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Forbes Tree Care Ltd
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Which? Trusted Trader
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Planning approval rate
87% approved
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- Rated 4.9 from 566 reviews across 2 review sources
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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
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Legal nameForbes Tree Care Ltd
Company number09259356
IncorporatedNot listed
Registered activityTree & forestry services
Run by2 directors (longest-serving director appointed in 2014)
Previously traded asFORBES TREECARE LTD (until 2023)
Official checkOn the public register
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Strong planning approval history
87% approved
87% of Forbes Tree Care Ltd's decided planning applications were approved (92 of 106 decisions across 7 councils). 163 applications tracked in total. Most recently approved in 2023, including 29 in the last 5 years.
Approval rate87%
Approved92
Decisions106
Councils7
Approved work includes conservation.
- Conservation7 approved
Mostly works in Barnet (56% of applications), with work in 6 other councils.
- Barnet91 applications · 60% approved
- Tower Hamlets29 applications · 100% approved
- Ealing12 applications · 100% approved
- Westminster12 applications · 100% approved
- Brent7 applications · 100% approved
- Enfield7 applications · 100% approved
Approximate locations of this business's planning applications. Check whether they've worked near you.
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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4.9out of 5
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Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade463 reviews · 4.9 avg
- Which? Trusted Traders103 reviews · 4.9 avg
Highlights
“I received a quick response from Forbes Tree Care and their communications were excellent throughout. I needed a tree cutting down as it was too big for my small garden. The job was competitively priced, carried out quickly and all branches etc. removed with no mess left at all. I would definitely recommend Sean and his team.”
“The team did a series of jobs in my garden this week, they did an excellent job, always made care not to disturb other plants. They were polite and efficient and left the garden very neat after all the work. Recommended!”
“Sean and team did an excellent job. They were helpful, knowledgeable and skilled at pruning a couple of trees in my garden. They were very careful of the other plants in my garden and cleared up brilliantly! Highly recommend.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Forbes Tree Care Ltd, including the highlights above. The 566 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Customer recommends this business
Overgrown hedge and ivy
My laurel hedge had got completely overgrown and was as tall as the house, and the ivy on the outside of the house was trying to get inside! Patrick and his team sorted everything out so efficiently, with a smile (and in the rain too!). And they cleared up all the waste, chipped it and took it away. I would highly recommend them.
Work completed:
Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
- Customer Service
- 5 / 5
- Quality
- 5 / 5
- Value
- 5 / 5
Customer recommends this business
Great work completed quickly
I'm very pleased with the work Forbes Treecare carried out yesterday. They fitted me in sooner than originally agreed owing to a cancellation that had occurred. A large holly was cut back to half its height and nicely shaped, and a plum tree taken out. Numerous overhanging plum branches were cut back to my fence line. The work was done swiftly and they listened to my requests. All in all, very good experience.
Work completed:
Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
- Customer Service
- 5 / 5
- Quality
- 5 / 5
- Value
- 5 / 5
Customer recommends this business
Excellent Company! A++++++++++
These guys did a brilliant job of cutting a large eucalyptus tree down within a very tight space. They were friendly and extremely professional they are also extremely good value for money. I’d highly recommend them to anyone looking for a job well done. The team also cleared up after them and ensured no other plant or trees were damaged in the process. A brilliant job carried out seamlessly.
Work completed:
Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
- Customer Service
- 5 / 5
- Quality
- 5 / 5
- Value
- 5 / 5
Customer recommends this business
Reliable and efficient service
We have used Forbes Tree Care for a number of years and always find their service to be efficient and reliable. Easy communication to arrange services, friendly and informed staff who carry out their work with ease and skill. We will continue to use Forbes again annually for our tree, hedge and all large scale pruning needs.
Work completed:
Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
- Customer Service
- 5 / 5
- Quality
- 5 / 5
- Value
- 5 / 5
Customer recommends this business
Great work
Forbes Tree Care trimmed our Holm Oak tree for the second time. The first trim some 4 years ago gave the tree a much better shape and this year's trim has continued the improvement. The team undertaking the work were brilliant and I'd thoroughly recommend Forbes for both the quality of their work and for the price/value for money.
Work completed:
Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
- Customer Service
- 5 / 5
- Quality
- 5 / 5
- Value
- 5 / 5
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Customer recommends this business
professional work
Professional work conducted quickly and with politeness and good humour.Also provided helpful advice regarding the tree surgery required.
