Hedge cutting
We offer Hedge Trimming, Shaping & Removal in Maidstone, Sittingbourne and surrounding areas.

Hedge Cutting
Hedge Cutting in Sittingbourne, Maidstone and the Nearby Areas
Do you need help keeping your hedge under control? Hedges are an attractive and natural alternative to fencing and walls, but they do require more maintenance. With the right care, hedges will add to the visual appeal of your property and support a range of wildlife, including birds, butterflies and hedgehogs. Maidstone Tree Surgeons Ltd provides a hedge cutting service to help maintain hedges at homes and commercial premises.
Based in Maidstone, we work with customers in Sittingbourne, the Isle of Sheppey and the surrounding areas. Whether you have one small hedge, a long hedgerow or a large property bordered by hedging on all sides, we provide maintenance in line with your needs. We also offer related tree surgery services, including stump grinding.
Read all about them in our customer testimonials
A full hedge care service
Every hedge has its own pruning needs depending on age, location and present trees and shrubs. Our team assesses the requirements of each hedge to deliver the best solutions. When trimming a hedge, we take care not to remove too much foliage in one season because this can lead to the loss of trees/shrubs within the hedge.
Maidstone Tree Surgeons Ltd also times hedge cutting carefully to maximise its effect and stimulate growth, taking into account bird nesting seasons and flowering periods. Looking at the composition of your hedge, we can determine the best time of year to undertake pruning, which tools and cuts to use and any other required hedge care work.
Our hedge maintenance service also includes:
Planned Hedge Maintenance
Scheduled visits to maintain your hedge throughout the year(s) without hassle.
Professional Equipment
Use of ladders, platforms and extendable hedge trimmers to cut hedges of every size
Improving Aesthetics
Neatening of hedges and reduction of overgrown hedges
Waste Clearance
Clearance of all waste produced to leave your property clean and tidy.
Hedge Removal
In addition, our team can provide hedge removal if you want to remove a hedge on your property. This involves trimming the hedge back to core trunks and cutting them at ground level. We then carry out stump grinding to remove remaining stumps and roots.

Hedge Cutting and the Wildlife and Countryside Act
We will do everything possible to provide hedge maintenance that aligns with your desired schedule. However, there are certain laws we must adhere to, which may mean having to delay hedge trimming at your Maidstone or Sittingbourne property.
Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, it is an offence to deliberately take, damage or destroy a bird’s nest which is active or being built. It is also against the law to purposely destroy eggs or kill, injure or take chicks and adult birds.
Consequently, before undertaking hedge cutting, our tree surgeons will inspect your hedge for signs of nesting birds. If active nests are present, we will wait until after the nesting season to cut your hedge.
Get in touch today
Use our quick and easy request form to book a quote! Alternatively, please give us a call on the phone number below. (Please be aware that we can’t answer the phone whilst in a tree but leave a message and we’ll get back to you).
- office@maidstonetreesurgeons.co.uk
- 01622 925926
- 07375 455138
- Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JN
EXCELLENT Based on 96 reviews Robert Wright2025-08-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are very pleased with Maidstone Tree Surgeons and enthusiastically recommend Connor and his team. I contacted them on a recommendation and was pleased with their attentive responses by email and phone - he came for a site visit the next day. I was concerned about a number of different trees and was impressed with his knowledge and frankness: not to tackle some trees now, to adopt a more tailored approach to others, and to reduce a problematic sycamore that was not on my list. I booked Connor and his team for two days and they worked flat out, doing more than I had anticipated: felling, reducing, and chopping up logs. At all times he checked my priorities and that I was happy with progress (as there was more than could be done in the two days). We were very impressed with their professionalism, communication and customer care - and are pleased to recommend them. We look forward to them returning for further work in future! Linda Barnett2025-06-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very happy with the service from Maidstone Tree Surgeons. They were very tidy and professional and did a really good job at topping my trees. 100% would recommend Sarah Eliza2025-06-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Massive thanks to Connor from MTS who came out today (on a Sunday no less!) to rescue our daft ginger cat who got stuck 30-40ft up a tree for nearly 24 hours. Will be eternally grateful for getting him home to us, and although I hope he never does it again, I know who to call if he does! Scott Bittlestone2025-05-16Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Connor and his colleague came out today to cut back our eucalyptus tree which covers our drive and our neighbours gardens. They've come out, given the tree a really good cut back which has really made such a difference. We really didn't know anything about tree surgery and it's been hassle free and easy. We genuinely can't recommend them enough, really professional, great clean up and top service! Thank you again! The Wedding Dolls2025-04-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service from enquiry through to completing the job. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend, these guys are great!! Paul Paulding2025-03-31Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Connor and his team did an excellent and professional job clearing a 2 acre site, very pleased, did a great job tidying up afterwards too, would highly recommend. Anna Luiza Vasconcelos2025-03-31Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The tree surgeons came today to our building garden and did an absolutely fantastic job. Somehow they were really quiet, kept everything tidy at all times and they were very respectful of the residents and properties, on top of being extremely friendly! Couldn't be happier with the service provided and wish them all the success! Felicity Randolph2025-03-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Maidstone Tree Surgeons have gone above and beyond to make the trees in my garden safe. Connor is highly skilled and knowledgeable, whilst also being unbelievably nice to deal with. I cannot recommend them more highly! Louisa Smith2025-02-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Connor and his team are extremely professional and I highly recommend MTS. Matthew Pryor2025-01-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service by the guys 4m high leylandi hedge topped plus large natural hedge massively overhanging cut back revealing lots of lost space. Friendly, prompt service with all cuttings chipped and removed. Happy with the price especially given the time, expertise and effort put in. Will use again.