Pruning & crown reductions
Thoughtful reductions and pruning to manage tree size and structure, including technical climbing and rigging.
TREE SERVICES & GARDENS · ALGARVE, PORTUGAL
Expert tree care.
A considered approach.
From a single garden tree to an entire estate. Qualified, fully insured arboricultural services, with care for every detail of your property.
Based in Aljezur. Working across the Algarve.
NPTC QUALIFIEDFull EU liability insuranceOwn specialist equipment
01 / WHAT WE DO
The right care.
For every tree.
Practical advice and skilled work, from initial assessment to a clean, presentable site.
Tree removal & dismantling
Small-tree felling and controlled sectional dismantling, with machine-assisted work for larger jobs.
Storm & site clearance
Efficient clearance using our own specialist equipment and chipper, with respect for the surrounding property.
Stump grinding
Stump removal for residential and commercial properties, making space for what comes next.
Arboricultural consultancy
Informed advice for estates, hotels, venues, property managers and commercial clients.
Garden & property work
Practical garden and property services for private clients and contractors across the Algarve.
Rewilding
Advice and practical work to support more natural areas within your property.
Fire prevention
Vegetation management to help reduce fire risk around your property.
02 / THE ANCHOR POINT APPROACH
Skilled in the canopy.
Considerate on the ground.
Keeping trees and people in balance.
Our experienced team is led by a qualified British-German arborist with a working background in the UK, Germany, New Zealand, Spain and Portugal. We bring that experience to the trees, landscapes and properties of the Algarve.
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A plan you understand
Clear communication, practical advice and one trusted point of contact.
02
Care around your property
A safety-first approach, careful working and minimal disruption.
03
A proper finish
Efficient site clearance and a clean, presentable handover.
FROM ZAK’S ARCHIVE
A love of trees, from the beginning.
“I would have been about 12… 8 years on and it’s still amazing to be at the top of a tree.”
— Zak Hevness
03 / ON THE JOB
Real people.
Practical expertise.
Technical climbing, professional equipment and hands-on experience in a wide range of working environments.
“They work fast and they work hard, we had a bunch of massive trees on our property they managed to bring down without any damage. And when they left the place was clean and organized.”
“Zaks very nice and easy to communicate with, got a lot of knowledge and was very happy to give me a useful consultation”
“We have some massive pines on our property that I thought were just too big to trim. Zak and his crew came and worked some serious miracles, they look so much better it's crazy.”
“Skilled, fast and fair! Good and honest advice.”
More customer recommendations
“Top service, expertise and precision”
“Amazing Tree Surgeon! Smart, effective and defends the importance and health of trees!”
“Really professional, tidy job, produced exactly to spec, easy to work with, funny and a bit of a machine.”
“Best guy for the job. If you need to have something done in your garden, just call Zak.”
04 / EXPERIENCE THAT MATTERS
International experience.
Local understanding.
A broad working background, brought together in the Algarve.
Portugal & Spain
Tree surgery, garden and property work, with practical knowledge of the climate and working environment of Southern Europe.
New Zealand
Technical climbing, large reductions and storm clearance using rigging, winches, diggers and tracked chippers.
United Kingdom
Commercial arboriculture for private clients and larger organisations, including commercial premises and infrastructure sites.
Germany
Climbing, dismantling, rigging, elevated-platform work and stump grinding on residential and commercial contracts.
NPTC QUALIFIED
Confidence in
capable hands.
NPTC-qualified, with practical experience in the UK, New Zealand and Spain.
Full EU public liability insurance
What does NPTC-qualified mean?
NPTC stands for National Proficiency Tests Council, the former name associated with City & Guilds’ land-based qualifications. Its certificates assess knowledge and practical skills for specific forestry and arboriculture tasks. Zak’s qualifications cover the chainsaw, felling and tree-climbing work listed below.
For property owners, this provides evidence of assessed competence in the tasks the job requires.
About City & Guilds NPTC| Qualification or training | Code / level | What it covers | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chainsaw maintenance & cross-cutting | CS30 | Equipment care and timber cutting. | Supports safe, competent ground-based chainsaw work. |
| Small tree felling | CS31 | Planned felling of small trees. | Covers controlled, ground-based felling tasks. |
| Tree climbing & aerial rescue | CS38 | Canopy access and aerial rescue preparation. | Demonstrates assessed climbing and rescue skills. |
| Chainsaw use from rope & harness | CS39 | Chainsaw work while supported by rope and harness. | Assesses ability to perform aerial chainsaw work. |
| Level 3 Arboriculture Studies · UK | Level 3 | ||
| First Aid at Work | |||
| CSCS Construction Card | CSCS | ||
| Commercial site safety training | |||
| Full driving licence |
BEFORE WE GET STARTED
A few useful answers.
Where do you work?
Anchor Point is based in Aljezur and works across the Algarve, including Monchique, Lagos, Marmelete, Portimão and Faro. The service area also includes Vila Nova de Milfontes, Ericeira, Lisbon and Porto. We are also available for work in Germany and internationally.
What types of property do you work on?
We work with private gardens, villas, estates, hotels, wedding venues, property managers and commercial clients.
What should I include in an enquiry?
Tell us the property location, the work you have in mind and any access restrictions. You can add photos when sending your WhatsApp message or email.
Are you qualified and insured?
The team is led by a qualified British-German arborist with international experience. Anchor Point has full EU public liability insurance; the qualifications section lists the relevant training.
05 / LET’S TALK
Tell us about
your trees.
A garden tree, a complex removal or a plan for your estate. Share a few details and we can discuss the next step.
Chat on WhatsAppAljezur, Portugal · Serving the Algarve
SERVICE AREA
Based in Aljezur. Working across the Algarve and these locations in Portugal, with availability for work in Germany and internationally.
- Aljezur
- Monchique
- Lagos
- Marmelete
- Portimão
- Faro
- Vila Nova de Milfontes
- Ericeira
- Lisboa
- Porto