Work completed:
Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
- Customer Service
- 5 / 5
- Quality
- 5 / 5
- Value
- 4 / 5
Customer recommends this business
Exceptional work
Forbes were all excellent. They came punctually each day and were always friendly. They thought there was a bee's nest high up in the tree. (It transpired to be a wasp's.) They talked to the bee expert who said that it was best to cut the tree down in one go and he would deal with the bees. They cut it down very precisely, hitting nothing and making little noise. Our neighbours could not believe how neat it was! They came back to chop it into logs and remove it all through the house. They took over 6 hours with 4 of them working. The mess was incredible and they cleared it all up. They even shook my dust sheets and swept any mess in the house. I could not rate anyone higher.
Work completed:
Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
- Customer Service
- 5 / 5
- Quality
- 5 / 5
- Value
- 5 / 5
Customer recommends this business
Great work
The team was professional, knowledgeable, and very polite. They reduced tall trees in the garden quickly and efficiently with no mess and no fuss, and cleaned up thoroughly.
Work completed:
Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
- Customer Service
- 5 / 5
- Quality
- 5 / 5
- Value
- 5 / 5
Customer recommends this business
Removal of 2 Conifers - Bush Hill Park
We would like to thank Sean at Forbes Tree Care, and thanks especially on the day to Alex, Joel, and Harry, who were lovely and great from start to finish of the job. They turned up on time, were super polite, and did a quality job. As all the tree rubble had to go through our turn-of-the-century terrace, they sheeted the route through the house as soon as they arrived. I would happily recommend.
Work completed:
Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
- Customer Service
- 5 / 5
- Quality
- 5 / 5
- Value
- 5 / 5
Verified by Checkatrade
I needed one tree felling and one pruning. A crack team of six people turned up first thing in the morning and finished by lunchtime. They did the job perfectly, including finding out exactly what I and my neighbour wanted for the tree that needed cutting back. They did a great job at clearing up and took care when carrying everything back through the house.
Customer recommends this business
Tree trimming in Hampstead
I was very happy with the tree trimming at my property by Sean and his team at Forbes Tree Care. This is the second time I have used their service and I was very satisfied. Sean responded quickly to my request for a quote. One of his team came to the property to assess and very promptly I got a quote to do the work. Sean also took care of contacting the local council to get approval for the work to be done. On the day agreed, the team arrived on time, were polite and responsive to my questions. They did their work and cleaned up very quickly. I am fully satisfied with Forbes service and would be happy to recommend them.
Work completed:
Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
- Customer Service
- 5 / 5
- Quality
- 5 / 5
- Value
- 4 / 5
Customer recommends this business
Knowledgeable and Professional Service
Highly recommend Sean and his team at Forbes Tree Care. The job is professionally surveyed before providing a quote. The team are caring and tidy and carry out the tree works to a high standard. Will be sure to use them again.
Work completed:
Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
- Customer Service
- 5 / 5
- Quality
- 5 / 5
- Value
- 5 / 5
Verified by Checkatrade
The team were excellent, I had been avoiding dealing with my overgrown baytree for a few years but had I known how straightforward it would be I woukd have sorted it yonks ago. Getting a quote and communication was straightforward, and the team thag cut back the tree were knowledgeable polite and efficient. They brought the branches carefully through my flat and chipped them on the street taking away all the mess. Very happy with their work. Thankyou!
Local context
Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for landscapers in London
Across 795 landscapers in London, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Always confirm credentials and quotes with the business directly before hiring.
Get an itemised quote that separates plants and materials, any machinery or skip hire, and labour. A vague 'garden makeover' lump sum hides where the money goes and makes extra charges easy to add later.
Be wary of paying a large sum up front 'for materials'. Agree staged payments against work you can see completed, especially for hard landscaping like patios, decking, paving or driveways.
Tree work and anything near a boundary can be regulated. Protected trees and conservation areas often need permission, and removing a protected tree can be an offence. Confirm what is allowed, and that they carry public-liability insurance, before work starts.
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Common questions about Forbes Tree Care Ltd
Is Forbes Tree Care Ltd a legitimate business?
Forbes Tree Care Ltd has 566 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 out of 5, gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about Forbes Tree Care Ltd?
Forbes Tree Care Ltd has 566 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5, gathered across 2 review sources. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Forbes Tree Care Ltd's reviews are genuine?
Forbes Tree Care Ltd's 566 public reviews are gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. Reviews spread across several review sources are harder to fake than a single polished page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Has Forbes Tree Care Ltd had recent public reviews?
Forbes Tree Care Ltd has 5 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
Is Forbes Tree Care Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Forbes Tree Care Ltd, including Which? Trusted Trader. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Which? Trusted Trader is Which? Trusted Trader: an endorsement from the consumer champion Which?, given to traders who pass its assessment process.
Is Forbes Tree Care Ltd a registered business?
Forbes Tree Care Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 09259356), listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
How long has Forbes Tree Care Ltd been trading?
Forbes Tree Care Ltd has been reviewed on public sources since 2017.
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