Tony and his crew did an outstanding job on our property. Tony came by one day to review what we needed and he sent us a quote that same day. On the day we were scheduled for service, Tony and his crew arrived on time and got right to work. I looked out the window right after they got here and part of a large tree was already down. I was so impressed! They worked extremely hard and were very efficient. They completed everything we needed in one day and even cut firewood and chipped mulch for us from the trees that came down. Tony is very knowledgable and truly understands what it takes to curate a beautiful yard. The original owners of our house planted many trees on the property which are too close together and too close to the house, especially after 30 years of growth. Tony knew exactly what trees and limbs needed to come down in order to create both a beautiful and safe yard. This is clearly an art form to him. I really appreciated his attention to detail and how he explained everything to us. He was very clear about what he planned to do and he made sure we were on board beforehand. Our property was cleaned up and orderly when they were done. It was easy working with Tony because he is very personable and down to earth. Great, honest service. We will definitely be calling Tony for several more projects. read more

I have an enormous spruce tree on my property that was dying at the top, and I wanted to see if it could be saved. From the moment I requested a quote, Tree Surgeon had the advantage. I actually got a response to my note other than the words "phone number," and an offer to take a look to see if the tree could be helped. I'd had a few other companies come out to give an estimate, and all said they would advise just cutting the whole thing down. That tree is older than I am! Tony came out and recommended just removing the dead bits, that the tree could of course be saved. He also suggested they come out for the day, take care of that tree and its healthier pals on the opposite side of the yard, to trim up beneath, tidy up some dogwoods on the property, take care of these awful trees of heaven I can't seem to get rid of, and more. Tony and his crew stayed all day, fixed up a good portion of the yard, used the bits they'd cut down to mulch beneath the big spruces, and chopped me a good pile of logs for firewood too. They were professional as can be, so polite, and very knowledgeable. Once I start getting a paycheck again (thanks covid), I plan to ask them back out to take care of the autumn olives that have invaded as well. read more

I shopped around with a lot of company's and took a lot of quotes. We were not looking for the cheapest bid but rather a fair bid for the scope of work and that the company had certified arborists and was fully insured for the type of work they were preforming. This is where the Tree Surgeon ticked all of the boxes, they worked with us with scheduling and they finished early ahead of schedule. And their overall price was still very competitive. The scope was to remove our very dead tree inside our church's cemetery. Since we have gravestones in there that date back to the 1700s they didn't want to take any chances ( we liked that a lot) they brought in a crane to lift big pieces out and over to their staging area, it was an impressive site to see! Our board we'll be working with the Tree Surgeon again because of their professionalism and their quality of service, they also chipped up some debris our grounds keeper piled on the other side of the property, it wasn't even in the scope and they still did that! That's what sets this company apart from the rest in my opinion. Thank you Tony. You and your crew did a great job! read more

If you need tree services and want peace of mind, The Tree Surgeons are your go to company! I couldn't have asked for better service. Tony is an excellent point of contact. He was responsive in his follow up and clear and informative in his recommendations. You can sense the passion and the expertise he has in caring for our trees. When the crew showed up, they worked very well together and were able to complete the job in a timely and efficient manner. They also made sure to clean up an debris that was created. Work that was done: selective pruning of the pear tree in our backyard to lift it off of the house and the back patio while maintaining privacy and shade! Removal of 2 large (overgrown and unnecessary) cyprus trees that were blocking sunlight into our front room and blocking half of our garage door. Selective trimming of the large tree in our front yard. This gave more space to its neighboring tree and in front of our house. Mark, Alex, PJ and Tony ... Thank you for the work you guys did. Wishing you guys all the best! read more

I discovered Tony Flay by chance when I called a number about firewood last fall. Not only was the firewood excellent quality, which in this area can be hit or miss, but Tony gave me some free advice about some trees. I hired him in the spring to remove one dying maple and trim up another two trees. The quality of the work was excellent and the price was good. The Flays' goal is to leave you with a healthier but still beautiful tree, which they did. They also found a rather unusual tree variety that I wanted to plant. It had to come from far away, but Tony found one and it has never even so much as looked poorly. Everything I have asked of the Flays from firewood to tree removal to trimming to planting has been excellent. They do what they say and they check up afterword. They even came out after a thunderstorm injured a branch too high up for me to reach. It was just hanging there waiting to fall on the sidewalk or a car, but the Flays removed it before I had to worry. You won't go wrong hiring the Flays. read more

