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The Davey Tree Expert Company

Tree Service, Lawn Fertilization & Treatment

About us

Call today for a free consultation. Our team of certified arborists provides expert tree and lawn 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!

Business highlights

61 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, Lawn fertilization and renovation, Overseeding and Aeration, Grub and Pest Control

Services we don't offer

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

4.8110 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
5%
3
2%
2
5%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.4
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7
Showing 51-75 of 110 reviews

DAVE H.
11/2011
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It went very well. They are very professional. I've used them before and I will use them again the future.
Description of Work: They took a tree 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
$300

Stephen H.
11/2011
3.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Company made a timely appointment and the salesman/arborist was professional, personable and seemed knowledgeable. Got a reasonably detailed estimate on what seemed to be the high side for the job, so I shopped the project and got it done very well with another service for half of the quoted price. As it turns out, I definitely had an emerald ash borer problem with the largest of the trees above, and I mentioned that possibility with the arborist when we talked about removing it. He was non-responsive on the subject, but the service I ended up using not only showed me the evidence before taking any action but after cutting down the tree followed up by showing me the evidence inside the tree. The reason this is significant is that over 50% of the trees on the property are Ash. The Care of Trees is a much larger organization than the local service I used and I find myself wondering why their arborist did not discuss the borer problem with me in light of what turns out to be definite evidence (now that I have been educated in what to look for).
Description of Work: Needed removal of 5 small trees and 2 large trees as well as remediation of leftover storm damage and raising the canopy of other trees on the property.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


BETH L.
08/2011
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Tom came to look at a couple trees that another service had told us needed all kinds of treatments. He said one tree in the back had "leftover" from an insect last year and was fine now. He discussed trimming another tree in the back but didn't feel it would be worth it this summer, recommended doing it next year. He confirmed that a tree in front of the house was dead but that since it was in the parkway area, just to call the village and have them remove it (which I did).I really appreciated his honesty and taking the time to evaluate each of the trees we had concern about. I will definitely call him next spring to trim our backyard trees.
Description of Work: We did not actually have services performed at this time
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Brian B.
07/2011
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
We had a tree fall on our house during a recent storm. Jake came out immediately to assess the damage and provide a written estimate of the removal fees. He told us immediately the storm had created a lot of damage to the area and they would be assessing how best to manage the workload based on level of damage, etc. The tree did not damage the house structurally, but we were concerned. Jake was responsive to our inquiries but wasn't able to provide a firm estimate of the work for about two weeks. The crew arrived on time and managed the removal with precision and confidence. They cleaned up the work site exceptionally well. Because the logs were so big, they needed to have a second crew remove them later and a third crew grind up the stump. Again, the follow up work was completed with no concerns. When the work was all done, Care of Trees contacted us to confirm we were satisfied with the quality of the work. Again, except for the two week delay in getting the tree of our house (with justification from Care of Trees), the work exceeded our expectations. We would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Tree removal from house. Grinding of the stump, removal of broken branches and take away.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

Kenneth K.
07/2011
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They did an excellent job. We had 6 trees that needed to come down after the tops blew off the trees and they did great. I wanted someone who could take the trees down well, so that's why we hired this company. I knew they would do a good job. Some people will just let them fall over, but we needed to make sure they fell the right way, which they did for us. And they cleaned up very well after themselves, they cleaned up everything.
Description of Work: They took 6 trees down 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
$3,000

Janice B.
07/2011
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
While he had a pressing appointment (tree toppled onto a house during a storm), he was not anxious or pushy.
Description of Work: I contacted Tom to access a problem/recommend solution/quote price. He did all three. My immediate problem could be rectofied with a lawncare product. The recommendation/quote would be fulfilled in the fall when the need for larger equipment would not damage plantings.

