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 776-800 of 1171 reviews

Tim G.
09/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The men arrived early, did a great job & were done in about an hour.
Description of Work: Removed 2 winged elms, crap in trees, & 1 fallen 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
$325

Rebecca B.
09/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
All the guys were on time, friendly, & gave professional advice when asked. Walked through with me before & after job. Worked in rain & cleaned up too.
Description of Work: 2 trees cut down. 1 very tall palm trimmed. 1 tree/bush given a lovely ornamental shape. All overgrown Azaleas along side of house removed.

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
$750

Linda C.
09/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Our overall experience with Jerry and his crew were phenomenal! He has such an awesome crew! They are very hardworking, professional and polite guys! They arrived as scheduled. Although the weather wasn't the greatest, they began their job and didn't quit until it was completed! after their job was completed, the next day all off the debris was removed and m;y driveway and areas in front of my house was blowned and cleaned spotless. When my trees need trimming again, they are the only company will call.
Description of Work: Really this is the second time my husband and I have used this company. we had several palm trees that needed cleaning and very overgrown bamboo trees that needed 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
$450

James D.
09/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Jerry Upcavace of Independent Tree Service arrived on time, did a thorough assessment of the trees on our walk through and proposed price for a detailed contract. His team arrived on time and did a professional job including clean up and reported damage to our outdoor pole lamp. Very professional in all respects and very well supervised.
Description of Work: Elevated and thinned 5 large live Oaks. Pained tree roots along walkway to house and edge of driveway to sidewalk after getting underground utility location to front of 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
$3,175

Bruce M.
09/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
A week later, we got the good news from Jerry that Tampa had issued the permit and he had scheduled the tree removal for a few weeks llater. His crew arrived right on time and got started. They were very professional and clearly knew their profession. It only took them about six hours to completely remove the tree down to the trunk. Amazingly they were able to get the job done without any damage to the other plants in our front yard. We were pleased with their work as well as the stump grinder who arrived the next day to finish the work. It was a very positive experience with everything performed well and exceeded expectations.
Description of Work: Jerry Upcavage and Independent Tree Service were enlisted to advise me on the health and risk level of the 50 foot Laurel oak tree in our front yard. Jerry did a thorough evaluation of the tree and determined that the tree was in the final stages of its life with about 5 years left before it would likely fail. He also advised me that there was no eminent dange of the tree failing this year. However, we had limb droppage in the last year, and sought to eliminate the risk to our property. Given that decision, Jerry advised me of the process including seeking a permit with the City of Tampa. He indicated that he would start the process.

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
$2,500

Jennifer S.
08/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Jerry and his son were very knowledgeable and professional. They arrived on time and did an excellent job. We were concerned about several large branches overhanging our roof and they were able to remove them safely without any damage to our home. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: We have a fairly large oak tree that hadn't been trimmed in years with several large branches overhanging the roof and driveway. The canopy was raised to 20', branches were trimmed, and waste was removed.

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

kathleen F.
08/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Very knowledgeable. Owner and his son have done extensive work for us at two houses in past three years. Always on time and very professional. Will use them for all our tree work.
Description of Work: Removed large trees damaged by tornado. Trimmed Grandfather Oaks and several kinds of palms. Removed large pile of wood 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
$7,000

Fred D.
08/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I called Independent Tree Service on June 27th when I came home and found my huge oak tree in my backyard had uprooted after a storm and had fallen partially on my house, my fence and in my yard. Jerry and his crew responded quickly and removed the part of the tree that was on my house to make it safe. They had to come back later to finish the job as some of the tree was in my neighbors yard and they had to wait until the neighbor cleaned up their part of the tree. they had to come through my neighbors yard to get the rest of the tree out of my yard. The crew was very professional and nice. They also work very safe which is important! THANK YOU for a great job! Fred
Description of Work: Jerry's crew came to my house the day that the large oak tree uprooted and fell partially on my house, my fence and in my yard and removed the limbs from my roof and cut the tree back to make it safe and came back later and removed the larger pieces of the tree and hauled all the debris away.

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
$2,275

Lynn R.
08/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Response was prompt and service excellent. The tree trimming was done in a professional manner with thought given to aesthetics. The work was done quickly and the yard left clean with all trimmings cleaned up and taken away. Limbs were lifted for the homes to allow filtered sunlight and still maintain the canopy of the trees. All around great job!
Description of Work: Major tree trimming on property

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
$300

Tari P.
08/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The job went well from start to finish.
Description of Work: Quality work was done in a professional manner. Since the owner is an arborist, he can get the tree permits you need without a hassle.

