Tree Felling Northgate
Northgate homeowners call us when a Plane tree is too close to the house, when an old tree starts dropping limbs, or when a new development needs the site cleared. Our crew works Northgate on a rotating basis — same-day callouts are normal during storm season.
Tree Felling & Removal in Northgate, done properly
Tree felling in Northgate is the bread and butter of what Columbus Tree Felling does — sectional dismantling of mature Plane tree, blue gum, jacaranda and pine on tight Northgate stands where there's no room for a straight drop. Every Northgate job starts with a free on-site quote, never a phone-only estimate.
Tree felling in Gauteng is rarely just 'cut and drop'. Walls, pools, overhead Eskom lines, neighbours' roofs and tight side passages mean almost every job is a rigging job. Columbus Tree Felling uses sectional dismantling — a climber takes the tree down in calculated pieces, lowered on ropes — so nothing damages property.
We've felled everything from rotten plane trees in Parktown to wind-loaded blue gums on Kempton Park boundary walls. Every job gets a written, fixed-price quote after a free site visit — no sight-unseen pricing.
What we see on Northgate jobs specifically
On Northgate jobs we typically deal with Plane tree, Jacaranda, Oak and similar species. High-altitude thunderstorms and powerful westerly gusts combined with rocky reef ground and shallow Hutton topsoil — stumps are notoriously hard to grind by hand drives most of what we see — particularly shallow-rooted pines uprooting in storms.
Tree species we work with in Northgate
Plane tree, Jacaranda, Oak, Pin oak, Stinkwood and Cedar are the most common species on Northgate jobs — each fails differently and needs its own approach.
When you should book this service
- Dead crown, hollow trunk or visible fungal brackets
- Roots lifting paving, pool decks or foundations
- Storm-damaged trees with hanging limbs
- Invasive species (blue gum, syringa, black wattle) on your boundary
Everything we cover in Northgate
Searching for tree fellers in Northgate, a tree felling service near me, Northgate tree removal companies, an arborist near me, tree cutting services or boom sloping in Northgate? You're in the right place. Columbus Tree Felling is a fully-insured Northgate tree felling company — same crew handles tree cutting, tree removal, dead and dangerous tree removal, hazardous tree removal, and complete site clearing across Northgate and the wider Gauteng service area.
- Tree felling & tree removal — all sizes
- Tree cutting, crown reduction & shape pruning
- Stump removal & stump grinding (below grade)
- Palm tree removal, cleaning & seed-pod clearance
- 24/7 emergency tree felling & storm response
- Dead, diseased & dangerous tree removal
- Site clearing for development & landscaping
- Tree health assessment & arborist consultation
Tree Felling prices in Northgate (2025/2026)
Indicative price ranges for tree felling in Northgate. Your final quote depends on tree size, access for the chipper truck, lean direction and whether power lines are involved — we confirm in writing after a free on-site assessment.
| Service | Size / scope | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Tree felling — small | Up to 5 m, clear access | R1,600 – R2,500 |
| Tree felling — medium | 5–8 m, near fencing or paving | R2,500 – R4,000 |
| Tree felling — medium-large | 8–12 m, near walls or structures | R4,000 – R7,000 |
| Tree felling — large | 12–18 m, specialist rigging | R7,000 – R12,000 |
| Tree felling — hazardous/very large | 18 m+, near power lines or buildings | R12,000 – R15,000+ |
Indicative ranges. Final price quoted in writing after free on-site assessment in Northgate. See full Gauteng price guide →
Every tree service for Northgate homeowners
Each link below is a dedicated, locally-priced page for Northgate — pick what you need.
Tree Felling Northgate
Safe, controlled removal of any tree. Booked and crewed locally.
You are hereEmergency Tree Felling Northgate
Fast response, day or night. Booked and crewed locally.
Learn moreTree Pruning Northgate
Crown reduction, shaping & health pruning. Booked and crewed locally.
Learn moreTree Health Northgate
Disease treatment, fertilisation & care. Booked and crewed locally.
Learn moreTree Planting Northgate
Indigenous & ornamental species. Booked and crewed locally.
Learn morePalm Tree Removal Northgate
Full palm extraction all species. Booked and crewed locally.
Learn morePalm Cleaning Northgate
Frond, skirt & seed pod removal. Booked and crewed locally.
Learn morePalm Pruning Northgate
Safe crown reduction for all palms. Booked and crewed locally.
Learn moreStump Removal Northgate
Complete below-ground removal. Booked and crewed locally.
Learn moreTree Felling in Northgate — our process
- 1
Risk assessment
We check lean, dead wood, decay pockets, target zones and Eskom clearances before any climb.
- 2
Top down or whole-stem drop
Open ground: notch-and-back-cut into a chosen drop zone. Tight ground: climbed and rigged in sections.
- 3
Chipper and load-out
Branches into the chipper, logs into the truck, site swept clean.
- 4
Optional stump grind
Grind 200–400 mm below grade and back-fill chips, or leave to rot naturally.
Questions Northgate homeowners ask
Do you work in estates and security complexes in Northgate?
Often. We handle the HOA paperwork, gate booking, COID submission and PPE compliance evidence so the body corporate has everything they need — included in the quote, no extra fee.
How fast can you get to Northgate for an emergency?
Our standby crew targets a 60-minute response inside Northgate for fallen trees, hanging limbs and storm damage. Call us on 078 600 6367 — answered 24/7.
Do you give a guarantee on the work?
Yes — clean-up to your satisfaction or we come back, and any planted replacement is guaranteed for 12 months excluding negligence. The quote you sign is the price you pay; no surprise extras.
What do you do with the wood?
Hardwood logs can stay for your fireplace, or we haul them away. Branches go through the chipper — chips are yours for mulch, or we take them. Nothing goes to landfill; green waste is composted.
Do I need municipal permission to fell a tree in Northgate?
Trees on private property in Northgate generally don't require a permit, but protected species (e.g. wild olive, yellowwood, certain milkwoods) and street trees do. We help you check before cutting and won't touch a protected tree without paperwork.
Can you fell a tree near my pool?
Yes — we rig from the trunk and lower every piece. We've done dozens of poolside removals with no tile damage. (Applies in Northgate and across our wider Johannesburg service area.)
Will Eskom need to be involved?
If the tree is touching live lines, yes — we coordinate the temporary disconnect at no extra admin charge. (Applies in Northgate and across our wider Johannesburg service area.)
How long does it take?
A standard garden tree: 2–4 hours. A large gum near power lines and walls: a full day. We confirm timing in the quote. (Applies in Northgate and across our wider Johannesburg service area.)
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Free quote for Tree Felling in Northgate
Tell us the tree, send a photo if you have one. We come out, assess and quote — free.