Tree Surgeons in South London was built on a simple idea: that tree surgery should be done properly, by people who genuinely care about the trees they work on and the clients they work for. Founded by Jesse MacFarlane, an NPTC-qualified arborist with over 10 years of hands-on climbing experience across London, the company has grown into a trusted team of carefully selected professionals serving homeowners, property managers, councils, and construction companies across South London. We are based in Deptford, SE8, and work across Lewisham, Greenwich, Southwark, Bromley, Lambeth, and all surrounding boroughs. Our 34 five-star Google reviews reflect the standard we hold every job to — and the way we treat every client.
Jesse is a London resident who started his career in arboriculture over a decade ago. After completing his NPTC qualifications, he developed his skills across multiple tree surgery companies throughout London — working on everything from routine garden pruning to complex removals near buildings and infrastructure.
During those years, Jesse also worked as a freelance climber for other companies and took on private clients under the name MacFarlane Treeworks. Through that experience, he built a network of fellow arborists — climbers, groundsmen, and consultants — who all shared two things: a commitment to doing tree work at the highest standard and a genuine respect for the clients who trusted them with their properties.
Tree Surgeons in South London was founded on the strengths of that network. Every member of the team has been hand-selected — not just for technical skill, but for reliability, professionalism, and the attitude that every job matters, regardless of its size.
Most tree surgery companies in South London will tell you they are professional, qualified, and insured. We are too. But what our clients consistently highlight in their reviews — and what we take genuine pride in — goes beyond qualifications.
We do what we say we will do. We turn up on time, on the date agreed, and carry out the work exactly as quoted. No rescheduling at the last minute, no vague timelines, no scope creep.
We protect your property as if it were our own. Ground protection on lawns, sheeting over flower beds, barriers around fences and garden features. When access runs through the house — which happens more often than you might expect in South London’s mid-terrace properties — we protect internal floors, walls, and doorways. Our clients regularly mention this in their reviews because most companies do not take this level of care.
We leave every site spotless. All timber, branches, foliage, and sawdust removed. Paths swept, lawns raked, neighbouring areas cleared. We have had clients tell us they could not tell we had been there — apart from the tree looking exactly how they wanted it.
We are honest about what your tree needs. We do not upsell unnecessary work. If a tree can be saved through pruning, we will not recommend felling. If a tree genuinely needs to come down, we will tell you that too. We explain our recommendations clearly and let you make the decision.
We charge fairly. Our pricing is competitive — several of our five-star reviews mention that we were significantly cheaper than other quotes for the same work. We do not inflate prices for emergency callouts, and we provide fixed written quotes so you know exactly what you will pay before we start.
Every arborist working under Tree Surgeons in South London holds the following qualifications and is covered by our insurance:
All waste from our tree surgery work is recycled. Timber is processed into logs and woodchip. Nothing goes to landfill.
We deliver affordable mulch and logs across South London for gardeners, woodturners, furniture makers, and anyone who can put them to good use. If you would like to keep any material from your job — logs for a fire pit, woodchip for garden paths — just let us know and we will set it aside.
We believe that responsible waste management is not a marketing statement — it is a basic expectation of any professional tree surgery company.
“Very reasonable price for the amount of work carried out. Conrad and his team arrived on time and did an excellent job from start to finish. They go out of their way to make sure you are satisfied. I would recommend to anyone.”
– Jason Deeley
“Exceptional service from enquiry to quotation and delivery of works. The team are friendly, helpful and professional. Three trees removed from our mid-terrace back garden with ease and very impressed at how clean and tidy they were.”
– Soraya Tavakoli
“Conrad and Max did a fantastic job bringing down a damaged tree. It was challenging as the tree was not safe enough to climb, but they managed it with real care. This company got back to me sooner than any other with a quote that was half the price.”
– Sarah Branson
Whether you need a single tree pruned, an emergency callout, or a full site clearance, we are here to help. Call us or fill in the contact form for a free no-obligation quote.
