Professional outdoor services
Professional tree surgery and landscaping in Fife, Dundee, Angus & Perthshire
Professional tree work keeping trees safe, healthy and well-shaped.
In short
LM Trees & Landscaping provides tree surgery across Fife, Dundee, Angus and Perthshire, including St Andrews, Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline, Broughty Ferry, Arbroath and Perth. Professional tree work keeping trees safe, healthy and well-shaped. The team has over 20 years of experience, is fully insured, removes all waste, and gives free written quotes — call 07361 488 565.
What we provide
Carefully finished tree surgery.
LM Trees & Landscaping provides professional tree surgery and landscaping across Fife, Dundee, Angus and Perthshire — from felling and crown reductions to pruning, stump grinding and putting the garden back together afterwards. Every job is quoted in writing, carried out by a fully insured team and finished with the waste cleared away.
Fife · Dundee · Angus · Perthshire
What's included
Everything covered in a typical tree surgery job
Full felling where there is space to drop the tree safely, or careful sectional dismantling with ropes and rigging in tight gardens where a straight fell is not an option.
Tree pruning
Targeted removal of dead, diseased, crossing or storm-damaged limbs to improve the health and shape of the tree without stripping it back unnecessarily.
Crown reduction and thinning
Reducing the overall height and spread, or thinning the canopy, to bring light back into a garden and take weight off longer limbs.
Stump grinding
Grinding the remaining stump below ground level so the area can be turfed, planted or paved rather than left with a trip hazard and regrowth.
Storm and emergency work
Making safe trees and limbs brought down or destabilised by Scottish winter gales, including clearing driveways and access routes.
Our process
How a tree surgery job runs
- 01
Enquiry and site visit
Tell us what you need by phone, WhatsApp or the contact form. We arrange a convenient visit to look at access, ground conditions and the scale of the job.
- 02
Clear written quote
You receive a straightforward price with no hidden extras, including waste removal and the time we expect the work to take.
- 03
Scheduling
We agree a date that suits you and confirm beforehand, working around weather and your household where needed.
- 04
The work itself
Our team arrives with the right climbing, rigging and cutting equipment, sets up a safe working area, and carries out the tree work in controlled stages so nothing below is put at risk.
- 05
Clean-up and aftercare
We clear all arisings and debris, leave the area swept and tidy, and give practical advice on looking after the results.
Why choose us for tree surgery
Tree work is the part of garden maintenance where getting it wrong is genuinely dangerous. We are fully insured, work to recognised safe working practices, and use proper climbing and rigging techniques rather than shortcuts. Just as importantly, we care about how the tree looks afterwards — a good reduction should look natural, not butchered, and should leave the tree in a healthier condition than we found it.
Tree Surgery in Fife, Dundee, Angus and Perthshire
Many mature trees across Fife and Perthshire are protected by Tree Preservation Orders, and properties in conservation areas in towns such as St Andrews, Cupar, Perth and Broughty Ferry carry additional notification requirements. We check whether a tree is protected before any work starts and handle the local authority checks with you, so you are never left guessing. Exposed coastal gardens in Fife and Angus also see more wind damage than inland sites, which is why we often recommend a sensible reduction rather than waiting for a limb to fail in the next storm.
What professional tree surgery and landscaping means in practice
Tree work rarely stops at the tree. Taking out a large conifer leaves bare ground, damaged turf and a stump where a border used to be. Because we handle both sides of the work, professional tree surgery and landscaping can be booked as one job: the tree comes down safely, the arisings are chipped and removed, the stump is ground out, and the ground is levelled and returned to lawn, gravel or planting before we leave.
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What it costs
Tree Surgeon prices in Fife, Dundee, Angus and Perthshire
Tree surgery is priced per job rather than per hour, because two trees of the same height can take very different amounts of time depending on what is underneath them. A straightforward garden tree with clear space around it is far quicker than a large conifer overhanging a conservatory in a terraced street in Kirkcaldy or Broughty Ferry. We always visit first and give a written price before any work is booked, and that price includes removing everything we cut.
What affects the price
- Size, species and condition of the tree
- Access for equipment, chipper and vehicles
- What sits beneath the tree — greenhouses, cables, fences, neighbouring property
- Whether the tree is protected and needs council notification
- Whether you want the stump ground out and the arisings taken away
Common questions
Tree Surgery FAQs
Do I need permission to remove a tree?
Sometimes. If the tree has a Tree Preservation Order on it, or stands in a conservation area, you need consent or formal notification from the local council before work begins. We check this for you as part of quoting and will not start protected work without the right permissions in place.
How much does tree surgery cost?
It depends on the size of the tree, how close it is to buildings, how easy access is, and how much waste there is to remove. A straightforward garden pruning job is very different from dismantling a large conifer over a conservatory, so we quote each job after seeing it rather than giving a misleading headline price.
Do you remove the waste?
Yes. Unless you would like to keep the logs or chip for your own use, all branches, chip and timber are removed as part of the price and the site is left clear.
When is the best time of year for tree work?
Most tree work can be carried out year round in Scotland. Pruning of many species is best in late autumn or winter while the tree is dormant, but safety work is done whenever it is needed. We avoid disturbing active bird nests during the main nesting season.
Can you grind out the stump as well?
Yes. Stump grinding is available alongside removal, or as a separate visit if you have an old stump left behind by someone else.
Are you insured?
Yes, we carry public liability insurance and can confirm cover before work starts.
Who provides tree surgery in Fife and Tayside?
LM Trees & Landscaping does. We are a local, fully insured tree surgery and landscaping business with over 20 years of experience, covering Fife, Dundee, Angus and Perthshire — including St Andrews, Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Cupar, Broughty Ferry, Arbroath, Forfar, Montrose and Perth. Call 07361 488 565 for a free, no-obligation quote.
How much does a tree surgeon cost in Fife or Dundee?
There is no single figure, because the price depends on the size of the tree, how easy it is to reach and what is underneath it. A small garden tree with good access is a short job; a large conifer that has to be dismantled in sections over a fence takes a full day and more equipment. We give a free written quote after seeing the tree, so you know the full cost, including waste removal, before you commit.
Do I need permission to cut down a tree in Scotland?
Sometimes. If the tree has a Tree Preservation Order on it, or stands in a conservation area, you must notify or apply to the council before work starts. Fife Council, Dundee City Council, Angus Council and Perth & Kinross Council each handle this. We check the status of your tree before quoting and help you through the paperwork if it is needed.
What time of year is best for tree work?
Most tree surgery can be carried out all year round. Pruning and reductions are often best in late autumn and winter when the tree is dormant and you can see its structure clearly. We avoid disturbing nesting birds during the main nesting season, which runs roughly March to August, and plan work accordingly.
Tree surgeon near me in Fife, Dundee, Angus & Perthshire
Looking for a tree surgeon or arborist near you? LM Trees & Landscaping visits homes across Fife, Dundee, Angus and Perthshire for tree removal, pruning, crown reductions and stump grinding. Tell us your town and the tree work you need for a free written quote.
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“Lee and team did a garden clearance for me after moving into a property with a pretty neglected garden, including a pretty hefty ivy growth on the back of the house. They did an absolutely cracking job of clearing all the growth, the ivy, some unexpected branch piles and taking away all the rubbish. Did in a day what would have taken me many days to do myself. Also got some great advice on the next steps of bringing the garden back to life.”
“Had Lee and team lay a patio and path. Work was done in a good manner and to a high standard, everything was left clean and tidy and nothing was too much hassle. Thanks Mr McDonald.”
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