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Professional tree care is essential, not just for the health and beauty of your trees, but also for the safety of people and property, particularly during periods of high winds and adverse weather. Of course, quality tree work comes at a cost, but there’s a way to get extra value, and sometimes even free work when our team is already onsite.

Most people when they require tree services request a quote for a single job and that’s it. While this addresses the specific issue, it often doesn’t make the most of the time our team spends on site. Tree work can be labour-intensive, and there may be times when the full team isn’t fully occupied. That’s where careful workload planning can make a real difference.

At WGCS, we recommend a full discussion of all your tree work needs, not just the immediate job. By understanding your complete requirements, as well as any professional recommendations we may have, we can programme an agreed scope that ensures maximum efficiency.

For example, if we are onsite to remove a large tree, there may be times during the day when some of the team are underutilised. If we know your full “wish list,” we may be able to carry out additional work during these periods such as hedge trimming, stump grinding, or other tasks, often at no, or little, extra cost. If any additional specialist equipment like a stump grinder is required then that may incur a charge, but the labour itself can often be included within the original day’s work.

By planning all your work in advance, we can ensure our team remains fully productive throughout the day, minimising downtime and maximising the value of each visit. This approach allows you to get as much done as possible without paying for extra visits. So that hedge that needed cutting may actually get done professionally this time and for a lot less than paying for a separate visit.

At WGCS, we are not only committed to providing friendly, professional, and responsive tree services, but we also want to ensure every visit gives you maximum value. By talking through and understanding your full tree care needs, we can efficiently programme the work so you get your priority done with potentially other work you may not have considered.

Speak with us today so that we can help you get the most tree work for your money.

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William Gordon

William Gordon

William founded William Gordon Countryside Services in 2018, with the aim of providing professional, safe and sensitive tree management services to his local area around Tunbridge Wells, Kent and now throughout South London too.

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Ken Waters
10 September 2026
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Carried out another annual trimming of our laurel and Hornbeam hedges which are 3m high, as usual the team were great, and carried out all the work quickly, and at a fair price, looking forward to seeing them again next year
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Diane Goff
24 August 2026
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This difficult job was completed efficiently and safely by this pleasant team. All debris was cleared. Highly recommended for this type of work.
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Andy Taylor
18 August 2026
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The team we had today were excellent. 3 feet was taken off the hedges and roughly 5 feet from the conifer. Everything was left clean and tidy. All within 3 hours. Would highly recommend!!!!
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Glenys Stonham
7 August 2026
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Very pleased with the hedge trimming. Tidy work and pleasant workers.
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thomas ward
6 August 2026
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A 4 man team from William Gordon Countryside Services felled 3 trees and reduced the canopy on 2 further trees in my back garden. I am delighted with my garden’s new appearance. These men were clearly very skilled in their work, and the methodical way they completed their task was a joy to witness. They also left my garden spotless. Would not hesitate to recommend this company. Great team, great service, great price - I’m very happy. Tom W
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5 August 2026
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Friendly and informative from quote to day of work. All work carried out as discussed and site left clean
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Rob Howes
27 July 2026
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Very pleased with the work that William Gordon Services completed in our garden. The team were friendly, prompt and very tidy to take care when moving around the rest of the garden. We were happy to leave them to work whilst we were out too. I would reccomend them to anyone looking for tree surgery work.
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Clive Davis
17 July 2026
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First class service ,couldn't recommend them enough ! Arrived on time ,polite and courteous, the tree was down in no time at all , all branches and foliage removed immediately too , well pleased
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16 July 2026
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Great service. Professional tree and landscape service, completed the work on the day and time agreed and left the garden looking great. Recommend.

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