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TEMPLE TREE SVC

Tree Service, Pavers and Hardscaping, Landscaping - Lakefront,

About us

SINCE 1964 " WE'VE COME THE OLDEST TREE SERVICE IN SOUTH BEND, SERVING 100 MILE RADIUS OF SOUTH BEND. NO ONE BEATS MY SERVICE OR PRICES. TREE WORK, STORM DAMAGE WITH TEMP ROOF REPAIR, RIVER BANKS, FENCES AND LOT CLEARING. 24-7 STORM DAMAGE SAME DAY SERVICE. DEMO WORK, TREE FEEDING AND CAVITY WORK. LQQKING FOR AGED FIREWOOD. WE HAVE AGED FIREWOOD FOR "FIREPLACES" "WOOD BURNING STOVES" "OUTDOOR WOOD BURNING STOVES" "CAMPING" OR "COOKING". PICK UP OR DELIVERY SERVICE FROM SOUTH BEND, ELKHART OR MICHIGAN CITY. ALL NATIVE HARD WOODS CUSTOM CUT AND SPLIT FOR YOUR NEEDS. FOR WHOLE SALES OR RETAIL SUPPLIER WE HAVE SPLIT FIREWOOD OR UN-SPLIT WOOD. A COMPLETE LANDSCAPE SERVICE. LARGE TREE TRANSPLANT. WE ARE ONE OF THE LARGEST SUPPLIER OF LANDSCAPE MATERIALS. PATIOS, FENCES, SUN DECKS, PIERS RETAINING WALLS.

Business highlights

60 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

BEING THE BEST EQUIPPED TREE SERVICE, HAS EXPANDS OUR RANGE OF SERVICES. (THE TALLEST CHERRY PICKERS IN TOWN. DIESEL POWERED BRUSH CHIPPERS. STUMP CUTTERS. EXCAVATORS, BULL DOZER, BACK HOES, 18 YARD DUMP TRUCKS) PORTABLE SAW MILL, SNOW PLOWING EQUIPMENT.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

3.49 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
56%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
44%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.3
professionalism
3.4
responsiveness
4.3
punctuality
4.5
Showing 1-9 of 9 reviews

Gabriel R.
05/2017
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It went well.
Description of Work: Tree trimming and removal

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

Russell B.
11/2016
1.0
tree service
  + -1 more
On Mon the 14th had to call them to find out what was going on and was told several large jobs had come in and mine was pushed back to Thur or Fri. Again had to call on Thur only to be told no idea when they would get to me maybe next week or the week after? Unbelievable. Told them was very disapointed as I had heard Walt Temple was a reliable guy? Oh he is out of town not his fault...unbelievable. Would never call them for anything.
Description of Work: On Monday 11-07 got a quote to remove large two trees and grind the stumps for $1,050 work to be performed the following Mon or Tues . Called within 30 minutes to place the order. Was told next week was wide open so no problem for Mon or Tues. Was to be called the day before the work would be done.

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

$1,050

Adam B.
06/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Mark Temple arrived promptly to give a quote. He said he would do the work the following week. I called the following week & he said he had equipment problems & would get to it the next week. The next week, he called to let me know they would be doing the work that day. While they were here, i asked for a root to be ground down. They did this at no extra charge. They did a good job & cleaned up. Professional and experienced.
Description of Work: Removed maple tree & 2 stumps. Trimmed 3 trees.

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
$2,000

Marc L.
03/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Mr. Temple came over the same day I called him and gave me a written quote. He followed-up by calling me two days later and offering to remove the tree that same day. Temple was recommended to me and their price was very competitive, so I gave them the job. Within two hours of giving the go-ahead, my Cull-De-Sac was filled with Temple's equipment. They brought a Bucket Truck, a Wood Chipper, a Bobcat, a Stump Grinder and Two Huge Dump Trucks. They definitely have the right equipment. There were four workers and they worked hard. The tree was massive and I assumed it would take at least a couple of days to do the job. Temple's crew cut down the tree, ground down the stump, hauled away all of the limbs, then raked my yard, swept off my roof and blew off my sidewalk, all in about 6 hours. Mr. Temple and his crew were all very courteous. They knew what they were doing and obviously took pride in their work. Mr. Temple even gave me some advice on the types of trees I should consider as a replacement. All in all, this was a very positive experience. I definitely feel like I got more than my money's worth. I'm glad that I chose Temple and will definitely use them again if the need arises.
Description of Work: I contracted Temple Tree Service to remove a very large tree from my front yard. The tree was close to my house and some of the limbs were starting to overhang my roof. Also, there were massive roots coming up all over my front lawn. I hated to have the tree cut down, but it had to go.

