Tree Service, Mulch and Topsoil, Lawn and Yard Work
About us
Arthur Ratliff Tree and Stump Removal is a family owned business that has been serving Columbia for over 10 years. Our goal is help our customers with all their tree care needs. We can take care of anything that has to do with trees, from tree health to tree trimming and from the removal of a single hazardous tree to clearing acres of trees for new construction. We have 2 certified arborists on staff to make sure that all of our services are performed using the latest and best techniques available. We have the equipment and skills to get the job done safely and efficiently. We are committed to treating our customers homes, like they're our own!
Business highlights
27 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Tree & stump removal, tree trimming & pruning, mulching services & delivery, land clearing.
The crew arrived on time, worked quickly and cleaned up nicely. The whole experience from initial estimate to completion was positive.
Description of Work: Tree removal
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,375
Carolyn A.
06/2017
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
They were quick to get out to remove it and did exactly what they said they would plus a little more. Also cleaned up all the small debris from the down tree as well. Tree was located down a hillside so it make it more challenging to remove.
Description of Work: removed a tree from year that had fallen down in high wind.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
Robert T.
05/2017
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
I contacted Scott Ratliff about removing a large River Birch tree that was leaning out over my garage and home. He arrived promptly to give me a cost for removal of the tree which I considered very reasonably. His crew, which was very well equipped for the job, arrived 1 day early. They were very professional, worked hard and removed the very large tree in 4 hours. You would never known they were here except for the tree being gone! They cleaned up my yard and even cleaned all of the leaves and small branches that had dropped on my deck from spring storms. The next day another worker arrived with a stump grinder and removed the large tree stump. I plan on hiring them again in the future. Ratliff's removal cost was $250 cheaper than the next closet bid.
Description of Work: Remove large River Birch tree that had grown in four trunks and was overhanging my home, deck and garage.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Barbara J.
02/2015
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Barbara J.
02/2015
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Karen S.
08/2014
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
They originally said it would take 3 days, and it took 2. They were fast, professional, showed up in a timely manner, etc. Our preferred plan would have been to use magic to get the trees back up and alive, but since that wasn't going to work, Ratliff was the next best plan.
Description of Work: Removed a number of trees blown over in the 'not tornado' we had about 3 weeks ago. Also removed 2 dead trees and assorted brush
Rating Category
Rating 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
Tara W.
07/2014
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Very well
Description of Work: Gave us an estimate for tree removal--very professional couldn't get to us in time so gave us a recommendation for a competitor.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Richard G.
06/2013
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
I live 100 miles from my rental. A tree died and had to be removed. They gave me a bid for the removal over the phone and by email. I verified their insurance coverage. The work was accomplished in a timely manner. I recommend them. It worked out very well and saved me a trip.
Description of Work: I conducted my business over the phone and by email. They gave me a bid and accomplished the work as agreed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
Robert H.
03/2013
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
It went well. After coming out and looking over the work to be done, I was given a satisfactory bid and we agreed that it would be good to wait a few days for the ground to firm up some. They called the day before they came. All work was done that day with the exception of the stump grinding. The following day they came out and ground out what stumps I wanted ground out. All was satisfactory and I paid for the service.
Description of Work: We have used these folks multiple times when we needed large tree, stump or limb removal on either of two properties that we care for. They have always been very good to deal with. They call before coming, come when they say they will, do as much or as little as you want done and clean up after as part of the job. They are insured and have supplied us copies of their bond/insurance papers.They are not the lowest cost tree service but I consider their prices reasonable considering the quality and professional work done.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700
John G.
12/2012
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
He provided a clear description of what they would do,showed up when promised and cleaned up after they were finished. His crew was professional.
Description of Work: A large tree next to the house died and was a danger to fall on the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,250
Dinah P.
04/2012
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
He is really excellent and has done a lot of work for us. He's professional and is always here on time. He does great work and we've always been very pleased with him. There are cheaper people, but I think the quality of work is worth it. When I call, he'll come a couple of days later and you know exactly what it's going to cost.
Description of Work: I use him for tree service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Judith M.
03/2012
4.0
tree service
+ -1 more
I decided not to use him because he was too expensive. I thought this company was very professional but they wanted to make the job too big. I got someone else to do the job for $500 compared to their $1,400. I will not use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I got a bid from Arthur Ratliff Tree & Stump Removal for tree service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$1,400
Alan T.
05/2011
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
This was an awesome experience! This man and his team are so professional. When I contacted him, he came out for the estimate the same day and first thing he does after shaking my hand is give me a copy of his company insurance! The estimate was reasonable. His team called the week before the service date to schedule and arrived on the day on-time. I had to go to work but my wife was at home during the whole experience. She said the guys were really respectful to her and the job was done within a few hours. They covered the ground stump holes with dirt and must have seeded it because a month later we have grass growing in all four locations! I was so pleased at this revelation because I assumed that I would need to go buy some grass seed and seed it myself.
Description of Work: I had a large, old tree removed from my front yard. I asked them to grind down the stump of that tree and three more stumps from previous removals that we had in our backyard. I also had them bring in a load of dirt for me to use around the house foundation.
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Service Categories
Tree Service,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Lawn and Yard Work
FAQ
Arthur Ratliff Tree & Stmp Rmv is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Arthur Ratliff Tree & Stmp Rmv accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Arthur Ratliff Tree & Stmp Rmv offers free project estimates.
No, Arthur Ratliff Tree & Stmp Rmv does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Arthur Ratliff Tree & Stmp Rmv does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Arthur Ratliff Tree & Stmp Rmv offers emergency services.
No, Arthur Ratliff Tree & Stmp Rmv does not offer warranties.
Arthur Ratliff Tree & Stmp Rmv offers the following services: Tree & stump removal, tree trimming & pruning, mulching services & delivery, land clearing.