Trees

Tree surgeons

We know that some firms advertising as tree surgeons are operating in the borough. These companies are calling door to door, looking for work. Many of them do not have the right insurance or qualifications. Make sure you choose your tree surgeon carefully. Poor work can harm the tree and cause maintenance issues.

Things you should think about when looking for a tree surgeon:

  • They should have employers' liability insurance. They should also have public liability insurance. They should be willing to provide evidence. You should reject them if they do not show or have qualifications. Tree surgeons have to hold NPTC certificates. This is for the use of chainsaws.
  • Be aware of the laws around Tree Preservation Orders (TPO) and conservation areas. You could be liable for prosecution if you hire them to do unauthorised work.
  • They should provide you with a written quote. Reject them if they do not.
  • They should never pressure you to do unnecessary work. They should not force you into making a decision.
  • They should not ask for cash payment upfront. Any firm that does this is a rogue trader. Do not use them.
  • They should be willing to provide references of their other work. Online reviews are not always a reliable source.
  • They should know current best practice. Ask if they know what BS3998:2010 is and reject them if they do not know.

For more information, see the Arboricultural Association.

The firms below have done work on protected trees in the London Borough of Harrow. This list of contractors is for your guidance only. It is not a recommendation by the London Borough of Harrow.

List of tree surgeons

Akers and Brown

  • Tel: 01582 866576, Mob: 07958 719048, Email: raybrown42@o2.co.uk
  • Address: 7 Cemetery Road, Houghton Regis, Beds, LU5 5BZ

Arbormaster Tree Services

Artemis Tree Services

  • Tel: 01895 821623, Email: www.artemistreeservices.com
  • Address: West Hyde Nursery, Old Uxbridge Road, West Hyde, Rickmansworth, WD3 9XY

Barkland Tree Specialists

  • Tel: 01784 457111, Mob: 07956 332898, Email: barklandtrees@aol.com
  • Address: Vermeulens Garden Centre, Horton Road, Stanwell Moor, Staines, TW19 6AE

Boward Tree Surgery Ltd

  • Tel: 01895 633226, Email: andrew@bowardtree.co.uk
  • Address: St. Leonards Farm, New Year Green Lane, Harefield, Uxbridge, UB9 6LX

Broadleaf Tree Services

  • Tel: 0800 9993028, Mob: 07979 693371, Email: simonkelly007@hotmail.com
  • Address: 46 Sullivan Crescent, Harefield, Middlesex, UB9 6NL

Burnley’s Tree Services Ltd

Haywards Tree Services

  • Tel: 01895 675572, Mob: 07961 109926, Email: trees@haywardsmowing.co.uk
  • Address: Haste Hill Nursery, Fore Street, Pinner, HA5 2ND

Heritage Trees Ltd

Paul Marshall

A. Miles Tree Services

Red Squirrel Tree Surgery

J. Simmonds Tree Surgery

Tree Care

Urban Forestry

  • Tel: 01923 268066, Mob: 07976 829668, Email: UrbanForestry@aol.com
  • Address: Bedmond Bungalow, Bedmond Road, ABBOTS LANGLEY, Herts, WD5 0RP

Keith Weyman