# Arb Smith

Arb Smith is a tree surgeon / arborist in Bridgwater. Rated 5.0/5 from 6 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 25 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from August 2023. Weigh that age against the score.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 6 |

Most recent review: 3 years ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Ash carried out the job requested to a very high standard and consulted throughout to make sure we were happy at every stage. He cleared a ditch of low willow and brambles and took back 35feet willows so that we now have our view back! Highly recommend him for any job, courteous and friendly and did all that was requested."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Excellent worker. Reduced size of cherry tree to a much smaller size. Very pleased indeed with the work carried out. All branches and leaves taken away. Would be pleased to recommend."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Ash was very accommodating and helpful. We hired him to fell a Christmas tree in our garden and while he was there, he was able to do the holly tree also. Very friendly and efficient. Will be using him again, Thanks Ash"
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Tree surgeon / arborist

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Tree Surgeon

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving. This is their own stated coverage, so confirm they cover your exact address before you book:_
- Bridgwater
- Somerset

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 6 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.

## Before you hire a tree surgeon / arborist
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Public-liability cover for tree work is commonly £2–5m. Anything much lower is worth questioning on a big job.
- Check they carry public-liability insurance 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.

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