“Billy was reliable, punctual, and did excellent work, and charged a fair price. He was very approachable listened to everything I required and did a brilliant job. He kept the site clean and tidy throughout the job. I’d happily recommend him and would not hesitate to use him again for future work.”
Public evidence profile
The Kent Woodsman
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- Rated 5.0 from 86 reviews across 2 review sources
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
Worth checking: Arboricultural Association (ARB Approved Contractor)
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
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Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade71 reviews · 5.0 avg
- MyBuilder15 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Really happy with the recent work carried out by the Kent Woodsman. Very overgrown thick bushes that were cut down by a few feet to an acceptable level. Everything looks very neat and tidy and every last leaf was removed. Much care was taken with this job in a very timely manner and I would not hesitate to recommend or use this Company again.”
“I was very impressed with Billy, he arrived on time, made sure he fully understood what was required and quoted a very good price. We agreed my tree needed pollarding and he worked quickly and efficiently to get it done. I'm delighted with the result and he cleared all debris before he left. I would definitely recommend him and would use him again”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for The Kent Woodsman, including the highlights above. The 86 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Removing few trees
Very nice job. Happy to recommend.
Repair of 3 fence panels
Billy really went out of his way to get the job finished and at a resonable cost. I then gave him another fencing job out of the area which again was very happy with. Would definitely recommend.
Removal of conifer tree
Really pleased with job undertaken. Will employ again.
Old tree trunk to be cut out
Very pleased with how this job went. We shorted listed three tree surgeons, once the job was live; but only Billy actually made contact and then came to view the job. We received a fully itemised typed quotation within a few hours by email, he being quite busy Billy diarised us for about 10 days later. He arrived bang on time, did the job perfectly, and then invoiced us accordingly the following day. A truly professional service, we would gladly recommend Billy, and you are welcome to come view his work at ours. The Kent Woodsman Ltd is a strand of pure gold within the my builder haystack......a rare find......
Clearing bramble from ditch/ pruning trees
Highly recommended. Billy was on time, polite and completely professional throughout the job. He cleared up very well after, and offered good advice on any questions I had.
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Removal/Grinding of Tree Stumps
We hired Billy to remove some tree stumps in our garden, Billy completed the work in good time and to a good standard. I'd be happy to recommend Billy to anyone needing tree stumps removed as he certainly knows his stuff and does a good job.
Hedge trimming
Excellent job. Thank you.
hedge cutting/trimming
Did a great job, hedge looks great. Cleared up after himself and communicated well throughout, even sent me a photo of the completed job! Thank you, would highly recommend.
Removal of a few small tree stumps
Nice guy, turned up on time, cleaned up after himself, did the job well. Would hire again.
From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 15 customer reviews across 2 review sources.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “He kept the site clean and tidy throughout the job.” · MyBuilder, 1 Feb 2026
“Billy was reliable, punctual” · MyBuilder, 1 Feb 2026
“he arrived on time” · Checkatrade, 25 Nov 2025
“Billy was on time” · MyBuilder, 20 Oct 2017
From Checkatrade
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- Company type: Ltd Company
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Companies House registration
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Confirmation statement overdue at Companies House
Legal nameThe Kent Woodsman Ltd
Company number10711749
Incorporated
Registered activityTree & forestry services
Run by1 director (longest-serving director appointed in 2017)
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About
Here at The Kent Woodsman, we pride ourselves being a small local business keeping reliability and fair prices at our core. Stumps, hedges, reductions, rigging and removals, send us a message and we shall give a fair price 👍🏼
Services they list
Crown ReductionCrown ThinningStump GrindingTree FellingTree Pruning
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Areas served
ChathamKent
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About this business
How long they've really been tradingThe earliest independent record of them trading is 2017, so at least 9 years. They appear in 3 separate independent sources.
Company registered2017First public review2017Checkatrade member since2019
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What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
Tree work is dangerous and unregulated - anyone can call themselves a tree surgeon. Arboricultural Association ARB Approved Contractors are independently assessed for the quality of their tree work, their qualifications, their insurance and their health & safety, and are re-assessed regularly. Check they're listed before work starts near your home or power lines.
Check the ARB Approved Contractor directoryPublic-liability cover for tree work is commonly £2–5m. Anything much lower is worth questioning on a big job.
Check they carry public-liability insurance 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.
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Common questions about The Kent Woodsman
Is The Kent Woodsman a legitimate business?
The Kent Woodsman has 86 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5, gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. Its registration on Companies House currently needs a careful check (Confirmation statement overdue at Companies House), so weigh the reviews alongside that. 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 The Kent Woodsman?
The Kent Woodsman has 86 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5, gathered across 2 review sources. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know The Kent Woodsman's reviews are genuine?
The Kent Woodsman's 86 public reviews are gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. Reviews spread across several review sources are harder to fake than a single polished 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 The Kent Woodsman had recent public reviews?
The Kent Woodsman 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 The Kent Woodsman a registered business?
The Kent Woodsman Ltd appears on Companies House (company number 10711749), but its registration status needs a careful check. Worth checking: Confirmation statement overdue at Companies House. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does The Kent Woodsman specialise in?
The Kent Woodsman 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 The Kent Woodsman been trading?
The Kent Woodsman has been reviewed on public sources since 2017.