- Source reference
- CBDL40354
- Licence class
- lower-tier
- Source checked
- 30 Jun 2026
Public evidence profile
Southern Tree Specialists
Credentials & registries
Waste carrier (Environment Agency)
Trust Score
48out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 67 reviews
- 1 credential shown
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume67
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say38.1 of 60
Independent checks4.4 of 30
Track record5 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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Trust at a glance
1 checkWhat we can verify about Southern Tree Specialists
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1Credentials and memberships
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From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “At the end of it all they cleared up so well” · Checkatrade, 5 Feb 2026
“The five lads turned up on time both days” · Checkatrade, 5 Feb 2026
“Arrived on time.” · Checkatrade, 22 Sept 2025
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.
5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade67 reviews
Highlights
“They did work for me nine years ago and i was so glad they were able to do extensive work again for me this week. A huge tree needed taking down and was rotten in the middle. The five lads turned up on time both days even when it was lashing rain and worked extremely hard. At the end of it all they cleared up so well and nothing was too much trouble. They even moved pots and a greenhouse beforehand to save damage from the tree and put them back in Place afterwards. They were cheerful and professional and i have no hesitation in recommending this excellent company.”
“A superb company. Arrived on time. Carried out the required work efficiently and exactly to spec. Cleaned up immaculately when finished; my next door neighbour didn't even realise they'd been. Very reasonable price. Highly, very highly recommended!”
“I've used Southern Tree Specialist several times and they've been exceptional on each occasion. Great service, fantastic value, with prompt service, You won't be disappointed!”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Southern Tree Specialists, including the highlights above. The 67 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
They did work for me nine years ago and i was so glad they were able to do extensive work again for me this week. A huge tree needed taking down and was rotten in the middle. The five lads turned up on time both days even when it was lashing rain and worked extremely hard. At the end of it all they cleared up so well and nothing was too much trouble. They even moved pots and a greenhouse beforehand to save damage from the tree and put them back in Place afterwards. They were cheerful and professional and i have no hesitation in recommending this excellent company.
A superb company. Arrived on time. Carried out the required work efficiently and exactly to spec. Cleaned up immaculately when finished; my next door neighbour didn't even realise they'd been. Very reasonable price. Highly, very highly recommended!
I've used Southern Tree Specialist several times and they've been exceptional on each occasion. Great service, fantastic value, with prompt service, You won't be disappointed!
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for landscapers in Christchurch
Across 30 landscapers in Christchurch, 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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About
Tree surgeon in Christchurch.
Services they list
Crown ReductionCrown ThinningLogsStump GrindingTree FellingTree Pruning
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Areas served
Christchurch
The areas they list covering on a public directory; confirm they cover your address before you book.
Independent checks
About this business
Recently reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months.
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 Southern Tree Specialists
Is Southern Tree Specialists a legitimate business?
Southern Tree Specialists has 67 independent public reviews, rated 5 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 Southern Tree Specialists?
Southern Tree Specialists has 67 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Southern Tree Specialists' reviews are genuine?
Southern Tree Specialists' 67 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 Southern Tree Specialists had recent public reviews?
Southern Tree Specialists has 3 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 Southern Tree Specialists qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Southern Tree Specialists, 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 Southern Tree Specialists specialise in?
Southern Tree Specialists 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.