stumps below ground level so the area can be landscaped, planted, paved, or made usable again.
View DetailsEmergency Tree Surgeon
Urgent help for fallen, split, unstable, or storm-damaged trees blocking access or threatening property.
View DetailsNeed a written tree report for planning, a mortgage or insurance? Tell Brad what the report is for so he can discuss the assessment you need.
View tree surveysTree size, access and clearing the timber all affect the quote. Our cost guide explains what to expect before you call.
What tree surgery costsYou don't need to know the right word for it.
“It’s getting too close to the house.” “A big branch came down.” “The hedge is blocking the path.” That is enough to start the conversation.
Brad can assess whether pruning, removal or another approach suits the tree and the space around it.
You can discuss the options and timing before deciding on the work.
Need a tree taken down in Horsham specifically? Read Tree Removal in Horsham for how Brad approaches felling, sectional dismantling and stump clearance on Horsham's tighter, older plots.
Based in Horsham. Working Sussex and Surrey.
Capel Tree Surgeons is based at Runnymeade Farm near Horsham. For work in the town and surrounding villages, see Tree Surgeon in Horsham.
From that base, Capel reaches roughly an hour in any direction: Crawley, Dorking, Reigate, Billingshurst, Guildford, and the wider towns across Sussex and Surrey listed below.
Horsham
Tree work around Horsham, from town gardens with restricted access to larger plots on the edge of the Weald.
Crawley
Smaller gardens, tighter access, and the odd big takedown near Worth Forest. The job here usually starts with how the kit gets in.
Dorking & Reigate
The Surrey side. Sloped Surrey Hills gardens toward Box Hill, period houses, and a lot of protected trees that need checking before a saw goes near them.
Billingshurst & Guildford
Low Weald farmland one way, the Wey Valley the other. Big hedgerow oaks, rural access, and gardens that have been left to it for years.
What people said after the job.
"Brad is brilliant. Very reasonably priced but also very quick, tidy and professional. Have used for several jobs year on year including fencing, trees and hedges. Would definitely recommend."
“Capel Tree Surgeons came round today and completely reshaped our spruce, pollarded two field maples and an apple tree. They also trimmed our hedges around the garden. Brad and Ben are really professional and did an excellent job leaving the garden neat and tidy. We would highly recommend them!”
Tree work from the team’s Instagram.
Big takedowns, stump work, storm clear-ups, and the awkward ones with no easy way in. Tap any of them for the rest on Instagram.
Forty years of tree work in Sussex and Surrey.
Joined as a young lad. Ended up owning it.
Capel began in 1982 in the village it was named after. Brad joined as a school leaver, learned the trade and later bought the business from the original owner. He has over 20 years in the trade and still works on the jobs himself.
Need a tree survey in Capel village itself? A tree survey records the condition, species, and risk of every tree on a site, usually before building work, a mortgage application, or a TPO decision. See Tree Surveys for what's included, or Tree Surgeon in Capel for coverage of the village itself.
Things people usually ask before they ring.
Do I need permission to remove a tree?
Sometimes. Trees in Conservation Areas and trees with Tree Preservation Orders need council consent before work starts. Brad will tell you at the quote stage whether yours needs checking, and can advise on the application if it does.
Are you insured?
Capel has £10m public liability cover. The team is NPTC qualified and CHAS accredited. Ask to see the current paperwork before work starts.
How much does tree surgery cost?
Depends on the tree. Size, access, what needs doing, and how the wood and brash need to be disposed of all affect the price. The quote is free, written, and comes with a straight explanation of what it covers.
Can you remove tree stumps?
Yes. Stump grinding after removal or on standalone stumps. Grinds below ground level and the debris can be used as mulch or removed from site.
Do you do emergency call-outs?
Yes. Call about storm damage, fallen trees or blocked access. Describe the hazard and keep clear while you arrange help.
How quickly can you come out?
For emergencies, same day where possible. For planned work, usually a few weeks depending on the schedule. You'll get a clear answer when you ring.
Got a tree problem?
Call Brad or use the form with your postcode, a description of the tree and any access details. Photos help explain the job.
Free written quotation. Call for urgent work.