About Oakwell
A bit about who we are, how we got here, and why we do things the way we do.
Started from a van and a chainsaw
Mark started Oakwell Tree Care in 2016 after spending more than a decade working for other tree surgery firms around Devon. The name comes from Oakwell Lane, the road he grew up on outside Exeter. Trees were always part of the scenery.
After years of watching corners being cut and customers being overcharged, he decided it was time to do things differently. The plan was simple: show up when you say you will, do a proper job, clean up the mess, and charge a fair price. That approach has kept the phone ringing ever since.
Today, Oakwell Tree Care handles everything from a single prune in someone's back garden to large-scale site clearances for developers and councils. The team has grown, but the way we work has not changed.
Qualifications and insurance
NPTC Qualified
City and Guilds NPTC Level 2 and 3 certificates in chainsaw maintenance and tree felling operations.
Fully Insured
Public liability insurance up to £5 million. Employers' liability insurance in place for all team members.
BS 3998 Standards
All pruning and tree work follows British Standard 3998, the benchmark for professional tree care in the UK.
24/7 Emergency
Storms do not wait for office hours. Neither do we. Our emergency line is open around the clock, every day of the year.
How we work
We come out for a look first
Every job starts with a free site visit. We assess the tree, talk through the options, and give you a written quote before any work happens. No guesswork over the phone.
We explain what we are doing and why
You will always know exactly what work is being carried out on your trees. If something changes on the day, we talk to you first.
We leave the place tidy
When we finish, you would not know we had been there. All brash, timber, and sawdust gets removed unless you want to keep it. Your garden is left clean.
Want to work with us?
Get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote. We cover Exeter and the surrounding areas.
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