Tree surgeons in Southampton & across Hampshire
Careful, qualified tree care for Hampshire homes and businesses
Whether it's a light trim or taking down a large tree in a tight garden, we'll do the job properly, to British Standard BS3998, and leave everything as tidy as we found it.
- Fixed written quotesThe price we quote is the price you pay, with nothing added on the day.
- Left spotlessEvery branch cleared away. Green waste is chipped and recycled.
- One team, start to finishOur own local team handles everything, from the quote visit to the final sweep-up. No call centres.
Our services
What we do
From a single overgrown sycamore in a terraced back garden to looking after a whole site, we'll take a proper look and tell you honestly what the tree needs. Our team takes care of the whole job, so there's no need to bring in anyone else.
Pruning & crown workCarried out to BS3998
Let more light into the garden, lift branches clear of roofs and drives, and keep your trees safe, healthy and in proportion.
- Crown reduction
- Crown thinning
- Crown lifting
- Deadwood removal
Tree removal & fellingRopes · rigging · cherry pickers
Where there's room, we fell in one piece. Where there isn't, we take the tree down carefully in sections, lowering each piece on ropes when necessary.
- Straight felling
- Sectional dismantling
- Work over roofs and outbuildings
Stump grindingGrinding & removal
We grind stumps out below ground level so you can re-turf, plant or lay a patio over the area.
- Narrow machine for side gates
- Chippings taken away or left as mulch
Storm damageFast response
If a tree has come down across the drive or is leaning on the house after a storm, ring us. We'll come out as quickly as we can to make it safe, then clear it away properly.
- Fallen and split trees
- Hanging or broken limbs
- Blocked drives and paths
Garden & site maintenanceHomes · landlords · businesses
Regular upkeep so hedges and trees never get out of hand. Ideal for rental properties and commercial sites.
- Hedge trimming and reshaping
- Pollarding and coppicing
- New tree and hedge planting
Recent work
A few jobs we've done
Every job is planned around the space available, whether that's a home right beside the tree or a hedge along a narrow path.
Our team
A local team that handles the whole job
Larix is a Southampton tree surgery team. Our crew covers every part of the work, from the first visit and written quote to felling, stump grinding and taking every bit of waste away. You won't need to arrange anything else yourself.
Our founder still leads our jobs on site, and we treat every garden as if it were our own, however small the job.
How it works
Simple from start to finish
No hard sell and no surprises. Here's what to expect when you get in touch.
Get in touch
Call, email or fill in the form. Photos of the tree help, but they're not essential.
Free visit & quote
We'll pop round at a time that suits you, talk it through and send a fixed written quote.
The work
We turn up on time, protect your lawn and borders, and work safely.
All tidied up
Everything's raked and cleared, and we'll walk round with you to make sure you're happy.
Areas we cover
Southampton and Hampshire
We're based in Southampton and work across Hampshire. If you're not sure whether we cover you, just give us a ring.
In Southampton
- Southampton
- Shirley
- Bassett
- Highfield
- Portswood
- Swaythling
- Bitterne
- Sholing
- Woolston
- Millbrook
Nearby towns & villages
- Eastleigh
- Chandler's Ford
- Hedge End
- West End
- Botley
- Bursledon
- Netley
- Hamble-le-Rice
- Totton
- Marchwood
- Hythe
- Romsey
- North Baddesley
- Winchester
- Fareham
- Lyndhurst
Postcodes include SO14–SO19, SO30, SO31, SO40, SO45, SO50–SO53, SO51 and parts of SO21–SO23 and PO14–PO15.
Questions
Good to know
The things people most often ask us before booking.
How much will it cost?
It depends on the size of the tree, how easy it is to get to and what needs doing, so we don't give prices over the phone. We'll come and have a look for free and send you a fixed written quote, with no obligation to go ahead.
Do I need permission from the council?
If a tree has a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or you live in a conservation area, you'll usually need consent from the council before any work is done. Southampton City Council and the neighbouring councils let you check this online. If we think a tree might be protected, we'll tell you before we start and help with the TPO application.
Can you work on trees in spring and summer?
Yes, though nesting birds are protected by law, and the main nesting season runs roughly from March to August. We check every tree for active nests before we start, and if we find one we'll hold off on that part of the job until the young have flown.
My neighbour's tree hangs over my garden. Can you cut it back?
Generally you're allowed to cut overhanging branches back to your boundary line, as long as the tree isn't protected and the work won't harm it. It's polite to have a word with your neighbour first.
Will you take all the waste away?
Yes. Clearing up is included in every quote. Branches are chipped on site and recycled, and logs can be left for your fire if you'd like them.
We've only got side access. Is that a problem?
Usually not. Most of our kit is designed for narrow gates and tight terraced gardens, and we'll lay boards down to protect your lawn and paths.
Free quote
Ask for a free quote
Tell us a little about the job and we'll get back to you, usually the same day, to arrange a visit. There's no charge and no obligation.
- Phone07446 829227
- Emaillarixoperations@gmail.com