Canterbury's Tree Topping & Land Clearing Experts
Serving lifestyle blocks, farms, and rural properties with precision and power
Our Services
From precise tree topping and tree services to full-scale land clearing, we've got Canterbury covered, backed by heavy-duty earthworks, rapid emergency callouts, mulch supply, and our landscaping supply shop for wood chip and firewood.
Tree Topping / Vegetation Management
Tall tree topping and vegetation control for rural properties and lifestyle blocks
Logging Services
Selective logging, tree-line removal & timber extraction across Christchurch & Canterbury
Tree Services
Qualified arborists providing stump grinding, tree reductions, and expert tree care
Earthworks
Land clearing, station work, and heavy-duty tilling for Canterbury properties
Emergency Callouts
Rapid response for urgent tree and earthworks situations across Canterbury
Mulching
Heavy-duty paddock mulching, gorse clearing, and slash processing services
Wood Chip & Fire Wood
Premium wood chips, seasoned firewood, mulch, and calf bedding delivered
Service Areas
Christchurch, Selwyn, Waimakariri & Banks Peninsula, Canterbury
Recent Projects
Dewhurst Land: Hedge Topping for Pivot Installation
Hedge topping in Canterbury to prepare for a new pivot irrigation system, reduced mature hedge lines from ~9 m to 2.5-3 m, stacked slash into burn piles, and finished with a clean top cut.
Spring Vale: Logging and Site Clearing
Canterbury logging project to increase sunlight in paddocks ahead of crop planting, turning felled timber into extra income for the farmer.
Essendon Road: Logging and Tree Removal
Large-scale Canterbury logging project, removing 1 km of mature tree lines with a joint effort between MKM and RHL, timed with road closures for efficient results.
A Bit More About MKM Trees
MKM Trees is a locally owned business serving Christchurch and Canterbury. We specialise in tree topping, vegetation management, land clearing, earthworks, and emergency callouts, delivered by a reliable local crew who know the land. With qualified arborists and a brand-new fleet of specialised gear, we handle everything from suburban jobs to full-scale clearing on lifestyle blocks and farms. We regularly work on remote properties where access, safety, and fast turnaround matter most. Our team is known for being hardworking, honest, and easy to deal with. Every job is completed to a high standard with care and respect for your property. We're proud to hold Gold SiteWise certification, backing our commitment to top-tier safety. If you're after a team with real experience, serious gear, and a reputation for quality, MKM Trees is ready when you are.
What Our Clients Say
Real feedback from customers across Canterbury who trust MKM Trees with their land clearing and tree service needs
“Very professional service, did a wide range of tasks at a very high standard for my farm.”
“Mitchell delivered a fantastic solution on time at a great price. Mitchell can be trusted to do exactly what he says, when he says and that is why I look forward to working with Mitchell again. Highly recommended!”
“An exceptional professional, his attention to detail, time keeping, perfect. I will not only work with Mitch again I will personally recommend him to others. To find skilled professionals that not only turn up when they say but have so much pride in there work, perfect.”
Tips & Advice
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Service Areas
Professional tree services and land clearing from Christchurch suburbs to rural high country stations. We're already working in your area.
Christchurch
Selwyn District
Banks Peninsula
Ashburton
Rural Canterbury
Get In Touch
Looking for dependable tree services in Canterbury and surrounding areas? Send us a message, we're here to help.
Contact Details
Phone
021 040 8099