Orchard Clearance in Kent
Need an Orchard Grubbing service?
We are orchard grubbing and clearance specialists in the Maidstone, Tonbridge and Malling, Tunbridge Wells, Ashford and Swale areas. We tackle a wide variety of orchard removal projects whether they are traditionally planted orchards or modern orchards with wirework.
We have the ideal range of equipment to grub any type of orchard from little twin stem trees right up to old standard plantations. All our machines have grabs or claws that are ideal for tackling any type of orchard plantation with optimum productivity.
Another advantage of using the correct attachment is that we will make a much cleaner job with less dirt pushed to the fire and with less ground disturbance.
Orchard Tree Surgeons
Orchard Grubbing Services in Kent
The orchard grubbing service from W.H. Skinner and Sons is an essential aspect of land management in our agricultural industry and we have provided this vital service for many years.
We remove apple trees, pear trees, plum trees, cherry trees, apricot trees and grape vines. In fact any type of fruit tree clearance is what we do.
Where required, we use tracked machines with low ground pressure to minimise the compaction on the ground. Our experience in orchard grubbing and tree removal is unrivalled in our area and our range of equipment too is unsurpassed.
If you need wirework taken down then our hydraulic wire winding machinery and post lifters will tackle the work quickly and efficiently.

Explain the Orchard Grubbing Service?
Orchard grubbing typically begins
with one of our experts visiting your site so that we can find out exactly what you need and for us to establish what kind of equipment and process will be needed.

Clearing the land for other purposes
Whilst many orchards need to be removed for re-planting with new ones, you may have a variety of other plans in mind instead. These may be other agricultural crops or the land may be given over to a recreational use instead.

Use any Special Machinery to clear the Orchard?
We have an unrivalled range of equipment and special attachments that will clear your orchard quickly and efficiently with minimum ground disturbance. Not only that, as we will be using the best equipment you will get a much cleaner job which will minimise further expense for you once we have gone.
Specialised Machinery for Orchard Grubbing
Where required, we use tracked machines with low ground pressure to minimise the compaction on the ground. Our experience in orchard grubbing and tree removal is unrivalled in our area and our range of equipment is unsurpassed.
Future Planning
Whatever your plans, if you tell us what your objectives are then we will carry out the work in the most appropriate way so that the site is left in a suitable state for your future uses.


W.H. Skinner and Sons – Case Study
Summary: There may be occasions when some money can be saved by using farm staff but often we see that there can be hidden costs that can lead to the total cost being higher than by using W. H. Skinner and Sons so please consider your options with great care.

Hedge overgrown too?
If you are losing yield at the edges of your orchard due to the shade from overgrown hedges or trees then W. H. Skinner and Sons can cut the hedges back to a manageable size.
FAQ’s about Orchard Grubbing – Clearing an Orchard
Where we work
W.H. Skinner & Sons are based in Chart Sutton. We serve Mid-Kent and the Weald Of Kent (See Map Below). This list of villages is not exhaustive.
Contact us to see whether we can help you today!