I echo the other review from 2011. Tom was recommended to me by a neighbor whose large maple was…read moreshortened by at least 10 feet; when it was done it still looked perfectly natural, just a lot lighter. This year my trees had a lot of broken and cracked limbs. Tom looked them over, gave an estimate, and we scheduled a date and time. He arrived promptly, did the work carefully, including a few extra cosmetic fixes, and cleaned up all the debris. He was very gracious in answering my questions and educating me about caring for my non-damaged trees.

We've used Berger's Tree Service twice for two different projects. Both times Tom Berger (owner)…read morecame out and did an evaluation and then provided us with a written estimate and an explanation for each of his charges. In both cases, his offer was lower or comparable to other estimates we received so we accepted his offer. He arrived for each project at the date and time we mutually agreed to and the jobs were completed quickly and professionally. Mr. Berger removed all debris from our property and then he provided another walk-around to describe the work he completed. Mr. Berger also answered any questions we had regarding tree/shrub maintenance. We will happily hire Mr. Berger for future tree services and just forgo any other estimates.

In the middle of this pandemic, we realized that one of our trees was dying very quickly. I emailed…read morePatrick Musser Tree Service and they responded within an hour. They came out a couple of days later to give me an estimate and saw that the tree was in bad shape. They provided a reasonable price and actually called their crew to take care of it right away because they were worried that it might fall due to windy weather. An hour or so later, the tree was gone. I am not sure I have ever been more impressed with the response and professionalism of a business. Can't recommend them any higher.

Responded quickly to my request for an estimate and when selected for the job was there quickly as…read morewell. But they were there and gone as quickly as they got me an estimate. But their work was sloppy and the thinning and symmetry of the foliage of the canopy of my trees was unsatisfactory. The third tree a Redbud was barely touched. So....... It was good enough for now but not for very long.

Wow, Fidel and his team were amazing! A tree fell into another tree, both of which crushed our…read morefence, deck and other structures. Alfaro's gave us a reasonable estimate and offered same-day service (8+ hours to ensure they completed the job) Very professional and did everything that we asked. If I could give them more than 5 stars, I would! You won't regret hiring Alfaro's Tree Expert for work on your property.

I had a very nice experience with Alfaro from scheduling the initial estimate and actual service…read more They also did an awesome job with a fairly price! I will highly recommend them.

J&B Tree Services responded promptly to my inquiry about a tree stump grinding I needed in my…read morebackyard. They sent Odix and his team to get the job done all in under an hour and with good cleanup. The entire process from inquiry to meeting Odix and his team to grind and clean was seamless. Excellent fast service. They also had the best price from other estimates I received.

A 30-year old pine tree in the back of our house fell during the snow storm of February 22 while we…read morewere away. When I returned to Maryland in early March, I reached out for an estimate to remove the uprooted tree stump. Of the companies that I reached out, J&B Tree Service LLC worked with me to give me a reasonable estimate. Giovanni from the office did his due diligence to reach out to Miss Utility to ensure there is no utility lines nearby. Operation Manager (Jose Garcia) and his team was here on March 11 to grind down the tree stump, they did a great job and clean the area well. I am well pleased with them and would recommend them for tree services.

Did a great job at a great value! Flexible scheduling. Fast and efficient. Very professional teamread more

Unresponsive. I could not even get a cost estimate after the initial communication confirming a…read morefree estimate would be provided. I received no return call or text or email after respectfully following up.

Excellent tree pruning, removal and all landscaping needs. Wonderful local family run businessread more

We were having issues with some plants for about 3-4 years. We used North Landscaping for the first…read moretime this Sprint and for the first time we saw our plants thriving beautifully... even those we considered removing. Very thankful for the excellently well delivered service, timing with a very reasonable pricing. Highly recommended.

Best Tree man in Frederick County bar none. Sonny is dependable, does great work and cleans up…read moreyard after the job. You can't go wrong with Betsons Tree Service

Betson Tree Service was amazing! One of our trees fell into our neighbors yard during the night…read moredestroying our/their fence. I was not sure if their dogs were in the backyard at the time. They were not home when it happened. I talked with Sonny first thing in the morning. He had a job that morning but promised he would come after completing the job. To my surprise and joy, he came before noon, with his equipment & crew ready to go. He work was impeccable - he worked swiftly yet professional with the upmost importance focused on safety. I was very pleased with their prices as well. I had called quite a few other tree removal companies in the area. I was taken aback after I was quoted some very high prices. Betson Tree Service's prices were fair and manageable. After completing the job, I expressed to Sonny I was very upset still because I didnt know if the dogs were in the yard when it happened and that I couldn't reach my neighbor. Sonny volunteered to look for them - as a matter of fact he was adamant since he is a dog lover himself. He found them after searching for 45 minutes. I could hardly believe it, if I had I not seen it with my own eyes!! On top of going above and beyond, he then fixed the fence so the dogs could not escape again. I cannot truly express how pleased I was with Betson's services and the kindness he demonstrated. Although I hope this never happens again but if it does I have Betson Tree Services on speed dial!!! (240)793-0564

