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Tree maintenance services, Orpington

WGCS Tree Management provides expert, reliable tree surgery throughout Orpington and the surrounding areas. Our qualified arborists bring a professional, considerate approach to every project, whether working in domestic gardens, large private estates or commercial settings.

We take time to understand the needs of each tree and the landscape around it, ensuring our work supports long-term health, safety and environmental balance. With specialist equipment and rigorous working practices, our team completes all Orpington tree work efficiently and to the highest professional standard.

You can be confident that any tree surgery carried out by WGCS in Orpington will be managed safely, carefully and with full respect for your property and the surrounding environment.

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Working hard with care

Fully managed and stress-free, from first contact to the finishing touches.

Environmentally aware

We never forget the needs of local wildlife and their habitats.

Professional and reliable

Our qualified and experienced Orpington team always put safety first.

Our services

TREE MAINTENANCE

Our friendly team of specialist Orpington arborists provide free advice during the initial consultation to ensure the most appropriate approach for your tree(s). We are experienced in all pruning methods to maintain tree health and vitality, including crown thinning, crown raising, crown reduction and pollarding.

TREE REMOVAL, FELLING AND DISMANTLING

When a tree in Orpington needs to be removed, our team carries out the work safely and efficiently using professional equipment and careful planning. We specialise in removing hazardous, damaged or difficult trees, and ensure all debris is chipped, cleared and disposed of responsibly.

STUMP REMOVAL

For stumps small or large, our Orpington team ensures safe and efficient removal using specialist stump grinding equipment. Once the stump is extracted, we carry out high-quality ground reinstatement, leaving the area level, tidy, and ready for replanting or future use.

HEDGE CUTTING AND REMOVAL

Alongside our tree surgery work, we provide professional hedge cutting services throughout Orpington. From regular hedge maintenance to a one-off reduction to keep a hedge manageable and everything in between, we offer a range of services to ensure your hedges remain neat, healthy and well-shaped all year round.

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Orpington tree surgery expertise

WGCS is the trusted choice for professional tree surgery in Orpington, delivering expert support across all aspects of tree care – from planting and pruning to felling and stump removal. Our qualified arborists combine technical skill with a considerate, environmentally aware approach, ensuring every project is completed safely and to the highest standard. We are also available for emergency call-out work when needed.

We have built a strong reputation in Orpington and the surrounding areas for our professionalism, reliability and friendly service. Whether working in domestic gardens, large estates or commercial settings, we carry out all work with minimal disruption and leave every site clean, tidy and well-maintained.

We work throughout Orpington and the wider region, including Bromley, Sidcup, Chislehurst and neighbouring parts of South London and Kent.

Here you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions about our tree surgery services in Orpington. If you can’t find the information you’re looking for, please get in touch – our team will be happy to help.

All our tree surgery in Orpington is carried out by qualified, experienced arborists and tree surgeons. The WGCS team holds recognised industry certifications, including NPTC and City & Guilds, and we are proud to be an Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor.

We combine this formal training with many years of hands-on experience, enabling us to safely and efficiently manage tree work of any size or complexity throughout Orpington.

Yes. All tree maintenance and tree surgery in Orpington is carried out in accordance with British Standard BS3998, which provides detailed recommendations for the care and management of established trees and hedges.

Working to this standard ensures that every pruning, felling or reduction task supports long-term tree health and is completed safely and responsibly.

Absolutely. WGCS is fully insured through leading industry provider Arborisk, with comprehensive public and employer’s liability cover in place for all tree surgery and tree maintenance work in Orpington and beyond.

Every project is planned and delivered in line with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) best practice. We conduct full risk assessments before beginning any work and use well-maintained, professional equipment at all times.

When you choose WGCS as your tree surgeon in Orpington, you can expect a professional and well-managed process from start to finish. We begin with a site visit, where our arborist inspects the tree(s), assesses the surrounding environment, and identifies any risks or constraints.

Your written quotation will clearly explain the proposed work, recommended approach, estimated timescales and any access requirements. If needed, we can also confirm whether the tree is subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or within a conservation area.

On the day of the work, our team arrives promptly, carries out the project safely and efficiently, and ensures the site is left clean, tidy and ready to use. Throughout, we take a respectful approach to your property, the tree itself, and the wider environment.

We’re always happy to offer expert advice before any work begins. During your free initial consultation, our Orpington arborist will discuss your concerns, examine the tree(s), and provide clear recommendations based on long-term health, safety and suitability.

Our advice is honest, practical and tailored to both your requirements and the needs of the surrounding landscape.

Yes. Before carrying out any tree surgery in Orpington, we can check with Bromley Council to confirm whether your tree is protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or located within a conservation area.

Where permissions are required, we can manage the process for you – including liaising with the planning department and submitting applications on your behalf – ensuring compliance and a smooth, stress-free experience.

Yes. WGCS carries out large and complex tree surgery and tree maintenance projects across Orpington, including roadside trees, estate management, commercial grounds, and trees in restricted access areas.

We are highly experienced in sectional dismantling, which allows us to safely remove trees in confined or challenging locations. Regardless of size, every job receives the same level of care, precision and professional attention.

Yes. We provide a full range of tree surveys in Orpington, including Visual Tree Assessments (VTA), BS5837 surveys for planning applications, and detailed tree inventory and mapping services for larger sites or estates.

These surveys support safe management, planning, development and long-term tree health.

Yes. In addition to domestic work, we provide commercial tree surgery in Orpington for schools, residential estates, property managers, developers, parks, private estates, business premises and public sector clients.

We hold full Public Liability Insurance through Arborisk and are trusted to deliver safe, high-quality work across a wide variety of commercial and public environments.

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Registered in England & Wales, company no. 15208002

Registered office:
2a Bank Street
Tonbridge
Kent
TN9 1BL