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Forbes Tree Care Ltd
Opening Hours
Today - 07:00–20:00
- Monday 07:00–20:00
- Tuesday 07:00–20:00
- Wednesday 07:00–20:00
- Thursday 07:00–20:00
- Friday 07:00–20:00
- Saturday 07:00–20:00
- Sunday - Closed
About
At Forbes Tree Care we run a team of highly qualified, experienced tree surgeons working in north London. We can carry out any tree related service you require, including tree pruning, tree felling and tree planting. We provide impartial advice on what’s best for you and your tree.
We are qualified in Professional Tree Inspection (PTI) and trained to use Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA). We can provide risk assessments and mortgage reports.
We are Associate Members of the Arboricultural Association.
We are fully insured and all our work is carried out to BS3998: 2010 and BS5837: 2012.
Based in North London, Forbes Tree Care Ltd was founded in 2010 by Sean Galton. A passion for conservation was the motivation to form a company that could maintain and care for trees in the urban environment.
We put the environment at the forefront of our work, reducing emissions and reusing tree products wherever possible. We appreciate the importance of safety and trees in the city.
What we do
Tree surgeons
- Tree reductions
- Tree removal
- Tree thinning
- Stump grinding
- Tree planting
More Services
- consultancy services
- written reports
- tree surveys
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I have used them 2 or 3 times and am always more than happy with their work. They previously removed a dead tree as well as sourcing and planting a well-grown replacement, all with access only through the house. Very efficient, friendly and knowledgeable.
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Great Teams - Very professional
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I have used Forbes on a couple of occasions now and have found them to be polite, friendly, very knowledgeable and they always leave things nice and tidy. The first time I used Forbes was to prune a huge plum tree and they were really great. There was an issue with my garage door and they helped me resolve that before they left which I much appreciated. This time they removed the above tree for me and were very helpful about the type of tree I could replace it with and exactly where I should plant it. Overall I have found all of the people that have come to my house to be really great and I would definitely always use them in the future for any tree work.
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Pleasant and efficient
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Forbes Tree Care removed a large dead tree for us - they were prompt, very pleasant to deal with, efficient and left no debris. I would definitely recommend.
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Excellent job
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3 Guys from Forbes came to cut back trees and high hedges in my mothers garden. They did an excellent job, careful to make sure Mum was happy with the height of the trees and where they were cutting. Very kind and friendly and cleared up very well turned up at the time and day agreed and were very efficient. My mother was so pleased with the work done and we both felt that the cost of the work was extremely reasonable. We will definitely use Forbes again and more than happy to recommend.
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Good work and tidy up well
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Forbes cut and pruned a large fig tree in our back garden. It involve carrying all the cuttings through our house and into the street. The work was carried out to our requirements. They put down dust sheets through the house and cleaned up well in the garden and in the house. All in all a very good job.
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working for us for 5 years. Once a year he comes and sees to various trees. Very happy with the work he does. Highly recommend
Wendy , London
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Ivy removal and tree pruning
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Sean and his team removed a large quantity of ivy growing on the back of our house and also pruned a tree in our back garden. They were knowledgeable, efficient, friendly and tidied up very well afterwards, despite having to bring much of the waste through the house as we are a terraced property. Would highly recommend them.
Nikkiba
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Would fully recommend.
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The company performed crown reduction on two trees, re-pollarded one and reduced an Ash tree considerably. Their work was excellent, on time and they cleaned up well even though they had to carry all waste through the house. The price was the estimate price. Would fully recommend.
Martin, London
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Excellent job
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Sean and his team are excellent, friendly and professional. Always offering good advice and have always cleaned up after themselves.
Amar, Hertfordshire
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Excellent service
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Sean gave me some helpful advice and explained the options for sorting out a badly overgrown pear tree. The team arrived and laid sheets through the house which meant there was no mess to clean up. Everyone was professional, friendly and I felt comfortable having them in my home. They also left the garden tidy. I would highly recommend their services.
Anita
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Overgrown garden
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Sean and his team certainly know their stuff! Not only are they expert in their work but prompt, friendly and efficient. From reducing a large elder to pruning small unruly bushes, they took the same care throughout and transformed an overgrown jungle into a beautiful manageable garden. It was a pleasure to work with such a knowledgeable and communicative team, genuinely keen to have you happy with a job well done. I have a small flat with awkward access but they left it tidy and clean and me, a happy customer. They also carried out major tree surgery at my office premises and I would not hesitate to recommend them for both small and large jobs. How refreshing to have a professional haircut, without too little or too much being taken off! My garden is exactly as I wanted it.
