Brackendale Tree Care Ltd
Guildford, Surrey
Checkatrade member since June 201310
Services
- Crown Reduction
- Crown Thinning
- Tree Felling
- Stump Grinding
- Logs
- Tree Pruning
- Emergency Tree Surgeon Service
Customer Reviews
Write a review9.81 /10
Based on 28 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
9.71
Reliability
9.82
Communication
9.89
What customers are saying
AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months
Customers consistently praise this trade for their professional, polite, and friendly service, noting the high quality of their work. Reviewers frequently mention that the team is very tidy and leaves the garden clean after the job is finished.
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Reviews (1091)
- BBarry H
10 Professional/Tidy/polite
Posted 22 January
Pruned and shaped mulberry tree/Cut Hedges/Pruned Wisteria. Very good work. Tidy and polite.Verified reviewerJob location: GU8 10 Tree & Hedge Cutting
Posted 22 January
Excellent work from the initial consultation and competitive quote to the site team who were friendly, professional and left our garden clean and tidy after the job was completed.Verified reviewerJob location: GU19.67 tree and hedge work
Posted 13 December 2025
Did helpful survey and followed up with work, done as per survey, quickly and efficiently. Tidied up afterVerified reviewerJob location: GU210 Professional hedge and tree cutting
Posted 28 November 2025
Brackendale carried out our annual hedge and tree cutting and did a professional job. All work was exactly as required and all the cuttings were cleared away. Highly competent and a pleasure to do business with.Verified reviewerJob location: GU410 Excellent all round. Will use again
Posted 14 November 2025
Excellent work. The initial consulatation was thorough and friendly with suggestions and careful checking and honest likely availability. All much appreciated. The quote was well laid out and detailed, and the price very competitive. Thus we had the work scheduled. On the day carried out to a high standard. They were prompt, friendly, clean and helpful. Highly recommended. We will use them again.Verified reviewerJob location: GU210 Excellent quality of work at very reasonable price
Posted 14 November 2025
Excellent work at very reasonable price. Did exactly what i asked for and cleared up after themselves very well - garden left very tidy. Operatives very polite, professional and friendly. i would definitely recommend.Verified reviewerJob location: GU2
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Company Info
Owner
Mr James Wilson
Ltd Company
13 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
Yes: 218447207
Brackendale Tree Care has been providing expert tree surgery and advice to Surrey home and business owners since 1998.
That’s over 20 years of tree felling, pollarding, crown lifting, hedge cutting and stump removal in Surrey.
We’ve built up a reputation for professionalism and high standards, and our qualified tree surgeons have been delighting our Surrey customers from day one.
All work is undertaken by a team of fully trained tree surgeons with N.P.T.C qualifications.
The business operates from its Surrey base also covering parts of Hampshire and Greater London.
Our clients are in Woking, Guildford, Godalming and the surrounding areas.
Brackendale Tree Care Limited are able to carry out all forms of tree surgery and tree work.
If you are unsure as to what needs doing just contact us for advice and a free quotation. Domestic Clients – Our friendly and efficient team will ensure your trees and hedges are left in tip top condition with any debris removed for your convenience.
Commercial Clients – Brackendale Tree Care has been working for commercial clients since it began.
James Wilson, the founder, originated from council contracts.
We have equipment that can easily cope with your requirements and regularly use road signs etc.
We are set up for your every need just contact us for further information or to arrange a site meeting.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Tree Preservation Orders/Conservation Areas – Don’t get bogged down by forms!
We can apply on your behalf, keeping you informed at all times.
An application can take between 6-8 weeks for the local authority to make its decision.
Free Quotations – Please call us to arrange a convenient time for James Wilson to visit and see your trees or hedges.
A written quotation will be sent to you within 5 working days after our visit so you have time to make a decision.
Hedges – We offer a full hedge maintenance service whether they need planting, pruning, tying in or trimming.
Trees – We are here to help you keep your trees healthy, just a few of our services include:
- crown reduction
- crown lifting
- pollarding
- pruning
- managing dead wood
- coppicing and felling
Stump Grinding & Removal - modern purpose-built stump grinders make this task both efficient and effective.
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