What do customers say about Black Bear Tree Surgery?

Black Bear Tree Surgery has 43 public reviews, averaging 4.8 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.

How is Black Bear Tree Surgery rated on reliability and quality?

On Checkatrade, customers rate Black Bear Tree Surgery by category: Reliability 5.0 out of 5, Communication 5.0 out of 5, Quality of work 5.0 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews — they show where Black Bear Tree Surgery is strongest, not just the overall average.

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Tree surgeon / arborist

Black Bear Tree Surgery

Midhurst4.8· 43 reviews · 1 independent public source

Trust score

54out of 100

Rating4.8★

Review volume43

Evidence breadth1 independent public source

Profile statusListed

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Tree surgeon / arborist

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What customers say

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4.8out of 5

43 reviews in public evidenceMost recent review 1 year ago

How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)

Reliability5.0

Communication5.0

Quality of work5.0

Checkatrade43 reviews · 4.8 avg

Highlights

"Really efficient and reliable. Black Bear did an excellent job, they cleared every scrap of leaf/wood and left the garden looking very clean and tidy, we are delighted to recommend their very knowledgeable and professional service."

"After first contacting this company Ivan was very quick at responding to my query and a visit was arranged to assess the work required. Ivan turned up on time for this visit and sent his quote later that evening. Though not the cheapest quote, his was reasonable and, due to his professional manner, we asked him to carry out the work , which involved reducing height of large conifer hedge. Ivan and Richard arrived at the time/date arranged and carried out the work in an extremely efficient way and to our exact requirements, and left everything tidy. We will use them again for sure!"

"Ivan responded promptly to my initial call and visited soon after that to discuss the work and give an estimate. He was very helpful with suggestions and obviously knows his trade. The work was done by Ivan and his team on time, exactly as we had discussed, and the clear up was very thorough."

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Public evidence last checked May 2026

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Evidence breadth: 1 independent public source

Profile status: Listed

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Tree work is dangerous and unregulated - anyone can call themselves a tree surgeon. Arboricultural Association ARB Approved Contractors are independently assessed for the quality of their tree work, their qualifications, their insurance and their health & safety, and are re-assessed regularly. Check they're listed before work starts near your home or power lines.

Check the ARB Approved Contractor directory

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.

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