Trees too big, blocking light, or looking unsafe? We’ll sort them. Fully insured tree surgery across Chester and the surrounding villages — no VAT on domestic work.


Tree Surgeon in Chester & Surrounding Villages

Crown reduction on a tree in Chester

Any Tree, Any Size

If your trees have outgrown their space, are blocking light, or are dropping dead branches, Halfacre Tree Services can help. Every job is done personally by a qualified, fully-insured tree surgeon. Send a couple of photos and we’ll take it from there.

What We Do

Crown reduction, crown lifting, thinning, dead-wooding, pollarding and formative pruning — whatever your tree needs. You don’t need to know the right term. Tell us the problem, or send a photo, and we’ll come out, take a look, and talk you through the best way to deal with it.

Large Hedge Reductions

Got a hedge that’s got out of hand? We take on large hedge reductions and reshaping that most general gardeners won’t touch — overgrown conifers, mature Leylandii, and tall boundary hedges brought back down to a sensible, manageable height. We’ll cut it to a clean shape, clear all the waste, and leave the site tidy.

Small & Ornamental Pruning

No job is too small. We’re happy to take on careful pruning of ornamental and specimen trees and shrubs — magnolias, acers, and the like — where a light, considered touch matters. Whether it’s shaping, tidying, or keeping a prized tree healthy, we’ll treat it as our own.

TPO Paperwork? We can Handle It

Many trees in Chester’s established areas and Conservation Areas are protected by a Tree Preservation Order. Removing one without consent is a criminal offence — so we check the status before every job and handle the council application for you. With us, you’re always covered.


Professional and affordable tree surgeons operating in Chester and surrounding villages.

Who You’re Dealing With


Tim is the founder of Halfacre Trees, holds qualifications from City and Guilds, NPTC & LANTRA and is experienced in tree felling, aerial dismantle and safe rigging techniques.

“I started Halfacre Tree Services because I wanted to do the job right — not rush from site to site chasing volume. Every customer gets a proper visit, an honest assessment, and a price that reflects the actual work involved.
I’m fully insured and hold all relevant qualifications. When you message me, you’re talking directly to the person who’ll be doing the work. No subcontracting, no surprises”

Tim, owner of Halfacre Tree Services
Tim
Owner & Tree Surgeon

City & Guilds and LANTRA tree surgery qualifications

“The easiest way to get a quote is to WhatsApp me directly with a couple of photos and your full address and I’ll come back to you quickly.”


Chester’s Local Tree Surgeon
No Fuss,
No Nonsense

Halfacre Tree Services has been looking after trees across Chester and the surrounding villages for years. Every job is carried out personally by a fully-insured, qualified tree surgeon — no subcontracting, no surprises. Whether it’s a single branch or a full site clearance, you’ll get a straight answer, a fair price, and the job done properly.

Why Customers Trust Halfacre Trees

Fully Insured

Full public liability insurance on every job. No cutting corners.

Fully Qualified

All our workers are fully qualified, holding LANTRA or City & Guild NPTC qualifications suitable to their role.

Clean & Tidy

We always aim to offer a professional service, carrying out work to high standards whilst leaving a clean and tidy site.

Small jobs

As well as the big jobs we are happy to take on small jobs. No job is beneath our dignity.

Environmental

We recycle all our tree waste and are investing in upgrading our machinery to battery/electric power when possible.

Free estimates

Free estimates and no-obligation quotations.

Registered waste carrier

We are registered waste carriers and always dispose of any waste in a responsible manner.

No VAT

Domestic customers save 20%. No VAT to pay on our work.


We cover Chester, Christleton, Mickle Trafford, Guilden Sutton, Waverton, Saughall, Saltney, Hawarden, Dodleston, Handbridge, Upton and surrounding areas.