Create a beautiful green landscape with tree planting services from Qualitree. Based in Surrey, our staff plant trees of all sizes and types for commercial and residential clients throughout South East England. Planting new trees and shrubs is a vital contribution to the battle against climate change, not only improving the appearance of your outdoor space but also improving air quality. Get in touch today to speak with our team.
Knowing where to plant trees is just as important as knowing how. Poorly positioned trees can cause drainage problems, structural damage to buildings and driveways, root conflicts with underground services, and long-term management headaches. As NPTC-qualified arborists with over 15 years of combined industry experience, Qualitree’s team will position every tree for optimal growth, longevity, and compatibility with your site. We assess underground services, drainage patterns, sun and wind exposure, and proximity to boundaries before a single hole is dug.
Our NPTC-qualified arborists offer a complete solution for every planting project — starting with sourcing the right specimen for your site, through to advising on proper aftercare and long-term maintenance. We choose the ideal planting location, avoiding underground cables, drainage runs and structural obstructions, and positioning each tree for healthy long-term growth. Backed by over 15 years of combined industry experience, we ensure every client is 100% satisfied with the results.
Tree planting in Surrey is one of the most rewarding investments you can make in your property and your landscape. Whether you want a single specimen tree to anchor a garden, a mixed native hedge for wildlife and privacy, or a large-scale planting scheme across a commercial estate, Qualitree Ltd delivers a professional, fully managed service from species selection through to aftercare. Our NPTC-qualified arborists carry full £5m public liability insurance and carry out all planting work in accordance with BS 3998 British Standards — the recognised benchmark for professional tree care in the UK.
Qualitree Ltd has been trading for over 5 years and our team brings over 15 years of combined industry experience to every planting project. We are CHAS accredited and have completed hundreds of planting and tree surgery jobs across Surrey, working with domestic homeowners, commercial clients, property managers, and developers. When you choose Qualitree for tree planting in Surrey, you benefit from the expertise of a fully qualified arboricultural team that understands Surrey’s varied soil conditions, planning restrictions, and native species requirements.
Getting tree planting right from the start saves years of costly remedial work. The wrong species in the wrong location, poorly prepared soil, incorrect planting depth, or insufficient aftercare are the most common reasons newly planted trees fail. Our team eliminates all of these risks by conducting a full site assessment before any planting begins — evaluating drainage, soil type, sun exposure, proximity to structures and underground services, and any Tree Preservation Order or conservation area restrictions that apply to your site. We handle all TPO and conservation area checks on your behalf, so there is nothing for you to organise.
Surrey’s landscape sits across a range of underlying geology — from chalk downland in the north and east to heavy clay in the low-lying areas and sandy soils across parts of the west and south. Each soil type demands a different approach to species selection and ground preparation. On chalk soils, naturally lime-tolerant trees such as field maple, wild cherry, whitebeam, and yew perform strongly and will establish quickly with minimal intervention. On clay, species such as hornbeam, alder, and native oak are well suited to the moisture-retentive conditions. Sandy soils favour birch, Scots pine, and sweet chestnut. Our arborists will carry out a soil assessment as part of your initial consultation and recommend species that are genuinely suited to your specific location — not simply whatever is available from a supplier that week.
For clients with screening or privacy goals, we regularly work with species such as pleached hornbeam, photinia, laurel, and evergreen oak to create dense, year-round coverage. For wildlife value, native species such as hawthorn, rowan, crab apple, and silver birch attract birds, pollinators, and invertebrates, contributing meaningfully to local biodiversity. For ornamental planting in domestic gardens, we source and supply specimen trees including multi-stem birch, magnolia, and Japanese maple, planted to enhance key views and focal points.
Qualitree regularly undertakes large-scale planting projects for commercial clients across Surrey. Whether you are a developer meeting landscaping conditions attached to a planning permission, a property management company looking to enhance an estate’s grounds, a school or community organisation undertaking a greening project, or a landowner managing multiple hectares of parkland, we have the equipment, experience, and project management capability to deliver. We provide planting schedules, species lists, and full aftercare programmes to support planning applications and Section 106 landscaping obligations.
