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5 Best Tree Services in London (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

A branch comes down in a storm, or a survey flags a tree too close to your foundation, and suddenly you need someone qualified fast. The five tree services in London ranked here have logged 813 Google reviews between them, and the ratings are unusually tight, just 4.9 to a perfect 5.0, so certification and cleanup matter more here than chasing a marginally higher score.

Short answer: GraftinGardeners Ltd tops our list at 4.9 stars across 285 reviews, the strongest rating-to-volume balance on this page. Treehab and Crown Tree Surgeons follow close behind, while Hickson Wardle Treecare and Allison Tree Services both hold a perfect 5.0 rating on smaller but growing review counts. Emergency call-outs, stump grinding, and BS 5837 surveys are all covered somewhere on this list.
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How London's top tree surgeons stack up

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 GraftinGardeners Ltd 4.9 285 Overall pick / widest range of services View ›
2 Treehab - Arboricultural Contractors Ltd 4.9 191 Domestic and commercial coverage View ›
3 Crown Tree Surgeons ltd 4.9 137 Tree surveys and consultancy View ›
4 Hickson Wardle Treecare 5.0 103 Perfect rating, Hackney and North London View ›
5 Allison Tree Services 5.0 97 West London specialist, 16+ years trading View ›
5 Best Tree Services in London (2026)

Our top 5 tree surgeons in London, reviewed

GraftinGardeners Ltd logo
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GraftinGardeners Ltd

4.9285 Google reviews

GraftinGardeners is a family-run tree company that's worked across London for more than 15 years. The team covers the full spread of tree surgery: felling, pruning, stump grinding, hedge trimming, pollarding, and BS 5837 surveys for landscape and planning work, plus emergency response for storm damage. Every surgeon on staff is NPTC qualified, and the company runs multiple crews so jobs get scheduled quickly rather than queued for weeks. They work for homeowners, landlords, and local authorities alike.

What people praise

  • Customers repeatedly praise how tidy the crews leave a garden afterward
  • Reviewers mention the same names, Aaron, Harry, Tom, coming back for repeat jobs, a sign of a stable crew
  • Clear communication before and during the work, according to multiple reviews
  • Careful, detail-oriented pruning even on mature or awkward trees
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume285 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
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Our take: The volume here is the story: 285 reviews at a 4.9 average is hard to match, and it's why we rank GraftinGardeners first. If you want a company that's clearly done this thousands of times, start here.

45 Swanwick Cl, London SW15 4ES

Treehab - Arboricultural Contractors Ltd logo
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Treehab - Arboricultural Contractors Ltd

4.9191 Google reviews

Treehab Arboricultural Contractors handles both domestic gardens and commercial sites across London, with certified arborists doing everything from pruning and planting to full removals and disease diagnosis. The company positions itself around sustainable practice, aiming to balance tree preservation with the practical needs of a property. Services span routine crown work through to larger felling jobs, and the team is equipped for both urban gardens and larger green spaces.

What people praise

  • Reviewers highlight clear guidance on pricing with no hidden extras
  • Praised for competitive quotes compared to other companies customers had contacted
  • Careful, respectful work in tight garden spaces, including carrying debris through flats
  • Quick, professional turnaround noted across several recent reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume191 · 92th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
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Our take: Treehab ranks second on a strong 4.9 average across 191 reviews. Slightly less review volume than the top spot, but the sustainability angle and commercial capacity make it a solid choice for bigger properties.

11 Lowfield Rd, London NW6 2PP

Crown Tree Surgeons ltd logo
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Crown Tree Surgeons ltd

4.9137 Google reviews

Crown Tree Surgeons combines standard tree work like felling, pruning, and stump grinding with tree consultancy, including the kind of tree survey your local council can require before a building extension. Customers describe a straightforward process: a site visit, a clear quote, then the work carried out efficiently. The company's environmental consultant listing suggests they handle the paperwork side of tree work as much as the physical side.

What people praise

  • Reviewers single out David for walking them through tree survey reports before council submissions
  • Competitive, clearly explained quotes according to multiple reviewers
  • Efficient scheduling, with one reviewer praising a same-week turnaround for stump grinding
  • Left properties clean and tidy after the job, several reviews note
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume137 · 87th
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
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Our take: The rating here is elite at 4.9, but it rests on 137 reviews spanning several years rather than a recent surge, so we rank Crown third on proven volume, not because the work is any less careful.

