# Stump Force

Stump Force is a tree surgeon / arborist in Southampton. Rated 5.0/5 from 5 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

Trust score: 47/100

## About
Tree surgeon in Southampton, Hampshire.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 5 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 5 cross-checked total above._

Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for tree surgeons / arborists in Southampton. Across 35 tree surgeons / arborists in Southampton, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 4 years ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Stump Force did brilliant job for me today. Paul removed nearly 20 stumps and it wasn’t easy job as part oft back garden is on 45 degrees angle. He was professional, on time , hard working , barely stopped until the job was done. I’ve barely recognised my garden today and wanted to cry how happy I was with the work they did for me. I highly recommend them. If you want the job to be done to the highest standard, then please get in touch with them and you won’t be disappointed. The other Companies could learn so much from them."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "We had a large Cordyline tree stump in the front garden which we were unable to dig out. Stump Force promptly visited to quote and quickly and easily removed the stump."
> — Diane F (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "They were very professional, turned up on time and left the area tidy after they finished. I would recommend."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
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:_
- Tree Surgeon

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving (their own stated coverage — confirm they cover your exact address before you book):_
- Hampshire
- Southampton

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 5 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MTT is showing 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade

## Before you hire a tree surgeon / arborist
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade — general guidance, not a claim about this business:_
- Check they carry public-liability insurance (commonly £2–5m) and ask to SEE the certificate — tree work is high-risk and damage to your property, a neighbour's, or a person is expensive to put right.
- Before any felling or heavy pruning, check whether the tree is protected — a preservation order, a conservation area, or active bird nesting — because YOU, the homeowner, can be fined for unauthorised work, not just the contractor.
- Get the scope in writing (which trees, how much to take off, and who removes the waste and grinds the stump), and never pay in full before the work is finished.
- Prefer a tree surgeon approved by the Arboricultural Association, and check with your local council's tree officer before working on any protected tree or one in a conservation area.
- Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.

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