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 76-100 of 291 reviews

Carol A.
01/2015
5.0
pest control, tree service
  + 0 more
Could not have gone better! To tell the truth, I did not price check this job. I was so impressed with my first encounter with Steve Kurtz that I decided to go ahead with the estimate he provided. The crew showed up on time and ready to work. Their equipment was so clean and the crew's attention to the details of safety procedures inspired confidence. Although the crane wasn't strictly necessary for my job, they had it in my area for another job so they used it and it probably did speed things up a bit. Plus it was very cool to watch in action!! It was such a pleasure to work with a contractor of this caliber. I would recommend them without reservation. Both Chris and Steve are intelligent and articulate and a pleasure to work with.
Description of Work: Offered expert advice regarding numerous trees with insect damage. Removed large Arizona cypress tree that was threatening a large elm tree.and pruned the elm to allow light and air into the interior and get rid of dead wood. Pruned a large red maple. Ground the stump of the removed cypress and cleaned up and removed all debris.

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
$960

Stephen W.
12/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were terrific. They even saved me some money by letting me know I didn't have to take out a tree, that they could just trim it. I actually paid less than their initial estimate, because they were able to save a tree. So I was very happy with the work. I was hauling out the logs in the backyard myself, and they were able to take a bunch out, so that was a real help.
Description of Work: They took out some trees that were leaning and over the house. They trimmed some other trees. They also removed some logs that had been left by the power company in the back of the house.

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
$1,290

TELIA M.
12/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Excellent work, in my opinion, in a dangerous situation. Arranged for power lines to my residence and neighbors to be downed during the removal of the large oak. They had a a large crew and plenty of equipment, bucket trucks, large truck mounted crane, etc., and 1 to 2 owners of the business were on site during the work.
Description of Work: Removed a very large red oak growing over power lines and pole, along with removing several smaller dead maples and prunng dead from other trees on property.

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
$4,200

Marlynn L.
12/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
We had CS Tree take down a tree in a tight spot in Historic Oakwood. Highly dependable, efficient work; communication was excellent ? quick responses to questions, always knew when he would be there and was there when promised. Excellent clean up. Was also accommodating in ?working in? the tree removal in a timely fashion, since we were under a property sale deadline. I would call CS Tree again in a heartbeat. Good people! Good work!
Description of Work: Tree removal

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
$2,900

John M.
11/2014
5.0
excavators, tree service
  + 0 more
Steve provided an estimate and explained in detail what would be done. Everything was done as planned, on time, and in a very professional and safety conscious manner.
Description of Work: I have done business with Steve and Chris several times over the past ten years, most recently in September. We had two large magnolias removed plus some miscellaneous trimming. The Crew was very professional and safety conscious, removed all debris, ground a stump, and left the area cleaner than when they started.

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
$1,300

Sam R.
11/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Everything went extremely well. The estimate was done within an hour of our initial meeting. They were very nice and professional and did the work in the time they stated - 3 hours! They cut and stacked the limbs that we could use for our fireplace and were generally friendly and easy to work with. Even when I contacted them for some changes and additions, they took everything in stride and updated their estimate, which, by the way, I thought was very fair. I was very impressed with their work.
Description of Work: Cut down and stump grind 3 large trees, cut major branches of 2 others, and a few other, smaller 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
$1,900

Beth S.
10/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were on time, neat in their work, and honest! No pressure or pushy sales tactics!
Description of Work: Removed one tree and its stump, ground up another stump pruned a few 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

