Public evidence profile
Smith & Sons Tree Surgery
Credentials & registries
NPTC - Tree Surgery CS39
Trust Score
53out of 100
- Rated 4.9 from 333 reviews
- 1 credential shown
How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume333
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say47.2 of 60
Independent checks4.4 of 30
Track record1.3 of 10
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- Licences and credentials1.5 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 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 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
“Smith & Sons are consistently good, priced reasonably and always clear up thoroughly.” · Checkatrade
“The conifers and stumps were completely removed with it being hard to see where they once grew!” · Checkatrade
“He and the lads worked hard and managed to create a tidy garden for a very fair price.” · Checkatrade
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These reviews are published independently on the named public source 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.
4.9out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability5.0
Communication4.9
Quality of work5.0
Customers often mention
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade333 reviews · 4.9 avg
Highlights
“I don't normally write reviews but for Smith and sons it is a must. Simon arrived on time completing the work quickly and effectively. An obvious expert in all aspects of this work the conifers and stumps were completely removed with it being hard to see where they once grew! A fantastic job completed with a smile and a great customer service. If you are uncertain about getting a good job done contact Simon, you won't be disappointed!”
“Smith & Sons Tree Surgery did a great job of removing and stump grinding a tall conifer plus reshaping a few tall trees and various shrubs in a garden that had become overgrown with difficult access. Simon has extensive knowledge of his subject and his helpful suggestions of what needed to be done were very much needed and appreciated. He and the lads worked hard and managed to create a tidy garden for a very fair price. So I have no hesitation in recommending Simon to anyone looking for a really good surgeon.”
“Very pleased with the job. We had a long, high laurel hedge trimmed and two large fruit trees reduced and shaped. Smith & Sons are consistently good, priced reasonably and always clear up thoroughly. Have used before and will not hesitate to use again”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Smith & Sons Tree Surgery, including the highlights above. The 333 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Very pleased with the job. We had a long, high laurel hedge trimmed and two large fruit trees reduced and shaped. Smith & Sons are consistently good, priced reasonably and always clear up thoroughly. Have used before and will not hesitate to use again
I don't normally write reviews but for Smith and sons it is a must. Simon arrived on time completing the work quickly and effectively. An obvious expert in all aspects of this work the conifers and stumps were completely removed with it being hard to see where they once grew! A fantastic job completed with a smile and a great customer service. If you are uncertain about getting a good job done contact Simon, you won't be disappointed!
Smith & Sons Tree Surgery did a great job of removing and stump grinding a tall conifer plus reshaping a few tall trees and various shrubs in a garden that had become overgrown with difficult access. Simon has extensive knowledge of his subject and his helpful suggestions of what needed to be done were very much needed and appreciated. He and the lads worked hard and managed to create a tidy garden for a very fair price. So I have no hesitation in recommending Simon to anyone looking for a really good surgeon.
Local context
Rated 4.9, above the local average for landscapers in Swadlincote
Across 18 landscapers in Swadlincote, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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Registers and membership directories
NPTC - Tree Surgery CS39
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About
Tree surgeon in Swadlincote, Derbyshire.
Services they list
Crown ReductionCrown ThinningLogsStump GrindingTree FellingTree Pruning
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Areas served
DerbyshireSwadlincote
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Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Their public evidence comes from a single source. Look them up on another site before deciding.
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 Smith & Sons Tree Surgery
Is Smith & Sons Tree Surgery a legitimate business?
Smith & Sons Tree Surgery has 333 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 Smith & Sons Tree Surgery?
Smith & Sons Tree Surgery has 333 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 is Smith & Sons Tree Surgery rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate Smith & Sons Tree Surgery by category: Reliability 5.0 out of 5, Communication 4.9 out of 5, Quality of work 5.0 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where Smith & Sons Tree Surgery is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know Smith & Sons Tree Surgery's reviews are genuine?
Smith & Sons Tree Surgery's 333 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.
Is Smith & Sons Tree Surgery qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Smith & Sons Tree Surgery, including NPTC - Tree Surgery CS39. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, NPTC - Tree Surgery CS39 is a nationally recognised certificate of competence for using a chainsaw and carrying out tree work safely.
What does Smith & Sons Tree Surgery specialise in?
Smith & Sons Tree Surgery lists specialist services including Crown Reduction, Crown Thinning, Logs, 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.
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