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Madrone Modern Arboriculture LLC

Tree Service

About us

Jason Messer is a Certified Arborist and has been taking care of trees in Portland since 1994. Jason has an AA in Forestry and specializes Urban Forestry. He began his professional career at the Hoyt Arboretum and began to work for mentor Stephen Peacock at Peacock Tree Preservation. In 2001 Jason started his own company, Northeast Arboriculture, which became Madrone Modern Arboriculture in 2010. Jason is a preservationist, a member of the International Society of Arboriculture and practices Modern Arboriculture - a holistic approach to tree care focusing on the health of the whole tree from roots to top, throughout the life of the tree. Jason is active in his community and lives in the Irvington Neighborhood of Northeast Portland with is wife and two daughters.

Business highlights

23 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Tree trimming, pruning, crown cleaning and thinning, removals, emergency service for hazards and storm damage, wood salvage, mulching, soil treatments, consulting and diagnosis. See website for definition of terms.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.99 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
89%
4
11%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-9 of 9 reviews

Paula F.
12/2020
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Jason sent a crew of two who were here all day. All employees have forestry degrees and really care about trees. They did a fantastic job for a reasonable price. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: I needed pruning on every tree on my property. The pruning was mainly for the health of the 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
$1,450

Tammy K.
04/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I didn't use them
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Claire C.
08/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I have used this company for many years to care for my trees. Jason is reliable and easily reached via email. Costs are reasonable and work is done as requested.
Description of Work: Canopy 2 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
$400

Angela U.
07/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Scheduling with Madrone was easy - we did most of it over the phone and they responded quickly to our initial inquiry. They sent someone right away to look at our trees and provide a quote. (Originally we'd considered trimming two large trees in the front as well, but ultimately decided to just do the beech.) The arborist they sent was quick, professional and friendly and the tree looked great. We would definitely use Madrone again, especially since they're locally owned and practically neighbors!
Description of Work: Madrone trimmed a large beech tree in our backyard that had been affected by a recent wind storm.

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
$525

Sam A.
04/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Jason and crew showed up promptly at 9:30, explained the set-up they would need to do and coordinated the safety needed from us. They worked for several hours and hardly would have known they were there, except for the sound of a saw every once in a while. They cleaned up our yard and the neighbors yard with any of the debris that fell off. They chipped all the limbs and offered to give us the chips. However we declined and they were fine with that too. They chopped all of the bigger branches into equal sized pieces of firewood. When they were done, they went over all the work they had done and explained what to expect in the future.
Description of Work: Installed a COBRA support system for large doug fir with a bifurcated trunk. Trimmed all the dead branches on the tree. Raised the limbs up to 18 feet on 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

Cary L.
04/2014
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I use the local company for my tree service.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Claire C.
09/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Great. I have used this company before. We corresponded by e-mail. Work was done within the week. Cleanup and pricing were within my expectations.
Description of Work: Raised canopy on two 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
$500

Rosemarie E.
05/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Both my husband and I were impressed by Jason's professionalism and the information he gave us. His work was careful. If we do have something we can't prune ourselves, we are considering hiring him in the future.
Description of Work: My neighbor hired him but we gave permission for him to do work on our trees as well.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Carolyn C.
03/2010
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Jason Messer is very professional, prompt, kind and extremely knowledgeable. Jason has a very eco-friendly/holistic, artistic expert approach to tree care! I highly recommend to use his tree services before wasting your time with the others!
Description of Work: Removing dangerous deadwood, hanging branches and stubs. Pruning branches and foliage to reduce weight and wind resistance. Ensure the health of the 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
$200

    Contact information

    PO Box 12584, Portland, OR 97212

    www.madronemodern.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Bonded

    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

    FAQ

    Madrone Modern Arboriculture LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    Madrone Modern Arboriculture LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, Madrone Modern Arboriculture LLC offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Madrone Modern Arboriculture LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Madrone Modern Arboriculture LLC does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Madrone Modern Arboriculture LLC offers emergency services.
    No, Madrone Modern Arboriculture LLC does not offer warranties.
    Madrone Modern Arboriculture LLC offers the following services: Tree trimming, pruning, crown cleaning and thinning, removals, emergency service for hazards and storm damage, wood salvage, mulching, soil treatments, consulting and diagnosis. See website for definition of terms.

    Contact information

    PO Box 12584, Portland, OR 97212

    www.madronemodern.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed