“They arrived on time” · Checkatrade, 8 Aug 2025
“Always arrived on time” · Rated People, 23 Jan 2021
Public evidence profile · Checked March 2026
Macaulay Tree Services
Trust Score
51out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 59 reviews across 2 review sources
- Reviewed 12 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume59
Independent sources2 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say38.2 of 60
Independent checks5.5 of 30
Track record7.5 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site2.6 of 5.1
- Registered company details0 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0 of 1.7
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From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 8 customer reviews across 2 review sources.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “All waste was removed as requested and the site left in a clean condition.” · Checkatrade, 8 Aug 2025
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These reviews are published independently on the named public sources below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.
5.0out of 5
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Across all 19 reviews on Rated People
5 stars19
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Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade40 reviews · 5.0 avg
- Rated People19 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Liam's team removed a tall Leylandii (approximately 15m high) from our small rear garden. They arrived on time and worked very efficiently and tidily in a confined space without causing any damage to our garden or adjacent greenhouse. All waste was removed as requested and the site left in a clean condition. A thoroughly professional company which I would recommend without hesitation.”
“Very efficient- tree was gone very quickly and all the mess cleared up. Very polite and helpful.”
“Extremely happy with the work that has been carried on my property by Macaulay Tree Services. They are very good and knowledgeable in this field. They removed all the old debris from the gardens as well as installing a brand new fense. I would strongly recommend them to anyone who is looking to improve their own property whether it’s domestic or office base. Friendly , hard working , polite , great communication and professionalism too. Can honestly say will calm them again when we are ready to do something else around the property. Can’t thank them enough for all their hard work”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Macaulay Tree Services, including the highlights above. The 59 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Tree Felling
Just felled a large pine tree in my garden . They couldn't take branches away as lack of access. But Matty and his mate left my garden exactly to my wishes. A brilliant job done and would definitely recommend this company .
Tree Felling
Absolutely brilliant team, can't recommend highly enough!!
Tree Felling
Liam and his team have done an absolutely marvellous job felling a BEAST oak tree in our driveway! Team is so professional and polite....they did exactly what I had asked for after Liam explained every minute detail and gave all the options.Always arrived on time and cleared the mess afterwards in an extremely professional manner! Highly recommend him . He gave a very competitive price too..I am so pleased. Thanks Again
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for landscapers in Bedford
Across 104 landscapers in Bedford, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
2 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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Public evidence last checked March 2026
About
Macaulay Tree Services is based in Ampthill and covers all of Bedfordshire and North Hertfordshire. We are a small team of 3 led by Liam Macaulay who has 9 years of experience in Tree surgery and Urban Forestry and has a FdSc degree in Arboriculture from Northampton University. We offer all tree services including stump grinding and we also specialise in high hedges and fencing.
Services they list
Crown ReductionCrown ThinningStump GrindingTree FellingTree Pruning
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Areas served
BedfordBedfordshire
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Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
No credentials are shown here and the business has not claimed this profile. Ask to see certificates and insurance directly.
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 Macaulay Tree Services
Is Macaulay Tree Services a legitimate business?
Macaulay Tree Services has 59 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5, gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. 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 Macaulay Tree Services?
Macaulay Tree Services has 59 public reviews, averaging 5 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 Macaulay Tree Services' reviews are genuine?
Macaulay Tree Services' 59 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.
What does Macaulay Tree Services specialise in?
Macaulay Tree Services lists specialist services including Crown Reduction, Crown Thinning, Stump Grinding, Tree Felling, Tree Pruning. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
How long has Macaulay Tree Services been trading?
Macaulay Tree Services has been reviewed on public sources since 2021.
