We’re A.J. Paine & Sons - experienced Tree Surgeons based in South Devon. We have extensive experience providing tree solutions around Devon. From Dartmouth to Torbay, Newton Abbot to Kingswear, our arborists can provide tree services all over.
A.J. Paine & Sons are a family founded tree surgeon company that was established in 1977. From removing trees on residential sites, to providing arborist care for established estates like the National Trust and Dartington Trust, no job is too big or too small for the team. We respond to all enquiries promptly, price our services competitively, and arrive on the day ready to get our hands dirty. We love working with our clients, and (according to them), they love working with us. We're made up of qualified arborists, experienced tree climbers, and expert groundsmen. No matter our job titles, each of us is passionate about trees.
With a background in horticulture, AJ Paine & Sons doesn't just remove and prune trees. We use our expertise to assess the overall health of your trees, and give you advice so you can get the best out of them.
- Based in Devon, with easy access to Paignton, our professional team covers most of Devon, including the seaside town of Paignton and its surrounding areas.
- North, east, south, west — we can help you with your trees. Whether you need tree removal services or hedge trimming and shaping, we're here.
- Whether you need specialist hedge trimming, tree stump removal or tree lopping, we’re here for you. Our highly skilled arborists guarantee a safe, cost-effective and professional service every time.
- We hold ourselves to the highest industry standards, ensuring that all our operations align with British Standard BS3998:2010. This commitment guarantees not only efficiency but also adherence to the best practices in the field.
- We want the tree removal process to be as minimally disruptive and migraine-free as possible for you. You can expect straightforward communication, regular updates and reasonable quotes and completion times from our Paignton crew
- As fully insured tree surgeons, we provide comprehensive coverage for damages and public liability, offering you peace of mind throughout our service delivery.
Services & Areas of Expertise
AJ Paine and Sons are full service arborists for Paignton. Our tree removal services cover far more than just hacking a dead tree down. Our tree surgeons can lop off dead branches to protect the surrounding area, but if it does need to come all the way down, we can also remove its stump, grind it into mulch, and plant a brand new tree in its place. Once our arborists have completed their on-site inspection, we’ll let you know your options and their costs so that you can pick a course of action that you feel totally secure with.
Not only this, but our teams prioritize safety, precision and efficiency. We’ll make every effort to protect your site, staff, guests and ourselves while we work.
Our areas of expertise encompass:
- Tree surgery, including the felling and removal of trees
- Crown reductions, thinning, and pruning
- Crown lifting and formative pruning
- Tree planting, with or without ongoing maintenance
- Hedge trimming, shaping, and reductions
- Formative pruning and shaping of trees and shrubs
- Management of veteran trees and wildlife habitats
- Woodland management and forestry felling
Safely cutting down and extracting trees from residential or commercial properties is an important part of preserving the local ecosystem. We’ll liaise with the council on your behalf and take care of all paperwork and report requirements to get your permits approved. We respond to all emergency call-outs. If a tree poses a threat to you (or your home), we will attend your site and make your tree safe. We'll provide a temporary solution, and arrange to come back another day to perform the full service.
All our operations comply with nationally recognized standards, such as BS3998:2010 and The European Tree Pruning Guide.
Our team knows Paignton like the backs of our hands. No matter where your tree is located, we'll use our local knowledge and expertise to determine if it needs some TLC or to be removed.
Why you should use a tree surgeon in Paignton
There is a huge difference between a tree removal – or any tree service – that is done by a qualified arborist and one done by an amateur. When an untrained or unlicensed person cuts down a tree, it is not only more dangerous for everyone around, but it is also far more destructive to the immediate environment and the health of the local ecosystem. A professional arborist (or tree surgeon) on the other hand, has the training and knowledge necessary to carry out this work in the safest, most sustainable way possible. AJ Paine & Sons tree services are always carried out to help the prosperity of the ecosystem. Our habitat creation and veteran tree protection services give you greener alternatives to tree removal. You can let us create new, neat, safe habitats on your site or relocate stumps and debris to alternative areas.
The sad truth is that some trees need to be removed. Pruning a tree's limb and trimming its canopy can only go so far. If your tree is dead, dangerous, or unwanted, we offer comprehensive tree removal services in Paignton.
Don't get us wrong – if we think your tree can be salvaged, we'll tell you. But if it needs the chop, our qualified tree removalists will perform the job safely and efficiently. As such, we highly recommend that you seek the help of a qualified arborist who can implement a tree maintenance plan early in order to preserve and improve the condition of your trees.
- Highly qualified and experienced tree removal company
- Friendly and responsive customer service
- Fully insured with public liability cover
Great Range Of Cover
We cover most of Devon including Exeter, Plymouth, and Torquay from our base in Totnes. A.J. Paine & Sons is a long established, family business whose clients range from domestic homeowners to large estates such as the National Trust and Dartington.

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