Independent Tree Service Inc

About us

22 employees. 4 ISA CERTIFIED ARBORISTS. No subs. Cost is determined by job. Super Service Award 16 YEARS IN A ROW! 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 License - 10286, 9623 & 7083. Additional contact name - Jerry Upcavage, Jordan Upcavage, Anna Ficarra Upcavage, Christi Upcavage

Business highlights

46 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Tree trimming, removals, storm prep, storm cleanup, consultation regarding tree preservation, root pruning & stump grinding, lightning protection, cabling & bracing

Services we don't offer

Tree planting & spraying, landscaping.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.01,171 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
96%
4
3%
3
1%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 601-625 of 1171 reviews

Marian S.
03/2014
5.0
lawn service, tree service
  + 0 more
Called left message and they returned call within 1 hours. Same day went and looked at property - called with estimate. Agreed over the phone - came and did an excellent job on the agreed date - called to check that I was satisfied with work and cleanup. Simple and easy! Great job.
Description of Work: Four Crape Myrtle trees pruned to a height of 10 feet - thin interior - remove crossing - dead limbs - remove/recycle all debris.

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
$400

John B.
03/2014
1.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I work, so I cannot get home before 5:30. The son cancelled 3 appointments and tried to schedule a forth attempt. I prefer to work with a company that is more flexible and willing to go a little out of their way.
Description of Work: Business hours only

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Independent Tree Service Inc
Thank you for your feedback and I apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused in your schedule. To recap, per your request, we scheduled our first appointment on a weekday to be after 5:30pm the last week of February. On this date, my previous appointment ran slightly later than anticipated. As soon as this appointment was finished, I called to see if you would like to proceed with our meeting closer to 6:00pm or reschedule due to the fading sun pre-daylight savings time change. You suggested we reschedule. We set our second and final appointment for after 5:30 the first week of March. On this date, I had an unexpected obligation that required my immediate attention. I gave you a phone call about 3:30 that afternoon to reschedule for the following day. During our conversation, you expressed your dissatisfaction and decided to work with a different company. As a business owner, I strive to give each of our perspective and current customers not only excellent customer service, but to also allow adequate time to discuss and prescribe our various arboricultural services. Unfortunately, my previous estimate ran longer than expected to accommodate this necessity. Additionally, there is a constant demand in my schedule for work related contingencies such as equipment issues, storm damaged trees, or employee needs. This was the case for our second appointment and I regrettably had to cancel our meeting. Thank you for bringing this matter to my attention. I will focus my time allocation appropriately so this does not happen again to a prospective customer. Communication is key when running a business and especially when working with customers. I will continue to keep this communication window open to provide the excellent business services each of our perspective and current customers deserve. Sincerely, Jordan Upcavage

Gary S.
03/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They did an awesome job. They came on time, very professional, and friendly. They were very careful during the process to protect the property and home. They used a huge crane to remove and lift the limbs and stump over the house. When they finished, they made sure the property was in good condition removing all debris. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs to have a tree trimmed or removed.
Description of Work: removed a 48 ft laurel oak using a crane from the back 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
$4,800

Elizabeth P.
03/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Very well. They always wear all the required safety gear and are very professional.
Description of Work: Tree cutting and trimming.

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
$800

Jeneice S.
02/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
the team performed the service quickly and removed all debris. Very professional job from start to finish.
Description of Work: Removed a small grapefruit tree that was diseased and dying.

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
$125

Neil J S.
02/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Excellent experience. Recommendations were very good, listened to requests and did an excellent job.
Description of Work: Deadwood and shape two large oaks.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Joe H.
02/2014
5.0
hauling services, lawn service, tree service
  + 1 more
Jerry came out to give a estimate and he was very thorough, professional and knowledgeable. I thought the price was fair given the amount of work to be done so we scheduled a crew to come out. The work had to be done on a Thursday or Friday and they were very accommodating with the scheduling. The crew was here about six hours and got everything done including clearing the deck of leaves and debris that was already there before they started work, which I did not expect but was pleasantly surprised. My only complaint was that they left my gates open when they finished. I could see one and closed it but did not realize they used the other and by the time I saw it, it was too late. My dog had gotten out. I had to chase him down the street but I did catch him and he is OK. Please be sure to close gates or at least notify the owner that they are open before leaving a property. Other than that, I am a very happy customer!! Thanks Independent Tree services!!!!
Description of Work: Independent Tree Services trimmed several trees, got rid of the dead branches, and cut down Bamboo.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900

