# Crestwood Arboricultural Ltd

Crestwood Arboricultural Ltd is a tree surgeon / arborist in Chelmsford. Rated 5.0/5 from 3 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: 47/100

## About
Tree surgeon in Chelmsford, Essex.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 3 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 3 cross-checked total above._

Rated 5.0★ — above the local average for tree surgeons / arborists in Chelmsford. Across 15 tree surgeons / arborists in Chelmsford, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 6 years ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Great job! Very efficiently carried out and all deadwood was removed having been chipped on site. Would definitely use again and have recommended to neighbours."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "As well as being prompt, tidy and very professional Ben Yarwood is extremely knowledgable concerning tree matters. Thank you Ben"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Smart, polite, professional"
> — 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 (their own stated coverage — confirm they cover your exact address before you book):_
- Chelmsford
- Essex

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 3 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)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade

## 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.

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