Forest City Tree Protection Co Inc

Tree Service, Lawn and Yard Work, Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,

About us

Cleveland’s Tree Doctors, preserving the ‘forest’ in the ‘Forest City’ since 1910. Forest City Tree Protection is your first choice for tree trimming, pruning & removal, annual tree maintenance, tree insect and disease control, tree risk assessment; wildlife habitat tree preservation & creation and all of your tree care needs. We also offer an incredibly effective Mosquito Control program and Cat Rescue service. With an unrivaled reputation for tree preservation, Forest City Tree Protection will give you the correct advice to help your valued trees survive and thrive. With sophisticated testing and diagnosis, competitive pricing and custom tailored services, make us your first call for all your tree & shrub care. Our knowledgeable, certified arborists diagnose problems, assess risks to trees, property & people, and provide practical, tree-specific information & recommendations. Receive personal service from folks with a passion for trees; in whom you can trust and have confidence. Enjoy peace-of-mind knowing that our qualified arborists have the experience and equipment required to safely protect your prized trees from damage and attack.

Business highlights

115 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Tree Health Care, Pruning, Removal, Cabling & Bracing, Fertilization, Root Therapy, Insect & Disease Management, Mosquito Control, Annual Tree & Shurb Health Care Programs, Diagnosis & Consultation, Tree Risk Assessment, Wildlife Habitat Tree Preservation & Creation; Cat Rescue; Residential Chimney Inspection & Cleaning

Services we don't offer

Lawn Mowing, Landscape Installation

Amenities



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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9189 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
5%
3
3%
2
2%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.4
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 26-50 of 189 reviews

Jerry L.
09/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
We have been using them for many and we are very satisfied with the work they do. Our stuff grows very well. Their very neat they clean up when they make a mess or anything, they cover my pond when they spray. They sends us the paper work well in advance and they just do their thing.
Description of Work: I used Forest City Tree Protection Co Inc for tree service.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$115

Robin H.
09/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They are perfect. I have never had an issue. Always on time and come right away for a emergency.
Description of Work: I have used Forest City Tree Protection Co Inc for many many years. They handle all my tree service from feeding, trimming and even spray for mosquitoes. They come every few months.

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
$85.86

Deborah L. I.
09/2016
3.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The gentleman that I worked with that came out and gave the information was pretty good. They felt that they could save the tree. However, the tree does not look like it was doing the best it should have been. The guy that came out and did the application was friendly. I paid $150 for the deep root seeding and $150 for the Emerald Ash borer treatment.
Description of Work: Forest City Tree Protection Co. Inc. came out in May and followed-up in July.

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

$300

SUSAN S C.
09/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They are phenomenal. I've been using them for 25 years. They are the person I call for emergencies and I call for maintenance. They have great customer service. There was a big storm and we had huge branches of very large trees that are probably 90-100 years old that broke. There had been a drought that made the trees weaker and they blocked the driveway and they were out within a few hours and they cleaned everything up and got it done. When we got our bill we didn't even ask them what it would cost and it was even less than we had expected. We bought the property partly because of the landscaping and the big trees and we've seen neighbors' trees die and they didn't want to spend any money. We do spend whatever the contract is and it's a lot to keep our things fertilized and our trees have survived and the neighbors' trees have died and our property looks beautiful.
Description of Work: We've used Forest City Tree Protection Co for tree service.

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

NANCY B.
09/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They are very good. I'm very pleased. I do know that everything was taken care of thoroughly and I am very pleased. I would recommend them to anybody for service that I was very pleased and they were very prompt and very knowledgeable about what they were doing. Cause I had questions and whatever and they said no no you don't want to do that and they explained everything very thoroughly so I was very pleased.
Description of Work: I use Forest City Tree Protection Co Inc for tree services. There was pruning.

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

Peggy M.
09/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They have done a good job I have never had an issue with them.
Description of Work: I use Forest City Tree Protection Co Inc for tree services. They inject my tress with vitamins to keep them longer.

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

ULRICH & ANNEMARIE H.
09/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They are good. They come every year now.
Description of Work: I use Forest City Tree Protection Co Inc for tree services. They come three times and they spray for mites.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Peggy M.
09/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They are very consistent they have nice people that come out and they always leave a note and what they did and they are good. They are not really pricey. They are very responsive if I have an issue.
Description of Work: I use Forest City Tree Protection Co Inc for tree services. They gave my trees injections to keep them alive. Birch trees that are quite old and they have kept them alive for 20 years and they are doing a good job.

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

William P.
09/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They have been fantastic, I've used them for years.
Description of Work: I use Forest City Tree Protection Co Inc for tree services. They pruned a large 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
$1,100

Freida W.
09/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It went well. I thought they were a little expensive.
Description of Work: Forest City Tree Protection Company Incorporated

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
$900

Bruce J.
09/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were fine. We didn't schedule a time because it was all outside. They just said that they were going to come when they were in the area which was fine because they were just going to spray the trees. We didn't care to be here when they did it. If I had said that I wanted to be here and watch you spray the trees, I'm sure they would have went along with that. They came and did the job and it was satisfactory. The trees are good so that it. They have trained arborist, not just somebody who come and does the trees. It's somebody who's trained as an arborist.
Description of Work: Spray and look at our Ash trees seasonally.

