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 926-950 of 1171 reviews

JOHN S.
09/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Called and received return call within two days. Made appointment, crew arrived within appointment time, completed work and left site in good condition. Crew arrived at later appointment time and grind the stump as contracted. Everyone was very professional.
Description of Work: Removed two pine trees and grind the stumps.

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
$820

Dolores B.
09/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Work was done as promised; courteous workers; cleaned up after service.
Description of Work: Removed dead pine tree; trimmed 4 trees; removed stump.

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

Judy R.
09/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
A $50.00 permit was needed from the City of Tampa, and City staff came by to inspect the tree needing removal for approval; all was handled by Independent Tree Service. They arrived at noon and worked continuously until finishing the job at 3pm (4 staff). They were able to bring in a boom truck to the back alley and maneuvered around power lines, other tree branches and over my back fence line to get access to my tree in the back yard. Took care not to damage other parts of the yard and cleaned up very well. All limbs were mulched and another truck came to haul away the larger sections.
Description of Work: One maple tree removed down to the stump located in my back yard.

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
$1,450

DENIS F.
08/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Excellent. Jerry made a very timely return call to my initial inquiry and soon thereafter came by at the appointed time for an estimate. Once the job was contracted, Jerry's crew was precisely on time, respectful and careful with the trees and our property, and made minimal commotion and noise. They did a fine job cutting and trimming the trees just as requested and agreed and fully cleaned the property afterward. A day or two later Jerry made a follow-up call to inquire as to my satisfaction. In all, this company is very professional, respectful and responsive. Their pricing is also quite fair and very competitive relative to other tree services. I would highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: Topped, trimmed and removed dead branches of nine trees. Rounded off and trimmed two mid-sized oaks. Removed one dying tree at ground level.

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
$850

JACQUELINE F.
08/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
These guys were experts. The trees were in a precarious position between our house and the neighbor's fence--a space only 9' wide. The trees were removed without damage to either our home or the neighbor's fence. Somehow they used one tree tied to another tree to make sure the severed trunks came down safely and vertically. They cleaned up very well after they were done. We had a little wait (of 1 week) before the stump grinder was able to remove the stumps, but there had been so much rain and I'm sure that's what held him up. Mr. Upcavage told us not to pay him until everything had been done and we were happy. WE ARE VERY HAPPY!!
Description of Work: We needed six hazardous 40-45' tall slash pine trees removed because they were too close to the house. For better drainage in the area we also needed the stumps ground down to the ground.

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
$965

JUDY S.
08/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Very satisfied. Received quick quote and quick response time. Left area clean with no debris.
Description of Work: Removed 20' ficus tree. Included grinding and removing stump.

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
$415

Bill K.
08/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Professional service. Patient and knowledgeable. Actually had two separate jobs estimated. Quick turnaround. Crew was very good and cleaned up afterwords nicely.
Description of Work: Trimmed most trees throughout the yard and removed a large section of a tree hanging over the 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
$1,400

Frederick M.
07/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Took 3rd. try for appointment to have estimate done. Took 2nd. appointment before coming to do the job. (Truck had broken down previous day.) 3 Men came out about 9am. Trimmed trees really well, left no traces of having been in the back yard by cleaning up exceptionally well!!! Job was completed around 2am. I came home to a brighter back yard and a roof that no longer had branches kissing it. I received a follow up phone call to ask if everything was satisfactory,which it was.
Description of Work: Trimming 3, 4, 5 inch branches and small stuff from two Laurel Oak Trees in back yard.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

Daryle G.
07/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The overall experience was excellent. Jerry provided a fair estimate for the service and also offered relevant advise on tree care. He patiently listened to all my questions and provided specific answers based on his experience as a certified arborist. His crew arrived on time and performed all the services requested. The trees look great. And they cleaned all the debris and were careful not to trample the bushes. I will certainly call Independent Tree Service for future needs.
Description of Work: Independent Tree Service trimmed the dead and dying branches of 4 laurel oaks, 2 live oaks, 1 camphor, and a palm.

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
$1,500

WILLIAM M.
07/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Hey gave real good service, pleasant, showed up on time and cleaned up there mess when they were done and did really well. I would hire them again and recommend them.
Description of Work: They did tree limb work and also gave me mulch when they were done.

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
$700

Tom G.
07/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were on time and professional. They got the job done in a timely manner.
Description of Work: They trimmed two large oak trees. They took limbs off and hauled them away. They cleaned up everything very well.

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

Rich R.
07/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They started promptly with all the right equipment. After the trimming they chipped the debris and the clean up was very thorough. It's no wonder Jerry and his crew have an A rating. Did I mention they honored my Angie's List savings coupon??
Description of Work: They trimmed five trees on my 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
$470

MAX D.
06/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The guys were kind and courteous to my dad. It cost them money and then dad changed his mind.
Description of Work: I sent them to my father's home to cut down a tree. You need a permit to cut down the pine tree. While there they noticed some limbs hanging. He then wanted 700.00 to cut down the limbs. My dad then changed his mind and didn't want the limbs down. They made two trips and didn't want any money.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

MARIA E.
06/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were excellent. They clean up and did everything that they were supposed to do. They were on time and very professional. I would recommend them to other people and use them again.
Description of Work: They removed about four dead trees from 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
$1,600

PAIGE D.
06/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
These guys did an excellent job. They were on time, they were thorough with the clean up. Their price quote was right on. They give you an option if you want to keep the tree mulch or not. I would hire them again.
Description of Work: I hired this company to remove two trees and grind the stumps. They trimmed other trees and also removed one tree that had fallen into the lake.