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

Thomas T.
11/2012
1.0
tree service
  + -1 more
This experience was a horror. I had one sizable branch come down on my roof and Temple was to come and remove it. I had more damage from them than from the branch. They ran the boom truck into my garage, damaging the shingles. And when they began removing pieces of the branch, they simply let them drop from 25-30 feet in the air, breaking windows in more than one location. When the owner of the company came promptly to look at my damage, his manner was chauvenistic and dismissive--certainly not the type of customer service I offer for my business' clients or what I expect at the most basic level from those who do work for me. The price was certainly cheap, but the headaches and aggravation weren't worth it.
Description of Work: They were to remove a branch from my roof.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$270

Karen S.
03/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were very good and professional. During their work, the tenant came out and told them to just cut down the whole tree. They actually called me to see if that was what I wanted done and it wasn't, so I appreciated that. They are very experienced. I had no problems with them.
Description of Work: They trimmed some trees at one of my rental properties.

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

Deloris R.
12/2011
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They are an A overall and are good in what they are doing. They also are relatively inexpensive and I say they do a good job. I will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Temple Tree Service to trim some 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
$1,500

Wendy S.
09/2011
1.0
tree service
  + -1 more
However, their billing people will be unreasonable and try to strong arm. I tried to pay the guys when they finished the work but they did not take payment. 9/6 I get a treating call from them for payment. I requested an invoice. They emailed me an invoice for $798.60. I mailed a check for $780 (the amount of the estimate). 9/7 I receive another mailing from them for $798.60. This was a printed copy of the 9/6 email that they had sent to me. 9/8 I receive a photocopy in the mail of an Invoice dated 9/2 for $780 plus a $18.60 interest and clerical fee. They completed the work on 8/10. Their workers would not accept payment at the time they completed the job. I received their first billing on 9/6 and payment has been mailed. It has not been even 30 days since they completed the job. I have paid them in full for services and have no intention of paying the extra $18.60 that they have added. I paid them within a reasonable time-frame. They cannot strong arm me into paying more. If you use them pay at time of services. Do not wait for a bill, they will add unreasonable charges in unreasonable timeframes.
Description of Work: 8/2/2011 Walt Temple gave me an estimate of $780 written on an invoice form. I did not sign the estimate. The estimate was to feed trees/landscaping, trim a tree and cut down a tree/stump. 8/4 or 8/5 I call his office and told whomever answered the phone that I wanted Walt to do the work, I reviewed the terms of the estimate with the person who answered the phone. No contract was received for me to sign before the work began. 8/5 the trees/landscape were feed. 8/10 the other guys came out and trimmed the one tree and cut down the second tree/stump. They completed the job quickly and neatly.

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

$780

Anita W.
05/2011
1.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Unfortunately we didn't do a lot of research before choosing Temple to remove the huge oak tree that had fallen on our property. He showed up promptly with his work crew but that's about the only compliment I can give the company. It is true that he did the job we hired him for but I have serious concerns the his employees are not only illegal but do not receive fair treatment. He had no first aid kit in any of his vehicles that day and when he asked me for some for an injured employee he claimed that in 40 plus years in the tree removal business he had never had any injuries. Really?! How is that even statistically possible?? I would caution anyone thinking of hiring him to keep looking. Besides all of this our property was damaged. the crane used put cracks in our driveway and porch. They carelessly drove over bushes int he front yard and did not put our front fence back as it was originally placed AND we have huge grooves in our lawn from the crane wheels.
Description of Work: Removed a fallen tree from our home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$3,000

    Contact information

    1702 LINCOLNWAY W, South Bend, IN 46628

    http://www.walttempletreeservice.com/

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Monday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Tuesday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Wednesday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Thursday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Friday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Saturday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Tree Service,
    Pavers and Hardscaping,
    Landscaping - Lakefront,
    Snow Removal,
    Mulch and Topsoil,
    Leaf Removal,
    Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
    Lawn and Yard Work,
    Landscaping,
    Firewood

    FAQ

    TEMPLE TREE SVC is currently rated 3.4 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    Monday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    Thursday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    Friday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    Saturday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    TEMPLE TREE SVC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, TEMPLE TREE SVC offers free project estimates.
    No, TEMPLE TREE SVC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, TEMPLE TREE SVC does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, TEMPLE TREE SVC offers emergency services.
    No, TEMPLE TREE SVC does not offer warranties.
    TEMPLE TREE SVC offers the following services: BEING THE BEST EQUIPPED TREE SERVICE, HAS EXPANDS OUR RANGE OF SERVICES. (THE TALLEST CHERRY PICKERS IN TOWN. DIESEL POWERED BRUSH CHIPPERS. STUMP CUTTERS. EXCAVATORS, BULL DOZER, BACK HOES, 18 YARD DUMP TRUCKS) PORTABLE SAW MILL, SNOW PLOWING EQUIPMENT.

    Contact information

    1702 LINCOLNWAY W, South Bend, IN 46628

    http://www.walttempletreeservice.com/

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Monday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Tuesday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Wednesday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Thursday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Friday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Saturday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM