A Cut Above Tree Service

Tree Service, Lawn and Yard Work, Landscaping,

About us

We’re A Cut Above Tree Service, and we’re a leading tree service specialist serving South Bend Indiana, since 2009. We specialize in tree removal, stump removal, firewood sales, landscaping, mowing, weeding, 24-hour emergency storm damage service, and more. We’re looking forward to partnering with Granger, South Bend, Edwardsburg, and the surrounding areas to continue offering excellent tree specialist services. For all your tree service needs, contact A Cut Above Tree Service in Niles!

Business highlights

15 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Bobcat Service, Stone Delivery, Lot Clearing, Snow Removal, Salting - Pet Friendly, Stump Grinding, Tree Topping, Fall Cleanup, Firewood Bundles and Sales. Tree Service, Tree and Stump Removal, Landscaping, Mowing, Weeding, 24-Hour Emergency Storm Damage Service

Services we don't offer

N/A

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.579 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
71%
4
9%
3
1%
2
3%
1
15%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.8
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.7

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Showing 26-79 of 79 reviews

Patricia B.
11/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The work was excellent and so was the cleanup.
Description of Work: Remove a Maple 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
$1,475

Lisa G.
09/2016
1.0
landscaping, tree service
  + 0 more
Eric showed up and gave us a quote and said he would get us on the schedule. After waiting over a week we had to call to request a day and time and told they would call us back with a date. A few days later we received a call with our schedule date and a window of time. No one ever showed up on the scheduled date and no phone call.
Description of Work: Dead tree removal

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from A Cut Above Tree Service
Hi [Member Name Removed]. I sent [Member Name Removed] out a copy of the quote asking him to sign and return to me before the work is performed for liability reasons and I never received it back in the mail. We set the scheduled day to lock you in a date and I've heard nothing. I've called three times to discuss and no return call. Please call me to resolve this matter if you would like. Thank you. Eric

patrick A.
08/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Eric and his crew did a great job!! From the initial assessment and estimate phase through the "slice and dice" and debris removal, everything proceeded smoothly. We were kept informed and updated as to when the date for the removal would be. Our neighborhood is without alleys so they had to haul it from the back of the property, through a portion of fence that had to be removed, and along the side of the house to get out to the street curb. Other than the missing 40 feet of tree trunk and debris , you'd never know they'd been here. All landscaping and lawn intact. I would recommend "A Cut Above" without reservation to anyone who is need of tree service. Eric is a professional and expert in his field, as well as a nice guy.
Description of Work: A tree from an adjoining yard fell into our yard taking with it several smaller trees and onto the back fence

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

Response from A Cut Above Tree Service
[Member Name Removed]thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us. I appreciate the work and look forward to helping you in the future.Eric

Cynthia S.
07/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Excellent work! I am so happy with this company! Will definitely use them again!!!
Description of Work: 2 trees taken 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
$1,100

Response from A Cut Above Tree Service
[Member Name Removed] it was great working with you and thanks for taking care of us on such a HOT day. Eric

Cynthia S.
07/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I have used this company twice now. In 2016 they removed 2 trees. Today, they trimmed trees away from my roof. They will always be my go to for tree work because they are awesome!! Excellent work at a great price and it’s fun to watch them work!
Description of Work: Remove Trees/ Trim 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

Mary Ann W.
04/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Scheduling was prompt. Eric showed up on time and did a great job removing and trimming the trees. They cleaned up well and hauled debris.
Description of Work: Removed a dead tree and trimmed 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
$500

Response from A Cut Above Tree Service
Thank you [Member Name Removed]. Glad to see you take advantage of my Angie's List specials.

Lilly A.
03/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Eric and team downed the trees and cut the trunks in 18" slices as we requested. They did a nice job, finishing the cutting on the ground the following day. We were pleased with the price and the responsiveness. Eric pointed out to us another dead tree along the drive that should come down since the others around it would be missing. We were glad for the advice and he was able to get that down on the same day. There was a slight increase in the original estimate to be expected. We would recommend them.
Description of Work: we had 6 large trees taken down. Two of those trees were already uprooted and hung up on the top by other trees over our drive. We also asked that the tree trunks (each was between 15-24" in diameter) be sliced into 18" lengths and left where they were cut. We also had some dead branches that were high above our drive cut down.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,875

Response from A Cut Above Tree Service
Thank you for the review [Member Name Removed].