Jim B.
09/2014
5.0
excavators, lawn service, tree service
  + 1 more
This is the third time I've used CS Tree Services over the past 6 years or so. Every time has gone extremely well. They were very prompt, arriving a little earlier than expected to set up the crane. They put down plywood to make sure that the crane wouldn't harm the driveway and lawn. The crane wouldn't quite fit the spot as expected, but they adjusted and handled the problem by digging up a couple of bushes temporarily while the crane was in place. The entire crew of 6 or 7 people got to work quickly on the various tasks, and were careful not to put anyone at risk or damage any property. The crane had to pull out the trees in parts, reaching from the front of the house to the back of the house. They cleaned up as they worked, and did a great job of cleanup at the end, blowing off the lawn and even blowing the compressed grass to fluff it up a little. They put the extracted bushes back in place, and even watered them. The whole job took about 3.5 or 4 hours. The only hiccup was that their stump grinder was in the shop, so they were unable to grind 3 stumps as agreed. However, they said they'd be back to do that later, and I trust them to do it. Other than that, they exceeded my expectations.
Description of Work: Took down 6 trees (including 3 that required a crane) and pruned another 7 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
$3,500

Pamela C.
07/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They are very good. One large, dead limb was discussed but didn't get on the estimate. They still honored our agreement and didn't charge extra for that limb.
Description of Work: I have used them 3 times now for tree service. This has involved tree removal, stump grinding, and trimming.

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

Chelsea N.
07/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were fantastic. They were a little behind due to the large response but their contact person communicated very well and they did an excellent job.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for "$199 for $400 worth of Tree 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

MICHAEL C.
07/2014
5.0
lawn service, tree service
  + 0 more
Excellent! They were courteous and cleaned up well.
Description of Work: Took down 15 trees and removed debris in the backyard.

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
$2,700

Philip Todd B.
07/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were marvelous. We spent about $800. Everything stood out to me, they were reliable, punctual, professional and affordable. The gentlemen who came out are actually arbourists so they give you a fair assessment to make sure you're not damaging your tree when you cut back and their cleanup was amazing. You wouldn't even know they were here. I was very impressed.
Description of Work: I used CS Tree Services April 15th.

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

Debra N.
05/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I live in a wooded area and had trees that had seen better days and simply needed to be removed. These guys came out to do an initial assessment of what trees should stay or go and were really fair. The estimator was honest about what made sense to spend money on and what really didn't. The quote came in quickly and we scheduled a time with no issues. Once the work was done, you would never have known they were there except that the said trees were gone and nice logs were left behind for firewood. I was impressed with their professionality and attitude and will be using them again for any tree removal issues. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Large tree removal and assessment

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
$5,000

Bill V.
05/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were quick and efficient. Completed the job in a couple of hours - including clean-up. The crane had to maneuver one of the trees close to the house - did so with no trouble. I have lots of plantings and flowers in the yard. Not one was touched. The only evidence tree work was performed was the piles of shreds where the stumps were ground. The crane lifted the cut tree into the street where a crew there would cut them up and load them onto a truck. Excellent service. Would use them again.
Description of Work: Removed 4 large trees from my front yard using a crane. Then 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
$2,400

Christina C.
05/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Steven returned my call promptly and scheduled and appointment to see the work I needed to have done. He was detailed in his estimate and extremely knowledgeable and friendly. When his team arrived for work they were kind enough to go that extra mile and cut some branches and stumps for me to build a natural play area for my children. They also left me all the chips as I requested, so I can use them in my garden. They spent extra time, I know, to make sure the job was done well and cleaned up. They even posed for a photo after they planted my new apple trees:) We will definitely use them again if needed!
Description of Work: Cut down an old and diseased silver maple, a very large river birch and very large sweet gum tree. Ground all the stumps and planted two new apple trees I purchased and gave me great advice on how to nurture these saplings to maturity.

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
$1,500

Meredeth H.
05/2014
5.0
mulch, tree service
  + 0 more
They responded to my request for an estimate immediately and came out 2 days later. The representative (Jody) walked around the property as I told him what I'd like to have done. He made recommendations, including how to trim the tree to get better grass growth in the yard, and advised we would be emailed an estimate. Received the estimate before he left, he made sure we reviewed it, asked if we had questions and said we could schedule or call to schedule. We reviewed it, it was not as expensive as we'd expected for total tree removal, I wish we'd called sooner! They were able to come out only a few days after the estimate to complete the work. No mess left, only the mulch from the stump removal.
Description of Work: removal of sweetgum tree, including stump removal, major pruning/trimming of large oak tree, pruning of maple 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
$1,300

celia B.
04/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Steven came out promptly after being contacted to evaluate the situation. He marked the trees that needed to come down and indicated that although it was a small job, he would work us in. They showed up, cut down the trees, and also offered to cut them up for us to stack. We were pleased with the service.
Description of Work: Cut down trees on property.

