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Best Tree Services in Napier and Hastings

We assessed 18 tree services in Napier and Hastings 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 247 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 26 August 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 Napier and Hastings

The 5 highest-scoring businesses from 18 analysed. Ranked on independent signals only. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.

  • 1

    Jordys Tree Care

    ★ 5.0 40 reviews +2 Top5 Score 148 +1
    5★ 40

    Jordys Tree Care turns around quotes quickly, often from photos alone, and completes jobs while clients are away. Jordy also notices and addresses additional trees needing work without being asked, going beyond the original scope.

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  • 2

    Tree Monkey

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    ★ 5.0 36 reviews +21 Top5 Score 147 +12
    5★ 35 4★ 1

    Tree Monkey covers tree removal, trimming, topping, hedge cutting, and stump shaping, making them a practical pick for properties with varied tree work to sort. Quoted prices hold firm at invoicing, and sites are left clean enough that tidy-conscious clients specifically mention it.

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  • 3

    AOC Tree Care LTD

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    ★ 5.0 29 reviews Top5 Score 144
    5★ 29

    AOC Tree Care LTD turns around quotes and bookings faster than most, with same-evening email replies and next-day scheduling noted across multiple jobs. Andrew cuts and removes large trees while leaving gardens tidy, including repairing fences and clearing all waste from the section.

    location_on 767 Seafield Road, Puketapu, Napier

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  • 4

    Essential Tree Care

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    ★ 4.8 26 reviews +2 Top5 Score 142 +1
    5★ 25 1★ 1

    Essential Tree Care gets trees in difficult spots removed cleanly, with Cameron personally advising on tree health and the best approach before work begins. Clients note his climbing technique on large trees sets him apart from standard ground-level operators.

    schedule Open 24 hours

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  • 5

    EcoTree Care - Hawkes Bay

    ★ 5.0 24 reviews +4 Top5 Score 141 +3
    5★ 24

    EcoTree Care handles ginkgo pruning, palm removal, large felling, and hedge work across Hawke's Bay, with Craig leading jobs personally from quote through to cleanup. Taking down a 16-metre tree beside boundary fences without damage, then leaving timber ringed and greenery mulched, is the kind of outcome that comes up repeatedly across very different job types.

    location_on 2 Awarua Crescent, Hastings

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Before you hire a tree service in Napier and Hastings

Drawn from 132 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 in New Zealand runs from around $500, while large or complex removals can exceed $5,000. Stump grinding is usually quoted separately, ranging from $150 to $500 per stump. Residential pruning jobs sit broadly between $200 and $1,500 depending on tree size and number. Cost rises sharply when access is difficult, trees are near structures, or green waste disposal is included in the scope.

What qualifications and insurance should a tree service have? expand_more

Ask any operator whether they hold the 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 check online before hiring. Public liability insurance is essential: a minimum of $1 million cover is standard, and you should ask for written proof before work starts, because an uninsured operator leaves you exposed if a tree damages your home or a neighbour's property. For any work near powerlines, additional requirements apply under the Electricity Hazards from Trees Regulations 2003, and only suitably qualified persons are permitted to carry out or supervise that work. One reviewer in these results flagged safety-consciousness as a key reason for recommending a particular operator, which signals that credentials and risk awareness do matter to real customers.

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

Check your council's District Plan and GIS maps before touching any large or established tree, because many are scheduled as notable or protected and require resource consent before removal. Consent applications cost between $500 and $3,000 in council processing fees alone, and the council can decline or impose replanting conditions. Removing a protected tree without consent can trigger enforcement action and fines under the Resource Management Act, and the council can require you to replace the tree at your own cost.

What are the warning signs of a tree service you shouldn't hire? expand_more
  • –One reviewer noted being let down by local operators who quoted and then simply did not turn up, so treat failure to confirm a date and time in writing as a red flag.
  • –Operators who cannot provide a written quote before starting leave you with no recourse if the price changes or the scope creeps.
  • –A stump grinding specialist who does not ask about underground services before grinding puts your pipes and cables at serious risk.
  • –No mention of cleanup or debris removal in the quote often means you pay extra or are left to sort it yourself.
  • –Operators who cannot provide proof of public liability insurance should not be working near your structures or your neighbours' property.
  • –Pressure to proceed immediately without a site visit or adequate assessment of access and complexity is a sign the job has not been properly scoped.
What should you ask before hiring a tree service? expand_more
  • –Ask for proof of public liability insurance before any work starts, and confirm that workers on site are also covered.
  • –Confirm in writing whether cleanup, debris removal, and green waste disposal are included in the quoted price or charged separately.
  • –Ask whether they will check for underground services such as pipes and cables before any stump grinding begins.
  • –Check whether your tree requires council resource consent before removal, and ask if the operator has experience navigating that process.
  • –Ask what happens to the quote if the job turns out to be more complex than assessed, for example if root systems are larger than expected or access changes.
  • –Request a fixed written quote rather than an estimate, and confirm the scheduled date and time in writing so you have clear expectations on both sides.

Tree Services ranked 6 to 10 in Napier and Hastings

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

  • 6

    Jim's Trees

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    ★ 4.5 39 reviews Top5 Score 140
    5★ 32 4★ 2 3★ 2 1★ 3

    Jim's Trees turns around quotes within an hour and often completes the job the following day, making them a strong pick for time-sensitive removals. Invoices have come in cheaper than the original quote, which is a rare outcome in tree work.

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  • 7

    CLEANCUT | Tree Care Solutions - Hawke's Bay

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    ★ 5.0 16 reviews -1 Top5 Score 136
    5★ 16

    CLEANCUT turns around urgent and large-scale tree jobs by reshuffling existing bookings to fit time-sensitive clients in. Scott organised traffic management and stop/go crew at short notice for a major hedge removal, coordinating the full job from permits to stump grinding.

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  • 8

    Greenscene Arboriculture

    ★ 5.0 14 reviews Top5 Score 134
    5★ 14

    Greenscene Arboriculture removes large trees, including macrocarpas, camphor, and palms, and takes care of the surrounding logistics too, from Kiwirail permit applications to coordinating with Unison Power on their clients' behalf. Sites are left fully cleared, with branches chipped, logs disposed of, and remaining plants protected during the work.

    location_on 1041 Links Road, Waiohiki

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  • 9

    Anthonys Tree Stump Grinding

    ★ 4.7 15 reviews -1 Top5 Score 132 -2
    5★ 12 4★ 2 3★ 1

    Anthonys Tree Stump Grinding gets the job done cleanly and leaves clients with nothing to follow up on. Reviewers point to straightforward pricing and easy communication as reasons they would go back.

    location_on 265 Lawn Road, Clive

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  • 10

    Property Services

    ★ 5.0 8 reviews Top5 Score 127
    5★ 8

    Property Services covers tree cutting, stump grinding, and large tree removal, including challenging access situations where reaching the trees requires extra effort. Piripi and the crew arrive on time, work through the job, and leave sites cleared and clean without the client needing to follow up.

    location_on 35 Wilson Road, Flaxmere, Hastings

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About this ranking

How are the top tree services in Napier and Hastings chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for tree services in Napier and Hastings. 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 every two months. This page was last checked on 26 August 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 Napier and Hastings. 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 8. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.