7, Newlands Court, Footscray Rd, London SE9 2SS

Hickson Wardle Treecare logo
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Hickson Wardle Treecare

5.0103 Google reviews

Hickson Wardle Treecare is a Hackney-based arborist team working across North London, offering the full range of arboricultural techniques from dead wooding and crown lifting to crown thinning and replanting advice. The company frames its work around the long-term health of London's street and garden trees, not just the immediate job, and runs an emergency service for storm damage. Reviewers mention the team explaining the reasoning behind each cut, not just doing the work.

What people praise

  • A perfect 5.0 across 103 reviews with zero ratings below 4 stars
  • Praised for cleaning up not just the customer's garden but neighbouring gardens too
  • Reviewers say the team explains species-specific care, useful if you want to manage the tree yourself afterward
  • Consistently described as punctual and fairly priced
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating5 / 5
Review volume103 · 82th
Confidencemoderate
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A flawless rating distribution across 103 reviews is rare. We rank Hickson Wardle fourth only on volume relative to the top three, not on quality.

1 Mentmore Terrace, London E8 3PN

Allison Tree Services logo
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Allison Tree Services

5.097 Google reviews

Allison Tree Services has traded across Ealing, Chiswick, and the wider West London area for more than 16 years, run by John and his crew for tree pruning, planting, felling, stump grinding, and hedge trimming. Reviewers consistently name John directly, suggesting a hands-on owner who's involved in the actual work rather than just sales. The company also handles mature, overgrown gardens that have been neglected for years.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe John as knowledgeable and thorough at the quotation stage, including handling permission requirements
  • Praised for minimal disruption and thorough clean-up after big jobs like removing two medium trees
  • Multiple reviewers mention repeat use over several years
  • Described as creative and thoughtful in pruning approach, not just a quick trim
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating5 / 5
Review volume97 · 74th
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Another perfect 5.0, this time across 97 reviews concentrated on West London. If you're in Ealing or Chiswick specifically, Allison's local focus is the differentiator.

28 Bloomsbury Cl, London W5 3SE

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How we scored this list

Rating is the live average from Google. Review volume measures how many customers actually left a rating, weighted against every other tree surgeon we compared in London. Confidence blends the two so a 5.0 average built on 10 reviews doesn’t outrank a 4.9 average built on hundreds. Recency checks how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to move up this list; the Featured badge, where it appears, only marks a paying partner, not a higher rank.

How much does a tree surgeon cost in London? (2026)

Tree work pricing swings hard on access, the size and species of the tree, and whether the job needs a permit, many London trees sit in a Conservation Area or carry a Tree Preservation Order. A small hedge trim costs a fraction of felling a mature oak with limited access. We didn’t find a single trustworthy, current source we’re comfortable citing for exact London figures, so get a written quote from each company before booking rather than relying on a ballpark.

Tree surgeons near you in London

These five surgeons cover a wide stretch of the capital: Putney and Richmond in the southwest, Kilburn in the northwest, Eltham in the southeast, Hackney in the east, and Ealing and Chiswick in the west. If you’re searching for a tree surgeon near me in any of those areas, check the address and coverage notes above before you call. Several also cover the wider Greater London area on request.

What to ask before you hire a tree surgeon

  • Are your surgeons NPTC qualified and is the company fully insured?
  • Does my tree have a Tree Preservation Order or sit in a Conservation Area, and do you handle the council paperwork?
  • Is the quote fixed, or can the price change once you’re on site?
  • Do you offer emergency call-outs for storm damage, and what’s the response time?
  • Will you provide a BS 5837 survey if I need one for a planning application?
  • What happens to the wood and debris, is removal included in the price?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data, including rating, review volume, and recency. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which gets a badge and a placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these five tree surgeons?

We compared every tree service in London with a real Google presence, then ranked by a blend of rating, review volume, confidence, and recency. All five here are NPTC-qualified or arborist-certified companies with strong, consistent track records.

How often is this list updated?

We last verified ratings and review counts in July 2026. We recheck listings periodically as new reviews come in.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in London?

Often yes, especially if the tree has a Tree Preservation Order or sits in a Conservation Area. A reputable tree surgeon should flag this and help with the paperwork rather than just cutting first.

What’s the difference between pollarding and crown reduction?

Pollarding removes growth back to a fixed framework of branches and needs repeating every few years; crown reduction thins and shortens the canopy while keeping its natural shape. Ask your surgeon which suits your tree species.

The bottom line

GraftinGardeners is the safe default: the highest review volume on this list at a 4.9 average, with NPTC-qualified crews and coverage across London. If you’re in Ealing or Chiswick specifically, Allison Tree Services’ local focus is worth a call too. Whoever you pick, ask about Tree Preservation Orders before any cutting starts, it’s the detail that trips up homeowners most often.

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