# Macaulay Tree Services Macaulay Tree Services is a landscaper in Bedford. Rated 5.0/5 from 59 public reviews across 2 review sources. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement. Trust Score: 51 out of 100 (good record, gaps to check). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 59 reviews across 2 review sources. ## 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. ## Public review evidence (by source) | Source | Average rating | Reviews | | --- | --- | --- | | Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 40 | | Rated People | 5.0/5 | 19 | _Per-source review counts may overlap. They need not sum to the 59 cross-checked total above._ Independently rated 5.0 out of 5 across 2 separate review sources. Ratings that agree across independent sources are far harder to fake than a single glowing profile. Rated 5.0, above the local average for landscapers in Bedford. Across 92 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. Most recent review: 1 year ago. ## What customers consistently say _Recurring strength themes from this trader's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_ - **Reliable and punctual** (Quoted from 2 reviews): "They arrived on time" · Checkatrade, 8 Aug 2025 _Respectful and tidy in your home (2 reviewers describe them being respectful of the home and leaving it clean):_ "All waste was removed as requested and the site left in a clean condition." · Checkatrade, 8 Aug 2025 ## What customers consistently praise _Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_ - Professional (mentioned in 63% of reviews we've read) - Friendly & polite (mentioned in 38% of reviews we've read) - Good value (mentioned in 25% of reviews we've read) - Punctual (mentioned in 25% of reviews we've read) ## Often reviewed for _Job types repeatedly named in this trader's own public reviews:_ - Landscaping & garden (4 reviews) ## In customers' own words _Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_ > "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." > Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade) > "Very efficient- tree was gone very quickly and all the mess cleared up. Very polite and helpful." > Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade) > "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" > Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade) ## Trades Landscaper, Painter / decorator, Electrician, Gas Engineer, 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:_ - Crown Reduction - Crown Thinning - Stump Grinding - Tree Felling - Tree Pruning ## Areas covered _Towns and areas this trader lists serving. This is their own stated coverage, so confirm they cover your exact address before you book:_ - Bedford - Bedfordshire ## What we checked, and when _What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_ - Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 59 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 2 public listings for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) Full verification checklist: https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/macaulay-tree-services/checks ## Credentials & sources - Credentials shown: 0 - Companies House status: Unknown - Evidence held from: Checkatrade, Rated People - Public evidence last checked March 2026 ## Before you hire a landscaper _What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_ - 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. - Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact. - Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work, and that they are current. ## Contact - Phone: 07366 586419 --- Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/macaulay-tree-services Real public evidence only: every figure traces to a named source, and reviews are cross-checked across 2 review sources. If a source does not carry a field, it is not shown.