# Essex Tree Brothers

Essex Tree Brothers is a tree surgeon / arborist in Chelmsford. Rated 5.0/5 from 5 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: 51/100

Independent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2019 — that's 7 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.

## About
Tree surgeon in Chelmsford, Essex.

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

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 5 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: 3 years ago.

## What customers consistently praise
_Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_
- Professional (mentioned in 60% of reviews we've read)
- Fast & efficient (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)
- Friendly & polite (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)
- Punctual (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Very efficient with quoting and happy with the price provided to complete the works! The guys were polite, efficient and tidied up afterwards. Would definitely recommend such a great service!"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "The Essex Tree Brothers Team recently completed a Crown Reduction on the Oak Tree in our garden. Professional service provided throughout and very pleased with the result. Thank you for your great work, would definitely recommend this fantastic company!"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Very efficient with quoting and happy with the price provided to complete the works! The guys were polite, efficient and tidied up afterwards. Would definitely recommend such a great service!"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Tree surgeon / arborist

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 5 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)
- Accreditations shown: MTT is showing 1 credential or accreditation on this profile. (via Public credential evidence)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 1
  - TrustMark: the government-endorsed quality scheme for work carried out in and around the home
- Companies House status: unknown
- Website online since 2019 (verified via public domain registry)
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## What this business says about itself
_Self-declared on the trader's own website, not independently verified:_
- Emergency availability: emergency call outs

## 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: 0800 059 0176
- Website: https://essextreebrothers.co.uk

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