★★★★★“
Absolute pleasure having these guys work on our property. Had grass put in, palm tree and a few others removed, new paving done. Very pleased with outcome and the work put in.
Garth de WetGoogle review, February 2021
Tree Felling Sunningdale
A tree in your Sunningdale garden that has to come down? We'll fell it, dig out the stump and clear up.
Top Trimmers fells trees in Sunningdale from our base in Parklands, about 7 minutes' drive away without traffic. We did several jobs in Sunningdale in October 2026, and in the past a lot of work for Canal West HOA.
Tree felling usually from around R1,500. Quotes are free.
- About 4 km from our base
- Stumps dug out
- Waste taken away
- Reply within 24h
Sunningdale · Parklands · Table View · Milnerton · Richwood · Bothasig and nearby
Reviews
What customers say on Google
★★★★★“
Tylor and his team cleaned up our park better than expected. Great communication, efficient, friendly and thorough. Will recommend them over and over again! Thanks, Tylor and team!
Kietsie LangenhovenGoogle review, December 2023
★★★★★“
The first of three garden services that has actually done a thorough and professional service, constantly kept me informed of the changing times and dates due to difficulties with the taxi strike. My garden and pavement has never looked so neat and tidy! Friendly, kind and informative owners, please give them a try!
Ceris FinnissGoogle review, August 2023
★★★★★“
Great pricing! Very professional and flexible in terms of time booking. I highly recommend these guys! Great quality results and they go over and beyond to please a customer.
By TheRONGoogle review, July 2021
★★★★★“
Tylor and his Team at Top Trimmers are absolutely outstanding in delivering above-expectation, great-value garden services that would leave you wanting them to come back time and time again!
Wessel van JaarsveldGoogle review, January 2021
★★★★★“
A garden service like no other, they go above and beyond to ensure that the work is always top quality. Strict Covid-19 protocols which is very impressive. We would definitely recommend Top Trimmers for all your gardening needs.
Kim RobertsGoogle review, July 2020
★★★★★“
Completely impressed and satisfied with the quality of the work that has been done. All requests I've had, has been completed in the most professional way. I have no issues or problems and would recommend them to friends and family.
Dan RobertsGoogle review, July 2020
What we do here
Tree work and more for Sunningdale homes and estates
Tree fellingTrees felled and cut up, even with an estate wall right behind them. Usually from around R1,500.
Tree stump removalStumps dug out so you can use the ground again. Quoted once we've seen the stump.
Tree trimmingWhen the tree can stay, we cut it back instead. Palms and overgrown trees tidied.
LandscapingNew beds, planting and garden design, like the entrance we landscaped for Canal West HOA in the past.
Commercial maintenanceParks, entrances and common areas kept neat for HOAs and estates.
Garden refuse removalBranches and logs loaded onto our large trailer, R450 a load.
Sunningdale trees
Felling trees in Sunningdale's estates and gardens
Sunningdale is one of the Table View extensions, and it was built as a planned suburb. Garden Cities, the developer behind it and today one of Top Trimmers' biggest clients, describes it as houses, apartments and gated villages, from Stonecutters Ridge to Broadstone, a 220-apartment security estate. Table Bay Mall, Blouberg International School and Rallim Preparatory are all here too.
That shapes tree work in Sunningdale. Many homes sit inside an estate or a homeowners' association, so before a tree comes down it's worth checking your estate or HOA rules as well as your title deed, and telling us how the gate works. Where a wall, a roof or the neighbours are close, we bring the tree down a few branches at a time, working from the crown downwards.
Sunningdale was built on the coast's dune bush. Northridge Coastal Estate has a conservation area set up to protect dune thicket, and the West Coast's dune bush, Cape Flats Dune Strandveld, counts milkwood among its trees. The white milkwood is on the national list of protected trees under the National Forests Act, so no one may cut one without a licence. If you're not sure what your tree is, send us a photo before anything is cut.
Top Trimmers did a lot of work for Canal West HOA in Sunningdale in the past: tree pruning in July 2023, cleaning all their parks, clearing their front entrances, then landscaping the entrance and watering it for a couple of months. Canal West is a past client, not a current one. Read the Canal West case study. We also did several jobs in Sunningdale in October 2026.
Our promise
The Top Trimmers Promise
- Free quotes, priced from your photos or a look at the job.
- A reply within 24 hours.
- Our own team does the work: Tylor, Grant, Anthony, Thapelo and Courage.
- If anything isn’t right, we’re happy to come back, evaluate and correct whatever needs fixing.
Our work
Tree work we've done
These are Top Trimmers tree jobs from around Cape Town.
Palms trimmed along a roadCape TownPalm stump dug outCape TownPalm waste taken awayCape TownHow it works
From photos to a clear garden
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Send photos
WhatsApp photos of the tree and what's around it to 071 623 4949, with your Sunningdale address and the name of your estate if you're in one.0224h
We reply
With a price, or a time to come and look. The quote is free.037 min
We come over
Sunningdale is about 4 km from our Parklands base, roughly 7 minutes' drive without traffic.04
We fell and clear
The tree comes down, the stump is dug out if you want it out, and the waste goes on our trailer.There's no set time for felling a tree: it depends on the size of the tree, where it stands and what's around it. Tylor will tell you how long your job will take when he quotes.
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Tree advice for Sunningdale
Local rules
What to check before a tree comes down
- Estate and HOA rules: many Sunningdale homes are in an estate or HOA, so check its rules and your title deed before you book a felling.
- Protected trees: white milkwood is on the national list of protected trees, and the National Forests Act says no one may cut one without a licence. See what permission you need to cut a tree.
- Verge trees: a tree on the pavement outside your Sunningdale home belongs to the City and needs its written permission first.
- Taking the waste yourself: check which site and how many loads the City allows on its drop-off facilities page. Or let us take it on our trailer, at R450 a load.
FAQ
Sunningdale tree questions
Does my Sunningdale estate have a say before a tree is felled?
It may. Much of Sunningdale is gated villages and estates, such as Stonecutters Ridge and Broadstone, and an estate or HOA can have its own rules about trees, so check them and your title deed before you book. When you ask Top Trimmers for a quote, tell us the estate name and how the gate works.
Is Canal West HOA still a Top Trimmers client?
No. Canal West HOA in Sunningdale is a past client. Top Trimmers did a lot of work there: tree pruning in July 2023, cleaning all their parks, clearing their front entrances, and landscaping the entrance, which we then watered for a couple of months.
Is there protected dune bush in Sunningdale?
Yes. Northridge Coastal Estate in Sunningdale has a conservation area set up to protect dune thicket. The West Coast's dune bush counts milkwood among its trees, and the white milkwood is on the national list of protected trees, so no one may cut one without a licence. If you're not sure what a tree in your Sunningdale garden is, send Top Trimmers a photo before anything is cut.
Where to find us
Based in Parklands, Cape Town
- Cape Town's northern suburbs, from Table View and Milnerton to Durbanville and Goodwood
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Quick quote
Got a tree in Sunningdale that has to go?
WhatsApp photos of the tree to 071 623 4949 with your address. We're about 7 minutes away without traffic, and we'll reply within 24 hours.