Trimming went well. A few weeks later sap from all the open cuts started dropping all over our yard and hardscape. I called Mike to see if anything could be done. He indicated that Burlap could be wrapped around the open cuts, but it would be at least 2 months before he could get to us. He had said before the pruning that it was likely that a systemic insecticide would be needed. We assumed he had done this. Very disappointed in the lack of service follow up.
Description of Work: Pruned Large Mesquite tree
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Joelyn M.
05/2014
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Paul M.
05/2014
5.0
landscaping, tree service
 + 0 more
Mike and the crew showed up at 6:15 a.m. and got to work right away. They cut back (topped) 2 eucalyptus trees that I considered to be hazards, especially during strong winds, monsoon storms, and microbursts. Each tree took them about an hour, which to me was amazing. The owner, Mike Reddick, operated the bucket truck and supervised the whole operation. Every member of his crew (5 altogether, plus Mike) worked hard from the beginning to the end of the job. Desert West left the trees exactly the way Mike and I had discussed. The hazard from both of them is gone, and I will rest much easier now when the winds get bad in any season. The crew cleaned up all debris from the toppings. You would never know they had been there once they finished. I left the price blank because Mike and I negotiated a great price, and I feel he should be able to do that with any potential customer without a precedent set by a previous customer. I had taken several estimates for this job, but I chose Desert West on a recommendation from a friend and because I felt Mike Reddick knew what he was talking about through experience during the estimate.
Description of Work: Mike Reddick and his crew from Desert West Tree & Landscape topped and trimmed 2 eucalyptus trees (each 50+ feet high).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Paul A S.
03/2014
5.0
landscaping, tree service
 + 0 more
Pruned two trees and several shrubs. Excellent work, good cleanup. Know what they are doing. Will definitely use them again and again.
Description of Work: Tree and Shrub Pruning, General Landscaping
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
John C.
03/2014
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Please refer to above.
Description of Work: The most recent time that Mike was at our house he spent more than 1/2 an hour consulting about a tree that didn't seem to be doing well. He made suggestions about that tree and about feeding several other trees in our yard. He seemed to be in no hurry even though he was on his way to do an estimate. He did not charge for his advice. The time before that, we had a large eucalyptus limb down across our driveway. He came the same morning we called him, did a beautiful job removing the limb and all of the debris from the tree and sawing. Charge was $100. which we thought was very reasonable. We have used Desert West for pruning, feeding and shaping two other trees. They did a great job. We will use Desert West for all of our tree needs in the future and will recommend him to anyone.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Frederick P.
03/2013
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
As usual, it went very well. Mike Reddick and his crew are courteous and professional. The work is done well and carefully. They clean up so well that you can't tell they have been here and are careful not to damage landscaping underneath.
Description of Work: Desert West performs tree services for us annually. We have a large property with many maturenative trees. Every year Desert West removes miseltoe from any trees infected, thins and shapes our trees, applies palm fertilizer, applies systemic insecticides as needed. Desert West follows good arborist standards. They have also removed large trees for us. When Desert West arrives, Mike Reddick always consults with us as to exactly what we want done and advises as to problems or suggestions.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
C I.
11/2011
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
They were very good. We paid $562.92 for their services. I think they could have pruned a little more, but they were concerned about the shaping of the tree which was good. They did a good job. The owner was here watching his crew and directing them. It wasn't like he just came by and went back and told them to go out with no idea of what they were doing. They weren't cheap, but maybe it was in the ballpark. It could have been cheaper considering the time. I may possibly use them again.
Description of Work: We used Desert West Tree & Landscape Specialists for pruning trees in September of 2010.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$562.92
Keith M.
05/2011
5.0
landscaping, tree service
 + 0 more
Very professional. Responded to my call within a day to provide me with an estimate. Had to wait about 2 weeks for opening on the schedule due to bad weather but performed service on the day scheduled and cleaned up the debris.
Description of Work: Trimmed a mesquite tree that hadn't been trimmed in about 5 years. Looks great!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
John C.
10/2009
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
The owner, Mike Reddick, came out, inspected the tree and we discussed how to trim the tree. He gave me an estimate and made a couple of suggestions about feeding and insect control. I called the next day and asked when they could do the work (I got several other estimates). The crew, including Mr. Reddick, arrived as scheduled the next week. The trimmer went up in the bucket while Mr. Reddick and I walked around and around the tree making fine decisions about particular branches. The work was finished quickly, entirely to my satisfaction and the crew left few traces - maybe a little sawdust - of their work.
Description of Work: Trimmed large eucalyptus tree in front yard. Used bucket. Used chipper and cleaned up completely.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Jim M.
09/2006
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Excellent work. Arrived when they said they would, cleaned up afterward, and did not damage any other parts of the landscape.
Description of Work: Trimmed two extremely large and "wild" mesquites.
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