A Family Run Tree Surgery Firm.

Founded by Zac Lucas, based in Kent, family run. We work for homeowners, estates and commercial clients across the South East.

Our story

How we got here.

Lucas Arborist climber dismantling a tree

Zac came up through the trade. NPTC qualified, years on the climbing line for other firms, then set up his own van doing tree work for friends and neighbours in Kent.

Word got around. One garden became three, three became a regular round. We now cover the whole county with a proper team, the right insurance, and a five star reputation.

We've stayed deliberately small. Zac still answers the phone, still attends most site visits, still signs every quote. When you ring Lucas Arborist, you get the person whose name's on the van.

The Defender, on its way to a job
The Defender, on its way to a job
Commercial work at height
Commercial work at height
In the crown
In the crown
On the saw
On the saw
Chipping on site
Chipping on site
From the ropes
From the ropes
The Defender, on its way to a job
The Defender, on its way to a job
Commercial work at height
Commercial work at height
In the crown
In the crown
On the saw
On the saw
Chipping on site
Chipping on site
From the ropes
From the ropes
The team

Who you'll deal with.

A small team. The climber on your job this year is likely to be here next year.

Zac Lucas, founder
Founder & Director

Zac Lucas

Zac started the business after years climbing for other Kent firms. NPTC qualified across the full curriculum, with particular experience on heritage and veteran trees. He does most site visits and signs every quote.

  • NPTC CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39
  • Emergency First Aid +F
  • Aerial rescue certified
Lead climber
The Crew

Lead Climber

Handles the technical aerial work: complex sectional dismantles, veteran pruning, rigging in tight access. NPTC qualified, years of experience in residential gardens where you can't afford to be careless.

  • NPTC CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39
  • Advanced rigging certified
  • 5+ years on Kent gardens

Plus a regular groundsman and chipping team. Same faces year on year.

What we stand for

How we work.

01 / CRAFT

Done properly

Every job to BS 3998. No topping, no half measures. The work should still look right in ten years.

02 / HONEST

Plain talking

We tell you straight whether the tree needs work or whether to leave it alone. We turn down jobs that would damage trees.

03 / FAMILY

Family run

Not a franchise. Same team, same number, year on year.

04 / TIDY

Garden left immaculate

Brash chipped, lawn raked, drive swept. Garden left tidier than we found it.

On the day

Step by step.

STEP 01

Confirmation

Email with the booked date, arrival window, lead climber's name. Plus anything we need from you (gate codes, parking).

STEP 02

Arrival

Arrive in the agreed window, signed van, branded workwear. Five minute walk through with you before we start.

STEP 03

The work

Safety cordons up, team briefed. You don't need to be home. We ring if anything needs your input.

STEP 04

Final sweep

Full sweep, rake and clear at the end. Walkthrough with you. BACS, card, or invoice on terms.

Client feedback

What people say.

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