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The Arbor Barber

Checkatrade membership number: 125214
Member of Checkatrade for over 2 years
The Arbor Barber Feedback Scores
71 customer feedback reports
with an average score of 9.9 out of 10.
Works in
Brighton, Hove, Lewes, Patcham, Steyning, Kingston, Henfield, West Sussex, East Sussex, Rottingdean
Contact
name: Iain Palmer
address:
Hollingbury, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8LR
telephone: 01273 275726   Enlarged for easy dialing:
01273 275726
mobile: 07727 678040
email:
web:
Company Profile

The Arbor Barber has built its reputation on high quality work carried out with pride and professionalism. We are a friendly Brighton based tree surgeon company operating in the Sussex area covering all aspects of tree work and hedge trimming.

Whether you have a small garden or a big project to undertake we offer fully trained and experienced tree surgeons to carry out a wide range of services, ensuring that the health, safety and character of your trees are maintained.

The Arbor Barber is led by Iain Palmer, who after qualifying as a tree surgeon ten years ago gained experience working for different companies, managing teams on a wide variety of projects in the south of England, France and Belgium. In 2004 he attained the Royal Forestry Society Certificate in Arboriculture in order to advance theoretical knowledge in areas of tree biology, classification, tree management, diagnosis of disease, tree health and tree law.

We carry out our services efficiently and safely, always operating within the current laws and regulations governing this area of work. We will leave the area clean and tidy and remove all waste. Waste is either recycled in local composting sites or turned into wood chip which will be used to provide a carbon neutral source of energy.

Overall, we aim to provide the best service we can at a fair price.

Skills
Main work undertaken
Crown Reduction, Crown Thinning, Tree Felling, Tree Surgeon
Also skilled in
Hedge Trimming/Removal, Landscaper
Accreditations
Checkatrade


City and Guilds
NPTC

  • City & Guilds NPTC Chainsaw Operation.

  • City & Guilds NPTC Carry out Pruning Operations (F/101/7908).

  • Powered Access Licence held. Expiry 30/04/2014.

  • ABC Awards Level 2 Certificate in Arboriculture (Theory) 100/1650/8. 

  • Lantra Awards Certificate in Arboricultural Dismantling Operations.

  • Lantra Awards Certificate for Stumpgrinders.

  • Plumpton College Certificate for Brushwood Chipper Operation.

  • CABWI Certificate in Monitoring Signing, Lighting and Guarding.
Company Information
Interviewed on: 24 May 2010 Public Liability Insurance: Current - Verified on 15 February 2012
Limited Company: No Insured by: Lloyds Insurance
VAT Registered: No Coverage amount (£): 5,000,000
References 5 received by Checkatrade

These references were checked by Checkatrade when The Arbor Barber joined in May 2010.

Iain is a very competent arborist, honest and reliable.  We know of them as being a reputable company.
Trader in Hassocks, 27 May 2010
Arrived at the arranged time, worked very diligently, very courteous, I am very pleased with the end result. Tidied everything afterwards and removed all cuttings etc. I would be happy to recommend this company.
Customer in Brighton, 27 May 2010
They were expert operators, professional, courteous, tidy, efficient and they completed the job to the highest standard. Their quote was competitive and they stuck to it. I would be happy to recommend this company.
Customer in Pulborough, 27 May 2010
Tree surgery
Courteous, reliable, efficient
Customer in Steyning, 27 May 2010
The service was efficient and carried out well. Good consultation between clients. I have already recommended them to another family member and they were also very satisfied. I would be happy to recommend this company.
Customer in Brighton, 27 May 2010
Customer Monitoring Reports Showing 10 out of 71
Total recommendations: 71, average score 9.9 9.9 Last six months: 4 reports, average rating 10
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Felling and removing three trees (two conifers and a bay tree)

Excellent, efficient, polite, fast and very tidy. The work was completed very quickly and they left the area spotlessly clean - having had to take everything they felled through the house. They even took care to change the time at which they came because the weather forecast for the originally agreed time was bad. We recommend them with out hesitation.
Customer in Brighton, 12 April 2012
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Felling of trees and cutting up logs, and cutting back an overgrown tree

Very skilled when cutting back a large tree, polite and hard working- got alot of work done in a day.
Customer in Brighton, 16 February 2012
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Tree felling and pruning

They arrived on time to give estimates and were quick to send written estimates. They were very polite and courteous, they were knowledgeable in their field, they did an excellent job. I would recommend them if you need any work on your trees.
Customer in Hove, 6 February 2012
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Cut back very large hedge in back garden

Iain and his colleague came to chop back our very large hedge. He was polite, genuine and hardworking. I was satisfied with the work he carried out and even more satisfied with the tidying up the pair did once the work was complete. Will definitely be using Iain's services to keep the hedge levels at bay!
Customer in Brighton, 7 December 2011
Scores:
8Tidiness: 8 out of 10 8Timekeeping: 8 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10
8.8
Combined score: 8.8 out of 10
8.810
Tree pruning and stump cutting

Friendly service, I thought that for the job done, the cost was excessive.
Customer in Hove, 17 November 2011
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Felling and removing a large and small Sycamore tree without damage to neighbour's phone wire

Excellent service. Iain turned up on time, did the job as discussed, left us a couple of lovely logs to sit on and left the area even tidier than when he turned up. I'd give him an 11 for service but your feedback form doesn't allow it!
Customer in Brighton, 4 November 2011
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Winter pruning of very overgrown brambly apple tree

Winter pruning of very overgrown brambly apple tree
Customer in Worthing, 31 October 2011
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Pruning a large tree.

Very helpful and friendly. Arrived on time and pruned our tree exactly how we wanted it. Left the garden very tidy, would definitely recommend.
Customer in Brighton, 20 October 2011
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Trees reduced and ivy removed

Absolutely brilliant job done, fully explained and kept informed all along. Additional work undertaken on the day and still came in under original quote! Would definitely recommend.
Customer in Brighton, 1 October 2011
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Pruned an unhealthy looking Elder tree. Trimmed an unruly hedge.

Iain took time to fully discuss pros and cons of felling our old, neglected Elder tree, and what we could put in its place. He was sensitive to the best interests of the tree, and clearly not just out to maximise his income. Having had a truly professional trim, the tree looks nurtured and happier already, and the hedge has a precision cut to boot.
Customer in Brighton, 28 September 2011
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