District 20
Pesterzsébet, District XX
Tree removal rulesA permit is needed, except for trees under 4 cm and shrubs
On the local page we have collected what the regulations say about:
- Tree removal
- Noisy garden work
- Green waste
Pesterzsébet, District XX
Tree removal and gardening in Pesterzsébet, District 20
We come out to Pesterzsébet, District 20, for tree removal and gardening work too, to its suburban streets as well as to Pacsirtatelep, Szabótelep and Gubacsipuszta. Whether a dangerous tree needs felling or an overgrown garden needs taming, the site visit is free.
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The garden streets of Pesterzsébet
Pesterzsébet is made up of six neighbourhoods. The centre and Gubacs are dominated by housing estates, but around them stand rows of single-storey houses with gardens, so the district's streetscape is largely defined by this garden-suburb feel.
On these garden plots we take on everything from pruning old fruit trees to felling trees that have grown too big. If the garden needs rethinking, we lay lawns, install irrigation and plant new trees, and you can also book regular mowing and hedge trimming as garden maintenance for a monthly fee.
Neighbourhoods Erzsébetfalva, Gubacs, Gubacsipuszta, Kossuthfalva, Pacsirtatelep, Szabótelep
Garden work in District 20
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.
BeforeAfterFelling permits and tree removal in Pesterzsébet
In Pesterzsébet, Decree 26/2018. on trees and shrubs states that a tree may only be felled with a final permit from the district clerk (jegyző), even in your own garden. The decree doesn't apply to shrubs on private land, trees with a trunk thinner than 4 cm, or trees of invasive species in private gardens.
The permit stipulates that between 1 March and 31 August, during the birds' nesting season, felling is only allowed under strict conditions: if there's a danger to life or of an accident, or if an expert confirms in writing that there's no nest in the tree. The felled tree must be replaced on a one-for-one basis, within a year, during the planting season.
Tree felling permits in Budapest, district by district →
Source 26/2018. (X. 26.) 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.
- A permit is needed, except for trees under 4 cm and shrubs
- Between 1 March and 31 August, trees may only be felled in exceptional cases
- Emergency felling of a tree endangering life must be reported within 3 working days
- The permit is valid for one year, and the felling must be reported within 3 working days
- Pruning and rejuvenation must be done between 1 September and 28 February
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a permit to cut down a tree in Pesterzsébet?
Yes, any tree with a trunk thicker than 4 cm needs the district clerk's permit, even if it stands in your own garden. The exceptions are trees of invasive species and shrubs, as well as trees that endanger life, which must be felled immediately and reported within 3 working days.
When can trees be pruned in District 20?
Between 1 September and 28 February, unless a danger has to be averted. The district decree places maintenance pruning and rejuvenation in this period, outside the birds' nesting season, which fits well with the fact that fruit trees are best pruned from late autumn to early spring anyway.
Is it allowed to mow the lawn on Sundays in Pesterzsébet?
Pesterzsébet has no specific rule on this; at least, we found no time limit on mowing in the district's current decrees. For the neighbours' sake, though, it's better to mow on weekdays, and if you're unsure, we'll check this at the site visit too.
Do you also take jobs in Pesterzsébet?
Yes, in all six of Pesterzsébet's neighbourhoods. Most of our work ties us to District 17 and its surroundings, but we come out to every district in the capital. Call us on +36 20 944 3464 or request a site visit (you can write to us in English), and we'll be in touch within one working day.
Site visit in District 20
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 20 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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