I needed 18" wood specifically, and I got logs of all different sizes. I have a lot of trouble getting it in my stove. The wood is wet, and it's got lichens all over it. He didn't have me make out the check to the company, but to him individually. I asked for a cord, but when I measured it I was about 55 cubic feet.
Description of Work: I ordered firewood from them.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$240
Susan F.
02/2007
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Wood was delivered as promised, stacked where I wanted it. Burns great! I will use them again.
Description of Work: Firewood - delivered and stacked firewood. Wood was to be of a certain type and length.
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
$120
JOANN E.
12/2006
1.0
tree service
+ -1 more
I called Busken for estimate which took awhile. He eventually came when we were not at home. That was in September. I called for his certificate of insurance which came timely. I called in late September or early October to inform him that we accepted his bid. No return call after two weeks. When I contacted his "office", the woman who answered indicated that the summer storm put him behind and may not be able to do our work until later in the year. She indicated that we should call back in November. Did so. The woman indicated she would pull our file to check. She said she would speak to Ron Busken and get back to us. That was two weeks ago. No return call. He is also registered with our municipality. I indicated my experience with Busken. He may or may not do good work. I will never know. He needs help with customer service.
Description of Work: Busken was suppose to cut down one tree and grind stump in backyard and trim dead branches of two other trees in the back and trim another tree in the front yard. Remove all cut branches.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
JUDY K.
08/2006
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Our experience was a positive one despite losing a favorite tree. Mr. Busken was prompt and his price was quite reasonable. We were very pleased with Mr. Busken's service and would highly recommend his company.
Description of Work: Mr. Busken removed our very large Maple which was damaged in the storm. He came within a few days of our call and gave us two estimates - one to remove damaged limbs and trim what remained of the tree and the second one was to remove the tree completely. We decided to have the entire tree removed due to the damage to half of the tree. He did ask if he could come back later to remove the stump because of his large back log of customers due to the storm. We were agreeable to this since the main urgency was to remove the tree which posed possible danger to our house if another storm came. Mr. Busken removed the tree promptly and professionally.
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
$650
JOANN S.
01/2006
4.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Busken was recommended for price, and his bid was the best bid received. Perhaps that's why he has a backlog of work and takes awhile to get to jobs. Would not call in an emergency, but otherwise satisfied.
Description of Work: Removed a dead elm tree down to the stump. (Stump was not contracted to be removed.) Removed debris, etc.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$285
CATHY D.
11/2005
2.0
tree service
+ -1 more
RON BUSKEN COMMITTED TO REMOVING TWO TREES FOR ME. HE WAS VERY COURTEOUS AND PROFESSIONAL WHILE SUBMITTING THE BID AND EXPLAINING THE PROCESS. HOWEVER, AFTER THE INITIAL EXPERIENCES HE NO LONGER RETURNED MY CALLS AND THUS AFTER THREE MONTHS OF WAITING FOR MY JOB TO BEGIN I HAD TO CONTRACT FOR ANOTHER SERVICE TO DO THE WORK. IT WAS A FRUSTRATING EXPERIENCE BECAUSE HE WOULD NOT EVEN RETURN MY CALLS TO INFORM ME THAT HE WAS NO LONGER INTERESTED IN DOING THE JOB, NO PUN INTENDED, BUT HE LEFT ME OUT ON A LIMB!
Description of Work: REMOVE TWO TREES AND HAUL AWAY BRUSH AND WOOD.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0
Maria B.
11/2005
5.0
firewood
+ -1 more
VERY PROMPT AND RELIABLE. WE ASKED FOR A "CORD" OF WOOD AND WERE DELIVERED A "STACK" OF WOOD. MUST BE A ST. LOUIS THING AS IT IS APPROXIMATELY HALF A CORD. AFTER SPEAKING WITH OTHER PEOPLE WE FIND THAT THIS IS A REASONABLE PRICE FOR A "STACK" FOR THIS AREA.
Description of Work: DELIVERED, STACKED AND CLEANED UP AFTER COMPLETING.
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
$95
JUDY K.
09/2005
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
DID A WONDERFUL JOB ONCE THEY FINALLY WERE ABLE TO COME. VERY PROFESSIONAL AND CLEANED UP QUITE WELL. IT DID TAKE A WHILE TO GET THEM TO SCHEDULE US BECAUSE OF A LARGE WORK LOAD BUT WE WERE VERY HAPPY WITH THE JOB THEY DID.
Description of Work: CUT DOWN TWO BRADFORD PEAR TREES AND ONE RIVER BIRCH TREE AND DISPOSED OF THE WOOD.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$650
Maria B.
12/2004
5.0
firewood
+ -1 more
VERY PLEASANT. ALSO LOOKED AROUND AT OUR TREES WHICH NEED WORK AND SEEMED KNOWLEGEABLE ABOUT DISEASE, DEGENERATION AND THE BEST WAY TO DEAL WITH TREE REMOVAL IN SOME DIFFICULT AREAS. THEY STATE THEY WILL COME LATER IN THE WINTER SEASON TO GIVE US AN ESTIMATE.
Description of Work: DELIVERED AGED, DRY HARD WOODS = 1/2 CORD. STACKED WHERE REQUESTED AND CLEANED UP. NEW TO THE AREA SO DON'T HAVE MUCH TO COMPARE TO FOR PRICES.
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
$110
Eric U.
03/2003
4.0
firewood
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: THEY BROUGHT THE FIREWOOD TO ME.
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Service Categories
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FAQ
Busken Tree & Landscaping Service is currently rated 4.2 overall out of 5.
No, Busken Tree & Landscaping Service does not offer free project estimates.
No, Busken Tree & Landscaping Service does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Busken Tree & Landscaping Service does not offer a senior discount.
No, Busken Tree & Landscaping Service does not offer emergency services.
No, Busken Tree & Landscaping Service does not offer warranties.