Ashley S.
10/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I had an extremely large tree in my backyard that needed to be removed, Eric came out and gave me his opinion on the tree and options to save money if I wanted to wait another year to spend the money to take it down (I also had to get my house re-roofed during the same time frame). He was the most reasonably priced option, and also very friendly. My neighbor also needed a tree removed and after she talked to him she had him take down her tree as well. Eric was great about calling & texting me throughout the process even though I was out of town on vacation while the tree came down. He was honest with me beforehand about where he would be driving in the yard so I would know what to expect if the grass was a little torn up. The process went as expected, and the yard wasn't too bad when he was done. Overall, very happy with the service!
Description of Work: Removed a large tree in my backyard and trimmed another 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
$2,500

Response from A Cut Above Tree Service
Ashley first off thank you for choosing us to tackle the tree with you, and you are so nice to talk to.

bruce S.
07/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Just awesome people. They had an 80 foot high, high stacker which the guy was in with a small chainsaw and they cut and dropped and cut and dropped and that wood was all in about a 20 foot area around the tree, no damage to anything. Just very well experienced and very good guy who did the top of the tree trimming. All very professional. A+ on everything.
Description of Work: Tree Service. I had an 80 foot tree I needed removed before I could do any of that work on my additional 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
$1,400

Response from A Cut Above Tree Service
Thank you

Michael K.
07/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
He showed up this morning around nine and got the work done within half an hour; he said that he couldn't do it before because he had to get a permit from the gas company. He did an excellent job and I would recommend him.
Description of Work: He removed a bush 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
$125

Response from A Cut Above Tree Service
Thank you for the work [removed member name]

Caroline F.
06/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Eric and his crew were amazing! They came out immediately for an estimate and two days later just happened to be able to squeeze us in. They worked so hard and made such fast work of our yard including tackling our 50' birch tree. He and his team didn't leave a branch behind.
Description of Work: Eric and his crew cut down two trees and trimmed 5 others along with several bushes.

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

Response from A Cut Above Tree Service
[member name removed] thank you for taking the time to list a review for me. Great meeting you both. Just received another call today from you recommending us. Thank you. Eric

Janet H.
12/2014
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The staff were very friendly and responsive to my request and quoted a great price. However, they wanted to coordinate the work with another job nearby, so I waited about two months for work to be completed. Nevertheless, very pleased with the work.
Description of Work: I called A Cut Above to grind out the stump for an ornamental tree in my yard.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

Response from A Cut Above Tree Service
Thank you for the review Janet

Stephen G.
12/2014
1.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Company responded in good time. looked at my job, took measurements and said he would give us an estimate by the weekend. After waiting a reasonable time I called him for the estimate and he apologized said he would get it right out. Did not happen. Never heard from him.
Description of Work: The job was for large stump removal, put in a new tree and several bushes and plant grass seed in a 50x50 area.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from A Cut Above Tree Service
I am sorry you did not receive my written estimate. After we talked on the phone it was in the mail the next day. I assumed that someone else quoted lower and you went with them since i never heard from you. If you did not get the work performed yet I would like to reconnect with you and get it on the schedule. Thank You. Eric

Judy B.
10/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Once we got scheduling figured out the crew arrived on 9/9/14. They went right to work and worked most of the morning. They did an amazing job cutting trees down and trimming several trees that were hanging on the roof of my house. They took care of all the wood and limb piles so there was no mess to clean up. My yard looks amazing. Thanks to Eric and his hard working crew.
Description of Work: I had a complete overhaul of my front and backyard. Trees trimmed and several 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
$1,400

Tony S.
09/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It went very smoothly! They arrived on time and were very professional. The work and clean up was completed quickly and I highly recommend them and will definitely use them in the future!
Description of Work: Tree removal, tree trimming and stump 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
$500

