Bartlett Tree Experts - 101212

The work was very professional, they did an excellent job and an excellent clean up job.

Bryan from Bartlett is very knowledgeable and friendly. He identified the pest issues right away. The major problems I experienced came with his lack of follow-up and the subcontractors Bartlett uses to treat the trees and plants. I spent over $1,000 and wound up doing some of the tree trimming work myself because Bryan wouldn't return my calls. I finally called the corporate office back east and they called him on his cell. The subcontractors showed up and would have accidentally cut down two extra trees had my wife not been home to correct them. Overall, I have called their office at least 10 times and received a call back only when I called corporate. Considering I spent $1,000, the customer service needs to be much better. Lastly, despite the fact that I voiced my displeasure with the same office person, she kept calling me back every month to schedule service even though I told her previously I was done with them. Nice people, too expensive, poor customer service.

They did a great job. They have very good insurance which is indicative of an excellent training program. They took the tree top down, not "fall down". They could improve their billing by having their computer system bill for the specific option that the customer chooses, either "cut down" or "clean and shape".

All went as expected. Have used before. Tend to be on the more costly side, but very professional work.

The service was excellent. The workers were wonderful. They were very nice. They did a very good job of cleaning up when they were done. It took about three hours for about four workers to complete the job. They showed up when they said they would. They were clean and courteous. They are very professional. They brought in a hoist to get to the top of the palm tree.

Crew was very professional and efficient, completed job in one day as promised. Excellent clean up of debris, including from pond and pool.

They did an excellent job, really knew what they were doing. The trees still have their natural shape. Pricey, but worth it for the important trees on your property. Cleaned up the mess completely afterward.

Most of the work took place while I was at work. I was very happy with the results - they missed one small plant but I took that out myself without much trouble. They carted it all away and cleaned up after themselves. I gave a Quality score of B rather than A because, compared to a company that did a later tree removal (because Finch Tree wasn't available), they didn't leave things IMMACULATE, but it was certainly very good, and at a good price, so I would use them again in the future if there was such a need (though that need is unlikely). Finch Tree also delivered a truck load of mulch for free a few weeks later, which was the perfect amount and looks good. Thanks!

They are very professional and did a good job.

Finch Tree was recommended to me from a landscape architect about 10 years ago. They have been trimming three big oak trees that overhang into my property as well as smaller tall shrubs. Rod, the estimator, is a thorough professional. He shows up on time, is extremely knowledgeable and follows up on the day before the work begins. Three workers were assigned to the job. They were well equipped with safety helmets, goggles and protective clothing. They started immediately and worked as well-orchestrated team. The foreman was courteous and answered all of my questions. When the work was completed, they cleaned the rain gutters and patios under the trees. I would recommend them to anyone who wants a professional top-notch job done on their trees and shrubs.

We couldn't have been happier with Finch Tree Surgery and will use them again at the appropriate time. Dan Thacker came out a couple of months ago and gave a us a reasonable quote, so we booked a tree trimming appointment. They arrived on time, were absolute seasoned professionals (Bernie was our foreman), and hardly made any noise while they were here. The Oak has been skillfully pruned and shaped, its "skirt" has been raised, the Avocado stump has been removed, all debris was cleaned up, the gutters were cleaned out, and the power line has free and clear access to the house. They were so conscientious about where their truck was parked so as to not compromise the integrity of our driveway. The whole process took about a half day and Dan checked in on his crew twice during that time. We are very happy to recommend Finch Tree Surgery to our friends and neighbors!

I had to get quite a few trees and stumps removed in preparation for the landscaping of my front yard and to support some work I was doing in my backyard. I researched several tree companies on Angies List and ended up getting 7 different quotes. Finch ended up being one of the cheapest and was able to accommodate my schedule and requests. (As a side note, it was well-worthwhile to get several quotes because the price range was HUGE!) Dan was very helpful and accommodated all of my requests. They even exceeded my expectations on removing a couple of stumps that I thought would be impossible to get to (they were in an elevated planter and the initial plan was to just cut them level and leave them). I was particularly impressed with how thoroughly they removed some of the stumps -- even for the large trees there was no trace of the roots. The only caution is that it can take a bit of time to get a response. Don't expect a reply in a day or two. It seems like the people I talked to are mostly in the field, so there is a bit of lag between leaving a message and getting a phone call. However, it is worth the wait (and in all fairness, I'm not exactly easy to get ahold of either). I am definitely very happy with Finch and the service they provided. I highly recommend them if you are in the Pasadena/Altadena area. P.S. It turns out that I am the fifth house on my block to have them trim trees and everybody has been happy with them.

They were really great. They were very business like and very pleasant. Besides the personal interactions their work on the trees was a really nice job. Feb 2014 We had the above work done Feb 2013. Daniel said to call back in two years, but it looked like the tree in front needed some work. I called; Daniel came out right away. He said the trees really didn't need to be done yet. Regarding one small tree, he said I could trim "that" llimb a little. He didn't charge us; we'll see him next year!

