CS Tree Services Inc

Tree Service

About us

CS Tree Services is a fully-insured tree service company serving the Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Fuquay Varina, Durham, Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, and Sanford areas for the past 15 years. We know how important your trees are to your landscaping, property value, and quality of life. Our services include tree removal, tree trimming/pruning, stump grinding, tree health care, and integrated pest management. As an owner-operated company, we recognize the qualities that customers look for in a professional tree service. "CS" stands for Chris and Steve, the company owners and long-time best friends, who personally handle all quotes and tree assessments. Training our employees and nurturing a culture of safety is our highest priority. We believe safety and quality go hand in hand, and our customers recognize this, as they continue to recommend CS Tree Services to everyone they meet. We have five ISA-certified arborists on staff, and our tight-knit professional team will get your job done cleanly and beautifully- and for a reasonable price. We are proud of our 5-star customer rating and work hard to maintain it. But don’t take it from us, see our reviews!

Business highlights

22 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Tree Removal, Trimming, Pruning, Stump Grinding, Tree Health Care, and Integrated Pest Management

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9291 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
4%
3
1%
2
1%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 151-175 of 291 reviews

Kerstin N.
12/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
A crew of five workers arrived on time and set to work on the plan which had been made previously during an appointment for an estimate. They worked efficiently and expertly to trim the trees. They had large equipment on site - a bucket truck, chipper and dump truck, and a small bobcat -type of machine to move the branches and debris to the chipper. They finished the work on time and kept working without fuss despite the rain which started to fall. They were safe in their approach to the work. I felt the house and property, as well as the workers, were safe while the work was going on. The appearance of the trees at the finish was remarkable in that the trees still maintained an appropriate look for each species. Clearly they were trained arborists. I was pleased with their work and would hire them again.
Description of Work: I had two enormous grand trees trimmed and another smaller tree taken down. One tree shaded the garden area too much. The other tree had grown over the rook and power service line and needed to be taken back a bit so that it would not harm the new rook or drop drop on the power line.

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
$2,000

Robert C.
12/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Very professional, punctual and well equipped to do the job. Pleasure to deal with.
Description of Work: Removed some trees, dropped some dead trees and removed lower limbs from several 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
$275

OSCAR H.
11/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The men came over as they agreed to, on time.They went to work laying to necessary tools and equipment out to get started. The men were cordial and professional.They worked as well oiled team.I only needed to point out what waspreviously agreed on between the owner and myself in an earlier perusal of my area, and the rest was history. They had one man who was the lead cutter climb up the trees and cut. the other two would watch to see that things line up coorrectly.Three other men would haul away the tree cuttings to be loaded into the tree chipper. My appointment was at 12:00pm and before I knew it, there was one guy on the roof blowing off tree cuttings and leaves. The other men were packing up their equipment. It was over in about and hour and a half. When I asked about payment the lead man took a partial payment check and basically said, we will bill you later for the remaining amount. They trust of me was refreshing. Would use them again but spending money on tree cutting while necessary, sure does hurt the pocketbook.
Description of Work: I needed some trees removed in my yard that were both causing a serious hazard and danger to my property.One tree was completely rotted out and the other one was leaning precariously over my house. I felt as though the sword of damocles was hanging over my home. Every forecast of wind or heavy icing would send me to my knees to pray for GOD'S protection. I took the coupon deal on Angie's list. The company called me and ask for a few particulars about what I needed and where the property was located.The head man came out to meet with me and assess the area, we talked about prices and options and we made an initial appointment, but due to the weather we mutually agreed to re-schedule.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Bev P.
11/2012
1.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Two weeks after I bought the Big Deal they said that I was outside of their service area and they weren't able to do the work. There was no infomation about any counties/cities that areas that they didn't service. It was disappointing. I wish that I had known ahead of time and I thought that this was misleading.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for tree service.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$99

Response from CS Tree Services Inc
Thank you for your response. We agree that the coupon was misleading in many ways. We did not have a clear understanding of the coupons effects, as first time offerors, and apologize for our mistake. We have consulted with Angie's List to avoid future problems with "Service Area" offerings, as well as putting "Limits" on coupons sold to avoid overselling. We’d be happy to suggest reputable companies in your area that can service your needs efficiently and professionally. We would love to work for all of the customers that come to us, especially our trusting Angie's List members, however, we have a responsibility to run an efficient, professional, and profitable company, in order maintain the highest quality of service at the lowest price for our customers. Sincerely, Chris Baley & Steve Kurtz CS Tree Services, Inc.

