- Source reference
- CBDL591984
- Licence class
- lower-tier
- Source checked
- 30 Jun 2026
Public evidence profile
Oaklands Tree Specialists Limited
Credentials & registries
Waste carrier (Environment Agency)
No Trust Score yet
- Rated 4.9 from 98 reviews
- 1 credential shown
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Credentials and associations
1Credentials and memberships
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From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 96 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “left everywhere clean and tidy following completing the work.” · Checkatrade, 17 Nov 2025
“Arrived on time” · Checkatrade, 10 Apr 2026
“Showed up on time” · Checkatrade, 20 Mar 2026
“Team turned up and completed the job efficiently and professionally.” · Checkatrade, 23 Nov 2025
“Good communication” · Checkatrade, 3 Apr 2026
“provide quality communication.” · Checkatrade, 11 Mar 2026
“The team was communicative & friendly at all times” · Checkatrade, 3 Mar 2025
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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4.9out of 5
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Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade98 reviews · 4.9 avg
Highlights
“This is the second job Bill and crew have done in my garden. Two large trees in danger of falling into neighbouring gardens. Arrived on time, work carried out efficiently and site left tidy on completion. Would use Oaklands again, and would highly recommend. A good job done for a fair price.”
“Great and easy experience from the quote to the work being done. Good communication, good job done and quickly.”
“Great work from Oaklands. Had two large, overgrown apple trees pruned. Came and quoted super quick, and the work was carried out a few days later. They did an excellent job! Trees look fantastic, and the area was left really tidy. Will definitely use again.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Oaklands Tree Specialists Limited, including the highlights above. The 98 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
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great service
Needed a large neighbour’s sycamore tree trimming back as a large portion of it overhang into my garden. After a site visit and assessment I was happy with the quote (including removal of waste) and booked for the following week. The guys were excellent, very friendly and explained what would happen. Work was carried out professionally and the complete clean up was an unexpected bonus. Would happily use them again.
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Oaklands carried out the work we requested which we were happy with. However the issue we have was with the debris that was left behind, the patio was left tidy, but the garage roof which is flat was not sweep only the branches were removed. My husband who by the way is 82 had to climb a ladder to reach the garage roof to sweep the debris away.
Showed up on time, friendly understand crew. Did the job well. Cleared up after.
Showed up when they said. Friendly, understanding crew. Cleared up put everything back in place. Did a great job
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Top Hertfordshire tree and garden specialist!
Bill and the team have carried out various jobs on my house. They are very thorough with their work and provide quality communication. They have left the garden and other areas very clean on every visit. I would recommend Bill and the team.
Professional, efficient really friendly helpful advice on tree management. They did an excellent job left everywhere clean and tidy following completing the work. Would definitely recommend and will be using them again very pleased with the results.
Very happy with the work top job
Verified by Checkatrade
The best tree surgeons we have found living here for ten years They pruned our 60ft high Lime tree to perfection.
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Oaklands were brilliant, friendly, efficient and the work was carried out quickly and very well. They cleared up perfectly. We will use them again.
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Bill and the team were amazing throughout. The guys did an incredible job and we couldn’t be happier. They were professional, polite and arrived and delivered on time. Couldn’t recommend them more. 10/10
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Team showed up on time and did great work. We were not really sure what we needs apart from a number of trees needed cutting back/dead branches removed and tidying. They were great at going through all the work and what was going to be done. Garden left tidy and clean. Could not ask for much more.
Verified by Checkatrade
Always does an excellent job, punctual, polite and efficient. Thanks Bill and the team
Cutting back trees overhanging rear garden
Bill and assistant were excellent
Verified by Checkatrade
Two large trees and one smaller tree removed from neighbour’s garden paid for by us. Staff were very efficient, really friendly and clearly paid great attention to ensuring safety and the happiness of us and our neighbours. The team worked really hard and left the site really clean (my drive was a lot tidier after they left)! Wouldn’t hesitate to use again or recommend to others.
Local context
Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for landscapers in St Albans
Across 65 landscapers in St Albans, 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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Services they list
Crown ReductionCrown ThinningStump GrindingTree FellingTree Pruning
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Areas served
St Albans
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About this business
Review pace is higher than usual16 reviews in the last 12 months, above their long-term review pace of about 9 a year. A sign their public feedback is current.
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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 Oaklands Tree Specialists Limited
Is Oaklands Tree Specialists Limited a legitimate business?
Oaklands Tree Specialists Limited has 98 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 out of 5. 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 Oaklands Tree Specialists Limited?
Oaklands Tree Specialists Limited has 98 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Oaklands Tree Specialists Limited's reviews are genuine?
Oaklands Tree Specialists Limited's 98 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated 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 Oaklands Tree Specialists Limited had recent public reviews?
Oaklands Tree Specialists Limited has 16 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 Oaklands Tree Specialists Limited qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Oaklands Tree Specialists Limited, including Waste carrier (Environment Agency). Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Waste carrier (Environment Agency) is the Environment Agency: the regulator a trader must register with to carry waste or hold an environmental permit in England.
What does Oaklands Tree Specialists Limited specialise in?
Oaklands Tree Specialists Limited 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 Oaklands Tree Specialists Limited been trading?
Oaklands Tree Specialists Limited has been reviewed on public sources since 2016.