Neat, professional crown reductions across County Durham and the wider North East.

Reduced height and spread, natural shape
Balanced canopy to reduce weight and wind loading
Waste removed, left tidy

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Crown Reduction in County Durham

Name: Sharp Hedges Tree & Garden Services
Address: County Durham
Telephone: +447598893566

After crown reduction showing a tidier canopy shape in County Durham.

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What is crown reduction?

Crown reduction isn’t topping or random cutting. Done properly, it’s selective pruning that reduces the canopy while keeping a natural shape. The aim is better clearance and balance, without long stubs or torn-out limbs.

I assess the tree, what’s underneath, and what level of reduction is sensible
Cuts are made back to suitable growth points where possible
The reduction is kept even for a natural finish
All arisings are removed, or logs can be left stacked if you prefer

Why choose Sharp Hedges?

Green waste bag with recycling symbol (responsible disposal)

NPTC qualified

Waste removed

Free quote

Fully insured

Before and after of crown reduction sharp hedges

Recent crown reduction work

Before and after — a tidy crown reduction to improve clearance while keeping a natural shape.

Before (left) / After (right)

These get mixed up all the time. I’ll explain what each one does and what suits your tree and your reason for pruning.

Crown reduction: reduces overall height and spread while keeping the shape
Crown thinning: reduces density to let more light and wind through (size stays similar)
Crown lifting: removes lower limbs for clearance over paths, drives, gardens and roads
If you need clearance rather than size control, see Crown Lifting. If you want more light but not a smaller tree, see Crown Thinning.

Crown reduction vs thinning vs lifting

Some trees are protected by a TPO or sit in a conservation area, so permission may be needed before work starts. I’ll tell you what applies and help you check with the local council. Every job is planned around safety — especially near neighbours, footpaths, parked cars, sheds, fences and other nearby structures.

Safety, permissions and neighbours

Crown reduction near you

Covering County Durham and the wider North East, with regular work in Sunderland, Seaham, Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring, Hetton-le-Hole, Sedgefield, Durham, Darlington, Newcastle and Spennymoor.

How Pricing Works

I don’t publish prices online because every tree is different. I quote in person after checking the tree size, access, what’s underneath, and the safest way to do the work. You’ll get a clear fixed price before any work starts.

Get in touch
Call or message with the tree location and what you need.

Free in-person visit
I check access, nearby targets, and the right pruning approach.

Clear quote + tidy job
Fixed quote before work starts. Waste removed, site left tidy.