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
$3,000

Emanuel D.
08/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
We know this company very well. We have used them for at least 5 years and they are outstanding.
Description of Work: Trim the palm trees & trim some branches in front & side of house. Excellent job!

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

Peggy H.
08/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Chipper malfunctioned but they returned next morning to handle remaining limbs.
Description of Work: Tree trimming, haul away, clean up.

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
$495

B H.
08/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Excellent work with professional crew and high end equipment I.e. skycap to access all parts of tree. Cleaned up mess with the exception of stump grinds which are left on site. Jerry helped me with the necessary permits and demonstrated depth of knowledge of a certified arborist. He helped me understand exactly what trees were doing underground near driveway and sidewalks and house.
Description of Work: Removed one large live oak and one small live oak and ground down stumps.

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
$805

BRADLEY J.
08/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Love these guys. Most tree service companies, in my experience, tend to be rather flimsy operations: "I'm in your neighborhood today. While I'm here, why don't we trim this and that. Oh, does $2500 seem steep? How about $1500? Okay I'll do it for $750 since my crew is already here." There was none of that with Independent. They raise the bar in all aspects of their work, establishing a refreshing level of professionalism. My entire experience with them was marked by courtesy, expertise, and uncommon consistency. We were given a reasonable written estimate. They remained in contact before, during, and after the work to make sure I was happy, and indeed I was . . . We requested a few trees trimmed, large bushes and small trees removed, and general pruning done throughout our property. I was very pleased with the appearance when I returned home. The trimming was tastefully completed to make our house look more inviting. Most remarkably, there were no complaints from my wife, who if it were only up to her, would let things sprawl as naturally as they pleased! Even she thought our yard looked better. I will know who to call in the future. Thanks, Independent!
Description of Work: - trimming of branches away from house- large bush trimming- tree removal and stump grinding- etc

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
$1,000

Carl M.
07/2012
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were prompt and punctual for the appointment to provide an estimate. decided on another company based on price and general feeling about the selected company.
Description of Work: Provide estimate for Tree service

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
3.0
responsiveness
4.0


Corinna H.
07/2012
5.0
lawn service, tree service
  + 0 more
They were good overall and I would recommend them.
Description of Work: I used Independent Tree Service Inc for cleaning out the damage tree and cutting out the hedge.

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
$1,300

Christine P.
07/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Jerry is awesome. Very nice, professional, knowledgable, and easy to work with. I highly recommend them and plan to use them again in the near future.
Description of Work: Had 2 medium trees cut, removed, and stump ground.

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
$600

Kristen K.
07/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Jerry returned my call for an estimate in 15 minutes. Came out the next day for an estimate. He gave me some pointers on how to treat an invasive vine in addition to the estimate. We scheduled the work for the following week & they did a great job cleaning up after themselves & removing a few dead palm frawns from my other tree just because I asked! Jerry even came out do inspect the stump removal because I was concerned it might interfere with new trees being planted. He was confident in the work & he was right. The tree installation I had done by another firm went perfectly!
Description of Work: Estimate - four trees removed & 5 stumps ground & removed. I will continue to use them, this is the 2nd job they've done 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
$450

Heidi L.
06/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The crew was very professional and only stopped work for water break or when I interrupted. Super clean-up when finished.
Description of Work: Shaping and clearing branches of trees near roofs if house. Clearing root balls of tingling and chocking roots, raining the lower limbs of trees to give more ground clearance.

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

Martha S.
06/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They did a great job. They responded quickly and were very professional.
Description of Work: They trimmed two trees for us that were badly in need of some TLC.

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

Heidi L.
06/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were a super group. They were very efficient and proficient. They did a super job of cleaning up until the last twig in the grass. They were really good and they hauled everything away. They did exactly what I needed them to do to keep them away from the house and for the hurricane season.
Description of Work: We used Independent Tree Service Inc to top a tree for me and they shaped some trees. They also moved some branches from the house. They reached up to the tree to thin some out.

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

Barbara M.
06/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It was a great experience working with such professionals. They were courteous and did a great job.
Description of Work: Tree trimming and pruning.

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
$4,300

James K.
06/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The company gave a reasonable estimate and did not try to "oversell" (we have lots of other trees) and did a good clean job of removal. Very courteous.
Description of Work: Removed dead citrus 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
$250

Dawn U.
06/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Jerry responded promptly to my call for an estimate. The work and clean up was great. They have trimmed these trees for several years. and I always get compliments.
Description of Work: Trimmed 6 live Oaks.

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

Debra R.
05/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They did very well. I just wish the stumps were lower, but I didn’t pay the stump removal.
Description of Work: They trimmed trees for safety, take out three trees, plant a tree and cleaned up take wood.

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
$1,800

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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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