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

ROBB V.
06/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It went pretty well. They came one morning with a entire team. I was very amazing by how quick they were. They took down about half of one of the trees in about a hour. They took the stump removed and that took a little long. So they came back a few times.
Description of Work: They took down two 80 year old oaks that were about 60 feet tall.

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
$6,600

Katheryne M.
05/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
We desperately needed all the trees on our property trimmed and lifted prior to hurricane season. In addition to the trimming, we also needed a tree removed from our front lawn. After reviewing Angie's List I decided to give Independent Tree Service a call. Jerry scheduled a time to meet at my house to discuss my needs and provide an estimate. He was very professional and arrived on-time. When Jerry's team arrived to do the work they too were on-time and extremely professional. The trees look terrific and our property looks so much cleaner. I've recommend this company to all my friends and neighbors!!
Description of Work: 7 trees trimmed and 1 tree 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
$845

LESLIE H.
05/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The work looked great and they cleaned up very well. No debris at all remaining.
Description of Work: We purchased a property that had very large trees with branches growing down to ground. They cut these up to a level of about 10 feet. Did a great job of shaping them. Picked up all the dead branches off ground. Cut away all the vines growing among the trees. Created a beautiful looking landscape. Also trimmed numerous palms. And trimmed 75 foot hedge so fence could be constructed.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

James M.
05/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
We have used them since 1992. They have always done great work at a competitive price.
Description of Work: Trimmed all 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
$1,000

Paul H.
05/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It was awhile ago but I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Trimmed couple palm trees and oak.

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
$595

KATHY G.
05/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I can not tell you how impressed we were with the tree service. The crew arrived on time and were very professional and knowledgeable. After they inspected the trees they had some additional recommendations to make. Instead of just going ahead and cutting Jerry, the owner, came to the house and discussed with my husband what they would do exactly. They did an exceptional job with the tree limbs that were infiltrating our neighbors yard. After everything was done the trees are gorgeous!!! I just wish we would have used them years earlier.
Description of Work: Trimmed three oak trees in the front yard that were hanging over the roof and driveway.

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

Cory G.
04/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Called and advised that needed 5 trees trimmed and they came out that day and provided an estimate for $350.00 to do all the trees I requested. They advised that they would do the work the following Monday and when I got home the work was done and they did a great job. I also had some yard debris and asked if they would take that and they did. I will use them again.
Description of Work: Needed to have 5 trees trimmed and yard debris taken.

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

SUSAN K.
04/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The crew arrived promptly, we walked around the property again to review work. The guys were very nice & polite also. The work took all day. They had impressive trucks & equipment! Jerry came by to see how things were going. He made some helpful suggestions to my questions. The work was done very well & they cleaned up everything. They made sure I was happy with the job.
Description of Work: Called & set up a time for Jerry to come & see property. He was very polite & professional. We agreed on the estimate and set the day & time to do it. We needed dead palms taken down& all trees pruned (we have A LOT).

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
$1,350

DEBRA M.
04/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
When I called Jerry he was very quick at responding. He came out the same day with an estimate and was able to start work within a couple of days. The workers were polite and worked hard in the heat. They cleaned up afterwards and blew the debris from the driveway. This was on a Friday, first thing Monday morning Jerry did a follow up call to be sure I was satisfied. Great job!!!!
Description of Work: The company came out and trimmed 3 trees. One was trimmed back from the roof and another was cleaned up on the inside because of over abundance of moss on the tree. The last tree needed some holly removed so the tree wouldn't die.

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
$375

Edward R.
04/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
He applied for the county permit for me and when it was approved faxed a copy of the permit to my homeowner's association for their approval. After HOA approved the removal they came out the next morning and had this 25 ft. oak cut down and ground. It took them an hour. That afternoon the stump grinder man came out and ground the stump and surface roots. Both crews swept up and left the area as clean as they found it. The permit cost $45 and the stump removal grinding, etc. cost $500 less the $25 Angie's List coupon. I was amazed it was so cheap. They brought out a truck with a limb grinder and another with a pincher like attachment to pick up the trunk and heavy pieces to haul away. In the afternoon the man brought the riding stump grinder on the back of his truck. Jerry knows what he's doing.
Description of Work: Needed Oak tree and surrounding roots removed, tree stump ground, etc. Could not grow grass because of all the roots on the surface and tree was cracking driveway. Jerry came out and gave me estimate for removal. He also gave me an estimate for cutting roots back and taking a lot of weight off the tree so it wouldn't fall on neighbor after cutting back roots. Decided to remove 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
$545

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