Wellington’s Trusted, Qualified Arborists
Urban Tree Services was built on a simple idea: give Wellington honest, expert tree care from genuinely qualified arborists — fully insured, fairly priced, and done to the highest standard.
Credentials You Can Count On
Tree work is high-risk, skilled work. With Urban Tree Services you get formally qualified, fully insured professionals — not someone with a chainsaw and a ladder.
Fully Insured
We carry full insurance on every job, so you’re completely covered and can relax while we work.
Diploma-Qualified
Our lead arborist holds a Diploma of Arboriculture (AQF Level V) — one of the highest attainable qualifications in the field.
11+ Years’ Experience
Over a decade of hands-on arboriculture across Wellington’s toughest hillside and urban sites.
Qualified Crew
Certified arborists carry out both your quote and the work itself — never an untrained subcontractor.
Led by a Genuinely Qualified Arborist
Urban Tree Services is led by director and lead arborist Josh Micallef, who holds a Diploma of Arboriculture (AQF Level V) — one of the highest attainable qualifications in the industry, trained through TAFE NSW — alongside more than 11 years working across Wellington’s arboriculture scene.
We offer a hassle-free service catered to your trees and your needs. We pride ourselves on fair pricing and premium service, and work closely with local councils and homeowners alike to get the best result for your property and your trees.
We stay active in the industry — attending arboricultural events and keeping current with the latest techniques and equipment — so the care your trees receive is always modern best practice.
- Free tree assessments across the Wellington region
- Fully insured on every job
- Qualified arborists for both the quote and the work
- Competitive, transparent pricing — no surprises
Trusted by Wellington’s Leading Organisations
From city councils to national agencies, we’re trusted to care for high-profile trees across the region.
The Local Team That Even Rescues Cats
As climbing arborists, we spend our days safely up trees — which is how we ended up offering free cat rescues across the Wellington region. If a neighbourhood cat is stuck and no one else can help, we’ll do our best to get it down safely.
It’s a small thing, but it says a lot about how we work: local, approachable, and genuinely happy to help — enough that it’s been covered by the media:
- NZ Herald: Wellington arborist offers free ‘cat-up-a-tree’ rescue service
- RNZ: Shower Thoughts: How do you get your cat out of a tree?
What Wellington Says About Us
“I can totally recommend Urban Tree Services in Wellington. Very efficient communication and providing a quote which I was very happy with.”
Get Your Free Tree Assessment & Quote
Qualified arborists, fair pricing, and a tidy job every time. Tell us about your trees and we’ll take care of the rest.