Ahlum & Arbor Tree Preservation

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Description of Work: I called them at the suggestion of my lawn service provider to arrange for removal of a small-ish fir tree and to obtain an estimate for additional work on several large trees on my property. When I learned they would charge me $60 just to come to the property, I declined to use their services. That's a lousy way to gain new customers.

Description of Work: I didn't like that they charged me $60 just to look at the tree and give me an estimate to remove it. And he showed up early in the morning. No other company I contacted charged me for an estimate. $60 is a lot to pay for a 5 min conversation. I did not use their service.

Description of Work: They did major tree trimming.

Description of Work: I contacted Ahlum & Arbor in hopes of preserving our one and only shade tree in our back yard. This tree provided the shade for the yard, our deck, and the back of our home. 7/19/14 -Initial contact when a section of the tree came down. Removal of debris cost $306.38. I asked at that time for the tree to be shaped and thinned. They advised not a good time of year to prune fruit trees; should be done in the Fall. The tree was very lopsided and unsightly. Contacted A & A in October. 10/16/14 they came out and gave an estimate of $635.00 to trim 5'-10', shape, and prune to reduce weight; however, the work could not be scheduled until Jan/Feb. In late November, another section came down and they advised the tree could not be saved and cut down the remainder. I will always feel that if this tree had received the proper preservation techniques in a timely manner, it would still be in our yard. I wish they had scheduled the fall pruning when they evaluated it in July. (we were not made aware they schedule 3 months in advance) My mistake was thinking Ahlum & Arbor had the same passion for preserving this tree that we did and continually taking their advice. They contacted us in Feb to schedule the pruning of the tree that they had removed in Dec. ??? They then promptly submitted their invoice for $638.55 and stamped it "PAST DUE." I guess we were supposed to remind them to bill us. I emailed A & A on 2/7/15 expressing my displeasure; and on 3/9/15+ received a reply stating my email had been misplaced, she would show it to Chris Ahlum; and if I still had my Angies List coupon they would deduct 10%. (Yipee) In fairness to Ahlum & Arbor, they did a good job cleaning up and hauling away debris. That's just not why I went with them. I could have hired anyone for that in the local weekly newspaper for less money as I have in the past. | |Joyce Ditrick |

Description of Work: Delivered bulk mulch.

Description of Work: They trim my two large maples.

Description of Work: Trimmed fruit trees--very professional, hard-working and cleaned up afterwards. Will come back to spread grass seed where the lawn was torn up.

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Description of Work: We signed up for an estimate when we were at the Home @ Garden show 2012 thinking it was free. When the worker from the tree co came he was going to bill us. We ended up talking w the owner of the company & he dismissed the charge. I think the owner is quite knowledgeable of trees. We would do the usual process of getting estimates w several companies & if his company's estimate was comparable, we would use it. I don't recall the date the worker came so I just guessed at the date for approximate service date field for this Review. It's a required field & needed a date.

Description of Work: Fast and courteous service! They came and gave a reasonable estimate on treating two ash trees. Their price was $100 less for the same treatment/service. Great experience overall!

Description of Work: COULD NOT GET ANYONE AT THE COMPANY TO CALL ME BACK. CALLED THEM ON THE 13TH OF MARCH. THEN CALLED A WEEK LATER WHEN NO ONE HAD CONTACTED ME AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE RUNNING BEHIND. WAS PROMISED SOMEONE WOULD CALL ME. WHEN NO ONE HAD CALLED ME 17 DAYS AFTER MY ORIGINAL REQUEST FOR SERVICE I CALLED AGAIN AND WAS TOLD AGAIN THAT SOMEONE WOULD BE CALLING ME. I GAVE UP AND CALLED ANOTHER TREE SERVICE.

Description of Work: Would not come for an estimate without a $50.00 deposit. Used another Tree Service co.

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Description of Work: I have used Ahlum & Arbor for years to care for the trees on our property. They are some of the most knowledgeable people in the business, and show great care and concern. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

Description of Work: Deep root fertilization of Norway Maple in back yard

Description of Work: We hired them to deal with our Ash tree borer infestation. They were the only ones that listed on their web site a link to the Big 10 universities agricultural extension services recommendations about Ash borer treatment, so I figured they knew what they were doing. They said some of our ash trees were beyond saving, as we suspected, so they removed about about 6 trees. They did a good job of that. They said that they could treat about 5 others and there would be good chance of saving them. They came back abut a month later and treated those trees. Only time (several years) will tell if the treatment is effective. The Big 10 universities report says that a certain chemical works best, but I do not know if this company used that chemical because they gave us very little information about the treatment. The staff was polite and helpful and let us make the decisions as to which trees to remove and which to treat and which to do nothing. The arborist (Mr Ahlum) seems quite knowledgeable about trees. My only complaint is that it was difficult to make an appointment, requiring several phone calls, and then THEY want to decide when to come out regardless of whether that time is convenient for us. They charged us $40 for the initial estimate.

Description of Work: Called to get an estimate and they charge $40 for "new customers" just for an estimate. Not interested in paying for an estimate on what could amount to a couple of thousand dollars in work for them, particularly since most other companies I contacted offer estimates for free.

Description of Work: The first service they came out and repaired a tree with a broken limb from wind damage. The second service they pruned and thinned two very large maple trees and a smaller red bud.

Description of Work: They cut down a dying Austrian pine, removed the stump and trimmed four arborvitaes.