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

MaryAnn C.
06/2011
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Just began treatment applications. Therefore, too early to tell.
Description of Work: Tree and plant 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

Mary G.
06/2011
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They are the local franchise. We have been using them every summer for a good many years. We used them last summer and are prepared to use them this summer. We spend annually for the service. They are very complete in explaining what they are suggesting to you to do. They are very prompt. They clean up after themselves. The work seems to be of a highly professional correct character. I know a little bit about trees. I have no experience about the price although I would be afraid to call somebody that would do it for astonishingly less. The quality is very good. The tree hasn't fallen down.
Description of Work: The Davey Tree Expert Company comes out and fertilizes a very large and very old tree by pumping nutrients into the ground around the base of the tree. They had removed some rather large tree limbs at one point.

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
$75

Andrew M.
05/2011
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
It went really well and they were excellent. They told us what was going on after they did the service. They told us to water the lawn and told us other things as well. They helped us by doing a really good job. I would use their services in the future too.
Description of Work: The Davey Tree Expert Co did lawn and yard work for us about three weeks ago.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$45

Arlene B.
05/2011
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were on time and professional. They did every everything that I asked them to do. They did a great job.
Description of Work: They trimmed some tree's 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

Nic Z.
05/2011
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Their arbonist, Tom Ginnow, is great. He is very knowledgable and takes his time to work with you. He is always available to come over and consult with you when needed. The work they do is very good.
Description of Work: They do all kinds of tree services for me - removal, freeding, 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
$1,400

DANIEL S.
11/2010
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Very well, they did a great job. The clean up was fantastic.
Description of Work: Trimmed the dead branches from our oak and repaired damage done by neighbors.

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
$975

Amanda A.
08/2010
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I'm extremely happy with the work done by Jason of Davey Tree Expert Company. In preparation for a construction project, my contractor told me I needed to cut down a very large tree in my front yard in order to allow enough room for equipment access on my narrow lot. I spoke with a landscaper I had used in the past to see if the tree could be moved, and was told no, their tree-moving equipment wouldn't be able to get down the steep hill into the back yard, where I wanted the tree replanted. I called Davey to ask if they could move the tree. Jason came to look at it, and told me he didn't recommend moving it because it was so large, but suggested tying the tree back so the equipment could get past it. This option wasn't mentioned by the contractor, or my landscaper. Jason and a helper came to my house on a Saturday morning and carefully tied the tree branches back. While he was here Jason called my contractor to confirm the exact amount of space required. He also suggested I water the tree a lot prior to construction, and have the contractor put down plywood so the tree's roots wouldn't be damaged by the weight of the equipment. When he returns to untie the tree after construction is finished, he'll fertilize it and prune any damaged branches. When construction started, there was some equipment that was taller than the contractor had previously indicated. As a result some additional branches needed to be tied back. I called Davey, and Jason came to my house right away and did the extra work without charging me for it.
Description of Work: Tied back a huge tree to allow access for a construction project.

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

YVONNE M.
07/2010
5.0
mulch, tree service
  + 0 more
The arborist was very impressive. I spoke to him more and a few weeks later his guys came and worked. Some of the pruning wasn?t exactly right.
Description of Work: The Care of Trees trimmed the cedar trees and pruned some bushes three years ago.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

DAVE H.
07/2010
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were half the price of their competitors. They did a great job. They came out in the evening and by the next morning the tree was removed. Professional, very good and on time company. They cleaned up well.
Description of Work: Removed a 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
$595

Akemi N.
07/2010
2.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I was initially very impressed with them. I called on a Friday after a storm toppled one of my trees. The arborist came out on Monday to look at everything and told me he would give me an estimate "soon." Two weeks later, no estimate, so I emailed him, and he stated he was very busy and would get back to me soon. Well, that was two months ago. I was impressed enough with the scope of knowledge of the arborist that I was willing to go with the company based on that (as well as a neighbor's recommendation) without getting other quotes, but it seems I was out of luck. I guess my business wasn't that important when things got busy.
Description of Work: I had an arborist come out and take a look at my property. I wanted an estimate on removing a dead tree and possibly a dying tree. Also, I wanted an estimate on pruning many very large mature trees on my 1.4 acre lot.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0


Response from The Davey Tree Expert Company
Due to errors on our part, we were not able to provide this member with the client experience that we strive to provide all of our clients. We are aware of where we went wrong and are working on ways to prevent this from occurring again in the future.

