Professional Arborists Residential Services

Comprehensive care for your garden, grounds, and trees with expert residential services across Northern Ireland.

Tree, Landscapea nd Environmental Services for Homes

McAuley’s provides a complete range of residential services designed to maintain, enhance, and protect your property. From tree surgery and landscaping to environmental management and professional consultancy, our team works closely with homeowners to deliver safe, sustainable, and visually appealing results.

Our residential services include:

Tree Surgery: Pruning, crown management, tree removal, cabling and bracing, stump grinding, and emergency tree work to keep your trees healthy and your property safe.
Landscaping: Soft and hard landscaping, garden maintenance, fencing and screening, and tree planting to create attractive, functional outdoor spaces.
Environmental Services: Habitat creation, invasive species management, and ecological support to maintain biodiversity and comply with environmental regulations.
Consultancy: Expert advice, tree surveys, risk assessments, and planning support to help you make informed decisions about your property.

Whether you want to maintain your garden, address tree risks, or enhance your outdoor space sustainably, McAuley’s offers professional services tailored to your home and lifestyle.

20+

Over 20 years of experience

Every job delivered with professionalism, precision, and environmental care

£10m

Fully insured £10m public liability

Public, employer, and professional indemnity insurance for full peace of mind

3 Depots in Northern Ireland

Covering Northern Ireland from Coleraine, Omagh, and Belfast – enabling fast, efficient response

Rated highly by our clients

McAuleys has a long-standing reputation for quality across Northern Ireland

Residential Services

Woodland & Estate Management

At McAuley’s, we provide expert woodland and estate management services across Northern Ireland, helping landowners, private estates, and public bodies care for their landscapes with long-term sustainability in mind. From tree safety to habitat enhancement, we work with care, professionalism, and a deep understanding of the land.

Tree Surveys & Risk Assessments

Trees bring huge benefits to our environment, but they can also present risks if not properly inspected and managed. Regular surveys and assessments help property owners, councils, and businesses meet their responsibilities while keeping people and property safe.

Tree Removal & Sectional Dismantling

Sometimes a tree needs to be removed for safety, development, or landscape management reasons. Whether it’s a dangerous tree or one growing in a difficult location, safe removal requires skilled techniques and professional equipment.

Tree Pruning & Crown Management

Pruning and crown management are essential for maintaining the health, safety, and appearance of your trees. Properly managed trees live longer, grow stronger, and integrate more harmoniously into their surroundings.

Tree Planting & Aftercare

Trees are one of the most valuable assets in any landscape, offering beauty, shade, and long-term environmental benefits. Successful tree planting requires more than just putting a sapling in the ground – it needs careful planning, expert planting, and ongoing aftercare to ensure healthy growth for years to come.

Tree & Vegetation Surveys

McAuley’s offers professional tree and vegetation surveys for residential, commercial, and public sector clients throughout Northern Ireland. Our reports are tailored to meet planning requirements, safety standards, and long-term land management needs.

Stump Grinding & Removal

Tree stumps can be unsightly, take up valuable space, and even cause safety hazards if left untreated. Removing them with professional stump grinding is the most effective way to restore your outdoor space.

Site Clearance & Land Preparation

Before any successful landscaping, development, or environmental work can begin, the site must be properly cleared and prepared. Site clearance and land preparation are essential for safety, stability, and long-term results — and McAuley’s offers a reliable, professional approach across Northern Ireland.

Site Clearance & Environmental Restoration

Clearing a site is about more than just removing trees and vegetation — it’s about doing so safely, efficiently, and with care for the environment. Whether you’re getting land ready for building, restoring a neglected area, or managing overgrowth, expert site clearance and environmental restoration helps unlock the potential of your space.

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   Dennis Godfrey 
 October 30, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The team from McAuley Tree Surgery did a terrific job removing a Leylandii and pruning and shaping other trees and when they cleared up there wasn't a stray leaf in the garden. Great work.
  
 
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   Perpetua Lewis 
 July 22, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The guys did a great job with two large trees in my back garden.  Incredibly quick, removed all debris and cleaned up all the areas.  Will definitely use them again.
  
 
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   Paulo Ross 
 June 20, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The guys took care of a chilean lantern tree in my garden, couldn't be more impressed with their service. Great attention to detail and left the area very tidy, you wouldn't even know they had been there
  
 
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   Jane Bingham 
 May 13, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is the second time I've had work done with McAuley tree surgery. Cannot fault their work and the guys went above and beyond for us and we are really pleased with the results. I definitely recommend this team.
  
 
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   Eddie Kelly 
 October 26, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very tidy job  no mess left behind and friendly helpful advice highly recommend McAyley's Tree Surgery Thanks again.
  
 
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   Francis McKeever 
 September 12, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. McAuley Tree Surgeons were recommended to me and I have no hesitation in recommending them onward.  Very professional and obliging.  In our case the team took down a large dangerous tree alongside a major road.  They did so safely and without fuss.  Cleared up all the debris and left any logs in a stack for ourselves.  Will be getting them again next Spring.
  
 
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   Arnold Cousins 
 August 31, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We couldn’t recommend this team highly enough, Kieran, ably assisted by Robin, dealt with a locationally very difficult job with no room for mistakes due to the proximity a workshop. They were very obliging  and generous with their time and left the area cleared and tidy and the contract price was more than fair. Arnie.
  
 
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   Jacqueline HYVART 
 June 20, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent, professional, tidy service. I would highly recommend McAuley Tree Surgeons.
  
 
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   Martin Clark 
 December 20, 2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The McAuley Tree Surgery team have just done a fantastic job on our garden trimming the hedges.  They were fast efficient friendly and tidy workers.  We can not recommend them highly enough and will definitely be using them again.
  
 
  
  
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

Professional Tree Surgery Services Northern Ireland

How much does a tree surgeon cost?

The cost greatly depends on the size and complexity of the job. This affects the number of employees and the type of equipment required. The approximate cost:

Full day £600 – £1000

Half day: £250 – £500

Up to half day: £216 (min charge)

We offer a free, no obligation, quote to all customers.

How much does it cost to cut down a tree in Northern Ireland / Ireland?

Again, this is dependent on the size of tree and whether the stump needs to be removed.

The approximate cost to cut down a tree:
Small tree £216 – Extra-large tree £1000+

How do you price tree work?

Again, this is dependent on the size of tree and whether the stump needs to be removed.

The approximate cost to cut down a tree:
Small tree £216 – Extra-large tree £1000+

What is the difference between an arborist and a tree surgeon?

A tree surgeon is trained to be able to fell, prune, shape or crown reduce trees.

An arborist is trained to check trees for disease, give advice on their care and maintenance.

McAuley tree surgery have staff trained in both areas to offer an all-round professional service or your tree requirements.

What is the difference between crown reduction, and topping a tree?

Tree topping is removing the large branches from the tree top and leaving only the lateral branches and stumps on the tree. This, however, is not the best way to reduce the height of the tree long term. Topping instead can cause shock, frantic regrowth, disease or potentially death, it is only used if a tree has experienced severe damage from a natural disaster.

Crown reduction involves reducing the foliage while preserving the general structure of the crown. This can reduce the size and shape of the tree while ensuring it stays healthy. The limbs on the upmost portion of the tree are cut shorter but only removed next to the lateral growth to be able to ensure that they heal faster and grow again properly.

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