Honest Tree Services
Customers who'd given up on tree removal after costly rival quotes called Matt — and the job got done.
The second consistent thread is cleanup — reviewers use words like 'spotless' and 'wouldn't have known he'd been' so often it reads like a standard part of the job rather than a pleasant surprise. Matt is a sole trader who has been operating for around 16 years, so the person quoting is the person turning up — worth confirming when you book if you're scheduling during a busy period, as occasional equipment delays have been noted (transparently communicated, but worth flagging for time-sensitive jobs).
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What it's like working with them
Based on a sample of Google reviews (115 total)
“left the site spotless”
“no damage to sheds that were pretty much directly underneath it”
What they help with
Based on what their customers hired them for
How they stack up
Context from 295 tree servicess in Gawler
Credentials & background
Sourced from 5 public records so you don't have to look them up yourself
About Honest Tree Services
Matt runs Honest Tree Services as a sole operator — and across 50 reviews, his name appears in almost every single one, meaning you're getting the same experienced person who quotes you doing the actual work. He handles a wide range of tree work: full removals of large trees in confined spaces (between sheds, near fences, under power lines), palm and yucca removals, gum and pine pruning, stump grinding, and hedge cutting. What stands out is Matt's habit of walking customers around the tree before and after the job, explaining which branches he's removing and why — something multiple reviewers highlight as genuinely useful rather than just sales talk. He regularly beats competitors on price to the point where some customers had already abandoned plans to remove a tree after receiving other quotes, only to proceed after Matt's assessment. Jobs that look tricky — tight driveways, trees overhanging roofs or neighbouring properties, difficult access — appear frequently in reviews without any noted damage to surroundings, which is a practical measure of precision on complex removals.
Best for: homeowners who received expensive quotes elsewhere and want a second opinion, large or awkward tree removals close to structures, palm and native tree removal with thorough site cleanup, and residential jobs of any scale across the Willaston and wider northern Adelaide region.
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What types of trees does Honest Tree Services handle?+
Matt handles a broad range of species and jobs — large pine, gum, and pepper tree removals, palm removals including date palms and cotton palms, yucca and yakka trimming, claret ash pruning, and hedge cutting. Stump grinding is also offered. Reviews describe jobs ranging from single small stumps to removing more than 20 trees in a single engagement, so there's no indication of a minimum job size.
How does Matt's pricing compare to other tree services?+
Pricing is the most frequently mentioned theme across the 50 reviews we read. Multiple customers specifically note that Matt's quote was the lowest they received — sometimes significantly so. At least one customer had cancelled a planned tree removal entirely after receiving quotes from other local businesses, then went ahead after Matt assessed the job. Quotes appear to be provided promptly, often within a day or two of enquiry.
Does Honest Tree Services work on trees in difficult or confined spaces?+
Yes — several reviews describe exactly this kind of work. Jobs mentioned include a large gum tree removed from between two sheds and a neighbour's house, trees near rooflines with power lines and fencing underneath, and getting equipment down narrow driveways. Reviewers consistently note no damage to surrounding structures, gardens, or fencing, which suggests careful rigging and sectional removal technique rather than bulk felling.
Is Matt the one who actually shows up, or does he send a crew?+
For most jobs, Matt is on-site and named directly by reviewers as performing the work. For larger jobs, he brings an offsider or small crew — reviews mention a co-worker named Josh on at least one occasion. As a sole trader, Matt is the consistent point of contact from quote through to completion, which reviewers frequently flag as a positive — you're dealing with the same person throughout.
What areas does Honest Tree Services cover?+
Honest Tree Services is based in Willaston, SA. Reviews mention jobs in Kapunda, suggesting willingness to travel beyond immediate suburbs. Reviews don't specify a defined service radius, so if you're outside the Barossa and northern Adelaide region, it's worth confirming coverage when you request a quote.