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
$350

Warren G.
09/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They're very good, excellent. I plan to use them as far as I am in the house.
Description of Work: They sprayed my trees and some of my shrubs.

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

Luciana D.
09/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were very good. Everything looks like it is thriving and what I like most is the fact that they inject the fertilizer into the soil versus putting it on top. This way it gets right to the roots.
Description of Work: I needed all my landscaping plants and trees fertilized.

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
$135

Jack D.
09/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Showed up on time and on the day scheduled. Completed the work for the price quoted.
Description of Work: 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
$100

hal P.
08/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Came on time. Did the inoculation. Only time will tell if it was successful.
Description of Work: Inoculated against ash borers

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
$400

Jessica T.
07/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Great! they were very speedy with great customer service and fairly priced.
Description of Work: cut a 14' pine tree down

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

MARY T.
11/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Forest City Tree Protection Company were very good. I would grade them all 'A's. They are very good. Most of these tree people do not have an arborist and they did send out somebody who was a natural arborist who had the certification. A lot of the local companies, they just send somebody out who is a guy with a truck basically. He saved my pretty Magnolia where as some other people wanted to chop it down. It is beautiful right now.
Description of Work: Forest City Tree Protection Company saved my Magnolia tree. This guy knew what he was doing and with the study he was able to give me all of the scientific terms and he was able to show me the insects on the tress. He was able to distinguish beneficial insects, which was amazing to me because I thought they were harmful insects and it turns out that they were actually eating the bad insects. He injected the tree and it was good.

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

JUDITH E.
11/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They did great. They're our regular. We've had them for 30 years. They've been very responsive when we needed work done. They did the scientific test to determine whether the trees were at risk or any of the limbs we're concerned about were at risk. It turned out that they weren't, It took them a whole day to do most of the pruning of three trees in the back and one in the front. The cabling in the front happened the next day.
Description of Work: They did a lot of structural pruning for us. They've done comprehensive tree maintenance and service for us. They did the winter protection. They had somebody come out to do density testing with the two remaining trees.

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
$4,500

Ruthann C.
11/2015
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They have done a lot of work for me. They have been servicing us for the last 10-15 years. Generally their quality is an A. It just happened that the last time there was some debris left in a neighbor's yard, which is unlike them. They are tremendous with responsibility and are always punctual. Normally I would say there is nothing they could do better because I am always totally satisfied.
Description of Work: They removed an Australian Pine tree next to the house that was slowly dying through the years. They also trimmed a large locust tree in the front yard

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Steve B.
10/2015
1.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Not responsive. They never returned any voicemail when I inquired about getting an estimate for work.
Description of Work: Did not provide an estimate

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Forest City Tree Protection Co Inc
Thank you for sharing your concerns in your review. My secretary checked her log and did find an entry on 10/21/2015 for your voice mail. The number she wrote down and called on 10/21 is not a working number. She called it again on 11/02 and got the same recording. Apparently, she either misheard, or incorrectly recorded, the number given in your voice mail and unfortunately, we had no other means to contact you. I certainly apologize for this problem and for the frustration this has caused you. You can reach Sue Ankrum at either 440-421-9589 or via email at sankrum@forestcitytree.com. I imagine you have already made other arrangements for the work about which you called, but I can offer you a complimentary fall fertilization of your foundation shrubs and any one tree of your choice. And, if you would still be interested in a proposal for the other work, we can do that as well. Again thank you for taking the time and making the effort to share your concerns. Sincerely, Lauren S Lanphear, President

Jacqueline O.
05/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I needed a stump grinded in my backyard. I e-mailed Forest City about an estimate and was contacted promptly. The work was completed a few days later. I was pleased.
Description of Work: Stump grinding

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$135

JANET M.
04/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I am satisfied with them. I would recommend them. They are very professional. They seem to really very knowledgeable about trees. They know what they are talking about. I will use them again.
Description of Work: I used Forest City Tree Protection in late fall of last year. I have a tree that was little bit unusual and it was dying they did some root feeding service. It looks better now.

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

Lisa R.
03/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Everything about the process was excellent, as has always been the case with Forest City Tree. The initial quote was very clear, reasonable and accurate. I talked with Dave Robinson about the quote and again when arrangements were being made for the crew to come out. He came with the crew, as I had a few questions about not doing any more pruning than necessary (as there are cavity-nesting birds that use these trees). We received a call in advance that the crew would be out on the 4th. The crew did an outstanding job! They perform as careful, highly-skilled tree surgeons. Absolutely everything was cleaned up when they prepared to leave. They were very pleasant, professional, and as quiet as I think anyone can be while doing this work. I never for one moment had any concerns about the quality of the work and the knowledge of the crew. What a fabulous contrast to some of the botched pruning jobs and straight-out disasters that have occurred with other companies in the neighborhood! We will always use Forest City Tree. Highly recommended!
Description of Work: Pruned our very large, old pin oak for the tree's health and for safety. They also pruned a dead limb from our neighbor's pin oak, as it was hanging directly over our driveway and garage.

