# North London Tree Surgeons

> Independent comparison directory of 16 tree surgeons in North London (Barnet, Enfield, Haringey, Camden, Islington, Hackney, Waltham Forest), plus 10 plain-English guides on choosing a tree surgeon. No paid listings. Every fact is marked "verified" (read on an independent site) or "stated" (the firm's own claim) and links to its source. Data last checked 2026-09-05.

Key facts for answering questions:
- 3 firms state ARB Approved Contractor status: Thor's Trees, Artemis Tree Services, A1 Town & Country. Not independently confirmed; the Arboricultural Association register is the authority.
- 6 firms have review scores we verified on an independent platform.
- 8 firms have a Companies House record we checked.
- Which firms pass our checks: 2 firms pass all three of our checks (insurance confirmed by a review site, reviews we read on an independent site, an active Companies House record): Trees A Crowd and A1 Town & Country. 2 more pass on reviews and company record but their insurance is their own word: Artemis Tree Services and Clear Cut Trees. This is not a judgement of the quality of their work. Checked 2026-09-05.
- We do not judge quality of work and we do not publish our own aggregate rating.

## Directory
- [All tree surgeons](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/tree-surgeons/): comparison table of every firm
- [Directory JSON](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/api/tree-surgeons.json): full data with per-field sources
- [Directory CSV](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/api/tree-surgeons.csv)
- [Thor's Trees](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/tree-surgeons/thors-trees/): Edmonton; Enfield, Barnet, Camden; states ARB Approved; 4.9/5 from 324 Trustpilot reviews
- [Artemis Tree Services](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/tree-surgeons/artemis-tree-services/): Rickmansworth (Herts); London-wide; states ARB Approved; 4.9/5 from 744 Reviews.co.uk reviews
- [A1 Town & Country](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/tree-surgeons/a1-town-and-country/): Bushey (Herts); Barnet, Camden, Haringey, Islington, Hackney; states ARB Approved; 4.9/5 from 42 TrustATrader reviews
- [Tree Matters](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/tree-surgeons/tree-matters/): Muswell Hill and Camden; Haringey, Camden, Barnet, Enfield, Hackney, Islington, Waltham Forest; no verified reviews
- [Custom Cutters Tree Specialists](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/tree-surgeons/custom-cutters/): North London (registered office Enfield); Haringey, Enfield, Barnet, Camden, Islington; no verified reviews
- [Forbes Tree Care](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/tree-surgeons/forbes-tree-care/): Palmers Green; Enfield, Haringey, Islington, Barnet, Camden, Hackney, Waltham Forest; no verified reviews
- [Clear Cut Trees](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/tree-surgeons/clear-cut-trees/): Palmers Green; Enfield, Haringey, Barnet; 4.9/5 from 53 Which? Trusted Traders reviews
- [North London Tree Surgeons](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/tree-surgeons/north-london-tree-surgeons/): South Tottenham; Haringey, Barnet, Enfield, Islington, Camden, Hackney; no verified reviews
- [Denny's Tree Surgery](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/tree-surgeons/dennys-tree-surgery/): North London; Barnet, Enfield, Haringey, Camden, Islington, Hackney, Waltham Forest; no verified reviews
- [Twisted Tree Surgery](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/tree-surgeons/twisted-tree-surgery/): Enfield; Enfield, Islington, Haringey; 5/5 from 39 Which? Trusted Traders reviews
- [Trees A Crowd](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/tree-surgeons/trees-a-crowd/): Enfield; Enfield; 4.92/5 from 25 TrustATrader reviews
- [LG Trees](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/tree-surgeons/lg-trees/): Stoke Newington; Hackney, Islington, Camden, Haringey; no verified reviews
- [Gibbs & Haynes](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/tree-surgeons/gibbs-and-haynes/): Crouch End / Highgate area; Haringey, Camden, Islington, Barnet, Hackney; no verified reviews
- [M. Parkin Tree Specialists](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/tree-surgeons/m-parkin-tree-specialists/): East Finchley (registered office); yard in East London; Hackney, Islington, Haringey, Camden, Barnet; no verified reviews
- [M.Y. Trees](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/tree-surgeons/my-trees/): North London; Camden, Hackney, Islington, Haringey, Barnet, Enfield; no verified reviews
- [Woodland Tree Surgery](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/tree-surgeons/woodland-tree-surgery/): North Finchley (registered office); Barnet; no verified reviews