Response from Independent Tree Service Inc
[Member name removed], I am sorry we forgot to close your gate and I'm so glad your dog did not get hit by a car! Thank you for your quick response bringing this to my attention, this incident will be the focus of our morning crew safety meeting. My job as a business owner is to teach my employees professionalism in our trade and treat our clients as they would like to be treated. An open gate is an open opportunity to first disappoint and now to improve, this will be corrected with crew checks and balances. Thank you for your feedback and your business, Sincerely, Jerry Upcavage ISA Certified Arborist SO-0307

Nanette G.
02/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Scheduled time very quickly, arrived on time. Did fantastic job trimming trees and cleaning up. There was no mess left at all and they removed everything that was trimmed.
Description of Work: Trim 3 tall Palm Trees (est. 30' high)

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
$200

Deborah S.
02/2014
5.0
landscaping, tree service
  + 0 more
Everything is very professional and all the way. The quote wasn't as good. I like the other company better.
Description of Work: Independent Tree Service Inc gave me an estimate for landscaping services.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Patricia M.
02/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Besides the work above being done, the limbs were ground for us and left for mulch which we had requested.
Description of Work: Had an older laurel oak that needed stabilization and 2 other oaks that needed thinning.

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
$3,475

Eric G.
02/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Jerry and his crew were on time and did an expert job of trimming and shaping our grand oak tree. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Tree trimming.

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
$1,700

Terry C.
02/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The owner's son came over for the initial appointment and looked at two of the trees we wanted pruned. He was so knowledgeable and advised what he would do to maintain the health of the trees and explained in detail. We decided to have him look at the other trees on the property as well. He found one tree that was diseased and explained in detail what the problem was and gave us options. We chose to remove the tree as well as two others that were growing too close to the house. We made an appointment for later in the week and four employees showed up to complete the work. Afterwards, they raked up the yard to pick up the debris and took all branches and so forth with them. They even went above and beyond by cleaning out the gutters. We will definitely use them again in the future.
Description of Work: Removed 3 trees and pruned 7 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
$850

ALICE B.
02/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I felt there was an issue with post job clean-up, but I was uncertain whether it was a legitimate complaint. Jordan had placed a follow up call to check on my satisfaction and I mentioned my concern to him. He came out, we discussed it, and he concurred that thecleanup was not up to their standards. He had his crew redo the clean-up and said it would be discussed in their daily meeting. Their customer service isexcellent.
Description of Work: Cut back deadwood on my Camphor tree. Pruned Magnolia tree. Both trees are very old and large. I depend on Jerry and Jordan to give me accurate information on the condition of my trees. I have used Independent Tree Service for at least 10 years. I would recommend them to anyone. No reservations.

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

Douglas D.
02/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
He was very knowledgeable and taught me a lot about proper ways to prune that don't harm the trees. Also diagnosed an oak bore problem that wasn't . Turned out to be damage by a type of woodpecker. We are going to schedule when we come back from out of town.
Description of Work: The owner came out and gave me an estimate for trimming 6 palms and 2 oak trees.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael E.
02/2014
5.0
hauling services, tree service
  + 0 more
I called, they came and gave me an estimate. They came a week later and did the job agreed upon - very nice job overall.
Description of Work: They trimmed a big oak tree that was hanging over my house. They cleaned up the yard and hauled away all debris, and blew off the roof.

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
$380

Patricia S H.
02/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I have used Independent Tree Service for years and always contact them for pruning and maintenance work. You may find someone to do the work cheaper, but Independent Tree Service does excellent work and I will always choose them to work on my live trees.
Description of Work: Trees cleaned up of dead wood, lifted limbs off of roof, cut down small dead pine and removed very large fallen branch.