Edmund K.
11/2012
3.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The biggest problem I had with them was a miscommunication (part of it was my fault). The estimator came out and wrote up what the job was going to be. What he wrote didn't emphasize exactly what I wanted and I didn't read the estimate thoroughly. When the crew arrived to do the work, the work done wasn't what I really needed. The workers were great and the work itself was done well, but the whole day was frustrating because of the initial miscommunication. They told me anything in addition to the estimate would require more money. I get the feeling I'm not the only one who has likely had this issue.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for tree services and they added an extra $100. They trimmed some trees and branches - nothing big.

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

$299

Response from CS Tree Services Inc
Dear Customer, Thank you for your response. We do encourage our customers to read our proposals thoroughly, as we believe that we provide the most detailed and concise write-ups in the industry. We welcome any suggestions or comments on our format. One of our goals is to make sure everybody's expectations are on par, from the estimator, to crew, to customer. When we do have miscommunication, we try to resolve the issue as quickly and easily for the customer, as possible. I believe in your case, the crew immediately called an owner to be dispatched to the site and resolve the issue. It was then communicated to the estimator that there had been a problem, what is was and how to avoid it in the future. We do appreciate your patience in the matter, and we hope that we have responded in an appropriate manor for you. Sincerely, Christopher Baley, Owner CS Tree Services, Inc.

Joseph W.
11/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Everything went as planned and cleanup was thorough. felled in one piece without damaging
Description of Work: Had several trees cut down in both my own yard and my neighbor's yard. The trees were rather large and/or in difficult locations where they could not be cut down in one piece without damaging adjacent trees or residences. Also had the stumps ground.

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
$1,300

Jennifer A.
11/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I responded to an offer on Angies List. An arborist came to my yard and discussed a plan with me. We scheduled a day when the work was done. It was done timely and completely. I plan to hire them to remove large trees from my yard.
Description of Work: I had some dead and small trees removed and other trees cut back.

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

Charles K.
11/2012
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The crew arrived in the morning and topped 4 Holly trees and roughly shaped them. The cut material was ground up and hauled away together with branches from a dead tree that I had previously cut down.
Description of Work: Topped Holly trees and removed debris

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

$575

Douglas L.
10/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
CS Tree Services Inc were very busy at the time we received our estimate, but since we had a job scheduled for our masonite siding to be replaced with Hardiplank, CS juggled their schedule in order to complete their job before the siding people showed up. They were professional and did not damage our property despite the challenge this presented with our home's close proximity to the trees. With regards to the cleanup activities, the area where the work was done was very clean when they left. More so than before they started! The bottom line is that the execution was flawless and I recommend this outfit without hesitation. PS. these guys love trees and gave us a lot of good advise for our future reference.
Description of Work: CS Tree Services Inc removed several very large trees, some smaller ones, and pruned off many branches, large and small, that were hanging over our house. We love having as many trees as possible, and were saddened to need to remove so many, but this was necessary for the health of our house. We had squirrels get in through the dormers, and there was rot occuring on the house and deck due to the 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
$4,100

Tracey M.
10/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
From the estimate to job completion, CS Tree Services provided us with an excellent experience. The large dead pine trees were taken down slowly and carefully, with no damage to the landscape below. As well, we left it up to Chris and his team to decide how much to thin out the overgrowth of tree saplings and scrub along the property line. They used good judgement as to how much to remove and what to remove. The job was done quickly and efficiently. They are also very accommodating and willing to listen to your concerns. We highly recommend CS Tree Services. Thank you so much, Steven and Chris! Tracey and Ed M.
Description of Work: Large pine tree removal from a spot next to a wall next to the main road. Also, sappling tree removal and cleanup of scrub and brush.

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
$2,800

Helen L.
10/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Arrived on time. Reviewed what was to be done. Completed work in less than 1 hour. Very efficient and professional. I will use again if I have any tree issues.
Description of Work: Grounded a few stumps, removed 3 small trees and trimmed overhanging 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
$199

Marianne S.
10/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were very informative, professional, and punctual . They help me understand on how to monitor the trees. They were a little bit on the expensive side but it was worth the money that I did spend.
Description of Work: I had purchased another Big Deal. They came out to trim 4 different type of trees that needed to be cut back.

