Best Tree Services in New Plymouth
We assessed 9 tree services in New Plymouth and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 432 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 22 September 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
Tree removal, felling, trimming and stump grinding are hazardous work, so use a qualified arborist. 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 New Plymouth
The 5 highest-scoring businesses from 9 analysed. Ranked on independent signals only. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Stumped Tree Solutions
★ 5.0 171 reviews Top5 Score 1675★ 168 4★ 3Stumped Tree Solutions removes trees, grinds stumps, and prunes fruit trees, with jobs regularly quoted and completed the same day. Ross coordinates closely with landlords and tenants when owners are offsite, and the team sends photo-based quotes so clients know exactly what will be cut before work begins.
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Tree Machine Services.
★ 5.0 105 reviews Top5 Score 1615★ 103 4★ 1 3★ 1location_on 11a Saltash Street, Upper Vogeltown, New Plymouth
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EUCY Tree Care & Landscapes Ltd
★ 5.0 68 reviews Top5 Score 1555★ 68EUCY Tree Care takes on large-scale removals, shelter belt cutting, limbing of mature trees, palm tidying, and hedge work, with Matt walking the site beforehand to mark exactly what will be pruned or taken down before any cutting starts. Clean-up is treated as part of the job, with branches, leaves, and debris cleared to the point that neighbours notice the consideration given to their side of the boundary too.
location_on 21 The Outlook, Ōakura
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High Frontiers
★ 5.0 28 reviews Top5 Score 1435★ 28High Frontiers covers tree removal, pruning, palm clearance, and native bush tidy-ups, with Richard providing detailed dual-quote options so clients can stage work across budget and priority. Green waste is mulched on site and left for garden reuse, and the crew prepares for complications like wasp nests the day before the main job begins.
location_on 20 Colson Road, Waiwhakaiho, New Plymouth
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Smithers Earthworks Ltd
★ 5.0 13 reviews Top5 Score 1345★ 13Smithers Earthworks takes on large pine removal and land-clearing jobs that others turn down, including 200-plus tree extractions on difficult terrain paired with earthworks to reshape the land for grazing or improved views. Byron keeps clients informed throughout, inviting input on decisions as they arise rather than presenting surprises after the fact.
location_on 80a Te Ngahoro Road, New Plymouth
Before you hire a tree service in New Plymouth
Drawn from 191 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 to $1,500. Large or complex removals can reach $5,000 or well beyond that. Stump grinding is usually quoted separately, ranging from $150 to $500 per stump. Pruning a few residential trees often lands between $200 and $1,500 depending on size and access.
What qualifications and insurance should a tree service have? expand_more
Anyone can legally call themselves an arborist in New Zealand, so checking credentials yourself is essential before signing anything. Look for the New Zealand Certificate in Arboriculture (Level 3 or Level 4) and verify the contractor is listed on the New Zealand Arboricultural Association (NZAA) public member register.
Public liability insurance of at least $1 million is standard for reputable operators, and you should ask for written proof before work starts. For any work near powerlines, the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003 require that only suitably qualified persons carry out or supervise that work, so confirm this directly if it applies to your job.
Do I need council consent to remove a tree on my property? expand_more
Many trees in New Plymouth are listed as notable or protected under the district plan, and removing them without resource consent can trigger fines and mandatory replanting under the Resource Management Act 1991. Checking the council's GIS maps or district plan schedules before any cutting begins is the right first step, and consent applications alone can cost $500 to $3,000 in processing fees. A qualified arborist familiar with local rules can help identify protected status early and, in one case reviewed here, a team specifically ensured that protected trees nearby were not harmed during a removal.
What are the warning signs of a tree service you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –No written quote provided before work begins, leaving you with no record of what was agreed.
- –Charging for work that was clearly not part of the agreed scope, such as cutting branches already on the ground.
- –Failing to respond to enquiries or consult requests despite repeated follow-up from the customer.
- –No evidence of public liability insurance when asked, which exposes you to costs if property or third parties are damaged.
- –Removing or cutting the wrong trees or branches without confirming the scope on site.
- –Arriving, doing minimal or incorrect work, and departing without completing what was agreed.
What should you ask before hiring a tree service? expand_more
- –Ask for proof of public liability insurance and confirm that workers are covered under their employer's policy.
- –Confirm in writing whether cleanup, debris removal, and disposal of logs and green waste are included in the quoted price.
- –Ask whether they will check for underground services such as pipes and cables before any stump grinding begins.
- –Ask whether your tree requires council consent under the district plan before removal or major pruning can proceed.
- –Clarify their process if unexpected complexity arises on the day, such as a hanging tree or poor access, so you are not surprised by additional costs.
- –Ask whether the lead arborist holds the New Zealand Certificate in Arboriculture or is a member of the New Zealand Arboricultural Association (NZAA).
Also recommended tree services in New Plymouth
Ranked 6 to 9 on the same public review record.
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Tree Of Life Arboriculture (Taranaki)
★ 5.0 9 reviews Top5 Score 1295★ 9Tree Of Life Arboriculture turns around urgent callouts fast, including emergency driveway clearance and dangerously hung-up canopy work, returning the site tidy with wood stacked and debris cleared. Ben arrives on time for quotes, fields questions thoroughly, and prices work at a level multiple clients specifically called out as fair or competitive.
location_on 100 Oxford Road, Ōkato
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Treepro Taranaki Ltd
★ 4.9 9 reviews Top5 Score 1285★ 8 4★ 1Treepro Taranaki handles tree removal, trimming, and hedge work, with Cam and his crew leaving sites in a noticeably tidy state at rates multiple clients specifically called out as fair. Clients return to them repeatedly for ongoing tree maintenance, and the team is noted for punctuality and a businesslike manner that makes scheduling straightforward.
location_on 18C Ashmore Drive, Frankleigh Park, New Plymouth
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R & S Dreaver Shelter Trimmers Limited
★ 5.0 5 reviews Top5 Score 1225★ 5R & S Dreaver Shelter Trimmers builds a reputation on being accommodating, working around clients to get the job done to their satisfaction. Both the operator and the wider team draw consistent praise, pointing to a business where the people doing the work are as well regarded as the results they leave behind.
location_on 257 Kairau Road East, Brixton
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Tui Landscape Services
★ 4.4 24 reviews Top5 Score 1175★ 19 4★ 2 1★ 3Tui Landscape Services takes on hedge removal, stump grinding, and tree felling, including large and technically difficult specimens surrounded by protected trees. Grant and the wider crew quote within a day, start on the arranged date, and leave the site cleaner than they found it, clearing all debris unless clients ask to keep mulch.
location_on 61A Corbett Road, Bell Block, New Plymouth
About this ranking
What the 9 tree services listed above hold, at the 22 September 2026 check.
Across the 14 locations we assess tree services in, the 138 businesses listed have a median rating of 5.0, and one-star reviews are 1.0% of their total.
How are the top tree services in New Plymouth chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for tree services in New Plymouth. 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. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
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No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Claiming and verifying a listing is free. It adds a phone number to the card and a small trust bonus (+3 points) to its score, for confirming a real operator stands behind the listing. The owner also gets a dashboard showing how their score is made up. A paid subscription provides an enhanced card with more ways to reach the business, including a website link and a detailed profile page. It also refreshes this page monthly and adds ranking history and competitor analysis to the owner's dashboard. The subscription adds nothing to the score. Claim your listing or 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 New Plymouth. 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. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.