Business Details
26 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Tree & Forestry Services UK & Ireland
Smerdons has been a trusted provider of tree care and vegetation management since 2000, serving businesses across the UK and Ireland from our South Wales headquarters. Founded by Director David Andrew Smerdon, who brings over 35 years of expertise in forestry and arboriculture, we have established ourselves as industry leaders through our commitment to quality, safety, and environmental responsibility. Our team of fully qualified arborists delivers tailored solutions for utility providers, government bodies, and private clients, combining technical proficiency with a client-centric approach.We prioritise staff and client safety through rigorous BS3998 compliance training while maintaining transparency and accountability in all projects. Our environmental ethos drives the use of modern, eco-friendly equipment and sustainable practices across operations. With two decades of experience managing large-scale projects, we guarantee reliable service delivery that balances commercial needs with ecological stewardship.
Services
Tree Surgery
Forestry Management
Vegetation Control
Emergency Response
Major Projects
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years' experience in utility arboriculture
- Our NPTC-trained teams handle complex vegetation management
- We maintain BS3998-certified safety standards industry-wide
- Our 24-hour emergency response service ensures rapid solutions
- We implement environmentally sustainable forestry practices
Associations and certifications
- BS3998
Services
Tree Surgery
Our certified arborists provide comprehensive tree care services including pruning, disease management, and storm damage recovery. Utilising mobile elevated platforms and advanced rigging techniques, we ensure safe, efficient operations for urban and rural environments across the UK and Ireland. Clients benefit from our utility sector expertise and 24-hour emergency response capability.
Forestry Management
From initial planning to harvesting, our forestry services cover complete woodland lifecycle management. With specialist equipment for challenging terrains, we offer felling permits assistance, replanting programs, and commercial timber extraction while maintaining strict environmental compliance standards throughout the UK and Ireland.
Vegetation Control
We deliver integrated vegetation management solutions for utility providers and infrastructure projects. Our NPTC-certified teams specialise in disease-affected tree removal, invasive species control, and long-term growth management strategies that ensure network safety and regulatory compliance across diverse environments.
Emergency Response
Our 24-hour emergency service addresses urgent tree-related hazards following storms or accidents. Rapid deployment teams utilise advanced equipment to safely remove dangerous trees and restore access while minimising environmental impact through our established incident response protocols.
Major Projects
We manage large-scale vegetation clearance for infrastructure developments including HS2 and housing projects. Our dedicated project teams ensure timely delivery of cost-effective solutions that balance commercial requirements with environmental protection measures throughout the UK and Ireland.
People
David Andrew Smerdon
Director
With over 35 years' experience in forestry and arboriculture, David founded Smerdons in 2000. His industry expertise drives our commitment to quality tree care and sustainable vegetation management across the UK and Ireland.
Questions
What tree services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive tree surgery, forestry management, vegetation control, emergency response, and major project solutions for commercial and utility clients across the UK and Ireland.
Are your arborists qualified?
All our tree surgeons are BS3998-certified with NPTC qualifications in utility arboriculture, ensuring compliance with the highest industry safety and technical standards.
Do you handle emergency tree work?
Yes, our 24-hour emergency response team provides rapid assistance for storm-damaged trees and urgent vegetation hazards across our operating regions.
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide across the UK and Ireland, with regional offices in South Wales, Midlands, Scotland, and South England for efficient service delivery.
How do you ensure environmental compliance?
We implement sustainable practices using modern eco-friendly equipment, maintain strict adherence to environmental legislation, and prioritise ecological considerations in all our operations.