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
$199

Response from CS Tree Services Inc
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Nola Z.
09/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Everything went well. The quote was written and in detail. They presented us different options and explained what they would do and why. We were not around when the work was performed, but was pleasantly surprised that the jobsite was clean, no ruts in the lawn, and they even had used a leaf blower to clean up our driveway and sidewalk. They will be the first ones we call if we need similar work done.
Description of Work: We initially had CS Tree Service out to grind up three stumps but could not meet them, so we flagged the three stumps and they left the quote at the door. They did such a great job, we asked them about some more work which they scheduled a meeting to quote the additional work. We had a large oak that needed the lower limbs removed to give more sun to the yard and make the front of the house visible, and a second maple tree whose branches encroached on our roof and chimney to the side of the house.. We also had a stack of old rotting firewood that the previous home owner had left that they removed.

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
$650

Christena D.
09/2012
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I purchased a special deal ($199 for $400 worth of services), and they had a lot of response, so it took awhile to get scheduled. When they came, I was pleased with the individual that came out to evaluate the situation and talk to me about what they could do. He seemed knowledgeable and was responsive to my requests. On the day of the service, however, the crew showed up a couple of hours before the appointed time, and I was away from home when they arrived. By the time I arrived, they were well into the work. They had a crew of several people, and they had already done most of it. They didn't initially do what had been planned, not cutting off as much as I had wanted, but did more when asked. However, they didn't do a wonderful job in cleaning up (left a lot of trimmings hanging in the bushes). One shrub in particular was cut very roughly, with a lot of ugly ragged stubs left sticking up above the remaining foliage, so I had to do some more work on it myself to make it presentable. They seemed to be in a big hurry to get on to the next job, since they had scheduled several jobs in the same general area. I was left with mixed feelings about the job. On one hand, it seemed like a good deal on the surface, but on the other hand, I was left feeling that I might have still overpaid given that they were not there very long at all and didn't do a highly satisfactory job. It didn't feel like $400 worth of work, and I'm not even sure if felt like $199 worth of work. However, I don't have a lot of experience with what such work typically costs. I may have been better off hiring a general yard service company, rather than a tree service for this job, since it was expensive but didn't seem to have been done with the use of much special skill or expertise. I might call this company again if I needed actual tree service, but not for shrub trimming.
Description of Work: I wanted some major trimming done on overgrown shrubs, as well as removal of stumps from some shrubs that I had cut down myself.

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

$199

Response from CS Tree Services Inc
HI Member, Thank you for your comments and feedback on our Angie's List Big Deal. As you may know, we had a difficult time providing the top level of service that our customers are used to and have come to expect after our March Big Deal. We are sorry to hear that the work did not meet your expectations and that you had to correct it. We always encourage our customers to let us know of any questions or concerns with work, as we are happy to come back out and make it look good for you. If there is anything we can do to help in relation to this work, please let us know. It is also true that a landscape company is probably the better choice for bush work as our Worker's Comp rates are typically three times that of a landscape company. Through our safety programs and safe work history, we have been able to achieve one of the lowest rates in an industry plagued by unsafe work practices and under-insured and unsafe companies. We always provide our insurance info, as it is there to protect our workers, or customers, and our company. It also serves to help our customers understand some of the value we bring to the table and justify some of the cost of our work, as some of the consequences of tree work can be dire. We will also be sure to advise customers of this in the future. Again, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to give either Steve or myself a call. Sincerely, Christopher Baley CS Tree Services, Inc.

Darren G.
09/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Absolutely perfect! Great job.....will definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Tree removal and trimming services

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
$200

Cheryl W.
09/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Excellent work, extrem nice, was not pressured. The yard was so clean after they left it did not look like they had been there. Arrived on time and went straight to work.
Description of Work: Trimmed pear trees and a oak tree. Also, trimmed a pine 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
$500

Joy P.
09/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Overall I had a good experience.
Description of Work: They did a good job limbing up my trees. No problems. They told me what the Big Deal would cover and then gave me estimates for other trees that I wanted limbed up as well. No surprises. I would use them again.