Happy Customer
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Great job!
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Punctual, efficient, high level of care and ability.
Linda, London
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Work done as required
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Properly explained process during visit for estimate. Exceptional tree cutter and first rate work carried out by him and his two team companions. Strong protective sheeting laid out in the house. Care was taken moving through the narrow hallway with large amounts of cuttings, and clearing up the garden. Excellent work.
Customer in Greater London
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Tree trimming and re-shaping
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Work carried out to agreed schedule and budget. Helpful and knowledgeable team. Good communication. Returning customer.
Customer in Greater London
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I can't recommend Sean and Forbes Treecare enough. They came highly recommended by my neighbours and they didn't disappoint. They were full of good advice, gave a fair quote and super organised. I couldn't have asked for a nicer team who came to attend our tree. They were quick and efficient, and there was no mess left behind. Very impressed overall. I will certainly be using them again.
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Excellent Service, great price
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We had work done on our 60/70ft lime tree, reduction in branches and some height taken off. The team were professional and very tidy. The garden was tidier than when they arrived! They were friendly and went through the procedure on the day to make sure that they were doing the right thing. They put protective sheets down in the house and took down pictures off the wall just incase. This is the best price I have ever been quoted for tree work and have paid much more elsewhere. I would highly recommend them, and I will definitely be using them again.
Customer in Greater London
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Work well done
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This is the second time I have used Forbes Treecare. Sean responded quickly to my enquiry and as before visited my home and provided a quote. I am pleased with the work on tree and bushes which was completed even though the weather was not kind. The team were professional, friendly and as before removed all the cuttings and cleaned up. I can highly recommend Forbes Treecare.
Customer in Greater London
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Planting two trees and transplanting two shrubs
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Forbes Treecare Ltd were extremely helpful initially with advice, and then very efficient and thorough planting our new trees as well as transplanting two shrubs that needed moving. We used them several times during the last couple of years when our Honey Locust tree needed pruning. We recommend them unconditionally.
Patricia in Greater London
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Great job fair price, lovely guys.
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Japanese maple needed pruning. We were given a competitive price and the job was done on time and professionally. The debris needed to removed through our flat and this was done cleanly and efficiently. Lovely people to deal with. Cannot recommend enough. Thanks.
David in Greater London
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Expert job
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Forbes Tree Care managed to gain planning consent in a conservation area to fell an enormous tree in the front garden, which has transformed the home and street immeasurably. The Forbes team were punctual, friendly and very considerate to protect the home from mess. They tirelessly persisted climbing and felling through rain and hail. They also removed a huge amount of ivy from another large tree at the rear. All tasks were expertly and thoroughly completed with a minimum of fuss. Very grateful to all of the Forbes Tree Care team - thank you!
Customer in Greater London
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Excellent tree surgeons
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We had to cut down and remove a tall overgrown tree with deep roots, and branches hanging over the next door’s garden. Also, large branches of our plum tree needed cutting back to bring light and sunlight back into our garden. When visiting, Sean gave us good advice and quoted quickly for the task. On the day, his team arrived on time, courteous, very friendly and organised. They worked safely, efficiently to agreed budget. They left our property clean – including our neighbour’s. We are very happy with Forbes Tree's work and will use Sean and his team again. Highly recommended!
Customer in Greater London
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Tree and bush annual pruning
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Have used the services of Forbes for several years to carry out annual tree and bush pruning. Also this year to dig out unwanted plants. Their teams are courteous, efficient and responsive to working jointly throughout the work. They are also particular in clearing away the cut foliage at the end of the job. Have no hesitation in recommending Forbes for this type of garden work.
Customer in Greater London
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Ace work, and people.
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Work tricky - Large elderflower/berry tree falling over in our garden and onto neighbours fence, tree entangled with Ivy and very thorny climbing rose. Work achieved quickly and efficiently (quicker than I had anticipated). All debris had to be carried through house. Forbes protected walls, floors etc and cleared up after work ended. All personnel involved very pleasant. Initial estimate visit reassuring and informative. Communication during and after also efficient and professional. Would use again nice people to work with.
Customer in Greater London
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Really great personable service
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This is the second time we have used Forbes Tree Care to undertake work on our mature trees with TPOs. They provide a very friendly and professional service and super reliable too. Would very much recommend. David
Customer in Greater London
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Great work
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The team was professional, knowledgeable, and very polite. They reduced tall trees in the garden quickly and efficiently with no mess and no fuss, and cleaned up thoroughly.
Customer in Greater London
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