# Kestrel Tree Services

Kestrel Tree Services is a tree surgeon / arborist in Great Haywood. 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 Great Haywood, Staffordshire.

## 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._

Most recent review: 2 years ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Recently moved house and the garden had been neglected for several years except for minimal work, e.G lawn mowing. Several fast growing conifers had totally overgrown and lots of shrubs had taken over and become long and spindly. Harry at Kestrel, apart from being extremely pleasant, is also very knowledgeable about trees and shrubs and gave great advice. The conifers were removed and roots ground out. The shrubs were all trimmed back and a large hedge trimmed so neatly. After all this , the whole garden was cleared of all mess and looks so good now I can't recommend Kestrel highly enough!"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Previously used Harry 3 times now over the years. Hard working, gets the job one, tidy and professional. Tree reduction, stump grinding and cutting overhanging tree branches."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Harry arrived promptly and got to work immediately. He dealt with trees, shrubs and hedges for me, quickly and efficiently . Results exceeded my expectations. Friendly, professional service. I highly recommend this firm."
> — 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 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 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.

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