They are certified arborist. I have used them for years. They will come survey what you want done, then on the day of the work they know just what to do. They intend to check on you a year later to see how they are going. It is excellent quality of work from a company that knows what to do. They understand all about trees, the behavior and what is going on with them.

Finch did a very careful and detail oriented job trimming the large oak trees. They also trimmed the palm trees as discussed and planned. They were knowledgeable, honest and timely. They were careful around the house. All debris was cleaned up and hauled away at the end of the day. The job was completed when and as discussed with the estimator. The price was very competitive. It was truly a pleasure to work with this company! Keep up the good work. I will definitely recommend and use Finch Tree in the future.

The team carefully evaluated all of the trees and listened to our desire to reshape some of the trees but not risk damage to the trees. Finch Tree was timely, knowledgeable, honest and thorough in all of their service. They advised what trees to trim at what time of year. They kept the job site clean. Their prices are very competitive and worth every penny. It was truly a pleasure to work with everyone at this company. I will definitely use them in the future. Keep up the great work.

I called and asked a staff member about an estimate for tree removal. No one returned my call. I took my business elsewhere.

The crew showed up on time and began work quickly. When I came home all the trees that we had discussed as needing service were very well trimmed. There was no evidence that they were here other than the neatly stacked firewood. I have used Finch Tree in the past and will continue to use them in the future. They may not be the cheapest, but with tree trimmers you get what you pay for. They understand the different types of trees that are on my rather large property and know just how and when to do what is required for each of the trees. Other trimmers that I have used are butchers and just hurry through the job, leaving poorly shaped trees that take years to recover.

We were completely satisfied with the work done. The company was able to move our job up as we were going to be out of town in a few weeks. Rod Mann, an arborist, gave us the estimate. He was obviously quite knowledgeable about trees and committed to maintaining the esthetics of the plants. We live on a hillside that is covered with eucalyptus, Monterey pine, acacias and oleaders. The crew, 3-4 men, showed up on time both days and worked steadily. They covered our pond and tarped some surfaces to keep things clean. When they were done, everything was thoroughly cleaned. Debris was stacked on the driveway during the day, and then put through the chipper all at one time instead of running the chipper on and off all day and disturbing the neighbors. We plan to have Finch Tree back on a periodic basis to keep things under control. They were by far the best tree service we've ever had.

My experience with them has been excellent. They have a guy there named Andy Finch who is a fabulous arborist. They are very forthcoming in describing what they are going to do and they know exactly what time of the year to trim which tree.

We were worried about a tall pine on a slope in our backyard. It was leaning over the neighbors and we wanted to remove it before we had too much more rain this winter. I called Finch's and eventually spoke with Rod who set up a time for an appointment. He came out promptly but wasn't particularly helpful. I didn't know the type of tree so I had been unable to cross check it to the Pasadena protected tree list. I hoped they would be able to advise. He said they didn't deal with permits because it would take all their time, which is fair- but I was surprised he couldn't simply help us estimate the diameter to see if it was a protected tree (turns out it wasn't). Then, on the way out he says 'by the way we are scheduling in Feb'. This isn't routine maintenance, we are worried about a falling tree and he couldn't have told me upfront on the phone that it would be over two months? What a waste of everyone's time! We found another tree service (Rock's) who was much more helpful, said they could do the job by the end of the month and then responded right away when the tree did indeed fall in the big windstorm.

I have been using them for several years. They are great and do very good work. The price is not cheap, but it is reasonable.

I love Finch Tree! Dan spent a generous amount of time talking about the trees and shrubs in our yard. He assessed the trees' health and shapes and gave us advice on how to take care of them, when to trim, etc. I had several new shrubs and trees waiting to be planted, and he advised on those as well. The estimate was detailed and itemized, with suggestions for time of year for each prospective job. AND there was no pressure to schedule the work . . . even though the crew came over from where they were working at a neighbor's house that same day to remove a broken limb from our very tall cedar tree. I scheduled the tree removals immediately and was impressed by the crew's speed and neatness. They removed the unwanted trees AND their roots so I was able to plant new things in their places right away. I could hardly wait for summer to hire Finch again to trim the oak tree in my neighbor's yard and was thrilled that the neighbor agreed to let them trim the entire tree (and not just the part that hangs over our yard). The tree looks stunning! I will definitely hire Finch Tree again for any tree service and I look forward to recommending them to others.

Damn Parker is the person whom I worked with. It was a positive experience because Damn's knowledge about trees and his craft, his willingness to listen to my concerns and the plan that he laid for me was according to my concerns. When the work was actually done it was perfect. I wanted really minimal trimming and didn't want to alter the natural shape of the tree at all. It came out exactly as I thought. The price was competitive.

They were very professional. We have used them before for tree service and they did a great job so we had them come back out. They're organized and efficient and we are very happy. We will definitely use them again.