Tony and his staff were with us for four days , transforming our property from an overgrown state to an area with a beautiful view. They removed multiple trees and shrubs, as well as trimming many trees so that now we can look out our windows and enjoy the view into our woods. I cannot say enough positive things about Tony and his staff. From the initial estimate, Tony treated us in a very professional manner, always returning our calls/texts, visiting our home to assess and estimate the job soon after our request , arriving each day at a timely fashion to complete a very intensive job and doing a great job with clean- up afterwards. Tony provided very useful suggestions about the necessary work, without exaggerating the scope. We were amazed at the skill demonstrated by this group, despite temperatures in the 90's and back- breaking work, including the removal of a 125 ft tree. We would highly recommend Tony and his crew for any tree removal needs and for some good conversation! read more

I really should have provided this quote several years ago. I've had a number of drive thru operators give me quotes, but I wanted someone who could really give me a good assessment on a large tree in my front yard. One drive thru offered to take the top of the tree for an exorbitant amount of money. I found the Tree Surgeon on yelp and requested a quote. Within minutes, I received a message (Tony's brilliant son) and we arranged a visit. Tony shows up, looks the tree over and blew all the other drive thru operator's out of the water with a great assessment and an unbelievable price. A certified arborist gave me the best price! Tony and his crew came and cut down my sick tree, took out the stump and distributed the wood chips where i needed mulch. My neighbor was interested in the wood and they delivered the wood to his yard. To sum it up, great price and informative quote from a professional, great service, and you just can't beat having Tony in your yard! read more

We had a large tree to be removed for additional home projects. We went through the process of receiving quotes from multiple contractors. All of the prices were comparable. But, the knowledge and appreciation for nature separated the Tree Surgeon. We knew we wanted Tree Surgeon after the first meeting. On the day of the work, Tony and his team were right on time. They worked throughout the 100 degree day. They identified some other issues in our property and did the work at no additional cost. This included removing another dead tree and dead limbs. They also trimmed a tree that was hanging into our driveway and another blocking our house. The whole team was professional, diligent, and cleaned the whole work area. I cannot recommend Tree Surgeon enough. Whatever service you require, they are the only ones you need. We even walked the yard for some professional tips from a Certified Arborist for more trees to plant in our yard and additional care tips. read more

They did a fantastic and thorough job. Often times when one contracts out work, one is lucky to have one person on the crew that knows what is going on and the rest of the crew is struggling to figure out which end of the hammer to hold. That is not the case with The Tree Surgeon. Tony, PJ, Handle, and Mark worked on my property for 3 full days. They were all professional, courteous, friendly, and knowledgeable. They all knew what the goal was and they made it happen. An interesting thing I noticed about them is that they actually LOVE trees.....weird, right? If it makes sense, they would rather trim a tree and clean it up and leave it for the next generation to enjoy than cut it down. They saved a couple trees that I would have had cut down. I thought that was cool. They could have made more money cutting them down than pruning them. These guys are legit! Oh yeah, the price was right too. read more

These folks are just awesome. We had an ash tree in the front yard that was half-dead due to the emerald ash borer. Tony came out and looked at it and determined that it was, unfortunately, too far gone to be saved. But he gave us good advice on an appropriate replacement tree (we ended up picking a pink-flowering dogwood). He and the crew came back and removed the ash with great dispatch and quickly replaced it with a very nice little tree. The price for the work was very reasonable. When I chatted with Tony afterwards, his love for the trees and passion for his work really shone through. He's a great guy, and I can't recommend him highly enough. You can definitely believe all the other 5-star reviews about The Tree Surgeon on this site! (by the way, in spite of the location listed by Yelp, I'm not in San Francisco--I'm in Culpeper, VA!) read more

Fabulous service! PJ and Tony are trustworthy and experts about trees and bugs. Yes, will always use them to help me with trees. Use these guys! Very friendly family owned company, prompt and polite, a pleasure! They do great work and reasonably priced. They listened to all my problems, and gave me great advice with a plan on how to get rid of all the dead trees, help the live ones, and explained what they do. They cut down a lot of dead ash trees from the Emerald Ash borer that unfortunately killed them. PJ, Tony and their crew spent 5 days sawing, climbing, felling, chipping, ground stumps down, hauling mulch, and even cleaning up all the debris. (very interesting to watch). Left the yard in better shape. They are very hard working, helpful, fun characters to get to know. I am very grateful. Thanks PJ & Tony! read more

