Tree Care & Felling

Pruning and felling, permits included

We prune, maintain and - where necessary - fell trees safely, including removal of the wood. Important for internationals: in most Dutch municipalities you need a permit (kapvergunning) to fell larger trees, even in your own garden. We check the rules for your address and handle the entire permit application for you.
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Tree Care & Felling - Professionele uitvoering door Hovenier Hoofddorp

Pruning

Professional pruning between July and March, outside the bird breeding season, keeping trees healthy and safe.

Felling

Safe removal of trees including wood disposal, with a fixed price agreed after a free inspection.

Permit Service

We check whether your tree needs a felling permit and take care of the municipal application.

Why Hovenier Hoofddorp

Why choose our gardeners?

Need tree removal or pruning in the Netherlands? We serve the Haarlemmermeer, Haarlem and Amstelveen region with safe tree felling, crown pruning and storm damage response - including the Dutch permit paperwork that surprises many internationals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree in my own Dutch garden?

Often yes - this surprises many internationals. In Haarlemmermeer and Haarlem a permit is required for trees with a trunk circumference of roughly 50 cm or more, measured at 1.30 m height. In Amstelveen and Aalsmeer a permit is only needed if the tree is on the municipal list of valuable trees. Illegal felling can lead to a fine plus a replanting obligation. We check and arrange this for you.

What does tree felling cost?

The cost of felling or pruning depends on the height, thickness and access of the tree, and whether a permit is required. Municipal permit fees (leges) come on top when a permit is needed - typically a few dozen to a few hundred euros. We always give you a fixed price after a free inspection.

When is the best time to prune trees in the Netherlands?

Most trees are best pruned in February or March, before the new leaves appear. Note the bird breeding season (15 March to 15 July): disturbing nesting birds is prohibited by Dutch nature law, so major pruning and felling are best planned between mid-July and mid-March.

Learn more in our knowledge base

Practical guides with prices, Dutch regulations and step-by-step plans, written by our gardeners.

Tree felling permit guideGarden calendar

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Active in your area

We provide this service throughout the Haarlemmermeer region and surrounding municipalities.

HaarlemAmstelveenHeemstedeAalsmeerBadhoevedorpAerdenhoutBeverwijkHeemskerkCastricumZaanstreekAlkmaarHoorn
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