We are dedicated to maintaining the balance between tree health, customer safety & satisfaction, and raising the standards of the arboriculture industry. We are Nationally Accredited through the Tree Care Industry Association which requires us to remain fully insured and conduct continual performance audits.
Business highlights
27 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
We provide affordable, dependable, and knowledgable tree care to the Greater St. Louis Area. Our services include safely and professionally pruning and removing your trees. We can assist with large brush removal as well. We also ensure detailed clean up and 24-hour storm damage.
Services we don't offer
At this time we do not offer fertilization or spraying for trees. We refer stump grinding, too - if that is the only service you need.
Went very well. A big job. Started around 8:00 a.m. Done by 1:30. Fast, professional, polite.
Description of Work: Removal of two large trees and one small tree.
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
A M.
03/2017
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
It was obvious from talking with Nick Ottinger that he is knowledgeable about trees.. I liked his recommendations for what limbs he thought needed removal. Despite the electric and phone wires being close, he and his crew did an excellent job of trimming the trees. I liked that he emailed me a copy of his insurance. I thought his price was a bit high but decided to go with him because 1) word-of -mouth of a friend's good experience with the company 2) when he came to give me an estimate, I felt he gave me an honest assessment of the condition of the different trees in my yard and what they needed to be healthier. i was pleased with the work they did.
Description of Work: Trimming of several trees including one heavily storm-damaged tree..
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
Michael C.
12/2015
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: OJ and his crew were great. Very knowledgeable about trees and their health. My very large Pin Oak appreciates the 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
$800
Diane H.
11/2014
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
I was very pleased with the service of Ottiger Tree Service. They helped me cover my fish pond to keep the debris out. They removed all debris and chipped the smaller branches. They hauled off all limbs that were too big to go in the chipper.
Description of Work: They removed two large limbs from my sycamore tree that were touching the roof and in my power lines. They also removed two small cedar trees that were not thriving. They severed the euonymus vine that was growing up the trunk of the sycamore tree.
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
Richard B.
09/2014
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
they came out on the day of appointment and within an hour cut down the tree, ran it thru a chipped and cleaned up the area. i was amazed at how quick they were. great job.
Description of Work: removed tree from front yard.
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
$400
Richard B.
06/2014
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
arrived at scheduled time. removed branches and ran them thru a chipper. all limbs that would fit went thru the chipper and the large pieces were hauled off in a truck. they then cleaned the area. all that was left was the stump, which i contracted with another company to remove. very professional and if i need another tree removed, i would give them a call. great job.
Description of Work: cut down and removed tree, cleaned up area after tree removed.
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
$850
Response from Ottiger Tree Service
Thank you for the nice review! Let us know if we can be of service to you or others in the future!
Katherine J.
01/2014
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
It was a great experience. They did a really great job, the Pin Oak tree looks like a new tree, it is just beautiful. The serviced provider stated that I would have to wait until after August when the sap started to go down. When I called in August, they put me on the list and were very prompt in getting to me. They were very polite to me. Everything about this experience was top notch.
Description of Work: They shaped, cleaned up, and raised the crown of a Pin Oak tree. As they were loading up their truck, I asked if they had time to take down a cedar tree, and they were able to do that for me as well.
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
Gene G.
09/2013
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
This company is great. They answered telephone on first attempt, came our promptly for bid, and showed on the scheduled day and completed the job in one day. They cleaned up behind themselves and I can barely tell they were here. This is the third time I have used them and every time has been excellent. they are not the cheapest but sometimes you actually get what you pay for.
Description of Work: They removed 1 oak hickory tree and two small hickory trees along fence line in back yard to prepare for privacy fence install.
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
$1,700
Adele & Mark H.
09/2013
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Quick and efficient servive
Description of Work: Removed tree limbs from roof
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
$450
Brian B.
05/2013
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
They were very professional from the time we met with them to review what we wanted to be done to the actual service. They were very flexible in responding to our needs once they were on site. Work was performed as expected and in the price range we discussed.
Description of Work: Removed two trees and cleared brush from hill.
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
$1,150
Charlene J.
04/2013
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Very pleased with the tree removal. Prompt response to my call for service. Professional employee who discussed problem with the tree thoroughly with me. Did work when expected and left area clean of all debris. Would use again and recommend to others.
Description of Work: Large silver maple tree removed from in front of porch. Dead branches had been falling in yard and on house.
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
$750
John K.
03/2013
3.0
tree service
+ -1 more
I was impressed with OJ from our initial estimate appointment, but when the day came for work rain was in the forecast and they decided not to come. They did not contact me to inform me of the cancellation (I had to call), and I had rearranged my work schedule to work from home that day. Though it rained in the morning, later that day the weather was clear and fine. I found another company who could do the estimate that day and the work later in the week. Rescheduling with Ottiger would have been another couple of weeks of waiting.
Description of Work: Tree trimming (dead wood) and one tree removal
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0
Mike J.
01/2013
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Ottiger removed a damaged tree near my house. the crew showed up with the right equipment, efficiently cut down the tree and removed the debris. Clean-up included clearing material that had blown into a neighbors yard. I would use them again.
Description of Work: Efficient and professional
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Marsha B.
12/2012
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
He promptly came and gave an estimate. On the scheduled date, the service was prompt and professional. I asked for specific advice on maintaining the young trees, planting a new one, so forth. Nick was friendly and willing to take time to offer helpful information. All debris was quickly and thoroughly shredded. The yard was clean when the job was done. We are very pleased with the results and enjoyed working with Ottingers.
Description of Work: Shaped and trimmed two young trees, thinned out and trimmed one large tree
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
$475
Bill J.
06/2012
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Everything went okay - work completed on timely basis.