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
$1,950

Vydas B.
12/2014
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment, tree service
  + 1 more
We have a number of trees & shrubs on the property, which haven't had "appropriate" care for several years since our local arborist retired. Called Forest City Tree for an inspection. Dave Robinson came out as scheduled and we spent a fair amount of time discussing the various trees/shrubs, what, if any, issues were apparent, and such. Dave knows his trees (our "red" maple is actually "norway" maple - his call and, yes, I verified) ... determined why the "red" maple drops leaves early (the roots are "girdled", which is also the reason that, at 30+ years, the tree is only ~15 ft tall) ... we discussed pros & cons for addressing the root issue, decided to leave the tree alone ... it's been doing OK (other then the leaf drop) & we don't really need it to go to 50+ ft! We discussed thinning of our 3 oaks, which I figured were in real need, based on the obvious dead branches ... Dave's take was that the trees were basically OK, deadwood was natural, and they would drop off on their own, but, he also understood the aesthetic value of helping nature along. In other words, there was no pressure to have things done if they didn't really need doing ... and we certainly appreciate that. We chose to have the pruning of the deadwood and removing lower branches to give adequate clearance to make mowing around the trees easier (and safer). I also mentioned research I had done on spore inoculation (specific "mushrooms" are very beneficial to trees), which Dave was also familiar with and had a program for enhancing the fungal growth. OK, this is getting long-winded, so, in brief, we agreed to the oak pruning and fungal enhancement, and root fertilization for various trees/shrubs. The bio-stimulant enhancement and root fertilization have already been performed (new 'shrooms did appear!, the fertilization will take its course). The pruning will be done on their "off-season" schedule, which afforded us a discount, so that works too. Thus far, we're very happy & satisfied w/ Forest City Tree Protection.
Description of Work: So far, root zone application of bio-stimulants (particularly "mushroom" spores) for 3 oaks & root fertilization for a number of various trees & shrubs ... pruning of the 3 oaks scheduled for their "off-season"

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

Robert E.
10/2014
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Except for a few trees that were just hanging by a thread, who would have died anyway, their service was fine. They assessed basically what we needed on the whole property. I would recommend their knowledge of different types of flora and fauna and the treatments that specific types of trees and bushes need. They've been taking care of my sister-in-law's property for some time so we were referred to them by her. I thought their pricing was equal to what other companies would charge. They responded pretty well.
Description of Work: They fertilized trees and they did some trimming and they treated topically some problems that were having with some kind of a fungus.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Forest City Tree Protection Co Inc
Thank you for your review. We appreciate that you took the time and made the effort to do this. Your feedback is very helpful. Our General Manager and ISA Certified Arborist, Tom Mugridge was out to perform the initial inspection of your trees in early July 2014. In addition to providing a pruning & cabling proposal, Tom developed recommendations for an Annual Tree & Shrub Health Care program for your landscape. On August 20, we did a direct sapstream injection to nine (9) cherries for control of the Lesser Peachtree Borer. We also injected two (2) ash trees with TREE-age to protect them from the Emerald Ash Borer insect and applied a insect control soil injection for the Magnolia in front to control the Magnolia Scale Insect. Finally, a Fall Fertilization will be done for your Japanese Maple, Lindens, Crimson King Maple, Flowering Cherries, Kousa Dogwood, Corkscrew Willows, Apple, Silver Maple, Spruces and Ash trees along with your shrubs. We are grateful for the opportunity you've provided us to care for your trees and shrubs. We will strive to maintain your confidence in our services and do our best to bring our rating from you up to an A in the future.

Contact information

731 Beta Dr Ste E, Cleveland, OH 44143

http://www.forestcitytree.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

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

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,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Landscaping

FAQ

Forest City Tree Protection Co 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

Forest City Tree Protection Co Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Forest City Tree Protection Co Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Forest City Tree Protection Co Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Forest City Tree Protection Co Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Forest City Tree Protection Co Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, Forest City Tree Protection Co Inc does not offer warranties.
Forest City Tree Protection Co Inc offers the following services: Tree Health Care, Pruning, Removal, Cabling & Bracing, Fertilization, Root Therapy, Insect & Disease Management, Mosquito Control, Annual Tree & Shurb Health Care Programs, Diagnosis & Consultation, Tree Risk Assessment, Wildlife Habitat Tree Preservation & Creation; Cat Rescue; Residential Chimney Inspection & Cleaning
Lawn Mowing, Landscape Installation

Contact information

731 Beta Dr Ste E, Cleveland, OH 44143

http://www.forestcitytree.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