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L&J Forrest Ltd

9.92/10

Edinburgh

£1,000 guarantee T&Cs apply

Checkatrade member since December 2025

Accepts Checkatrade Pay

Skills

  • Crown Reduction
  • Crown Thinning
  • Emergency Tree Surgeon Service
  • Stump Grinding
  • Tree Felling
  • Tree Pruning

Customer Reviews

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9.92 /10

Based on 25 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.96

Reliability

9.88

Communication

9.92

Reviews (25)

  • 10

    Crown Reduction

    Posted 1 week ago

    Twisted hazel tree crown to be thinned and trimmed

    Communication, punctuality , courtesy, attention to detail, professionalism- all really excellent. Couldn’t fault them. Very pleased indeed with this company.
    Verified reviewerJob location: EH15
    Linda H
  • 10

    Tree Pruning

    Posted 30 October

    Hedge trimming

    The crew at L&J Forrest made a brilliant job of trimming my hedges, which had become quite overgrown in places and after I'd been let down by the company who normally do my hedges (and who I won't be using again). Highly recommended.
    Verified reviewerJob location: EH5
    Gordon F
  • 9.67

    Tree Pruning

    Posted 16 September

    Tree and hedge pruning

    Was advised when they were on their way, job carried out thoroughly and promptly. All waste taken away.
    Verified reviewerJob location: KY2
    Claire R
  • 10

    Tree Surgeon

    Posted 17 August

    Tree cutting

    Arrived on time for quote and also arrived on time to complete job. Tided area after job finished.
    Verified reviewerJob location: EH14
    Michelle R
  • 10

    Tree Surgeon

    Posted 15 August

    Trimming conifers down and chopping down a couple of trees

    Great prompt and Serra and turned up when arranged.
    Verified reviewerJob location: EH14
    Michelle R
  • 10

    Tree Felling

    Posted 06 August

    Tree removal

    Job advertised on 30th July. Contacted on 30th July. Came to assess job on 31st July & gave price. Job done on 4th August. Very professional. Also brought stump grinder & chipper. 3 man crew & job done very well in a very short time. Invoice received & paid. Job completed. Highly recommended & would definitely use again.
    Verified reviewerJob location: EH16
    Catherine B

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Company Info

Owner

Mr James Forrest

Ltd Company

1 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

Yes: GB481694554

Free Estimates24 Hour Call-outCommercial WorkDomestic Work

L&J Forrest ltd


NPTC approved Tree surgeon an hedges.


Covering all:


  • Tree work an stump removal
  • Tree removal
  • Tree pruning
  • Crown reduction
  • Crown lift
  • Dead wooding
  • Section dismantling
  • Hedges

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Lantra Awards
Lantra Awards
NPTC - Tree Surgery CS39
NPTC - Tree Surgery CS39

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Member since December 2025

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