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
$300

Wendy P.
03/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
CS Tree Services cut down a large red oak from my yard and ground down a few stumps I had from previous jobs. Scheduling was easy and they were in contact with my throughout the week with updates as their schedule changed unexpectedly. On the day of the job, they arrived on time. All of the crewmen were respectful of my property. Each seemed to know his job very well and the tree came down very gracefully. It was a large tree in a tight space, so I was a bit nervous, but they did a fabulous job and caused no damage whatsoever. They know exactly what they are doing. They cleaned up nicely and were done right when they said they would be. Very professional. They honored the Angie's List discount and the final price was very reasonable considering the size of the tree. I would use them again for sure.
Description of Work: Tree removal and stump grinding

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
$1,710

Ken D.
03/2014
5.0
lawn service, tree service
  + 0 more
Working with CS was a pleasure. They came out, listened to us and provided options. The work was done very well and they cleaned up everything after themselves leaving no trace expect for the work.
Description of Work: CS Tree Services, Inc. raised our Elm tree (removed the lower branches). They also removed 16 small saplings from our natural area and pruned our Crepe Myrtles.

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
$440

Daphne M.
03/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I was getting estimates for tree work, and I went with a different company, but I was so impressed with the quality of CS Tree Services that I wanted to share my thoughts about them with others. They provided me with a detailed itemized estimate for tree work for my property, and I would definitely consider them for future work.
Description of Work: CS Tree Services provided an excellent estimate for tree work I needed for my yard. Although I went with a different company in this instance, I was highly impressed with the quality and professionalism of CS Tree Services and will keep them in mind for future tree services.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Nancy M R.
02/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were very careful, efficient, and they cleaned up everything before leaving.
Description of Work: We had a couple of large, old trees and a couple of smaller trees trimmed, clearing dead limbs and raising the canopy.

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

Michael M.
02/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Everything went well except that they missed stump grinding two of the bushes that they removed.
Description of Work: They removed some large holly tress, trimmed some dead branches off of a River birch and removed several bushes that were over grown.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Ian S.
01/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The first was a large hickory tree about 10 feet away from the side of my house, and thus covered a large section of the roof. It was removed quickly, carefully and neatly, and the stump was ground do to below ground level. Great job, very happy! The second was a large, previously storm-damaged, maple tree. I agreed to take down a section of my fence to make it easier for them to access and drop/remove the tree. They did a great job, ground the stump down to below ground level, and did a good job cleaning up afterwards. Due to equipment and worker availability, they did the work on two separate days, which was fine with me. They were easy to work with and get the work scheduled, even when we both needed to re-schedule a couple of times. I would hire them to come back and do more tree work.
Description of Work: They removed two trees from my yard.

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

Annette M.
01/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Provider trimmed trees and removed one. They showed up on time, were friendly and immediately went to work. When the work was finished I was asked to make sure I was satisfied. Everything was cleaned up and taken off site. Will definitely use again.
Description of Work: Provider trimmed trees and removed one. They showed up on time, were friendly and immediately went to work. When the work was finished I was asked to make sure I was satisfied. Everything was cleaned up and taken off site. Will definitely use 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
$550

Linda M T.
12/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Steven provided a through review of our trees and discussed same with us. we requested quotes on tree limb trimming in backyard, Leyland Cypress trimming on side yard and root pruning in front yard. The quotes for same arrived in a couple of hours and we negotiated a fair price. Actual services were performed on two days. Workers were professional and courteous. As promised workers disposed debris and left yard as well, if not better, than before their arrival.
Description of Work: provided prompt assessment and quote on services requested. CS trimmed hard wood branches and Leyland Cypress branches. Also did Root pruning for Southern pine tree.

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
$500

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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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


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