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SDS Tree & Stump Removal

Tree Service, Hauling, Lawn and Yard Work,

About us

At SDS Tree and Stump Removal we focus on providing our customers with top quality work at an affordable price. It is our goal for every customer to be completely satisfied with our work, prices and customer service. SDS Tree and Stump Removal and its crew are fully insured and highly experienced to ensure that all jobs are completed safely and correctly.

Business highlights

19 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential and commercial tree removal, stump removal, lot clearing, brush hogging, tree trimming, excavation, log length firewood delivery, topsoil, fill-sand delivery & spreading, commercial snow plowing.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.9195 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 101-125 of 195 reviews

pam M.
06/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Service was provided timely and in a professional manner.
Description of Work: Removed Tree Stump

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
$150

Christine C.
06/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Scott was great! We called him (in a bit of a panic) on a late Sunday afternoon to come and cut down a tree that had been damaged by a storm earlier that day. The tree was badly damaged by the storm and was in danger of falling on the house. Scott returned our call immediately, and arrived to our house 40 minutes later to provide us with a quote. He was very honest about the price and informed us that if we chose to wait until later in the week, we'd save some money. We decided not to take the chance and had him cut it down immediately. Scott arrived about 45 minutes later, with 2 trucks and another worker, and removed the tree without issue. He was very professional and we were very pleased with his work. We would definitely use him again!
Description of Work: Cut down damaged 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
$1,200

Denise C.
06/2013
5.0
landscaping, tree service
  + 0 more
Scott and his team are total professionals! While negotiating times/dates, etc. Scott even called me back on a Sunday. His team did a great job; they were friendly and certainly knew what they were doing. We were so impressed by the caravan of trucks and equipment that arrived on the day of the work - we never thought the job could be completed in such a short time. The foreman was knowledgeable about where to plant the trees to have the best effect in our yard. Clean up was great. We would most definitely use this service again, and we will be referring them to our friends and family. We have used other services for smaller jobs where the cost was much more. Thanks again Scott and crew - it looks beautiful out there!
Description of Work: Chopped up HUGE Tamarac tree that had gone down in last year's storm; removed stump. Chopped down another very large pine tree and removed stump; chopped down apple tree and removed stump. Also trimmed bottom branches from a pine tree without adding to the estimated price. Planted 3 large maple 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
$2,700

DONNA M.
06/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
they did a great job and were very reasonably priced. I have given there name to several people already who are looking for tree removal on their property.
Description of Work: They cut down trees on my property and removed 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
$750

robert F.
06/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They did great work! They did it in less that an hour. Everything was professional and they cleaned up. The quality of the work at the price he does stands out. He does a real fair price, cheaper than a lot of others.
Description of Work: I have used SDS Tree & Stump Removal for tree service. Last time they pulled a tree down for me.

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

James B.
06/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Very pleased with professionalism, speed, cleanliness and price to remove dead and damaged trees. I would highly receommend...Scott was great to work with. The team showed up promptly at 7:30 Am with 4 trucks and 9 crew members. Team laid down playwood to protect lawn as much as possible. No damage to sprinkler heads. 10% coupon from Angie's List very much appreciated.
Description of Work: Removed tree poplars and one cherry tree. Needed crane to remove cherry 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
$1,640

Gunar W.
05/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They arrived a few minutes before the scheduled time. They got right to work. They each knew what needs to be done and did it without stepping on one another's toes. The work around the power line was done very carefully with care not to strike the lines with the branches. They know how to rope the branches so they come down in a controlled manner. They have a good comraderie - no bad language, no loud music. They were in an out within one and a half hours. They listened to what we wanted in terms of the branches to trim and did exactly what we had hoped. Any interaction I had with the crew was always polite and they showed good manners. A very positive experience. When they left it was cleaned so that anyone coming around would have not known they had been there.
Description of Work: Trimmed two large maples in the backyard. Several branches were over the power line to the house. I had noticed some large roots from the previous stump removal done in November and Scott had his crew rework the stump area at no cost to me.

