Best Tree Services in Tauranga
We assessed 32 tree services in Tauranga and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 1,062 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 4 October 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 Tauranga
The top 5 tree services in Tauranga are #1 SG Trees, #2 Evelyn Tree Services, #3 Eden Trees, #4 Bay Stump Removal, and #5 Trees Done, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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SG Trees, Tauranga BOP
↑ 1★ 5.0 280 reviews +9 Top5 Score 183 +15★ 273 4★ 6 3★ 1SG Trees handles hedge trimming, tree removal, palm felling, and pruning for residential properties around Tauranga, with Sam doing in-person site assessments and coordinating extras like stump grinding so clients don't have to. Where council approval is needed, Sam advises on how to proceed rather than leaving that to the customer to sort out alone.
location_on 202 Pyes Pa Road, Pyes Pa, Tauranga
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Evelyn Tree Services
↓ 1★ 5.0 247 reviews +12 Top5 Score 182 -15★ 245 4★ 2Evelyn Tree Services covers palm removal, full tree removal, shrub cutting, and aesthetic shaping across properties in the Papamoa Beach area. Darian quotes on the spot and cleans up completely after the job, with multiple reviewers noting no trace of work left behind beyond the stumps.
location_on 15 Gravatt Road, Papamoa Beach, Papamoa
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Eden Trees Professional Arborist
★ 5.0 197 reviews +2 Top5 Score 1735★ 193 4★ 4Eden Trees carries out tree removal, pruning and thinning, palm removal, and site cleanup across residential properties, including confined-space jobs where garden damage is a real concern. Nathan revisits sites and updates quotes when clients change their minds mid-process, and the crew accommodates last-minute scope changes on the day without charging extra or pushing back.
location_on 33 Linley Terrace, Judea, Tauranga
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Bay Stump Removal
★ 5.0 91 reviews +2 Top5 Score 1615★ 90 4★ 1Bay Stump Removal grinds out stumps fast, including awkward placements like poolside sites and tall retaining walls, and smooths the area flat before leaving. Paul quotes remotely from photos, often turning the job around the same day or the morning after first contact, with multiple reviewers noting the site was left clean and tidy without being asked.
location_on 39 Balmedie Ridge, Bethlehem, Tauranga
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Trees Done
★ 4.9 60 reviews +2 Top5 Score 154 +15★ 58 4★ 1 1★ 1Trees Done takes on large-scale removals, stump grinding, shelter belt clearances, palm removal, and pruning, including tricky jobs where nearby structures or fences need protecting. Repeat bookings from multiple clients point to a crew that finishes completely, mulches cuttings on site, and leaves the property clean without being prompted.
location_on 567 State Highway 2, Te Puna
Before you hire a tree service in Tauranga
Drawn from 190 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 removals start around $500, while large or complex jobs can exceed $5,000 depending on size and access. Stump grinding is quoted separately and runs $150 to $500 per stump. Proximity to structures, difficult access, and debris disposal all push costs up significantly.
What qualifications and insurance should a tree service have? expand_more
Anyone can call themselves an arborist in New Zealand, so checking credentials independently is essential. Look for the NZ Certificate in Arboriculture (Level 3 or 4) and check the NZAA public register before hiring. Public liability insurance of at least $1 million is non-negotiable, as uninsured operators leave you exposed if property is damaged.
Do I need council consent to remove a tree on my property? expand_more
Many trees in Tauranga are protected under the Tauranga City Council District Plan, and removing them without resource consent can result in RMA fines. Check the council's GIS maps or District Plan schedules before any work begins. Resource consent fees alone can run $500 to $3,000, and councils can decline the application or require replanting.
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.
- –Stump treatment not prepared in advance, as one reviewer found when gel was not applied at the correct time.
- –Negative reviews citing damage to native or specimen trees without owner approval.
- –Reports of poor treatment of staff, which often signals disorganised site management.
- –No mention of insurance when asked directly.
- –Debris, logs, or green waste left on site without prior agreement on disposal.
