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Best Tree Services in Auckland

We assessed 20 tree services in Auckland and ranked the top 5 on their public review record: rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The 10 listed below hold 2,139 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 7 July 2026. How we rank →

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Before you hire

Tree removal and large-scale pruning is hazardous work. Always confirm the operator carries public liability insurance and, if the tree is near a boundary or structure, ask whether a council resource consent is needed before any work begins.

Top 5 Tree Services in Auckland

The top 5 tree services in Auckland are DS Trees, Urban Arborists, Tree King, Tree Fellas, and Pro Climb Tree Care, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.

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    DS Trees - Tree Removal Auckland

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    ★ 4.9 416 reviews +25 Top5 Score 188 +13
    5★ 395 4★ 18 2★ 2 1★ 1

    DS Trees turns around quotes within a day and removes or trims trees in the week following assessment, handling awkward jobs near structures without hesitation. Multiple clients return yearly or every few years, indicating sustained satisfaction with both the work standard and how crews finish properties clean.

    Reviews most often describe: Repeat clients wanting established arborist care and quick turnaround

    • ✓ Quote sent next day after site visit
    • ✓ Crews confirm job matches your instructions before leaving
    • ✓ Stump grinding and debris removal included without extra coordination

    location_on 4 Hutchinsons Road, Bucklands Beach, Auckland

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    Urban Arborists

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    ★ 5.0 453 reviews +6 Top5 Score 188 +9
    5★ 443 4★ 6 2★ 1 1★ 3

    Hire them for jobs requiring careful rigging around neighbour boundaries or structures, where precision matters as much as speed. They quote quickly, complete work the same day, and actively protect surrounding lawn and property during removal.

    Reviews most often describe: Tree removal jobs where property damage risk is high

    • ✓ Completes jobs same day
    • ✓ Rigs large trees without damaging surrounding property
    • ✓ Protects lawn during work
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  • 3

    Tree King

    ★ 4.9 298 reviews +15 Top5 Score 181 +10
    5★ 289 4★ 5 3★ 1 2★ 2 1★ 1

    Tree King turns up promptly after quoting and completes removals and stump work without delays, leaving sites swept clean and firewood neatly stacked. Their crews proactively reschedule earlier if weather threatens and check in during the job to confirm the finished result matches what you want.

    Reviews most often describe: Tree removal, stump grinding, and pruning on residential properties

    • ✓ Arrives on time and starts immediately
    • ✓ Leaves site completely cleared of chips and offcuts
    • ✓ Reschedules early if weather or job pace allows

    location_on 125 Diana Drive, Glenfield, Auckland

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  • 4

    Tree Fellas Limited

    ★ 4.8 286 reviews +5 Top5 Score 176 +7
    5★ 256 4★ 22 3★ 3 1★ 5

    Hire them if you want consistent upkeep of trees and hedges without having to shop around each time. Quoting is fast and crews arrive on time, but clarify exactly what the quote covers using photos to avoid gaps between quote and site work.

    Reviews most often describe: Ongoing tree maintenance and regular hedge trimming

    • ✓ Quotes issued within days
    • ✓ Arrives on schedule or early
    • ✓ Garden left tidy after work

    location_on 8 Kitson Place, St Johns, Auckland

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  • 5

    Pro Climb Tree Care

    ★ 4.9 170 reviews +6 Top5 Score 169 +6
    5★ 158 4★ 7 3★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 3

    Hire them for jobs where tree work uncovers unexpected complexity, as they'll add crew members same-day rather than delay or charge extra. They check in at the start and near completion to confirm the finished result matches what you envisioned.

    Reviews most often describe: Homeowners with tall trees needing canopy work and site cleanup

    • ✓ Adds crew mid-job if scope expands
    • ✓ Checks requirements at beginning and end
    • ✓ Leaves site tidy after work

    location_on 10 Pukemiro Street, Onehunga, Auckland

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Before you hire a tree service in Auckland

Drawn from 161 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.

What does tree removal or pruning typically cost in New Zealand? expand_more

Small tree removal runs roughly $500 to $1,500, while large or complex removals can reach $5,000 or more. Stump grinding is usually quoted separately, costing $150 to $500 per stump depending on size and root spread. Pruning a single residential tree often falls between $200 and $800, though larger jobs with multiple trees can push past $1,500. Size, access difficulty, proximity to structures, and whether debris disposal is included all push prices up significantly.

What qualifications and insurance should a tree service have? expand_more

Before hiring, ask whether the operator holds a New Zealand Certificate in Arboriculture at Level 3 or Level 4, and whether they are a member of the New Zealand Arboricultural Association, whose public register you can search to verify credentials. Public liability insurance of at least $1 million is essential, because tree work near structures, fences, or vehicles creates real risk of costly damage. For any work near powerlines, the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003 require suitably qualified persons to carry out or supervise the job, so check this specifically if lines are involved. An uninsured operator working on your property leaves you exposed if something goes wrong, and no amount of good reviews substitutes for verified cover.

Do I need council consent to remove a tree on my property? expand_more

Check your local council's GIS maps and District Plan schedules before touching any large or established tree, because many are protected as notable trees or covered by species and size-based blanket rules that vary between councils. Resource consent for a protected tree removal costs between $500 and $3,000 in council processing fees alone, and councils can decline the application or attach replanting conditions. Removing a protected tree without consent can trigger enforcement action under the Resource Management Act 1991, and the council can require you to replace the tree at your own expense.

