Tree surgeons · Spalding, Lincolnshire

Expert tree care in Lincolnshire.

Tree surgery, surveys and stump removal for homes, businesses and public-sector sites — from a family team with over 40 years in the field.

Family owned since 2006

A local, family-run business based in Donington, Spalding.

Over 40 years’ experience

Decades of industry experience behind every job we take on.

NPTC qualified & insured

Fully qualified to work at height, and fully insured.

24-hour emergency call-out

Round-the-clock response when a tree can’t wait.

Trust & safety

Insurance documents available on request

View broker confirmation letters for employers’ liability, public liability, products liability and hired-in plant. Dates and limits are those printed on each letter — please read the documents for the full wording.

Arb-Core team on a crane-assisted dismantling job with chipper and stacked timber

The company

A family business built on careful work.

Arb-Core Tree Care Ltd is a family-owned business established in 2006, with over 40 years of experience in the field. Our team is fully NPTC qualified to work at height, and we have earned a solid reputation and a loyal customer base — including regular contract work for Lincolnshire County Council and other councils as required.

  • Informed advice

    Over 40 years in the field means we recommend the right work — not the most work.

  • Suitable equipment

    Our own access platforms, grinders and machinery mean the right kit is always on site.

  • Careful site management

    Planned, safe working and a tidy finish — debris removed and disposed of responsibly.

Our services

Selected work

Big jobs, tidy finishes.

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Crane-assisted dismantling with chipper and stacked timber
Boom lift working high in a mature canopy
Tipper and telescopic boom set up on a garden job
Roadside access platform work on a residential street
Tracked excavator with tree shear lifting a conifer
Arb-Core Land Rover access platform

Specialist expertise

PiCUS sonic tomograph diagnostics.

If a tree shows fungal fruiting bodies or cavities, our PiCUS equipment measures the velocity of sound waves travelling through the trunk — building a colour image of the wood’s condition inside. Combined with a visual assessment and a written report, it helps us make an informed decision about any remedial work.

More about PiCUS testing
PiCUS sonic tomograph sensors fitted around a tree stemColour tomograph image showing the internal condition of a tree

Customer feedback

Trusted across South Lincolnshire.

A job well done

“We had 6 trees removed, including a large willow. All the wood was stacked neatly for us and cut into fire-sized logs. The whole area was left clean and tidy. They discussed the plan of action with us and did exactly what they said they would. The team had great work ethics, were friendly, professional and offered experienced advice — overall we were highly impressed and would have no hesitation in recommending this company for further work, regardless of the job size.”

— Banister, 04/09/2013
Excellent service

“From quoting to completing, this company was efficient, professional, safe, clean and tidy, friendly, polite, co-operative and appreciative (of coffee). I would recommend them to anyone wanting any tree surgery. The workforce was second to none — what a great bunch of guys. Thanks for your services and a fantastic job.”

— Gary and Karen at First Steps, 13/02/2013
Ash tree

“I had need of professional help to sort out an ash tree that had not been touched for at least 30 years and now stood 60 feet to the top. No way was it a DIY job! They came, weighed up the job and gave me a price which was very reasonable. The work team was very efficient, worked hard all through the job and left me with a safe and tidy tree. At the end of the job the site was left spick and span and I have a year’s supply of logs!”

— Hensmanian, 08/02/2013
The Deepings School

“I first saw Arb-Core working when Lincolnshire County Council’s contractor was undertaking some work at our school, and I was very impressed by the way the team worked. I have since employed them twice on behalf of the school. On both occasions they proved competitive on price, extremely helpful, courteous and very efficient. They left the site totally clean, and organised the traffic management required for safe working by the adjacent road. I would thoroughly recommend Arb-Core without exception.”

— Johnwendon, 20/09/2013
Fantastic, fast and professional

“Terry came to see us and provided a quotation within an hour of us calling. His team were back a couple of days later to remove one tree and then came back a week later to remove a huge tree and grind the stump for us. The team is so friendly and professional, I cannot praise them enough.”

— FrankyBaby, 25/09/2013
Amazing team

“Wow, what a great, efficient service — thank you! It was a pleasure to watch a team that worked perfectly and carefully together. They worked tidily, no mess left and safe practices. Terry was quick with the quote; by lunch time the following day the tree was gone. Hardly a splinter left behind. I highly recommend these guys.”

— AuderyGregory, 25/11/2013
Excellent work

“The Arb-Core team have just completed felling our huge willow tree situated on a bank and very close to our house. They also reduced our very tall conifer hedge. Both jobs were carried out extremely efficiently, professionally and fast, and the site was left clean and tidy. This is the second time we have used them — the lads were a joy to have on the property.”

— BillandJackie, 05/02/2013
Prompt, polite and professional

“I noticed the Arb-Core team working in my village and thought just how professional they were, so when I needed a couple of trees removed from my garden I did not hesitate to call them for advice. After a short meeting the team turned up a few days later and provided services to the highest standards. Highly recommended!”

— Norby, 27/04/2013

Questions & answers

Tree care questions, answered

The questions we hear most often. Call us on 07889 320 232 if yours isn't covered here.

What areas do Arb-Core Tree Care Ltd cover?

We are a family-owned business based in Donington, Spalding, and we carry out tree care work across Spalding and the surrounding areas of South Lincolnshire for homeowners, businesses and councils.

Are you qualified and insured?

Yes. Our team is fully NPTC qualified to work at height, we have over 40 years of experience in the field, and we are fully insured. Insurance documents are available on request.

Do you offer free quotes?

Yes. Every job starts with a free, no-obligation quote. Call us on 07889 320 232 or send a few details through our contact form and we will come back to you.

Do you provide an emergency call-out service?

Yes. We offer a 24-hour emergency call-out service, seven days a week, for storm damage or dangerous trees. Ring our usual number at any time.

What services do you offer?

Tree surgery and arborist work, stump grinding and removal, arborist site surveys, tree risk assessments, PiCUS sonic tomograph decay testing, access platforms and machinery with operators, and forestry services.

Get in touch

Tell us about your trees.

Every job starts with a free, no-obligation quote. Call us for a chat, or send a few details and we will come back to you.

07889 320 232Monday – Sunday, 7:00 – 18:00

Storm damage or a dangerous tree? We offer a 24-hour emergency call-out service — ring the same number, any time.

Prefer to talk? Call 07889 320 232