Six days ago, we endured one of the worst hurricanes to ever strike the US mainland -- Hurricane Michael. While Tallahasse fared better than many communities west of us, we were still slammed with massive damage and 100,000 homes and businesses without power. As of today, many still are.
We were luckier than most. Lots of debris but just one tree (almost) down -- splintered at the lower trunk, leaning precariously and only held up by leaning on two other trees in my neighbors yard. I needed a Tree Service -- fast -- and waiting four days for a local company we've used before to get to us. And then we flagged down a truck passing on my street with a Clearwater/St. Pete phone number emblazoned on its side: Trees by Kevin M. Dyer. We discussed the work needed, Kevin gave an estimate, we agreed and his team went right to work. And did way more than we'd planned. And I could not be happier.
I really wanted a local company, but waived that for Dyer. They are licensed, insured and a FEMA contractor. They know their stuff. They have a huge team and all the right equipment. They have earned my trust and confidence in their honesty and integrity. And they do amazing work at a remarkably reasonable price. We originally wanted them for that big, badly damaged tree in my backyard. They wanted a lot of money for that one (though less than another local company that finally showed up to give an estimate) because it was inaccessible, they could not use their crane and had to cut it piece by piece manually. Ok. But they made up for it by giving me very reasonable prices for other problem trees in my front yard and threw in all kinds of other services.
All in all, they removed five large trees (the original one in the back and four in the front, including grinding the stumps) -- and didn't charge me for removing two small ones, trimming some limbs, blowing off my roof and cleaning my gutters.
Dyer's workers were freaking machines -- worked tirelessly and furiously for two days from 9 am - 7 pm with few breaks. They were on a mission (even dazzling my wife, Stefanie, who does not impress easily). And, all were super nice, polite and friendly. They did a LOT of work for a good price -- and did a terrific job. My neighbor was so impressed, they too hired them to remove five trees.
The company is Trees by Kevin M. Dyer, phone (727) 557-4000. If you need help, call him (and, if you're in Tallahassee, better call him quick; they are heading back to their base in Largo soon) -- and say I referred you. I could not give higher praise or stronger recommendation. He'll treat you right. read more