For larger planting schemes we work closely with reputable nursery suppliers to source quality whips, feathered trees, standard trees, and heavy standard specimens at the appropriate specification for your project. All sourced stock is inspected before delivery to ensure health and viability. We can also advise on staking, tree guards, rabbit protection, mulching, and irrigation requirements for newly planted trees across open and semi-exposed sites.
If trees on your site also require ongoing maintenance, our crown reduction and pruning service keeps established trees in healthy condition year-round.
The first two growing seasons after planting are the most critical for a tree’s long-term establishment. During this period, trees are vulnerable to drought stress, wind rock, waterlogging, and competition from grass and weeds. Qualitree provides full aftercare guidance for every planting project — covering watering regimes, mulch application, stake and tie inspection, and early formative pruning to develop a strong and balanced structure. For larger projects we can arrange scheduled aftercare visits to inspect and maintain newly planted stock through the establishment period.
We also work with clients on replacement tree planting following removal — ensuring the right species and size of replacement is selected to complement the existing landscape and meet any local authority requirements for like-for-like replacement under TPO conditions. Where sites require clearance before new planting can begin, our garden clearance service prepares the ground efficiently.
We prioritise your satisfaction by actively listening and addressing your unique needs. Our certified arborists thoroughly evaluate your trees and property, ensuring a comprehensive understanding.
Our team of certified arborists diligently performs the necessary work, Using effective techniques to ensure that your trees receive the highest level of care they require for their optimal health and vitality.
Our commitment doesn't end with the completion of the work. We prioritise your satisfaction by conducting a follow-up, ensuring that you are pleased with the results and providing answers to any inquiries.
Late autumn through to early spring — when trees are dormant — is the ideal planting window for bare-root and root-balled trees. This is typically October through to March. Container-grown trees can be planted at any time of year, provided they receive adequate watering during dry spells in the first two seasons. We advise on the optimal timing for your specific species and site conditions during your free consultation.
The cost depends on the number of trees, species, size of the specimens, site preparation required, and any access considerations. A single small feathered tree or whip can be planted for a few hundred pounds including supply and planting. Larger standard trees or heavy standards, or projects requiring extensive ground preparation, will cost more. We provide free, no-obligation quotes for all planting work — call us on 0203 902 0618 for an accurate cost based on your specific requirements.
Yes. We assess your soil type, drainage, sun exposure, available space, and what you want from the tree — whether that is shade, screening, wildlife value, or ornamental interest — and recommend suitable species. Surrey’s varied geology means soil conditions differ significantly across the county, and we tailor our species recommendations accordingly. We do not supply a one-size-fits-all list; every recommendation is site-specific.
Yes. We source and supply trees from quality nurseries as well as carrying out all planting work. This saves you the effort of finding, transporting, and handling trees yourself, and means we can inspect the stock before it arrives on site. We supply whips, feathered trees, standard trees, heavy standards, and multi-stem specimens depending on your project.
In most cases, no planning permission is needed to plant a tree on private land. However, if you are planting near a boundary, within a conservation area, or on a site subject to planning conditions that include landscaping obligations, it is worth checking with your local authority first. We advise on any potential constraints during the site assessment and handle all necessary checks on your behalf.
Yes. We cover tree planting across the full Surrey area, including Ewell, Chaldon, Walton-on-the-Hill, Hooley, Farleigh, and all surrounding towns and villages. Call us on 0203 902 0618 or get in touch online for a free site visit and quote.
Establishment failure is usually down to inadequate watering, poor ground preparation, or an unsuitable species choice. We mitigate all of these risks through our site assessment and aftercare guidance. We provide detailed written aftercare instructions with every planting job, and for larger projects we offer scheduled follow-up visits to inspect and maintain newly planted stock through the critical first two growing seasons.