Response from A Cut Above Tree Service
[removed member name] thank you for putting a review on for me. I appreciate it and thank you. Eric

Anne H.
09/2014
1.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I had A Cut Above Tree Service come on 08-08-14 for an estimate. They were on time and gave an estimate for some trees that needed to be removed. I called the service a few days later to set up a time to have the work done. No one called me back. after one week. I left another message a week later and still there was no reply. I finally left a message via this site and finally got a message about three weeks later. The date of Sept.10 th was set for the work to be done. I was advised that they would be here between 8 to 9 am. I waited all day, never received a call and no one showed up. There weather was wet and raining in the morning. I plan on looking elsewhere for another tree service to do the work, I will never contact this establishment again.
Description of Work: No one showed up for scheduled service and no one called to explain why

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from A Cut Above Tree Service
Hi (removed member name). I called your cell number that you gave me at 8:25 am to advise you what with the lightning and rain that I was unable to fly the bucket in that weather. My message also stated that I would reschedule any date for you due to your schedule. I called again in the early evening and with no luck on reaching you I checked this email and found your response and wanted to apologies for any Mis communication or missed message from me. I would still love to do the job if you would like. Please check your phone for messages.. Eric Gold

bruce S.
08/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Va The Owner, Eric Gold, arrived about 8:15 on Monday morning, set up his 80ft boom and was trimming the upper branches when I looked out the window. He was there when he said he would be there and was cautious to not drop any large limbs on my new driveway. He had a very efficient and experienced crew that worked together to keep up with the branches and get them chewed up into chips. The sections of limbs were manageable so that I could handle them when I needed to split them. Something I really appreciated as the trunk was 36 inches in diameter. It took them about 5 hours to get everything done and about another hour to clean up. Exceptional service, everyone was friendly and Eric was very professional with getting the job done to the satisfaction of my requests. I already have recommended him to my friends on Facebook. His prices were reasonable for all that he did. Definitely consider this company if you have a need for any Tree Services.
Description of Work: Cut down 80ft Elm tree, organized the wood, cleaned up branches, cleaned up drive and street. Two days later, came out and ground up the stump and a couple of large roots.

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
$1,200

Response from A Cut Above Tree Service
[removed member name] I would like to say thank you for the business and you are one of the best customers that I have had in a long time. Thank you for taking care of me and my guys with the pops and water. You are an A customer. Eric Gold

Bruce C.
08/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
A crew of 4 came and cut down 2 dead ash trees from the ash borer and a rotting oak tree hanging over the house. The crew was professional, respectful, and worked hard, throughout the day.Removed all excess brush and trimmings. I have used and watched several other companies but A Cut Above Tree Service has been the best and most professional. They will get all of my future business removing trees.
Description of Work: Removed 3 trees and stumps. One tree was a large oak 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
$2,200

Response from A Cut Above Tree Service
[removed member name] I have to say that you took the work right out of this job. It was a pleasure meeting you and your wife. It was a great time talking and working out there with you. Thanks for making it a easy A. Eric

Brian I.
06/2014
1.0
tree service
  + -1 more
We received a quote last Summer to perform some tree services at our home. Eric came out right away and provided a quote. He seemed nice and very professional. We made numerous attempts to contact him to schedule the job. No calls or messages were retuned. It was very unprofessional. You should never have to beg someone to do a job.
Description of Work: No Response

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from A Cut Above Tree Service
[member name removed] I am very sorry about not getting back with you about job last year. It was a challenging time for me during that time after losing one of my parents. Please except my apology and please if you need anymore tree or landscaping done please look me up. My scores on here tell how I do business and how I take care of my customers. Eric Gold

Edward D.
06/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They did a great job of taking down a 35' ash tree that had gotten hit with the Emerald Ash Bore. As there was no way to get heavy equipment into my back yard without yard or septic damage, he did it all by hand except for the stump grinder that left no tracks. They also cleaned it all up and hauled it off unlike a lot of others I had talked to. Eric was very professional and friendly and this customer is very glad I chose him over the other ones I had quote it. They may not be the cheapest but he is very reasonable for what they do and how they leave your yard. I would highly recommend A Cut Above and will use again if the need arises; thanks Eric and crew.
Description of Work: Removed a 35' ash tree from my 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
$626