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

Carol G.
05/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Scott and his crew were excellent. From the initial request for a quote to the completion of the job. Scott returned my call the same day I called for an estimate. Came that evening and provided a written quote. Three other tree services were contacted, not one returned my call. Scott was upfront and right on in providing an approximate date that services could be perfomed. Crew showed up promptly and worked effectively and efficiently to cut down and remove the 3 silver maples along our property line. They did an excellent job in cleaning up the area, including the neighbor's property. In speaking with others who had similar work done, this was an excellent price. I would defintely recommend this services to others.
Description of Work: Removed three silver maple trees approximately 60 ft. tall from 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
$1,100

Rosemarie G.
05/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Scott and his crew showed up on time and went right to work. They were very professional and a pleasure to work with. I couldn't be happier with the results. The job cost was very fair and reasonable considering the amount of work preformed. I recommend them highly and would definitely use them again. Go with SDS - you will not be disappointed!!
Description of Work: cut back overgrown tree limbs and one 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
$650

Kathy P.
05/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Two overgrown pine trees on my small front yard were causing havoc with utilities and digging up my driveway. Scott worked closely with dig safe to assure safe and proper removal. He handled everything from beginning to end. This company is excellent and it took Scott and his crew no more than 35 minutes to complete this job. I was totally impressed with the efficiency, professionalisim, courteous service and the excellent price. It was stellar. And in addition to all this, I received the Angies List Discount! No worries here with this company, and I highly recommend.
Description of Work: Removed two large pine trees from front yard and stumps removed.

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
$600

Marlis W.
05/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
SDS Tree & Stump Removal are very respectful and very professional. They knew what they were doing. I have a lot of plants, flowers, bushes and trees and they didn't even crush one grass blade. They're just amazing. They're absolutely amazing people.
Description of Work: They cut down five trees in 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
$810

Kevin G.
05/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Scott and his entire team were exceptional. I couldnt believe the amount of work they accomplished in a single day, the terrific customer service and organization. It was truly impressive to see. I have recommended him, heard about him through a recommendation from a friend and will continue to recommend him.
Description of Work: Scott came in with his crew to do about a half acre of land clearing with some heavy tree removal and stump grinding. There was about 17 years worth of debris (lawn clippings, leaves, downed trees, brush, branches and uneven soil).

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
$3,000

Brittney B.
05/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I called and left a message for an estimate, and they returned my call before the end of the day. They showed up right on time for the estimate appointment a few days later. I waited and got a few more estimates, but they were the best price and very professional in their manner. A few weeks later I called back and said I would like to have them do the trimming, and they added me on to their work list. I think they are a very busy company, so I knew it would be 2-3 weeks before they could fit in the appointment. They called again after a couple of weeks and set up a time for an early morning trimming as I had requested. Again, they showed up right on time and did the work in under 2 hours. No damage to was done to any of my property, even though it was very tight to get by the house to the yard. And they were very careful to keep limbs from dropping into the neighbors' yards. They did rake and sweep up after, although there was a bit of wood chip and pine needle debris left. But nothing major. The price was exactly what they had quoted.
Description of Work: Trimming large and hanging branches off of two very large pine trees in the back yard, as well as shaping a large shrub in the front of the house so it was away from utility lines.

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
$750

Teri E.
04/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Everyone at SDS was friendly and professional; from the initial call to the free on-site estimate to the take down crew. The crew that actually performed the service was exceedingly friendly. They took their time with the take down to ensure safety for themselves and our property. The price was VERY reasonable for this kind of work and I was able to apply the Angie's List coupon. I would definitely recommend SDS and will use them in the future should the need arise. Great job!
Description of Work: We had a large tree and stump removed.

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
$675

Denise R.
04/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They gave me a fair price, punctual with estimate and finishing the work.
Description of Work: They removed 2 trees that fell down. Another time they trimmed trees around my power lines and 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
$1,500

Brandon V.
04/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Scott was prompt, even early, for our estimate and tree service. He and his crew went right to work and took down the trees quickly. Clean-up was excellent.
Description of Work: SDS Tree Removal removed two trees (a small cedar and a large spruce) that brushed up against the side of the house and could affect the foundation in a few years.

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

Douglas S.
03/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I called for a free estimate and the estimator showed up at the designated time and provided a written free estimate. I received other estimates and they were the best price. I later called and they took off an additional 10% because I was an Angie's list member. They showed up right on time. It took only 3 hours and they worked right along. What was great to watch was that no one was standing around. They worked very well together. I am very pleased and would definitely use them again. In fact they gave me an additional estimate for additional tree removal.
Description of Work: SDS cut down and removed 6 trees and ground down one stump. They removed all of the debris and cleaned up afterward.

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
$1,350

RICHARD W.
03/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
very good- quiality of work was great
Description of Work: the crew was very professional, worked clean and did a great job

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
$425

Bill B.
03/2013
3.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Service: Their team showed up on-time and with more equipment than I had ever seen for tree removal. Matt communicated very well prior and was waiting for me to discuss the process that morning. I was still concerned about this equipment and the potential damage to my sprinkler system but Matt had actually spoke to the installer and they agreed it would not be a problem. After about 2 days the SDS team had entirely removed the trees and stumps. The only issue was from a concerned neighbor which Matt handled very well and I would not have even known if they had not told me. Cleam-up: This process was pretty efficient as well. However, as the debris was removed it started to reveal deep ruts in my lawn from the equipment. I am not talking about tire tracks these are 6-8 inches deep. (What I noticed recentily when passing a similar project was that the tree-vendor there had put down plywood to preserve the lawn.) When I mentioned to the SDS team they agreed to help me spread the soil and I then ordered 6 yards of topsoil instread of the original 3. I began the process immediately and they had 1-2 guys on-site the very next day to help. However they then said I needed to purchase at least another 6-8 yards and they would come back to help me if I would like. I did not call them to retun as the 5 year old lawn tractor I allowed them to use no longer moves forward and the timing of the expense of another topsoil delivery just before the holidays was not good. Summay: The price was great and the guys are nice but I really could not afford a penny over my budget. Now as the snow begins to melt I see a disaster of a lawn that will require 1000's in landscaping if a pay another contractor and maybe 1/2 that if I commit to do the work myself, the lawn tractor is currently at the shop and I am still hoping the sprinklers work when I turn them on in a couple months. So I will probaly end up paying 7K which is still a reasonable price just not what I thought. All that being said I would cautiously recommend them particarlly if you are more informed than I was. They are very polite, honest and they follow-up pretty well. In my perticular case if I insisted on plywood I think they would have done it and I believe this would be an overwhelming positive review.
Description of Work: We contracted to remove 10-12 (mostly oak) trees and stumps from the front yard of my 1/2 acre lot. There were a couple of challenges including trees close to property lines, and existing sprinkler system. The sprinkler company was able to mark the heads prior to service. Additionally, I had asked they not refill the holes in my lawn with woodchips that I would fill with topsoil.

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

$5,000

Karl R.
12/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Matt, the co-owner and a crew of 6 - 8 arrived about 9:00 (just about the earliest they could have started without committing a nuisance) and immediately set about sizing up the job. Because they weren't able to use their crane truck two of the trees had to be climbed and cut down in sections. In all, with the clean-up and chipping of the brushwood, the job took just over two hours and apart from the vacant spot in the sky where the trees used to grow and the stumps that were left, one would hardly have known that the tree service had been there at all. I had used SDS previously because of their high Angie's List rating and I re-engaged them because of the good job they did that first time. I now have no question that should I need any further tree work done in the future, my first call will be to SDS Tree and Stump Removal.
Description of Work: Cut down three trees--one 60+ foot poplar and two smaller but problematic hardwoods: one right next to our perimeter stockade fence and abutting a desirable hard maple and the other leaning at around a 45 degree angle near a desirable chestnut. Removed all of the poplar and the brushwood from the other hardwoods, leaving the firewood for my use.