Key Points: * Poor communication and lack of transparency…read more * Work performed without notifying the homeowner * Failure to follow agreed-upon instructions * Left property damaged and cluttered * Unclear and inconsistent payment practices Need to be micromanaged Review: I had a very disappointing experience with Appalachian Tree Co. that I feel others should be aware of before hiring them. I had a large tree on my property and that leaned over into my neighbors yard. My neighbor asked me if I would mind removing it and we agreed to split the cost of removal. We both gathered quotes from multiple companies, and all prices were comparable. Since my neighbor was paying half, I agreed to go with the company he suggested--Appalachian Tree Co. I contacted Jessie, the owners son, to get a quote on a second tree entirely on my property. I signed documents for both trees, and Jessie said he would schedule the work and get back to me with a date. A week and a half passed with no update. When I mentioned this to my neighbor, he told me Jessie had already called him and scheduled the work for December 16th. That was a red flag, but I initially assumed it was just an oversight. The morning of the job, the crew arrived early. I was never notified they had arrived even though the trees were in my yard. Instead, they contacted my neighbor by knocking on his door. My neighbor began texting me, suggesting I come outside to watch them to make sure they were doing what I wanted. I was working from home and in meetings, which made that difficult. He stood out back while they worked. Part of our agreement was that I wanted smaller wood left for firewood and the wood chips spread neatly in a flower bed, with the yard cleaned up of wood chips and saw dust. During a short break, I spoke with Jessie, who showed me a small pile of wood set aside. I asked for more and agreed to pay him extra cash on the side to cut some of the larger pieces down to usable sizes. We agreed on an amount and I gave clear instructions on where to place the wood. About 40 minutes later, Jessie called and asked me to come outside. I stepped out of my meeting just as the last truck was pulling away. My yard was a mess, divots in the lawn, debris everywhere and my driveway was blocked by massive, uncut tree trunks. This was not what we agreed to. When I pointed this out, Jessie said his crew had already left and there was nothing he could do. I asked him to take the wood with him since it was blocking my driveway and I had no way to move or use it. He refused, again saying his crew had left. I even asked how much it would cost to remove it, and suddenly they could be removed for $200 extra. I asked if he expected that price plus the cost to cut the trees into usable pieces as we agreed and he said yes. My wife and I agreed we weren't going to pay extra just to fix a problem they created. I attempted to pay for the agreed-upon tree removal and would give him $150 to take the big tree stumps but Jessie told me to call the office for payment and also they wouldn't take the tree stumps or help me move them out of my driveway. He became visibly upset, got in his car, and left. I was left apologizing to my neighbors for the damage and mess in my yard, something no homeowner should have to deal with after paying for a professional service. To make matters worse, when I called to pay, I was told there would be a 3% fee for paying by credit card, something that was never disclosed in writing. That fee would have been nearly $100. I asked about Zelle and debit card payments; same 3% fee. I then offered to pay by check and was told I'd need to personally meet the owner to hand it to him. After pushing back, they finally agreed to waive the 3% fee for a debit card. Even then, my bank called me because Appalachian Tree Co. attempted to charge my card multiple times, triggering fraud alerts. I had to confirm one charge was legitimate and block the others. Overall, this experience showed a serious lack of communication, professionalism, and accountability. I cannot recommend Appalachian Tree Co. based on how this job was handled from start to finish. Attached are pictures of my back yard after the tree was cut down. My neighbor stood guard and made sure they did that job correctly vs my front yard. Update. After this review Jessie texted me December 18th and agreed to come make things right by fixing the divots in my yard and removing the mounds of sawdust. Unfortunately as of today he never followed through and I ended up fixing my yard myself

Excellent communication. Jesse is polite, pleasant, knowledgeable, and professional. The team…read morearrived in the designated time window, parking the trucks and equipment on the side of the road to protect our septic field and equipment from any damage. The team worked well together to remove limbs from five trees that were hanging over our property, along with performing some much-needed thinning of these trees. The brush was thoroughly raked and placed in the shredder for hauling. We look forward to doing business with them again and are happy to recommend them to anyone needing tree services.

Really awesome work - they came out in the big snow (!) and gave an estimate, then returned to do…read morethe trimming in a few days. We had already determined to have the overgrown trees and bushes cut back since they were obscuring the house. But then in the snow, the huge plantings began to break under the weight of the ice. Shifflett braved the weather and they know what they're doing. It's not just a chop job! What a difference to the curb appeal. Reach out to them now during the winter and they will fit you right in - a pleasant & professional family! Good job!

Having dealt with many tree services over the years I have found my forever company. Candi is…read moreextremely knowledgeable and her team works in unison so the project goes quickly and smoothly. They are just a pleasure to work with! Thank you Shifflett family!

They were amazing. Communication was excellent and the wood delivery was seamless. I will use…read morethem again next year and recommend them to everyone.

Had some trimming done and very large tree removed. The guys were awesome. Strongly recommend.read more