Response from A Cut Above Tree Service
Thank you for the review [Member Name]

Roger M.
04/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
DID GREAT JOB CUTTING THE TREE DOWN AND WAS IN AND OUT VERY QUICKLY
Description of Work: Cut tree down and took out 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
$1,500

Response from A Cut Above Tree Service
Thank you

Barbara W.
02/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I am very happy with their work and would definitely hire them in the future.
Description of Work: They came out and trimmed 4 trees. They also cabled a tree that another company had told me needed to be removed.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$425

Response from A Cut Above Tree Service
[Member name removed] I would like to thank you for the review and look forward to helping you where I can.

Karen R.
12/2013
1.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Eric gave us an estimate in September but never performed the work. We told him we wanted him to do the work but asked for a detailed description of the work and a copy of his insurance. Eric promised to drop it off but never did. He always had an excuse why he didn't show up but never called to tell us he wasn't coming. In November he had a traffic accident on the way to our home and we know this was true as my husband checked the site. He promised to come on the following Saturday or Monday and we said OK. He never showed up or called. After 4 days of calling and leaving messages with no response, we signed a contract with another company and phoned Eric to tell him. Had to leave a message on his voice mail and guess who started cutting trees at 9AM the next day! Still no insurance papers and we told him to leave.
Description of Work: Nothing, see below I have entered a date above but that is just a date for the form, there were various date during Oct and November

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$1,875

Response from A Cut Above Tree Service
I am very sorry I did not get to do the job at your house. I explained to you the challenges my family were in at the time. I hope that you got the job done and are happy with the job. I would be happy to help you on any other jobs that you have. Eric Gold

Sandra B.
12/2013
1.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Eric did show up to give us an estimate on trimming trees that were hanging over our roof line. His quote was fair and he said that he would be able to start the work within a week or two. We never heard from him again. My husband was finally able to contact him. Eric said that due to the weather, he would not be able to start the work as soon as he thought and that he would call us with a time when he could start. Again we did not hear from him. I called and got his voice-mail asking him to please call us. We have heard nothing from him. I would not recommend him ever!! Very unprofessional!!
Description of Work: Absolutely nothing!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from A Cut Above Tree Service
[removed member name] First I would like to apologize for not getting your trees trimmed during the timeline i planned. The weather as you addressed was not cooperating. I left a message on your husbands cell that I had to go into hospital to have surgery and recovery would put us into winter and to call me to reschudule or offer another solution. Again I apologize and not hearing from you after I left message figured you went another path. Eric Gold A Cut Above Tree Service

MICHAEL S.
09/2013
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It went very well. Eric was at the house early and finished the job that day. The price was fair and below other estimates yet he did the same work as others. When he was finished, he cleaned up the area. The only problem that I had was that he was sometimes hard to reach, just maybe twice when I left a message and he didn't call me back. So all in all, I was happy with his work and would recommend him to anyone else.
Description of Work: Cut down 4 trees, ground up stumps, hauled away debris

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,550

Response from A Cut Above Tree Service
Thank you (Member name removed) for the work. I appreciate it very much

Contact information


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
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 - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
1-5
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Service Categories

Tree Service,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Landscaping,
Snow Removal,
Stone and Gravel,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Firewood

FAQ

A Cut Above Tree Service is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

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 - 5:00 PM

A Cut Above Tree Service accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, A Cut Above Tree Service offers free project estimates.
No, A Cut Above Tree Service does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, A Cut Above Tree Service does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, A Cut Above Tree Service offers emergency services.
No, A Cut Above Tree Service does not offer warranties.
A Cut Above Tree Service offers the following services: Bobcat Service, Stone Delivery, Lot Clearing, Snow Removal, Salting - Pet Friendly, Stump Grinding, Tree Topping, Fall Cleanup, Firewood Bundles and Sales. Tree Service, Tree and Stump Removal, Landscaping, Mowing, Weeding, 24-Hour Emergency Storm Damage Service
N/A

Contact information


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
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 - 5:00 PM