Description of Work: Cut down 2 dead pine trees and a poorly shaped live tree. Removed all wood, large and small, and left the area neat and clean. The workers were nice and obviously careful professionals.
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
$500
Gay S.
05/2011
3.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Called and they agreed to come out to inspect the tree and give an estimate on taking it down. However, a representative did not come out the day agreed upon and did not call. The next morning I looked out the window and there was a man in my yard, looking at the tree. He was from Ottiger's. He acknowledged that he had not made it out the previous day. He seemed very knowledgeable and talked a great deal about the condition of the tree. He gave me proof of insurance and sat down to come up with an estimate. The verbal estimate, without stump grinding, was twice as much as the lowest estimate I had already received for the job with stump grinding including. He was curious about the names of the companies that had provided estimates to me, , but I did not feel comfortable revealing that. He took the insurance proof and left. He was very amicable, but I was not prepared to pay 100% more.
Description of Work: Called for an estimate to take a large tree down. He provided an estimate, but I did not use this company for services.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
punctuality
3.0
PATRICIA V.
11/2010
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
very professional, cleaned up the yard afterwards, including stuff that was really not from them. Clean, nice, honest people. Knowledgable, and care about trees! Won't make your tree look like an ice cream cone because they know how to trim trees!
Description of Work: We have a pin oak that has galls and looks as if it is dying. OJ came out to perform the estimate and told me what he thought would work to save the tree for a few more years. He is a certified arborist with the missouri botanical gardens. He and his son and their crew came back in a few weeks and got rid of the branches that were indicated. His son climbed the tree and was very professional the entire time they were there. They have a lot of safety equipment and don't just climb trees with spikes, etc. There were a lot of dead limbs on the tree and they took them out and told me exactly what they were doing. The tree hopefully will survive a few more years because they were so careful with it.
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
$300
bill S.
11/2010
4.0
tree service
+ -1 more
The estimate was 50-75% higher than the other estimates we received, and all estimates were from fully insured, certified arborists (including workman's comp coverage). The gentleman seemed nice and really knew his stuff, so I have no reason to believe they would not do a good job. It could be that he estimated high due to the difficulty of the job.
Description of Work: Estimate only. We had a tough job, with lots of electrical lines and nearby rooftop.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
PATRICIA V.
10/2010
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
From the start OJ is a professional and definitely caring about trees. He gave me an estimate and said they would come back to do the work later in the month. The tree has a lot of galls on it and he explained exactly how the galls got onto the tree. He told me to remove some lower limbs and showed me exactly which limbs he would remove. He is definitely a true arborist. He and his son came with their crew and did exactly what I had asked them to do. They cleaned up very well and got a lot of dead limbs out of my tree. They believe in trimming and not topping...I loved their philosophy. I used them to remove my bradford pear in the front. They are honest and a nice family run business. I will definitely use them again for my other trees in the back.
Description of Work: They came to dead limb and trim my pin oak tree. The tree has a lot of galls on it and another service said the tree was dying and needed to be removed.
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
$300
George K.
06/2010
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Every aspect of the experience was terrific. The owner and workers were pleasant, my call was returned promptly, the work was done quickly and efficiently, and the price, I thought, was very reasonable.
Description of Work: I had a magnolia tree taken down that was located at a front corner of my house. The tree was about 20-25 feet tall and about 13 inches wide. The roots were coming through the sewer joints underground. The owner and four crewman cut down and cleared all debris in a little less than an hour. The owner was very pleasant when he came out to the house for the estimate as well as on the day of the tree removal. (He identified a bush I have as a Rose of Sharon. I recently bought the house). He returned my estimate request call within a day. I requested stump removal which he said his company does not do but recommended a company which I did use and with whom I had another good experience.
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
$200
Margaret B.
05/2010
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Everything went very well. They were very knowledgable and did a great job.
Description of Work: They took down and trimmed tree limbs in my yard.
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
$750
J J J.
06/2009
1.0
tree service
+ -1 more
The company responded promptly and said they would drive by and provide an estimate. When the man called, the price he quoted was at least double what the job was worth. When I said "no thanks," he replied that that was good because he did not want the job anyway. He added that he did not want his equipment associated with the tree trimming that I had done. His lack of professionalism ruined the initial good impression that I had from viewing his website. He may be good at what he does, but I would not recommend him due to his attitude.
Description of Work: I requested an estimate to remove tree limbs that I had already cut and piled by the road.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
JOSEPHINE D.
01/2009
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
They were here exactly on time. They had 5 or 6 young guys that came out to do the work. They cleaned up absolutely wonderfully after themselves. They have a grinder to chop up all of the stuff that they cut down, however they do not take out stumps. They were all very competent, I can't say enough about them. They were not over priced. I've had them take down trees before, and they're excellent.
Description of Work: I had Ottinger cut down two trees and trim another.
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
TERESA T.
04/2007
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
The work was performed smoothly and according to plan. He cleaned up the removed tree and other debris, leaving the yard in better shape than before.
Description of Work: Removal of a tree and cleanup.
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
$925
JOSEPHINE D.
09/2006
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
They cleaned up using leaf blowers and shredders. They were very neat.
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Service Categories
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FAQ
Ottiger Tree Service is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Ottiger Tree Service accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Ottiger Tree Service does not offer free project estimates.
No, Ottiger Tree Service does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Ottiger Tree Service does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Ottiger Tree Service offers emergency services.
No, Ottiger Tree Service does not offer warranties.
Ottiger Tree Service offers the following services: We provide affordable, dependable, and knowledgable tree care to the Greater St. Louis Area. Our services include safely and professionally pruning and removing your trees. We can assist with large brush removal as well. We also ensure detailed clean up and 24-hour storm damage.
At this time we do not offer fertilization or spraying for trees. We refer stump grinding, too - if that is the only service you need.