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
$900

Gunar W.
11/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
About a week before Thanksgiving, I called SDS Tree & Stump Removal regarding the removal of a limb overhanging the sidewalk and trimming some dead branches on another limb overhanging the house. Scott said he was booked for about 2 weeks and we agreed he could come by the first week in December and do the job. He gave me a very reasonable estimate. Then on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving my wife noticed a large crack at the base of the major limb overhanging the house. This limb, if it came down, would have caused major damage to the front of our home. I called SDS Tree & Stump Removal and asked Scott if he could take that limb down as soon as possible. He told me he would try to get there that day but if not then then the next day. I mentioned the other limb we had discussed and also that if those two limbs were removed there was not much left of the tree and that I wouldn't mind having the whole tree removed. But I told him if he did not have the time the only thing I needed right now was the removal of that limb overhanging the house. Scott called me back later that day and said he would not be able to make it that day but would be there the next day. I called him the next morning and left a message - he called back and said he would try to be there by 3:00pm. At 1:30 pm he called me (I was at work) and said he was at the house and could begin work. He said he could take down the limb over the house as well as the one over the sidewalk but as we had discussed it would not leave much of a tree. So he said he could take the tree down and asked if I would want the stump removed. I said yes and he told me he would do the tree and stump removal for $750. I agreed. I got home at 2:45 and the tree was completely removed and on two large trucks. I watched as the stump was ground up and the crew cleaned everything up. They were gone by 3:30pm. In 2 hours they had removed a very large old maple tree, ground up the stump and cleaned up the entire area. They had all the right equipment (crane, trucks, limb grinders, stump grinder, etc.), the crew was extremely friendly and worked very well together even though my job was their 5th that day and they had one more to do before going home. That Scott was able to rearrange his work schedule and fit me in speaks highly of his ability to manage things. They were all very professional, efficient, and the cost was extremely reasonable. I can not imagine this to have gone any better. I highly recommend SDS Tree & Stump Removal.
Description of Work: SDS Tree & Stump Removal removed a large maple tree and ground up the stump.

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
$750

Cynthia S.
10/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
After several canscellations due to the weather,Scot finally got to come and take down 4 trees of which 3 of the four were dead. To make matters worse they had to climb,cut and hand carry out. Scott and his team did a very professional job, I'm truely Happy I choose them and would not hesitate to call upon them again. infact they will be the Only one i will in the future
Description of Work: I hired Scott to remove 4 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
$2,000

Pamela M.
10/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Matt arrived on time to give the estimate, which was competitive. FYI, he may appear a bit rushed but he answered every question I had. They were able to do the job with just a couple week's lead time. The crew arrived on time, got right to work and were impressive to watch. I had to leave before the entire job was completed, but I had no qualms in doing so after watching them for a few hours. I had a few questions as the work progressed and the workers were informed and polite. Definitely worth the cost and I would use them again.
Description of Work: Hired them to take down two very tall pine trees (with stumps) and trim many trees in three areas of my property that hadn't been trimmed in probably decades.

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

jeremy P.
10/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The team showed up on time and finished within a few hours. They did a great job and cleaned up well.
Description of Work: Cut down and take away 2 dead leaders/tree trunks at side of 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
$600

Deborah M.
09/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
tHE JOB WENT FANTASTIC ---USE THIS COMPANY . FOUND THEM ON ANGIES LIST --- All of the reviews were correct
Description of Work: We needed two large tree stumps removed. One on my side yard and one in my back yard. We had received estimates from a few different companies but their prices were so high (550.00)that we thought that we would have to live with them. I contacted SDS Tree Service and Stump Removal they returned my call promptly , came and gave me a fantastic estimate and removed the stumps promptly and efficiently. The owner and his workers were all very courteous and friendly. THEY DID A TERIFFIC JOB AND CLEANED UP ALL OF THE MESS. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM ---YOU WON'T BE SORRY

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

Contact information

75 County Route 70, Stillwater, NY 12170

http://www.sdstree.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

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,
Hauling,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Excavating,
Landscaping,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Firewood,
Fencing

FAQ

SDS Tree & Stump Removal is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

SDS Tree & Stump Removal accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, SDS Tree & Stump Removal offers free project estimates.
Yes, SDS Tree & Stump Removal offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, SDS Tree & Stump Removal does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, SDS Tree & Stump Removal offers emergency services.
Yes, SDS Tree & Stump Removal offers warranties.
SDS Tree & Stump Removal offers the following services: Residential and commercial tree removal, stump removal, lot clearing, brush hogging, tree trimming, excavation, log length firewood delivery, topsoil, fill-sand delivery & spreading, commercial snow plowing.

Contact information

75 County Route 70, Stillwater, NY 12170

http://www.sdstree.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM