ATS ARBORIST SVC

I have a tractor with forklift attachment that I used as a manlift. II needed an experienced and knowledgeable aborist to prune up and daylight fencerows and driving area. I didn't want the remaining branches and trees butchered or hat racked. I also needed some restorative pruning on long neglected crabapple and prune trees, which he climbed, thinned and shaped. I didn't want him to chip these prunings, and this was an on the ground job that I cleaned up later. He is a freindly, conscientious individual who values his professional training and memberships, He works safely and professionally. I intend on using him some more as situations present. A plus outfit in my book.

Left a message over the weekend and received a return call from Eric Sunday evening. He was able to schedule an appt. to look at our tree, give us his professional opinion on what needed to be done, and gave us a written estimate before he left. He thought it would be approx. 2 weeks before he could get to us - which was just fine with us. But, he called the next day and was able to come within the hour - if that worked for us. (Turned out it did!) This tree has been my "baby" - I planted it first thing after we purchased our home (over 30 yrs ago). My husband really talked hard trying to convince Eric to cut a large limb extending towards our roof. However, Eric explained to him that it would leave too big of a wound and we would more than likely lose the tree. There was some good natured bantering between the two of them. In the end, Eric was able to trim enough without damaging the tree to please my husband with the results for that branch. SUPER pleased with the results! Dead portions were removed, crossed branches were taken care of, the tree is once again opened up, and we're most pleased knowing our tree is healthy once again! Eric worked quickly and efficiently - plus he made sure all debris was cleaned up and removed. He is personable and so easy to work with. We love that he is not a "tree trimmer", but a man that KNOWS his trade well.