5 tree surgeons cover Bridlington. 3 are on the Environment Agency waste carrier register, 1 state ARB Approved Contractor status and 2 say they handle protected-tree applications.
Businesses
Services and customer types are as the business describes them on its own website. Waste carrier status is matched against the Environment Agency register; approvals marked "stated" have not yet been checked; how we check. Listings last refreshed 29 Sept 2026.
Stated on their website: NPTC / City & Guilds · Lantra
The Tree Walker Arborist Ltd is a family-run arboricultural business based in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, established in 2015. They provide a range of tree surgery services including felling, pruning, hedge cutting, stump grinding, and emergency callout, serving Driffield and surrounding areas of East Yorkshire.
Tree felling
Pruning & crown reduction
Hedges
Stump grinding
Emergency & storm work
Planting
Firewood & woodchip
Works for: Homeowners, Businesses, Councils & public sector
Advanced Trees and Grounds Ltd is a family-run tree surgery business based in Filey on the Yorkshire Coast, established in 2006. The company provides tree care and grounds maintenance services across Yorkshire and the Humber, serving private and public sector customers.
Tree felling
Pruning & crown reduction
Stump grinding
Hedges
Site clearance
Tree surveys
Planting
Works for: Homeowners, Businesses, Councils & public sector
East Riding Arborists Ltd is a tree surgery company based in North Frodingham, Driffield, East Yorkshire, established in 2003. The company carries out all aspects of tree work for homeowners, estates, commercial and institutional clients, and local authorities.
Pruning & crown reduction
Hedges
Site clearance
Works for: Homeowners, Businesses, Councils & public sector, Farms & estates
TreeSurgeonCheck lists five tree surgeons serving Bridlington. Of these, three are on the Environment Agency waste carrier register, one states it holds ARB Approved Contractor status, and one states it holds relevant qualifications. The firms offer a range of services including pruning and crown reduction (three firms), hedge trimming (three), tree felling (two), stump grinding (two), and emergency storm work (one). Three firms say they work for homeowners, three for commercial clients, three for councils and the public sector, and one for farms and estates.
Protected trees in Bridlington fall under East Riding of Yorkshire Council. To check whether a tree is protected, you can search the council's planning constraints map, use its online 'Find out if a tree is protected' form, or email planning.trees@eastriding.gov.uk. If your tree sits within a conservation area but has no Tree Preservation Order, you must still give the council six weeks' written notice (a section 211 notice) before carrying out most work, unless an exception applies.
Common questions
Do I need permission to cut down or prune a tree in Bridlington?
You need consent from East Riding of Yorkshire Council before carrying out work on a tree covered by a Tree Preservation Order. Applications can be made through the Planning Portal, where the council says there is currently no charge; applications by email or post carry an administrative fee. The council may take up to eight weeks to decide. Trees in a conservation area without a TPO require six weeks' written notice to the council before most work. Dead branches can be removed from a living protected tree without notifying the council.
How do I check a tree surgeon in Bridlington is legitimate?
Three of the five listed firms are on the Environment Agency waste carrier register, which you can search at the link below. Businesses that transport waste must register as waste carriers, and householders should check before allowing a firm to remove waste. One firm states it is an ARB Approved Contractor; you can verify this through the ARB Approved Contractor Directory. One firm states it holds relevant qualifications. Always ask firms directly about credentials before hiring.
When should tree and hedge work be avoided because of nesting birds?
The main bird nesting season runs from March to September, though birds can nest outside this period, so tree and hedge work should be checked for active nests at any time of year. It is an offence to intentionally take, damage or destroy a wild bird's nest while it is being used or being built. Before starting any tree or hedge work, you or your tree surgeon should check carefully for active nests regardless of the time of year.
What happens if a protected tree in Bridlington is cut down without permission?
Cutting down, uprooting or wilfully destroying a protected tree is a criminal offence. If convicted, the person responsible can face an unlimited fine. East Riding of Yorkshire Council oversees enforcement for protected trees in the Bridlington area. If the council has not decided a TPO application within eight weeks, the applicant can appeal for non-determination rather than wait indefinitely.