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Tree removal cost in London
Most homeowners pay £1,200 – £2,050 (mid-range, typical £1,550, including VAT), 7% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in London
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | £1,200 £920 – £1,550 | £763 | £218 |
| Mid-range | £1,550 £1,200 – £2,050 | £993 | £307 |
| Premium | £1,650 £1,300 – £2,200 | £1,062 | £333 |
Why prices in London are different
Labour makes up about 76% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 28 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in London cost about 12% more than the national average (official wage data: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, tables 14 and 15), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 7% above the national figure.
London ranks 1 of 11 UK regions for this job, from most to least expensive.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does tree removal cost in London?
A mid-range job typically costs £1,550 including VAT, with most homeowners paying between £1,200 and £2,050. A basic job is about £1,200 and a premium one about £1,650.
Is tree removal more expensive in London than the national average?
London: 7% above the national average. Labour makes up about 76% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 28 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in London cost about 12% more than the national average (official wage data: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, tables 14 and 15), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 7% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in London?
About 76% at the mid-range level, around 28 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
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