# Black Bear Tree Surgery

Black Bear Tree Surgery is a tree surgeon / arborist in Midhurst. Rated 4.8/5 from 43 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

Trust score: 54/100

## About
Tree surgeon in Midhurst, West Sussex.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 4.8/5 | 43 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 43 cross-checked total above._

Most recent review: 1 year ago.

## Customer rating breakdown
_Per-category customer ratings from Checkatrade:_
- Reliability: 5.0 out of 5
- Communication: 5.0 out of 5
- Quality of work: 5.0 out of 5

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "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."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "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!"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "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."
> — Anonymous (4.5, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Tree surgeon / arborist

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 43 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MTT is showing 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MTT is showing a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Website: MTT is showing a public website for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: unknown
- Website online since 2023 (verified via public domain registry)
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## Before you hire a tree surgeon / arborist
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade — general guidance, not a claim about this business:_
- 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.

## Contact
- Phone: 07521 733871
- Website: https://blackbeartreesurgery.com/index.php

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