District 14
Zugló, District XIV
Tree removal rulesTrees with a trunk circumference of 8-10 cm or more need a permit
On the local page we have collected what the regulations say about:
- Tree removal
- Noisy garden work
- Green waste
Zugló, District XIV
Tree removal and gardening in Zugló, District 14
Looking for a gardener or tree removal in District 14? We work in Zugló's villa gardens, at family houses and in shared courtyards alike, from pruning big trees to garden care for a monthly fee. The site visit is free, and we'll look into the district's tree and noise rules for you.
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Villa gardens and courtyards in Zugló
Zugló's eight neighbourhoods hide very different gardens. Herminamező, Alsórákos and Rákosfalva are home to villas and family houses, many with decades-old trees, while around the Füredi utca, Kerepesi út and Kacsóh Pongrác út housing estates you'll mostly find residents' green spaces and shared courtyards.
In the old villa gardens the main job is usually caring for large trees, meaning crown pruning and reshaping, and when a tree can no longer be saved, we take it down safely, piece by piece on ropes. At family houses we handle everything from mowing to hedge trimming, and we also look after the courtyards of blocks of flats under annual contracts.
Neighbourhoods Alsórákos, Herminamező, Istvánmező (egy része), Kiszugló, Nagyzugló, Rákosfalva, Törökőr, Városliget
Garden work in District 14
Tree removalDangerous trees too, with rope access and removal→Tree pruningWhen the tree can still be saved→Stump grindingSo that lawn or a new tree can take its place→Lawn mowingOne-off or regular→Garden maintenanceMonthly care all year round→Hedge trimmingShaping and renovation, clippings taken away→Land clearingOvergrown gardens and plots brought back→Garden designDesign, levelling, paths and planting beds→Turf layingWith soil preparation and the first watering→Irrigation systemInstallation, autumn winterisation, spring start-up→
Before and after
An overgrown garden and the same garden put in order. Drag the slider to compare the two.
BeforeAfterZugló's tree removal rules
In Zugló, trees are covered by Decree 43/2023. In a private garden, the mayor's permit is needed to fell any tree whose trunk circumference reaches 8-10 cm measured one metre above the ground, or, for multi-stemmed trees, whose stems together reach a circumference of 20-25 cm. This doesn't apply to fruit trees and shrubs, but the decree does not count walnut, almond or sweet chestnut as fruit trees.
The mayor decides within 60 days, and the permit is valid for one year. Felling must also take into account the nesting season, which runs from early March to mid-August, so the work is best timed for autumn or winter. A felled tree must be replaced on the same plot within a year, and if you'd like, we'll plant the replacement for you.
Tree felling permits in Budapest, district by district →
Source 43/2023. (XI. 30.) önkormányzati rendelet a fás szárú növények védelméről, kivágásáról és pótlásáról, Nemzeti Jogszabálytár We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
- Trees with a trunk circumference of 8-10 cm or more need a permit
- No permit is needed for fruit trees and shrubs
- The nesting season runs from 1 March to 15 August
- In an emergency, it's enough to report the felling afterwards, within 3 days, with photos
- The tree must be replaced on the same plot within a year
Lawn mowing and noisy garden work in Zugló
Zugló's noise control decree (52/2008.) has separate rules for the noisy work involved in building and maintaining green spaces, which includes motor mowing and tree felling. This kind of work is allowed on weekdays between 8 am and 7 pm and on Saturdays and other rest days between 9:00 and 18:00, while on Sundays and public holidays it's only permitted to avert a danger to life or an accident.
Source 52/2008. (XII. 19.) önkormányzati rendelet a zajvédelem helyi szabályozásáról, 9. § We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
- Allowed on weekdays from 8:00 to 19:00
- Allowed on Saturdays and rest days from 9:00 to 18:00
- On Sundays and public holidays only to avert danger
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a tree felling permit in Zugló?
For most trees in private gardens, yes. The permit is issued by the mayor, who decides within 60 days. Fruit trees and shrubs need no permit, but walnut trees do, because Zugló's decree doesn't count them as fruit trees.
When can I mow the lawn in Zugló?
With a motor mower you can mow on weekdays from 8 am to 7 pm and on Saturdays between 9:00 and 18:00. On Sundays and public holidays, the district decree only allows noisy garden work to avert danger, so the mower gets a rest.
What's the best season for felling a tree in Zugló?
In autumn and winter, because a leafless tree is easier to cut into sections and no birds are nesting in it. Zugló's decree specifically mentions the nesting season between 1 March and 15 August, and the permit sets the timing of the felling accordingly.
Do you cover the whole of Zugló?
Yes, we come out to every part of Zugló, from Herminamező to Rákosfalva, although we do most of our work in and around District 17. The site visit is free, and we'll get back to you within one working day to arrange a date.
Site visit in District 14
Tell us what the problem is with your garden or tree, and we will call you back within one working day. A site visit in District 14 is free too. You can write to us in English.
Quicker by phone? Call us on +36 20 944 3464.
Where else do we work?
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