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
$200

Jennie L.
09/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
excellent work. It was a little longer to get the work scheduled as they were overwhelmed with the response to the "special".
Description of Work: Extremely professional and the owner wanted to make sure he gave me the exact detailed work that will be done. We walked the yard and he drew out a plan that they followed specifically. It was clear that he was an arborist and I trusted his recommendations. They cleaned up all of the debris and I was pleased with the professional trimming/cutting. I will use them again.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

E B E.
09/2012
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The job entailed a tall tree that the assessor said was too large for the "bargain". He agreed to do it for the extra money (I paid an extra $325 in addition to the money I paid Angie's List. The crew came when they said they would come, but the extra money was supposed to be for a couple of hours. They finished up in about an hour and fifteen minutes so I think that they way overestimated the complexity of the job. They also left behind some items which they took about two weeks to come and pick up. That didn't bother me as the items were left outside but it indicated to me a little sloppiness. After thinking it over, I would not use this crew again. I have used another tree service and will go back to using them. This experience also makes me a little leery of accepting Angie "bargains".
Description of Work: The company took down a large dead pine tree and removed all debris.

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

$574

Judy M.
09/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Excellent work. Showed up on time. Had proper equipment. Were very neat. Did not tear up the yard. Knew what they were doing. Asked if I approved and when I made one suggestion they unpacked some of the equipment and did what I asked. Really good work, real smart guys who wanted to please. They did!
Description of Work: Took down a large pine that was dying and removed the stump. Removed 8 overgrown, ugly, Golden Mops from the base of the driveway. Removed all 8 stumps. Consulted on other struggling vegetation/how to revitalize them.

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

Sharon T.
08/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
CS was very professional and knowledgeable. They came when they promised, and did the work we'd agreed upon very professionally. They cleaned up very well, too. Overall, I was very pleased and would use them again.
Description of Work: There were a few small trees and branches that needed removal, and all work done very well. I was also given reasonableestimates on future work I might want done.

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
$199

Scott W.
08/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were on time, courteous and conscientiousness of the other landscaping around the tree.They ground the logs and the stump and left us with the chips to use around the yard as landscaping cover.The crew was very respectful and answered all our questions even as the work was ongoing.
Description of Work: They removed a dead maple tree (60 ft tall) in my backyard with a crane.

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
$1,000

Brad H.
08/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Steve arrived on time and provided a very professional quote. He was friendly, answered all of our questions, and provided a written estimate along with a copy of their certificate of liability insurance. Having gotten another quotation and having had many trees removed over the years, CS Tree Services pricing was very good. The work was done a week later as promised. Their work was done completely to my satisfaction....very smooth removal, yard super clean, hardly could tell they had done the work, it was that good! I would recommend their services to anyone.
Description of Work: Remove two trees near our house (one damaged by lightning strike), removal of a pile of limbs I had cut, and grinding the stumps of the removed 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
$700

HOWARD L C.
07/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They are local. I used them only once. They were very good and my overall experience was very good too. The price and the quality of their work were good.
Description of Work: I used CS Tree Services Inc to trim some large trees in my yard. The trees were several years old. I wanted the canopy raised and several limbs trimmed off.

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

Jeff B.
07/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They took them out in a day. They even left the house for an hour and a half to watch a safety program – they are very safety conscious -- and they still got it done in a day. They were able to drop most the trees so that made the job easier.
Description of Work: We used CS Tree Services. We had 14 trees cut down so we could remodel. We have a heavily wooded lot. They also ground the stumps.

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

Contact information

1612 Burgess Hill Ct., Apex, NC 27539

http://www.cstreeservices.com

Service hours

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

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
36268
Trade License Locale
North Carolina
Trade License Authority
National Center for Construction Education & Research

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Tree Service

FAQ

CS Tree Services Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

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

CS Tree Services Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, CS Tree Services Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, CS Tree Services Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, CS Tree Services Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, CS Tree Services Inc offers emergency services.
No, CS Tree Services Inc does not offer warranties.
CS Tree Services Inc offers the following services: Tree Removal, Trimming, Pruning, Stump Grinding, Tree Health Care, and Integrated Pest Management

Contact information

1612 Burgess Hill Ct., Apex, NC 27539

http://www.cstreeservices.com

Service hours

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