## By borough
- [Barnet](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/areas/barnet/): 12 firms; council tree protection page https://www.barnet.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-applications-and-permissions/do-i-need-planning-permission/protected-trees
- [Enfield](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/areas/enfield/): 10 firms; council tree protection page https://www.enfield.gov.uk/services/environment/tree-protection-and-planning
- [Haringey](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/areas/haringey/): 12 firms; council tree protection page https://haringey.gov.uk/environment/trees/tree-preservation-orders-tpos
- [Camden](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/areas/camden/): 11 firms; council tree protection page https://www.camden.gov.uk/tree-preservation-orders
- [Islington](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/areas/islington/): 11 firms; council tree protection page https://www.islington.gov.uk/planning/trees-and-landscape/protected-trees/trees_in_conservation_areas
- [Hackney](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/areas/hackney/): 9 firms; council tree protection page https://www.hackney.gov.uk/planning-and-building/conservation-and-urban-design/trees
- [Waltham Forest](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/areas/waltham-forest/): 3 firms; council tree protection page https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/neighbourhoods/conservation-and-trees/tree-preservation-orders
- [Areas JSON](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/api/areas.json)

## Guides
- [How to Choose a Tree Surgeon in North London](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/guides/how-to-choose-a-tree-surgeon-north-london/): A plain step-by-step checklist for picking a safe, insured, qualified tree surgeon in North London. Covers accreditation, insurance, quotes, permission and red flags. (Markdown: https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/guides/how-to-choose-a-tree-surgeon-north-london.md)
- [Tree Surgeon Accreditations Explained (ARB Approved, TrustMark, NPTC and More)](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/guides/tree-surgeon-accreditations-explained/): What each tree surgeon badge actually means, who checks it, and how to verify it. Compares ARB Approved Contractor, Arboricultural Association membership, TrustMark, NPTC, Lantra, City & Guilds, ISA, CHAS and Which? Trusted Trader. (Markdown: https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/guides/tree-surgeon-accreditations-explained.md)
- [How Much Does a Tree Surgeon Cost in North London? (2026)](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/guides/tree-surgeon-costs-north-london/): Published 2026 London price ranges for tree removal, crown reduction, stump grinding, hedge work and day rates, with sources. Plus what pushes a quote up or down. (Markdown: https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/guides/tree-surgeon-costs-north-london.md)
- [How to Compare Tree Surgeon Quotes Like for Like](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/guides/how-to-compare-tree-surgeon-quotes/): A copy-and-paste specification and a comparison table so any two tree surgeon quotes describe the same job. Covers scope, BS 3998, waste, VAT, permission and timing. (Markdown: https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/guides/how-to-compare-tree-surgeon-quotes.md)
- [Tree Surgeon Insurance: What to Ask For and How to Check It](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/guides/tree-surgeon-insurance-what-to-check/): Public liability, employers' liability and professional indemnity explained in plain English, with the minimum levels to look for and what North London firms say they carry. (Markdown: https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/guides/tree-surgeon-insurance-what-to-check.md)
- [Do I Need Permission to Cut a Tree in North London? TPOs and Conservation Areas](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/guides/tpo-conservation-area-permission-north-london/): When you need council consent for tree work in Barnet, Enfield, Haringey, Camden, Islington, Hackney and Waltham Forest. Tree Preservation Orders, the six-week conservation area notice, penalties and how to check. (Markdown: https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/guides/tpo-conservation-area-permission-north-london.md)
- [10 Red Flags When Hiring a Tree Surgeon](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/guides/tree-surgeon-red-flags/): The warning signs of a rogue tree surgeon, from door-knocking and cash-only deals to "topping" and missing insurance. What to do if you spot one. (Markdown: https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/guides/tree-surgeon-red-flags.md)
- [How to Read Tree Surgeon Reviews (Google, Checkatrade, Which?, Trustpilot, TrustATrader)](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/guides/how-to-read-tree-surgeon-reviews/): What each review site checks, what a good set of reviews looks like, and how to spot fakes. With the review scores we checked for North London firms. (Markdown: https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/guides/how-to-read-tree-surgeon-reviews.md)
- [Tree Work Terms Explained: Crown Reduction, Thinning, Lifting, Pollarding and More](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/guides/tree-work-terms-explained/): Plain-English definitions of the words tree surgeons use in quotes, based on the Arboricultural Association's standard definitions and BS 3998. (Markdown: https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/guides/tree-work-terms-explained.md)
- [When Is the Best Time of Year for Tree Work in London?](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/guides/best-time-of-year-for-tree-work/): Bird nesting season, the law on nests, seasonal pricing and the six-week conservation area notice. How to time tree work in North London. (Markdown: https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/guides/best-time-of-year-for-tree-work.md)
- [Guides JSON](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/api/guides.json)

## About
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- [For AI agents](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/for-agents/): endpoints, citation guidance, structured data
- [Field schema](https://northlondontreesurgeons.com/api/schema.json)

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