tree surgery & arboricultural services in Portobello

ARB Approved tree surgery for domestic and commercial clients

Trusted Arborists Working Across Portobello

Thomson Trees Ltd provides professional tree surgery throughout Portobello and the surrounding areas of Edinburgh, supporting homeowners, property factors, residential developments and commercial clients with safe, well-planned tree work.

Our teams undertake everything from routine pruning and hedge trimming through to complex tree removals, emergency call-outs and larger site clearance projects. We also provide ongoing tree management for communal grounds and residential developments.

Our work in Portobello includes tree surveys, crown reductions, dangerous tree removals, stump grinding and replacement planting. Where access is restricted, specialist equipment such as compact spider MEWPs allows our teams to work efficiently within communal gardens and other confined sites while minimising disturbance to surrounding properties and landscaped areas.

We’re proud to be an ARB Approved Contractor, alongside holding recognised compliance and quality accreditations. This means our work is independently audited, fully insured, and carried out by trained professionals you can rely on. You can also view our qualifications and learn more about Thomson Trees.

Whether you need a single tree assessed, ongoing management of trees within communal grounds, or specialist arboricultural input including tree reports and surveys, Thomson Trees Ltd provides a dependable professional service throughout Portobello and the surrounding area.

Key Tree Services in Portobello

Tree surgery and professional pruning
Tree removal and sectional dismantling
Emergency tree work and storm response
Stump removal and stump grinding
Hedge trimming, shaping and ongoing management
Site clearance and vegetation removal
Tree planting and replacement planting advice
Tree surveys and professional reports

All Tree Services Available in Portobello

tree removal

Tree felling and sectional dismantling in Edinburgh and surrounding areas.

tree surgery

Tree services include crown lifting, crown thinning, reductions, and deadwooding.

stump removal

Stump removal of any sized tree stump using mechanically assisted stump grinders.

site clearance

Cost-effective large scale site and tree clearance for commercial development.

tree planting

We are passionate about the planting of amenity trees and hedges in Edinburgh

hedge maintenance

Professional hedge cutting, trimming, and reductions throughout Edinburgh.

Emergency

Our professional teams are ready for storm clearance and emergency tree work.

arb consultants

Professional health and safety tree surveys and tree inspections in Edinburgh and surrounding areas.

plant hire

Forestry plant hire in Edinburgh and surrounding areas. Large wood chippers, forwarders, and skid steers.

Portobello case studies

Below are examples of recent tree surgery and arboricultural projects completed across Portobello and nearby areas. Each job is carried out with a consistent focus on safety, planning and quality, regardless of size or complexity. Our case studies offer insight into how we approach practical challenges on site and the standards we maintain for domestic, commercial and public sector clients.

Crown Reduction & Replacement Planting, Portobello

Following a tree safety survey carried out earlier in the year for one of our regular factoring company clients, we

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   Kath McCaffrey 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Would recommend, really helpful and efficient from quoting to carrying out the work and tidying up afterwards.
  
 
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   Anne-Marie Nisbet 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great work done  again  Peter by your team and at least it was dry this year. I'm happy with everything.
  
 
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   Juliet Watson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is the second time I have engaged Thomson Trees to undertake major tree work in my garden. Just like the first time the crew were very polite, safety aware and carried out a very professional job.  They cleared up the site after taking down 3 very large willows and left the cut wood in neat piles. I would highly recommend Thomson Trees for any tree work.
  
 
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   Miranda Moore 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent, professional service and reasonable quote for bracing a tree in our garden. The guys arrived bang on time and were friendly, skilled and knowledgeable. Thanks.
  
 
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   Jennifer Boxall-Gray 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From the quote with Peter to the removal of Eucalyptus tree from our garden with the two guys that’s that’s carried out the work (sorry I didn’t catch their names)  it was a great efficient service. My 3year old enjoyed watching the tree come down and was in awe of the guys working. Thank you and would highly recommend ☺️
  
 
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   Shirley Darling 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Quick and excellent tidy up of ground.
  
 
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   John Palmer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent, we had a couple of pieces of work done, they were very efficient and helpful.
  
 
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   Kingsway Guest House 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were very pleased recently with the work from the Thomson Trees team.  Very efficient from quote through to completion.  The guys did a really good job restaking our trees. Would happily recommend.
  
 
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   Glenda Scott 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Peter and his team are very knowledgable and professional. They always do a thorough job. Would highly recommend

Reasons to choose us

ARB Approved Contractor — independently assessed and audited
Fully insured, with clear site planning and safe working practices
Experienced working with property factors and residential developments
Specialist access equipment for communal gardens and restricted sites
Professional pruning focused on tree health and long-term management
Support available for tree surveys, reports and consultancy
Tree removal, stump grinding and replacement planting available as a complete service

tree surgery services across Portobello & nearby areas

Our ARB Approved arborists provide professional tree surgery and arboricultural services throughout Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.

We provide tree surgery, tree removal, emergency tree work, stump grinding, hedge maintenance, site clearance, tree planting, tree consultants, forestry plant hire throughout Portobello. We also cover nearby areas including Joppa, Brunstane, Craigentinny, Duddingston, Northfield, Willowbrae, Mountcastle, Meadowbank, Restalrig, Newcraighall. If you are nearby but not listed here, feel free to get in touch.