What should you ask before hiring a tree service? expand_more
- –Do you carry public liability insurance of at least $1 million, and are your workers covered on site?
- –Is cleanup, chipping, and disposal included in the quote or charged separately?
- –Does this tree have protected status under the district plan, and can you help identify that before starting?
- –Do you check for underground services such as pipes and cables before stump grinding?
- –What happens to the quote if the job turns out to be more complex than expected?
- –Can you provide the quote in writing before any work begins?
Also recommended tree services in Tauranga
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Better Trees Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 47 reviews Top5 Score 151 -15★ 47Better Trees gets called in for tree removal, pruning, deadwood extraction, and shaping of large established trees, with Alex sharing specific care and pruning advice tailored to each tree on the day. Clients regularly note that firewood is cut to usable sizes, debris is cleared without prompting, and the crew coordinates extras like milling large trunks rather than simply disposing of them.
location_on 5 Tutea Place Paengaroa, Tauranga
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Tauranga Tree Services
↑ 1★ 5.0 36 reviews +2 Top5 Score 150 +15★ 36Tauranga Tree Services carries out tree removal, pruning and shaping, storm-damaged tree work, and palm removal, with quotes given on the spot and jobs often scheduled within a day of first contact. Josh and Cam keep clients informed through each step, and multiple repeat customers point to a crew that finishes fast, cleans up without prompting, and prices well below larger competitors.
location_on 3 Gargan Road, Tauriko, Tauranga
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Arbor Care Ltd
↓ 1★ 4.9 42 reviews Top5 Score 150 -15★ 39 4★ 2 1★ 1Arbor Care prunes maples, birches, willows, pohutukawas, and fruit trees, and handles stump grinding and full tree removal, with crews checking in with clients during the job to confirm what they want done. Joe and others communicate the process as it unfolds, and the team has returned for additional days at no extra charge when jobs ran longer than quoted.
location_on 75 Keenan Road, Pyes Pa, Tauranga
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Treescene NZ Ltd
↑ 1★ 5.0 27 reviews +2 Top5 Score 1475★ 27Treescene removes palms, takes down large trees including storm-damaged ones, grinds stumps, and handles trimming across residential sites, with the crew regularly completing significant jobs within a day of booking. On tighter jobs, like a tall palm positioned close to a house, they communicate the plan as they work, walking clients through why they are doing it the way they are rather than just getting on with it quietly.
location_on 79A Hastings Road, Pyes Pa, Tauranga
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Cutting Edge Tree Services
↓ 1★ 5.0 35 reviews Top5 Score 1465★ 34 4★ 1Cutting Edge Tree Services turns around storm-damaged tree emergencies fast, with Jason taking calls on weekends and crews on site the next morning, prioritising by urgency. For routine work, tree removal, pruning and shaping, hedge removal, and palm cleanup are all handled in a single visit, with the site left completely clean and chip debris taken away.
location_on 73 Plummers Point Road Whakaramarama, Tauranga
About this ranking
What the 10 tree services listed above hold, at the 4 October 2026 check.
We first assessed tree services in Tauranga in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking four times since. Two different businesses have held first place; SG Trees has held it since October 2026. SG Trees, Evelyn Tree Services, Eden Trees and Bay Stump Removal have been in the top 5 at every 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 0.9% of their total.
What has changed since March 2026? expand_more
- Oct 2026
Scoring method updated. SG Trees returned to first place.
- Jul 2026
- May 2026
Scoring method updated. New first place: Evelyn Tree Services. Trees Done entered the top 5, up from #6. Better Trees left the top 5, down to #6. Treescene entered the list at #10.
- Mar 2026
First check. SG Trees #1.
Months where nothing changed at the top are not listed.
How are the top tree services in Tauranga chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for tree services in Tauranga. 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, and a business whose main Google category is a different trade is held back until a person has checked what it does. A business whose website no longer resolves and that has had no Google review for six months is treated as dormant and left off the page until either changes. 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.
What does a business subscription offer? expand_more
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 Tauranga. 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.