What are the warning signs of a tree service you shouldn't hire? expand_more
  • –No written quote provided before work starts, leaving scope and price open to dispute on the day.
  • –Workers cutting more than instructed without checking with you first, a pattern flagged in multiple reviews where hedges and trees were reduced far beyond what was agreed.
  • –Leaving debris, logs, or cuttings on site without prior agreement on what would be removed and what would stay.
  • –Poor communication between the person who quoted and the crew doing the work, leading to jobs being only partly completed or wrong trees being cut.
  • –Failure to respond to calls or messages before the job, since unreachable contractors before hire tend to be unreachable when problems arise after.
  • –Turning up without confirming a time, or arriving unannounced, which signals poor job management overall.
What should you ask before hiring a tree service? expand_more
  • –Do you carry public liability insurance, and are your workers covered under a workplace accident policy? Ask for proof before work begins.
  • –Is cleanup and removal of all debris, logs, and green waste included in the quote, or charged separately?
  • –Does your quote cover stump grinding, and will you check for underground services such as pipes and cables before grinding begins?
  • –Does this tree require council consent before removal, and will you advise me if it does?
  • –What happens if the job turns out to be more complex than quoted? Get the answer in writing, since at least one reviewer was held to a steep original price when the job proved simpler than expected.
  • –Can you provide a written itemised quote that lists each tree and each task separately, so there is no ambiguity about what is and is not included?

Tree Services ranked 6 to 10 in Auckland

They scored below the top 5 on the same public review record.

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    Tree Tops - Auckland Arborists

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    ★ 4.9 106 reviews +1 Top5 Score 164 +5
    5★ 102 4★ 1 3★ 1 1★ 2

    Hire them for jobs where you want a clear assessment up front and a team that finishes with your property cleaned and usable the same day. They communicate timings reliably and price competitively, which reduces the friction of getting quotes from multiple arborists.

    Reviews most often describe: Overgrown properties needing clearance and reshaping

    • ✓ Initial site assessment before quoting
    • ✓ Leaves yard cleared and tidy after work
    • ✓ Responds with pricing and scheduling promptly
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    Shoreside Trees & Gardens

    ★ 4.8 88 reviews Top5 Score 163
    5★ 82 4★ 2 3★ 1 1★ 3

    Shoreside Trees completes large-scale removals and trimming within days of quoting, leaving sites spotless and ready to use. They add value on jobs by removing extra trees at no charge and brief clients through each work stage with full safety documentation.

    Reviews most often describe: Overgrown properties needing same-week clearance and cleanup

    • ✓ Same-week turnaround from quote to completion
    • ✓ Removes extra work at no extra cost
    • ✓ Full H&S report and stage-by-stage updates
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    Auckland Tree Services - Tree Removal, Felling and Pruning

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    ★ 4.9 119 reviews Top5 Score 162 +2
    5★ 114 4★ 3 2★ 1 1★ 1

    Homeowners facing significant jobs, from 20-metre tree reductions to full removals, get competitive pricing and crews that scale up mid-job to finish on time. On complex work, they chip all material, hand back the mulch, and leave the site spotless without being asked.

    Reviews most often describe: Large tree removals needing same-day completion and cleanup

    • ✓ Detailed written quotes within a day
    • ✓ Extra crew sent to finish on schedule
    • ✓ Chipped material returned to owner

    location_on 10 Waikaukau Road, Glen Eden, Auckland

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    Waitakere Tree Services

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    ★ 4.8 149 reviews Top5 Score 161 +1
    5★ 136 4★ 7 2★ 2 1★ 4

    Hire them for jobs where you need the right equipment on site and quick turnaround on larger work, from stump grinding to multi-tree cuts. They send crews that finish on schedule as quoted and leave the site clean without prompting.

    Reviews most often describe: Stump grinding, tree cutting, and large-scale removal jobs

    • ✓ Stump grinding with dedicated equipment
    • ✓ Site cleaned up after work
    • ✓ Quoted price matches completion cost

    location_on 28 Bancroft Crescent, Glendene, Auckland

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  • 10

    Specimen Treecare Ltd

    ★ 5.0 54 reviews Top5 Score 161
    5★ 54

    Specimen Treecare manages complex removals in constrained spaces by committing crew time to safe sectional dismantling rather than crane shortcuts. The owner actively engages with community needs and follows up when initial contact goes unanswered, building relationships beyond the job itself.

    Reviews most often describe: Large tree removals with restricted access or tight site proximity

    • ✓ Three-day removal in confined space without property damage
    • ✓ Crew responds to unanswered emails with a follow-up call
    • ✓ Site left spotless with no debris or mess

    location_on 33 Hannigan Drive, Mount Wellington, Auckland

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About this ranking

How are the top tree services in Auckland chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for tree services in Auckland. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out. See how we rank for the full method.

How often are rankings updated? expand_more

Every category and city is recrawled on a rolling cycle, about once a month. This page was last checked on 7 July 2026.

Can a business pay to appear in this list? expand_more

No. Top 5 and Also Recommended positions are merit-only and cannot be purchased. Verifying a business is free. A subscription adds a website link on the card, a public profile page, and competitor and ranking history in the owner's dashboard, none of which affects ranking position. See what a subscription includes.

Why isn't my business listed? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for tree services in Auckland. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. At the last update, the smallest review count among the 10 businesses listed here was 54. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.