Arborist services Wellington
“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” —Greek proverb
Why work with us?
We are a fully insured, highly trained arborist team that offers competitive price and excellent service. We service all Wellington suburbs especially Karori, Khandallah, Ngaio, Kelburn, Churton Park, Crofton Downs, Wadestown and Lower Hutt.
We deploy the latest industry techniques in all our work.
We are committed to your satisfaction and will work with you to achieve an outcome you are happy with.
We believe trees are living beings that require care and nurturing to reach their full potential. All work we do it is with the tree’s wellbeing in mind.
Arborist Services
Professional arborist team based in Wellington
We provide professional arborist services across Wellington, helping homeowners manage, maintain, and remove trees safely and thoughtfully. From routine pruning to complex removals, our work is grounded in practical experience.
We regularly work on steep, tight-access Wellington sites, where careful planning and safe techniques are essential. We are used to working around Wellington’s hilly sections, wind exposure, limited and difficult access. We’re experienced working within these conditions and take care to protect the surrounding garden and property.
We also carry out more specialised work, including managing trees around infrastructure such as power lines, where safe clearance needs to be maintained over time.
We provide our arborist services across wider Wellington including, Karori, Kelburn, Khandallah, Ngaio, Wadestown, Northland, Thorndon, Mount Victoria, Island Bay, Seatoun, Miramar, Lower Hutt and Petone.
Our arborist services include:
Do I need an arborist?
Proper technique is vital when working on trees. A bad cut can make a tree vulnerable to disease, weaken its structure, impede growth and cause long-term harm. A properly done cut will enhance growth, improve structure and create a beautiful looking, long lasting tree.
Trimming too much or at the wrong time causes unbalanced ugly trees with poor growth and permanent damage. Structural training of a tree through pruning is extremely important for the long life and health of a tree. It can reduce instability and falling branches.
Every variety of tree has its own challenges and special needs. Our tree team has knowledge of many types of trees and what they require.
Arboriculture is a mix of expert knowledge and a strong design sense. It is a balance between ensuring your tree is healthy and beautiful to enhance your garden.
Professional arborist care that works with your whole garden
At the Arborist and the Gardener, we take a broader view of tree work. It’s not just about removing a tree or cutting it back. It’s about how that tree affects light, space, and the way your garden functions. In some cases, careful pruning can make a big difference. In others, removal may be the right long-term decision.
Our Approach
1. Tree Assessment
We will visit your garden to assess and discuss with you the work that needs to be done. Following acceptance of our quote the work will be scheduled.
2. Safety Evaluation
All tree work will commence with a site assessment to identify any safety risks and to confirm the work with the client.
3. Efficient Execution
Tree work will be undertaken with efficiency and care for the surrounding environment.
4. Through Clean Up
All debris will be removed and the site will be fully cleaned up.
Testimonials
“After the February storm brought down massive leaders from our Pohutukawa tree, Max dropped everything to come out and help us get on top of a genuinely stressful situation. His response was prompt and professional, and he immediately put us at ease with a thorough assessment of the tree’s condition.
What stood out most was how pragmatic Max was throughout the whole process. Rather than just cutting back everything in sight, he took the time to explain the pruning decisions, balancing the tree’s health with making it safer for our property. He kept me in the loop at every step and I never had to chase him for an update, which made the whole experience so much less stressful than it could have been. He was also genuinely understanding of our priorities and constraints, never once making us feel like we were adding complexity to his day.” (Rohan, Karori, Wellington)
“I would recommend Max for any arborist work you require. Max has just thinned out our large Pohutukawa, removing dead and damaged branches and did a fantastic job. Our backyard was left tidy, a collection of firewood stacked under the deck from the trimming and now the Kaka, Tui and Kereru can fly easily through the tree.” Grant (Khandallah), Wellington
“Max and his team has worked for us several times, pruning and trimming various trees. His work has been excellent – he is a skilled arborist and has a very good eye. He is reliable, turning up when he says he will and communicating well. He is also very pleasant to have around. I recommend him highly. Jane (Ngaio, Wellington)
“We have used them twice and both times had such a good experience. Really friendly and lovey people. They did a tree removal for us which was excellent. I would absolutely use them again if we needed an arborist. Thank you!” (Rona, Southgate, Wellington)
“Max has done arborist work for me. I was impressed at the careful way he shaped the trees to look natural and balanced. He tidied up efficiently at the end of the project. Max is professional and personable.” Elaine (Northland, Wellington)