Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Tree Services in Swanley, Kent
Established in 1950, JR Wilson has built a reputation as a trusted family-run tree specialist business serving London and Kent. Our expertise spans over six decades, combining traditional values with modern techniques to deliver safe, professional tree care. Our team of fully qualified arborists brings an average of 20 years' experience to every project, ensuring work meets British Standards 3998. We prioritise customer satisfaction through competitive pricing, rapid response times, and meticulous site clearance, leaving every area as clean as we found it. With government and local council contracts, we demonstrate our capability to handle both private and commercial projects of all scales.Our commitment to quality is evidenced by our public liability insurance up to 5 million and employers liability coverage up to 10 million. Operating a flexible fleet of vehicles allows us to access challenging locations while maintaining efficiency. From initial consultation to final execution, we provide comprehensive tree management solutions including pruning, felling, stump removal, and conservation area permissions. Our deep understanding of tree biology ensures structural integrity while mitigating risks through targeted interventions. Customer testimonials consistently highlight our professionalism, attention to detail, and exceptional value for money.
Services
Tree Consultations
Sectional Felling
Crown Reduction
Stump Grinding
Hedge Trimming
Tree Reports
TPO Applications
Details
- Year established: 1950
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in tree care services
- Our team maintains an average of 20 years' industry experience
- We operate to British Standards 3998 for tree work
- We provide rapid response with flexible vehicle access
- We maintain 5 million public liability insurance coverage
What people say
Great job well done
Professional job minimal fuss
Left place so tidy
Kind and helpful staff
Good price reasonable service
Services
Tree Pruning
Our tree pruning service removes deadwood and shapes vegetation to enhance structural integrity. This vital maintenance reduces falling branch risks while promoting healthy growth patterns. Our arborists use precision techniques that maintain natural tree form and prevent disease spread.
Sectional Felling
We specialise in controlled tree dismantling for confined spaces using ropes and rigging systems. This method safely removes hazardous or unwanted trees without damaging surrounding property. Our team ensures complete clearance including branch processing and log handling.
Stump Grinding
Our stump grinding service eliminates tree remnants using specialist machinery from compact garden units to industrial grinders. This process removes potential tripping hazards and prevents regrowth while preparing sites for new landscaping projects.
Crown Reduction
This technique selectively removes branches to reduce wind resistance and improve tree stability. We maintain structural integrity while increasing light penetration, creating healthier trees better equipped to withstand adverse weather conditions.
Hedge Trimming
Our hedge cutting service maintains formal shapes and controls growth through regular pruning cycles. This promotes dense foliage development while preventing overgrowth that could encroach on pathways or structures.
People
John Wilson
Founder
Established the business in 1950, pioneering professional tree care services in Kent. His legacy of excellence continues through family leadership and commitment to arboricultural standards.
Richard Wilson
Director
Second-generation leader expanding the business since the early 2000s. Combines inherited expertise with modern techniques to maintain industry leadership while securing major public sector contracts.
Questions
What tree services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive tree care including pruning, felling, stump grinding, crown reduction, hedge trimming, tree reports, and TPO application assistance.
Can you help with mortgage tree reports?
Yes, we produce detailed tree reports specifically for mortgage lenders and subsidence assessments.
How do you handle conservation area trees?
We prepare and submit applications for working on trees with Preservation Orders or in conservation areas.
What experience does your team have?
Our arborists maintain an average of 20 years' experience with full qualifications and specialist equipment.
What are your working hours?
We operate Monday-Friday 7:30am-8:30pm, Saturdays 8am-8pm, and Sundays 8:30am-6pm.
Are you insured for tree work?
Yes, we maintain £5 million public liability and £10 million employers liability insurance coverage.
Reviews (3)
Pauline Bryan
Feb 28, 2021
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Many thanks to Jack and Callum for trimming my rather large apple trees. Perfect time of the year for them to be reduced in size. Jack and Callum are friendly, approachable, reliable and hard-working. This is the third time I have used JR Wilson and I would highly recommend. A COVID friendly company. My trees were trimmed during the February lockdown.
Amy Gregory
Nov 18, 2017
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Great service & Great Price!
JR Wilson resolved all my tree / garden issues at a good price. There attention to detail and tools successfully removed several trees from my garden, they even cleared up properly after a long day at my property
Highly recommend using this company! Thanks again JR Wilson!
JR Wilson resolved all my tree / garden issues at a good price. There attention to detail and tools successfully removed several trees from my garden, they even cleared up properly after a long day at my property
Highly recommend using this company! Thanks again JR Wilson!
Joe Wilson
Nov 14, 2015
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I am more than happy with the work they have carried out , all the staff are polite and very helpful. I would use them again and a good price too I would definitely recommend them to anyone else