Tony, PJ and Mark were great! I called 5pm and Tony came out to do the estimate the following day before noon! I gave him a big list of what I needed done and he offered advice which was a huge help. The estimate was great for the amount of work that needed to be done. When I asked when he could do the job, he was able to return in a couple of hours and did the job the same day with PJ and Mark. In addition to the proposed job, PJ and Mark eagerly did some additional clean up around the property that I didn't even ask for. They are all hard working and professional. Overall, the work and cleanup were done promptly and efficiently. Then Tony offered to leave wood chip mulch at no extra cost. I highly recommend this terrific team and will hire them again. read more

Couldn't be more impressed with the response and service. We had a large pre-Civil War oak that was a centerpiece of our front yard that had finally expired after years of decline. Rather than take it out completely we wanted to selectively prune it back into a sculpture we could continue to enjoy looking at. Tony responded to my email and came by to investigate the same day. When the day came Patrick truly embraced our "art project" and went above and beyond. The team efficiently removed several other dead trees from around the property and cleaned up every little scrap of branch that fell. Temperatures were in the 90s but they just kept going! An excellent operation, highly recommended! read more

Tony Flay and son, P. J. Flay, and crew recently completed an all day project at our residence. This was in conjunction with our efforts to create an ideal environment for the trees on our one acre lot. The project included tree removal, trimming, and replacement. The task included stump removal and we took advantage of the option to utilize the mulch generated by grinding the tree trimmings. The work was performed with excellent equipment in a highly professional and rapid manner. The cherry on the cake was a consultation regarding our long term goals. These guys don't mess around! They may not be the least expensive option but represent the best value for the money in the industry. read more

I have been purchasing firewood from Tony for several years. He always delivers quality wood in a timely fashion. More recently I needed several large trees felled and cleaned up. Tony was my first call and quoted me a great price. He listened to what I wanted, asked questions to understand what I needed, and offered advice without being pushy. Tony, PJ, and their crew spent four days climbing, sawing, felling, trimming, chipping, grinding and cleaning up. They left the area well groomed and they even cleaned up some of the mess I made on my own. Tony is always hard working, friendly and a fun character to get to know. Similarly, PJ has a great work ethic, and is friendly and professional. read more

The Tree Surgeon crew removed a tall dead tree that was in danger of falling on our house in West Virginia. Tony was pleasant to deal with, and we didn't have to wait too long before he and the crew got the work done. Wood from the tree was stacked in the appropriate place and the site was left in good condition, i.e. I had asked my son to photograph the area where the tree had been located to see what other trees might have been impacted when the tree fell and whether any branches remained littering the forest. According to my son, the only thing visible was the tree stump and some sawdust. Otherwise the site was immaculate. From all evidence, the Tree Surgeon did an excellent job. read more

I needed several trees pruned and some fence lines cleared on my property. Tony came out and did an overall assessment of my entire 3 acre property and gave me some suggestions to clean up the property lines. We are staging the work and had the first part done last week. The crew arrived and carefully placed their equipment so as not to damage our lawn then proceeded to work cheerfully and diligently for the entire day. The property looks great, I'm sure it improves my value. Very fair price, wonderful work crew and very honest assessment of what needed to be done first. I'll be using them for all future work. I highly recommend this team. Thank you read more

Initially afraid that the Japanese snowbell in front of my house had contracted some kind of disease and might have to be taken down, Tony advised that the lichen posed no threat. He suggested some minor pruning and shaping, which I agreed was needed. He and Padraig did an outstanding job and fertilized and mulched the front yard as well for a very reasonable price. My front yard looks better now than it ever has. Their concern about preserving and enhancing the trees and plant life was obvious; it is clearly more than just a job to them. I would recommend The Tree Surgeon without hesitation for anyone with a tree problem. read more

I had a great experience with Tony and PJ. Tony came out for a same day quote (within an hour of request) to trim and to cut down trees and bushes in both my front and back yards. It was clear when he came out that he is very knowledgeable about trees, and he gave very trustworthy recommendations. On the day of service, both Tony and PJ took care of my trees and bushes in only a couple of hours and left my yards looking pristine. (They even left the wood chips, so we would not have to get mulch.) Not only that, but Tony followed up twice to ensure my satisfaction. I highly recommend! read more