SHIRLEY M.
06/2010
2.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The receptionist explained to me that they were very busy and had no appointments available for an arborist to give an estimate for several days out. And, she continued that it would be several weeks before the job could be done. When I explained that this would be a SUBSTANTIAL job and could I please just speak with a representative or have someone "drive by", the answer was no. The result is that Glenwood Tree Experts, whom I have previously used, was out the next day; they will do the job next week. This company missed bidding on an almost $3500 job.
Description of Work: I called to make an appointment for an arborist to give an estimate on a large job and expressed that I needed the work completed within 2 weeks. I explained that the trees needed to be done first in order for the rest of the landscaping project to proceed.The trees involved all require specialist (over 12 feet): 21 oak and 11 other.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0


Response from The Davey Tree Expert Company
The Care of Trees has processes in place to back up client requests given the busyness of any particular season. In this particular case, the scheduling representative was unable to schedule an appointment with the assigned arborist due to a backlog of emergency storm damage calls. However, the arborist's backup was assigned to visit the property with the homeowner present three days after the call was placed. When the arborist arrived at 8am on the morning of 7/1, the homeowner did not answer the doorbell. The arborist rang the doorbell at 8am, again at 8:06, and then called at 8:15 and had to leave a voicemail. He informed the homeowner that he would have to leave, pointed out a few items that the city of Lake Forest would not allow to be pruned until dormant season, and left his cell phone number in case we could be of assistance.

ANDY H.
11/2009
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They did a super job. The showed up when I expected them to and were very good about blocking off space so others would not get in their way for safety concerns, as they did this work for the church. All in all, I was very satisfied. They held to their estimate and when people needed to go through the alleyway, they were very accommodating & moved out of the way.
Description of Work: They really did a great job of trimming the trees to make a good distinction that there were 3 trees and bushes there, rather then a big conglomerate of them.

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

Karen C.
11/2009
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
We are very pleased with them. They are a very trusted organization.
Description of Work: They sprayed some of our trees for pests.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Richard M.
11/2009
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They've been prompt and seem to follow up. I like their billing process - they'll leave a notice and then the statement follows. I'll continue to use them.
Description of Work: They do the spraying for our major trees, mostly our pine trees.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

JEAN M.
11/2009
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They are reliable and profesional. We'll continue to use them.
Description of Work: We've used them for a number of years to take care of our trees. Most recently they came out in the Spring.

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

TONI S.
11/2009
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They show up on time and do a good job. We'll continue to use them.
Description of Work: They've done a lot of things for us to help take care of our trees.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

STEPHEN W.
10/2009
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They are very knowledgable and have certified Arborists that work for them. They have always been very responsive, and even came out right away after we had a limb come down in a storm. I think they're really good!
Description of Work: The main thing they do is trim our trees however they also take care of them if there is a problem. We have used them for years.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

JACK & RENATE S.
10/2009
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They did a good job. They were really good. I would use them again and recommend them.
Description of Work: He saved a lot of our Oaks and other trees on our Crab Tree farm.

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

YVONNE M.
02/2007
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
An arborer, Jacob Kubiseal, came out first and we discussed what needed to be done. He appeared to be very expert. The first scheduled day was too cold to work, so we rescheduled a week later. They appeared on time (a little early) and worked steadily until finished. Jacob came with them at the start and appeared 2/3 of the way along to check how things were going.
Description of Work: They trimmed a Cedar hedge at the back of our property, approximately 100 feet long and 8 feet high. They trimmed it back from overhead wires and shaped it so that it isn't top-heavy. This was $885 of the cost. For $605 they cleared out and trimmed approximately 90 feet of hedge that had been neglected. This involved cutting out buck-thorn, removing dead and old branches, and trimming back to a better shape. This wasn't simple shearing, but close trimming. Four workers spent approximately six hours on these tasks. They cleaned up rather well and took 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
$1,490


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*

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 Fertilization & Treatment

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 fertilization and renovation, Overseeding and Aeration, Grub and Pest Control
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