Professional Tree Removal and Land Clearance in West Cornwall
Unwanted trees, overgrown plots, scrub and storm damage, cleared by machine with our 14-tonne excavator and tree shear, with a chainsaw-certified team on the ground. We leave the land ready for whatever comes next, whether that is a build, a field or a garden.
CHAS Accredited Contractor
Constructionline Gold MemberChainsaw CertifiedOur Own Plant FleetFully Insured Machine Tree Removal and Clearance, From the First Cut to Clear Ground
Tree removal is the felling and clearing of unwanted trees, including the stump and roots where the ground is going to be reused, so that land can be built on, farmed or brought back into use.
Done by machine, it is a controlled, efficient way to clear a site. Our 14-tonne excavator carries a tree shear that grips a stem, cuts it and places it on the ground, so timber is handled by the machine rather than by hand, and the same excavator then lifts the stumps and roots.
Luna Maintenance Ltd carries out tree removal and land clearance across West Cornwall for landowners, farms, builders and homeowners. We clear the ground with our own machinery, handle the waste, and leave the site ready for the next stage of your project.
The Tree Removal and Clearance Work We Carry Out
Machine tree felling
Trees taken down with the tree shear on our 14-tonne excavator, cut in sections where space is tight and laid down under control, with the chainsaw used for trimming and finishing.
Stump and root removal
Where the ground is going to be built on, farmed or landscaped, the excavator lifts the stumps and the main roots out, and the holes are backfilled and levelled.
Land and site clearance
Overgrown plots, neglected fields and building sites cleared of trees, scrub and rubbish. The flail attachment on our diggers cuts brambles and rough growth down, and the excavator clears what is left. Clearance ahead of a build runs straight into our groundworks.
Hedge and scrub clearance
Overgrown hedges and scrub removed to open up a field, a gateway or a new track, timed around the nesting season.
Storm-damage clearance
Trees brought down across tracks, yards, lanes and gardens after a storm, cut up, lifted clear and dealt with, so access is restored and the ground is made safe.
Waste and timber handling
Brash chipped on site, timber stacked for you to keep, or removal arranged as part of the job. If you would rather do the chipping yourself, our chipper hire is available too.
Our Tree Removal and Clearance Work
Our recent clearance work includes tree removal with the 14-tonne excavator and tree shear, and clearing storm-damaged trees after winter gales. Each job was carried out by our own team on our own machinery. You can see more of it on our work page.
What Our Customers Say
"Horrendous conditions when they did the job, but they just got on with it. Really professional team and I wont hesitate to use them again."
"Their time management, cost structure and quality of work has been excellent and I would be delighted to recommend them."
"I was very happy with the work carried and I would certainly use him again. He is a consummate professional at what he does."
What Machine Clearance Gives You
Trees cleared with controlThe tree shear holds each stem as it is cut and places it on the ground, so timber comes down where we choose, even on a tight site.
Ground that is genuinely clearWith stumps and roots lifted rather than left behind, the land is ready to dig, build on, fence or farm without another round of clearing.
Waste that is dealt withBrash is chipped, timber is stacked and anything that needs to leave the site is arranged within the same job, so you are not left with a pile to deal with.
One team for the whole clearanceExcavator, tree shear, flail, dumper and tractor with dump trailer are all ours, so felling, clearing and moving material happen in one continuous job.
How a Tree Removal Job Works
Get in touch.
Call 07460 077745 or send the form with photos of the trees or the ground you want cleared and a note of the access.
Free site visit.
We walk the site with you, look at the trees, the access and anything nearby to protect, and talk through what happens to the timber and brash.
Written quote.
The work, the specification and the price, set out in writing before anything starts, with any permissions or timing points flagged.
Fell and clear.
Trees are taken down with the tree shear, stumps and roots lifted where needed, and scrub cut back with the flail.
Tidy and hand over.
Brash chipped, timber stacked or removed, the ground levelled where agreed, and a walk-round with you before we leave.
Why Choose Luna Maintenance for Tree Removal
Timing matters in tree and hedge work. Clearance is best carried out outside the bird nesting season, which runs from March to August, because the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 protects active nests. We plan clearance work around that window wherever your project allows, and raise the timing with you at the site visit.
The right machine for the job. A 14-tonne excavator with a tree shear does work that would take far longer by hand, and the same machine lifts the stumps.
Chainsaw certified. The team holds chainsaw certificates for the cutting that the shear does not reach.
Accredited and insured. CHAS accredited, a Constructionline Gold member and fully insured, with our plant operation CPCS-carded.
Your Contractor: Ross Kitto
Ross Kitto leads Luna Maintenance and brings 29 years in the trade to every clearance job. He formed the company in 2023 and runs a close team of five who operate the machinery themselves.
The fleet behind this work is ours: the 14-tonne excavator with its rotating head and tree shear, the flail attachment, the dumper, and the Valtra tractor with its dump trailer for moving timber and spoil.
“We own every machine we bring to a clearance, so it is ready to go the moment your job is, and we leave the ground the way we would want our own,”
says Ross Kitto, director of Luna Maintenance Ltd.
Tree Removal and Land Clearance Across West Cornwall
What Your Tree Removal Quote Covers
We do not publish prices, because every clearance is different. The number and size of the trees, the access for the machines and what happens to the waste all shape the cost. The site visit and the written quote are both free.
Your quote sets out:
Everything we agree is in writing before work begins.
Tree Removal and Land Clearance Questions
How do you remove trees with an excavator?
Is machine tree removal the same as tree surgery?
Can you clear an overgrown plot or field?
What happens to the waste?
Do I need permission to fell trees?
Do you do storm-damage clearance?
Related Clearance and Hire Services
01Chipper Hire
Wood chipper hire for hedge, tree and site clearance, operated or self-drive.
Chipper hire
02Plant Hire
Our excavators, dumper and tractor with dump trailer, available operated or self-drive.
Plant hire
03Groundworks
Excavation, site clearance and foundations once the ground is clear.
GroundworksReady to Clear Your Ground?
Tell us what needs to come down or be cleared and we will come and walk the site with you. The site visit and the written quote are free, and every machine on the job is our own.
Call Ross on 07460 077745·Book a free site visit online
Based in Hayle, working across West Cornwall
Phone: 07460 077745
Email: office@lunamaintenanceltd.com
Hours: 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week
Last updated: 20 October 2026