ArbM8
What it is
ArbM8 is tree-management software built on the ServiceM8 platform for arboricultural businesses handling tree care and consultancy workflows. Listed tools include mobile quotes, automation, job diaries, GPS tracking, on-site invoicing, risk assessments, method statements, incident management, completion certificates, TPO/CA management, accountancy integration, and asset management. The Advanced package adds forms for risk assessments, method statements, emergency work orders, incident reporting, job completion, pesticide recording, worksite audits, and rigging plans, plus QBO integration if applicable. Setup packages provide account creation and staff or team setup, with templates and configuration varying by package. Set-Up Only costs £720 once; Intermediate costs £1,116 once; Advanced costs £1,440 once. Prices exclude the monthly ServiceM8 subscription. ArbM8 supports Android, iOS, and web, and the homepage said it was not accepting new clients until May 2026.
For and against
For
- Arboricultural-specific workflows
- Mobile quotes and on-site invoicing
- GPS tracking and route optimization
- Extensive compliance form options
- Android, iOS, and web support
Against
- Package prices exclude ServiceM8 subscription
- One-time setup fees are substantial
- Homepage said new clients were unavailable until May 2026
- Advanced QBO integration applies if applicable
The verdict
ArbM8 brings field, compliance, scheduling, and financial workflows together for arboricultural operations. Confirm client availability and budget for both setup and the separate ServiceM8 subscription.
Who it suits
ArbM8 is aimed at arboricultural businesses, including tree-care and consultancy teams. It suits crews needing mobile field workflows, compliance forms, scheduling, tracking, and invoicing.
Plans and prices
Set-Up Only
Account creation · Staff/teams · 1 quote template · 1 invoice template
Read 30 Sep 2026 · arbm8.com
Intermediate
Consultation · Account creation · Staff/teams · Quote and invoice templates
Read 30 Sep 2026 · arbm8.com
Advanced
Consultation · Account creation · Staff/teams · Contracting and consultancy quote/invoice templates
Read 30 Sep 2026 · arbm8.com
On the record
- Audience
- ArbM8 presents its service for businesses in the arboricultural sector, including tree care and consultancy workflows.arbm8.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Availability note
- The homepage says ArbM8 was not accepting new clients until May 2026.arbm8.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Company background
- The homepage says Down To Earth Trees adopted ServiceM8 after operating about six to seven crews daily and uses that experience to tailor workflows for the arboricultural industry.arbm8.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Compliance forms
- The Advanced package lists forms for risk assessments, method statements, additional or emergency work orders, incident reporting, job completion, pesticide recording, worksite audits, and rigging plans.arbm8.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Contact
- The contact page lists phone number 01959 524 623 and invites users to contact ArbM8 with questions.arbm8.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Core capabilities
- The site lists mobile quotes, automation, a job diary, GPS tracking, on-site invoicing, risk assessments, method statements, incident management, completion certificates, TPO/CA management, accountancy integration, and asset management.arbm8.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Legal entity
- The site identifies ArbM8 as the trading name of Down to Earth Trees Ltd, registered in the UK under number 7912353.arbm8.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Product
- ArbM8 describes itself as tree management software built on the ServiceM8 platform for workflows specific to the arboricultural industry.arbm8.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- QuickBooks
- The Advanced package includes QBO integration if applicable, and a customer testimonial mentions QuickBooks integration.arbm8.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Separate subscription
- ArbM8 states its package prices do not include the monthly ServiceM8 subscription.arbm8.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Set-up offering
- The setup packages include account creation and staff/team setup, with templates, forms, and other configuration varying by package.arbm8.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- ArbM8 says it will be with customers every step of the way; a customer testimonial describes support from Navin as top-class.arbm8.com · read 30 Sep 2026
