District 19
Kispest, District XIX
Tree removal rulesA permit is needed, though not for fruit trees; walnut trees do need one
On the local page we have collected what the regulations say about:
- Tree removal
- Noisy garden work
- Green waste
Kispest, District XIX
Tree removal and gardening in Kispest, District 19
We take on tree removal, pruning and regular garden care in District 19 too, in Kispest's suburban streets just as much as in Wekerletelep. The site visit is free, and we'll go through the district's tree decree with you before anyone picks up a saw.
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Gardens in Kispest and Wekerle
Kispest is made up of two neighbourhoods, Kispest proper and Wekerletelep. Although nearly half of the residents live in the prefab blocks of the central housing estate, most of the district's area consists of single-storey family houses and their gardens, and Wekerletelep, with its uniform houses and gardens, is a world of its own.
If an old tree is leaning over the house, the roof or the fence, we first examine whether it can be kept with pruning or crown reshaping. If not, we dismantle it piece by piece on ropes, grind out the stump and, on request, lay turf or plant a new tree in its place, because with us the trees and the garden are in the same hands.
Neighbourhoods Kispest, Wekerletelep
Garden work in District 19
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.
BeforeAfterKispest's rules on tree removal
In Kispest, Decree 20/2014. on the protection of trees states that a tree in a private garden may only be felled with a final permit from the district clerk (jegyző). Fruit trees are an exception, but felling walnut, sweet chestnut, hazel and fruit trees bred as ornamentals does require a permit. A permit, once issued, is valid for two years.
If there's a danger to life or of an accident, the tree must be felled immediately and reported within 5 working days after the work, with photos and a horticultural expert's report. Replacement planting normally amounts to 120 per cent of the felled tree's trunk diameter, and it must be done within a year, primarily on the same plot.
Tree felling permits in Budapest, district by district →
Source 20/2014. (VI. 24.) önkormányzati rendelet a fák védelméről, Nemzeti Jogszabálytár We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
- A permit is needed, though not for fruit trees; walnut trees do need one
- The permit is valid for two years
- A dangerous tree must be reported within 5 working days, with an expert report
- Trees with a trunk thinner than 10 cm need not be replaced
- On plots under 600 m², no replacement is needed unless the felling is for construction
Lawn mowing and garden noise in Kispest
Under the district's community conduct decree (24/2025.), in force since January 2026, noisy garden work may not be done on weekdays between 8 pm and 8 am, on Saturdays after 8 pm, or on Sundays and public holidays. So mowers, hedge trimmers and chainsaws can run on weekdays and Saturdays between 8 am and 8 pm.
Source 24/2025. (XI. 27.) önkormányzati rendelet a közösségi együttélés alapvető szabályairól, 10. § We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
- Allowed on weekdays and Saturdays from 8:00 to 20:00
- Forbidden all day on Sundays and public holidays
- In justified cases the district clerk can grant an exception
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit for tree removal in Kispest?
Yes, most trees in private gardens need the district clerk's permit. Fruit trees are an exception, but under the decree walnut, sweet chestnut and hazel don't count as fruit trees. A tree that endangers life must be felled first and only reported afterwards, within 5 working days.
Can I mow on a Sunday in District 19?
No, because the district decree bans noisy garden work on Sundays and public holidays. Mowing is fine on weekdays and Saturdays from 8 am to 8 pm.
When does a felled tree have to be replaced in Kispest?
Within one year of felling, primarily on the same plot. If the plot is smaller than 600 square metres and you're not felling the tree because of construction, the decree doesn't require replacement at all, but even then we're happy to plant a new tree in its place.
Do you work in Wekerletelep as well?
Yes, we come out to Wekerletelep just as we do to any other part of Kispest, because besides District 17, where we do most of our work, we take on jobs in every district of Budapest. The site visit is free here too.
Site visit in District 19
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 19 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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