Tree surgeons / arborists in the United Kingdom

989 tree surgeons / arborists across the United Kingdom, each compared on their reviews, credential evidence and evidence from named public sources. Independent evidence, no ads and no paid placement. Add your area below to see who's near you.

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What to check when hiring tree surgeons / arborists in the United Kingdom

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  • Check they carry public-liability insurance (commonly £2–5m) and ask to SEE the certificate. Tree work is high-risk and damage to your property, a neighbour's, or a person is expensive to put right.
  • Before any felling or heavy pruning, check whether the tree is protected (a preservation order, a conservation area, or active bird nesting), because YOU, the homeowner, can be fined for unauthorised work, not just the contractor.
  • Get the scope in writing (which trees, how much to take off, and who removes the waste and grinds the stump), and never pay in full before the work is finished.
  • Prefer a tree surgeon approved by the Arboricultural Association, and check with your local council's tree officer before working on any protected tree or one in a conservation area.
  • Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.

Which credentials should a tree surgeon / arborist have? See the guide →

How to judge a tree surgeon / arborist

Independent, no-ads guidance. The trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each trader’s public evidence above.

Verify before you hire

  • Check they hold an Arboricultural Association ARB Approved Contractor accreditation: only around 300–400 UK firms have passed this independent vetting.
  • Confirm they are registered as an upper-tier Environment Agency Waste Carrier before they remove any branches or stumps: you can search the public register yourself.
  • Ask to see NPTC City & Guilds chainsaw competency certificates (CS30/CS31 at minimum) for every operative doing ground or aerial work.
  • Check whether your tree has a Tree Preservation Order or sits in a conservation area: if it does, your council must approve the work first or both you and the contractor face an unlimited fine.

Warning signs of a cowboy

  • They knocked on your door uninvited and say your tree looks dangerous: this is the single most common scam pattern in this trade.
  • They want a large cash deposit upfront and cannot show any written quote or insurance certificate.
  • They cannot name their waste carrier registration number: unregistered green-waste removal puts the legal liability on you.
  • They start work on a tree in a conservation area without you having received council approval: that is a criminal offence, not just a planning issue.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Are you an Arboricultural Association ARB Approved Contractor, and can I see your accreditation number to check on the AA directory?
  • What is your Environment Agency Waste Carrier registration number, and what tier is it: lower or upper?
  • Can I see the NPTC or LANTRA chainsaw certificates for the people who will actually be doing the work on the day?
  • Have you checked whether my tree has a Tree Preservation Order, and if so, have you applied for consent before we book a date?

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a trustworthy tree surgeon / arborist?
Compare the public evidence on each profile: how many independent reviews they have and across how many named sources, the rating and how recent it is, any credential evidence, and the company status. A tree surgeon / arborist backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one found in only one place.
Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend tree surgeons / arborists for payment?
No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Tree surgeons / arborists are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence. No one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
Where do the reviews come from?
They're imported from named public review sources and always shown with the source named. They aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
What should I check before hiring a tree surgeon / arborist?
Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the tree surgeon / arborist, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence. It doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.

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