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The Davey Tree Expert Company

Tree Service, Lawn and Yard Work, Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,

About us

Call today for a free consultation. Our team of certified arborists provides expert tree services, trimming, removals, insect and disease prevention and more. All Davey Tree specialists are licensed, bonded and insured and committed to personalized client service and accomplishing your property goals. Contact us today to get started! HIC #PA012580

Business highlights

145 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Annual Tree Care Maintenance, Tree Removal, Tree Trimming, Shrub Pruning, Cabling & Bracing, Tree Planting, Tree Fertilization, Insect and Disease Management..

Services we don't offer

Lawn Care Services, Residential Snow Removal, and Residential Mowing

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.888 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
7%
3
1%
2
1%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 51-75 of 88 reviews

Janice C.
09/2016
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Donna M.
12/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Yvonne H.
11/2015
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Jerry F.
10/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Davey employees showed up unexpectedly and then did an excellent job of trimming tree branches which were too close to our roof and chimney. They were supposed to call and let me know when they were coming, but did not. No big problem.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Mary Ellen B.
07/2015
3.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I made the appointment for a time that worked with my business meeting schedule. They called me the morning of the appointment and told me they needed to move the time up. It wasn't ideal but I made it work. Then they showed up 20 mins late. I had to rush through the job I wanted all the while they wanted to talk me into buying something. I agreed to accept a quote for work and the rep wanted to write it up right then. By this time I needed to get on a conference call with my manager and I told him to email it to me. That was May 6th. Two and half months later I have still not heard anything from them. I would never do business with them now. They don't seem to have their act together, didn't respect a prospective clients time and never followed through with the promised quote.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0


Richard K.
07/2015
5.0
lawn treatment, tree service
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Barbara S.
07/2015
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Cynthia H.
07/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Bill called me right away to make an appointment to come out. He called and rescheduled because of the storm we had the night before and told me he was very busy (understandable). He did come out on the day he rescheduled and told me that my job was too small. I appreciate the response I got from Bill, he was very professional and if I had large trees on my property I would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone who had large trees on their property.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Kris J.
06/2015
5.0
lawn treatment, tree service
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

STACEY C.
06/2012
5.0
lawn service, tree service
  + 0 more
They did an excellent job. I would use them again.
Description of Work: I had some tree's cut down.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jessie T.
04/2012
5.0
lawn service, tree service, lawn treatment
  + 1 more
They are excellent. I use their services when needed.
Description of Work: They check the trees and address everything from pruning, trimming, and fertilization.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Richard B.
03/2012
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, tree service
  + 1 more
John is a good man. It went excellent. They were on time. They took the trees out and cleaned up afterward. They left soil to get grass going where they dug up the roots. We have used them for years. We have used others in the past, but this company has been the best. He has also taken care of our landscaping in the past. We get lots of compliments on the work done.
Description of Work: They took out some trees in our yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

Robert A.
02/2012
5.0
lawn service, tree service
  + 0 more
They did a good job. We had used them before. We would recommend them anyone.
Description of Work: They trimmed back a few trees for us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Robert D.
02/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
My overall experience was excellent. They were punctual, responsive, and professional. I have been using them for several years, and will continue to do so.
Description of Work: They provided lawn treatment.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

Nancy L.
12/2011
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
d I was quite impressed with Kerns Brothers. I received an estimate the day I called from a professional who provided a detailed estimate describing all the services and the costs associated with each service, and they pruned my large tree at the front of the house and a bush within one week of my accepting their proposal. It took them about 2-3 hours and when they left my property was free of any debris. I had called another competitor for an estimate and it took this company two months to come to our house. The estimate was about the same as that given by Kerns Brothers (about 15 dollars more than Kerns Brothers) but no details about what would be done were provided. I decided to go with Kerns Brothers because they seemed more professional and the price seemed competitive. I was not disappointed.
Description of Work: I needed basic services. A large maple tree needed to be pruned so that branches were not touching the roof, 8 ft distance was provided between branches and the ground, and unhealthy parts of the tree were removed. A bush in front of a window was also trimmed down quite a bit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Mary S.
12/2011
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Kerns Brothers is a reliable company, and I would recommend them to others.
Description of Work: They've done a variety of tree work for me, including both trimming and removal.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Dan H.
12/2011
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It was fine. They were prompt and efficient. They removed the branch and that was the end of the problem.
Description of Work: We used Kerns Brothers to remove a branch from a tree.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Pete H.
10/2011
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
We suffered storm damage as a result of Hurricane Irene. Large tree limbs were down in the yard and we wanted to get them cleaned up as soon as possible. We were very concerned about one large tree that we thought might need to be removed as it posed a large risk of damage to the house should it fall. We called Kerns, who we had used before, and despite them being flooded with similar calls, they sent out an estimator within 3 days. They provided a quote for clean-up of the fallen limbs and removal of the tree, but also let us know that the large tree was healthy and did not present as large a risk as we had thought. After several days of consideration, we called them back to let them know that we did not want to remove the tree, and they came back out and re-estimated clean-up and aggressive pruning instead. Within a week of the 2nd estimate, their crew was out doing the work. Due to rain the effort took several days, but their crew always kept us updated on what they were doing and when they would return to finish the job. The final invoice price agreed with the estimate. Overall, we were very satisfied.
Description of Work: Removed storm damage to a large silver maple, thinned canopy, raised branch level, removed branches over neighbor's yard. Pruned Kwanzan cherry, white birch and holly away from the house. Cleared fallen limbs and branches, chipped/shredded, cleaned up and carted off debris.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,025