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
$2,800

Jason H.
02/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Justin was professional and gave an estimate on the spot. We contracted his company for the job, which was performed above expectations. Very efficient, great cleanup after.
Description of Work: Removal of one tree. Trimming other tress on property. Trimming one palm tree.

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
$475

Lucy R.
01/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Work done in our absence and exactly as planned.
Description of Work: Tree 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
$1,995

Laura C.
01/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Jordan Upcavage came out to give us an estimate and his prices were in line with the other estimates we received. He gave us some tips for future work we may want to consider down the road as well. We scheduled the job for a Monday and when the crew came out, they were concerned about crushing our concrete driveway with their heavy truck so they decided it would be best to reschedule and do the job by hand instead. We appreciated their concern. Work was rescheduled for the following day. During the process, one of the crew members dropped a piece of equipment on the main power line coming into the house and severed it. Independent Tree Service immediately called TECO to report the issue. Jordan then called me to inform me of the accident and provided timely updates throughout the course of the next five hours while we were without power. The next morning, he checked in again with us to make sure we were satisfied with the work performed and to have us verify all our electronic equipment in the house was undamaged from the accident. All was fine and he agreed to take half off our bill for the inconvenience we were put through by the accident. I highly recommend this service provider despite the rescheduling and troubles we had with this job. Communication is king and they wear the crown! Thanks again, Jordan.
Description of Work: Reduced low hanging limb over roof. Cleared service line and removed hazardous deadwood over roof. Removed and recycled all 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
$350

Dale A.
01/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Independent Tree Service did an outstanding job! They removed a tree that was threatening to fall and damage our house and trimmed two other trees. Their representative showed up the same day we called and the work was done as promised. I highly recommend this tree service company.
Description of Work: Tree removal and tree trimming.

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
$3,500

Carol G.
01/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
the crew arrived promptly, helped me and did everything I asked them to do. Raked up the small branches and leaves and well as removed the large wood. They have a bucket truck so they were able to operate in a safe manner without ladders and ropes that some other services use. Jason even called the next day to follow up and make sure I was satisfied. I would recommend this company without any reservation and will use them again
Description of Work: Trimmed Queen Palm. pruned orange tree, topped Star Fruit tree, groomed 5 large Laurel Oaks. It was an all day job for three men.

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
$1,700

Elaine H.
01/2014
4.0
lawn service, tree service
  + 0 more
Jerry promptly responsded to my request for a free quote. He thoroughly answered my questions. He was prompt returning my phone calls. His crew was courteous, prompt, professional, and competent.
Description of Work: Major tree limb removed away from roof of house. Removed a tall tree. Trimmed hedges.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,080

Ray T.
01/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Very professional and they cleaned up after themselves. Very pleased. Although not required, Jordan addressed me by name and made sure that I was happy with the provided service. If I ever needed something done, ITS would definitely be on my short list.
Description of Work: Independent Tree Service grinded a tree trunk for me.

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
$100

Pamela J.
01/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Great. Arrived on time and got the job done. Cleaned up. Came back to address an issue and remedied the problem.
Description of Work: Tree Trimming.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$950

Jacqueline W.
01/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The crew was prompt, professional and precise. It took all day and they worked non stop except for lunch of course. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: They removed two diseased Laurel Oak 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
$2,635

Contact information

2609 N Armenia Ave Shop - 2609 N Armenia Ave Tampa 33607, Tampa, FL 33607

http://www.independenttreeservice.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Trade License Number
9623.0000
Trade License Locale
Hillsborough County
Trade License Authority
Hillsborough County Contractor Licensing
Trade License Expiration
09/30/2019

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories


FAQ

Independent Tree Service Inc is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Independent Tree Service Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Independent Tree Service Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Independent Tree Service Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Independent Tree Service Inc offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, Independent Tree Service Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Independent Tree Service Inc offers warranties.
Independent Tree Service Inc offers the following services: Tree trimming, removals, storm prep, storm cleanup, consultation regarding tree preservation, root pruning & stump grinding, lightning protection, cabling & bracing
Tree planting & spraying, landscaping.

Contact information

2609 N Armenia Ave Shop - 2609 N Armenia Ave Tampa 33607, Tampa, FL 33607

http://www.independenttreeservice.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM