HTC Arbor Services is an established arboricultural contractor with over 20 years of trading experience, delivering a broad range of tree surgery and associated services across Northamptonshire and the surrounding counties.​

We specialise in tree surgery, tree and site clearance, and related landscaping and grounds services for:

  • Councils and public sector bodies

  • Housebuilders and developers

  • Environmental and land management contractors

  • Estates, housing providers and schools

  • Local homeowners

​​Our focus is simple: safe, reliable, professional work delivered by a team that turns up, does the job properly and leaves sites tidy.

HTC Arbor Services Ltd

Our Story

HTC was founded by Andy Hollingsworth to provide a more dependable alternative to "man with a chainsaw" operators – combining practical experience, proper training and the right kit for the job.

​Over time, the business has grown through long-term relationships and word of mouth, particularly within Andy’s commercial network. HTC now delivers a mix of planned and reactive work, from individual tree removals to large-scale clearances and ongoing maintenance contracts.

In 2017, HTC formalised its structure with Lauren Hollingsworth joining as co-owner and Operations Director, bringing additional focus on planning, communication and customer service.

What began as a passion project has evolved into something more. We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited for what’s ahead.

Who we work with

  • Homeowners

    Professional tree surgery, hedge maintenance and landscaping for private properties — expert work, tidy sites and straightforward advice you can trust.

  • Housebuilders & Developers

    Pre-construction site clearance, tree surveys and vegetation removal — coordinated around your programme and delivered without delays.

  • Local Authorities & Councils

    Planned maintenance programmes, emergency response and compliance reporting for public trees and green spaces — reliable, documented and audit-ready.

  • Housing Associations & Estates

    Ongoing tree and grounds maintenance contracts for residential estates — keeping shared spaces safe, tidy and well-managed throughout the year.

  • Environmental & Land Contractors

    Specialist vegetation clearance and arboricultural support to complement wider land management and environmental programmes.

How We Work

  • Every job is planned with safety at the centre – for the public, our teams and your site. We work with clear RAMS, trained staff and well-maintained equipment.

  • We explain what work is needed, what isn't, and why. If there's a simpler or more cost-effective way to achieve the outcome you want, we'll say so.

  • Whether it's a construction site, a housing estate or a private garden, we take care with access, protection and clean-up.

  • You'll know who your point of contact is, what will happen and when. If something changes, we'll work with you to find the best solution to get the job done. 

Our Management & Ops Team

Andy Hollingsworth

Andy founded HTC over 20 years ago with a straightforward goal: deliver professional arboricultural work that clients can actually rely on. With hands-on experience across commercial and residential projects of every scale, Andy sets the standard for how HTC operates — on every site, every time.

Founder & Director

Lauren Hollingsworth

Lauren joined HTC as co-owner and Operations Director in 2017, bringing structure, process and a sharp focus on client relationships. She keeps projects running smoothly, ensures communication is clear and makes sure every client knows exactly where things stand.

Operations Director

Operations Manager

Sam Doran

Sam keeps the day-to-day moving. As Operations Manager, he coordinates crews, manages scheduling and makes sure the right people and equipment are on site when they need to be. Practical, organised and always focused on getting the job done.

Operations Support

Lucy Brown

Lucy is often the first point of contact for new enquiries and existing clients alike. She handles admin, scheduling support and day-to-day communication — making sure nothing falls through the cracks and every client gets a prompt, helpful response.

Skilled Operators

Core Training and Qualifications include:

  • Chainsaw operation and maintenance

  • Tree climbing and aerial rescue

  • Chipper and stump grinder operation

  • Felling, reductions and pruning

  • Emergency First Aid at Work

  • CAT scan and CSCS cards (where required)

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Accreditations

Our skilled operatives hold a wide range of recognised qualifications, competency cards and industry accreditations, while the business itself is also accredited through recognised schemes including CHAS and SMAS. This helps ensure that our teams are trained, competent and able to carry out works safely, professionally and in line with current industry standards. Here are some of the accreditations and certification schemes held across our workforce and business.

Where we work

We are based in Hartwell, West Northamptonshire and primarily cover: Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire.

We can also easily support wider national contracts on request.

 

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