Steve S.
09/2011
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I've used them 3 times and all three times they were professional, knowledgeable, and gave me options. They showed up when they said they would and did the job quickly and with relatively little mess. I first used them because someone else recommended them to me. I'd definitely recommend them.
Description of Work: They've trimmed back my holly tree, which is 3 or 4 stories tall. They've also removed a tree for me and treated my dogwood.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$329

Mary B.
09/2011
5.0
lawn service, tree service
  + 0 more
I am very happy with them. They have always been very fair. Their manager Bob is very knowledgeable about trees and plants. He is very aware as to what you want or need. He will have the information usually at his finger tips. I was asking him to recommend bushes that I was replacing. He gave me some ideas for bushes that would do well in my yard. He understands the trees so he knows what time of the year it is best to prune and how much to prune. Whatever he tells me has usually worked out and yet he is not pushy. Whatever I decide to do is what I have decided. Price wise I think what you get is fair. You could probably find somebody who would cut your trees for less. I have tried that too. Generally he knows what he is doing. So I think he is fair. I will continue to use this provider in the future.
Description of Work: I use The Davey Tree Expert Co. to trim the bushes, trees periodically. I have used them for 20 years. They charge $75 an hour for two men crew. They were here last in May.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Richard L H.
08/2011
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment, tree service
  + 1 more
The gentleman that came was very knowledgeable. They explained everything. They told me about a particular bug that I need to watch out for. They remind me and send me a quarterly update on what is going on with trees and bugs in the area. I have very old Ash trees so I worry about them. They also do trimming for me. They gave me two prices, one price for taking the whole tree down and another price taking part of it down. They did not give one set price. They were able to work with whatever I needed. Overall I was totally pleased with them. I have used them in the past and I will continue to use them in the future. Besides the fact that they came when they said, they answered all my questions, they broke the prices down for the different things they could do. It was not an all or nothing kind of deal. I really like the idea that they keep in touch with me even when I don’t use them.
Description of Work: I use The Davey Tree Expert Co. I use them every year. They treat and fertilize the trees and also trim them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

BARBARA K.
06/2011
5.0
lawn service, tree service
  + 0 more
They know exactly what has to be done to which tree. They are wonderful. They are fabulous. I would rate them high overall and would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used The Davey Tree Expert Co for tree service. The last time I used them was two months ago. They come every year.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Wendy R.
06/2011
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I had a lot of tree damage after a storm with a tree left resting on my roof. I got a couple of bids before I selected Kerns and their bid was about the same as the others. My neighbor who also had tree damage said Kerns was the best and that was the company they were going to use, so I did too since most of the trees that needed work were between our houses. They came when they said they would and did the work in a timely and professional way. Some of my storm damaged trees needed massive pruning and shaping and they did a good job with that as well as with the trees that had to be take down. Later, when I needed more tree work done, I called them again. Once more they did a wonderful job. My service date is VERY approximate and the amount spent is close to what I spent on the storm damage. I think I spent about that much again when I had more trees removed but it was a while ago and I can't find my receipts. The important thing was that these weren't just guys with chain saws. They are arborists who know how to prune a tree to leave it in the best possible shape. You can't go wrong with Kerns.
Description of Work: They removed a pine tree that was partially resting on my roof, 2 leland cypress, and a small blue spruce. They removed damaged limbs from a white pine and a spruce and pruned them to make them as presentable as possible. The leland cypress were roughly 40' tall and between my house and my neighbor's which made them difficult to take down because it had to be done limb by limb so that neither house would be damaged. When I had them come back on a second job, they took down more huge leland cypress between houses.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Terry B.
07/2010
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I have some beautiful mature trees and have used Kern Brothers 3 times now to trim and maintain the trees in my yard (oak, holly, honey locust) over the last 5 years. Mark their arborist really knows his stuff and has helped me save hundreds of dollars on trees I was ready to remove because I was concerned about them falling on my house. Instead his team has trimmed the trees properly to distribute the load. I'm confident in my recommendation.
Description of Work: Trimmed and maintain Honey Locust tree. A full days work. Lift the load to protect my house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Wendy R.
06/2010
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Or neighbors hired Kerns Bros. to remove tree branches that had fallen into our yard after a storm and we also asked for an estimate to take care of our storm damage. Unlike many of the other tree companies around here, Kerns has an arborist on staff to make sure that the trees are pruned correctly. From start to finish the Kerns people were professional and courteous. We were very pleased with their work and plan to use them again the next time we need tree work.
Description of Work: We had a lot of winter damage to our pines an hired Kerns to cut down some trees, prune the storm damage and remove two other trees.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400


Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
PA012580
Trade License Locale
Delaware

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Tree Service,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Landscaping

FAQ

The Davey Tree Expert Company is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The Davey Tree Expert Company accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, The Davey Tree Expert Company offers free project estimates.
Yes, The Davey Tree Expert Company offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Davey Tree Expert Company does not offer a senior discount.
No, The Davey Tree Expert Company does not offer emergency services.
Yes, The Davey Tree Expert Company offers warranties.
The Davey Tree Expert Company offers the following services: Annual Tree Care Maintenance, Tree Removal, Tree Trimming, Shrub Pruning, Cabling & Bracing, Tree Planting, Tree Fertilization, Insect and Disease Management..
Lawn Care Services, Residential Snow Removal, and Residential Mowing

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM