About Trees is a consulting arborist practice that has been serving southcentral Pennsylvania and surrounding areas since 2003. Headquartered in Boiling Springs, we serve residential, commercial and institutional clients: property owners and managers, college campuses, golf courses, civil engineers, architects, landscape architects, builders, insurance companies and attorneys.
Services we offer
tree expert, tree doctor, tree surgeon, tree service, tree care, certified arborist, tree pruning, emerald ash borer, tree diseases, tree appraisal, hazard tree, consulting arborist, tree problem, landscape pest management, landscape advice, tree pests
Description of Work: trimmed 2 large trees - one very large - and a bush
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Catherine S.
09/2013
2.0
tree service
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Our holly trees were experiencing a massive shed that began last year and by May they were very bare. I contacted a tree service I found on Angie's list that offered a "free" professional consultation. Concerned that the consultation would be slanted toward the tree service I also contacted About Trees Consulting to obtain an objective, non-biased professional consultation about what was wrong with the trees.. The owner, Eric V., explained his hourly rates that included one way transportation and time on site. He came at the designated time. Brought a book from Penn State Cooperative Extension that he referenced constantly (my opinion - just buy the book). He didn't know what was wrong with the holly trees (and neither did the book). So, he took a cutting from the tree and one from the holly bush and charged additional to mail the cutting to Penn State Cooperative Extension for their review. Not wanting to waste my dollars with bringing him here for something he did not know, I asked him a few casual questions about other yard work, trimming, treatment, etc. Nothing major, just stuff I probably could have found out at any garden shop (and did). My first disappointment was that he wouldn't write his findings in any type of summary without charging me extra. As a professional myself, once I charge for my "opinion" I always put that opinion in writing as a courtesy and follow-up at no extra charge. That became more problematic when he called with the "results".....the first time he called he tried to pass off the results of the trees that were actually the results he received for the bush (but it was obvious he forgot that he sent in two clippings). I am the one that caught the incorrect assessment or else he would have just given me wrong information. So, when we got it clear that he was calling me about the bush he verbally gave me some type of treatment instructions but, since he called me on my cell and I was at the grocery store at the time, and he would not mail me instructions (even e-mail) - anything he said was lost in translation. The second time he called with the tree results he said that Penn State didn't know what the problem was. He then went onto reiterate individual tree root care that HE could give at a sizeable cost despite my reminding him (again) that the problem was systemic throughout the neighborhood and was not a problem with how my particular trees were planted. So, there went my "objective" consultation. The final kicker was when I received a WRITTEN summary of findings from the FREE Consultation tree service. Their review was extremely thorough. Since they also took clippings and sent to Penn State (at no additional mailing cost), their summary included an evaluation from Penn State indicating that Holly Trees in the entire area were experiencing an unusual shed that presumably was due to the recent years changes in weather patterns including extremely wet weather. Now THAT made sense. Essentially they told me there wasn't anything I could do but take a wait and see approach. Eric V. sent several e-mails reminding me to submit my $150 fee plus the cost of mailing the clippings to Penn State. I did send the check but included a letter indicating my disappointment and listed the very reasons I listed here. In summary I would say unfortunately I found his service a waste of money.
Description of Work: Was retained to provide a professional opinion to what was wrong with our Holly Trees.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
$150
Joseph M.
03/2011
5.0
tree service
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They did an excellent job. I had a great interaction with them and we had no problems at all.
Description of Work: They advised us on how to trim certain trees in the yard, planting new ones, and removing others. They put out a proposal to three different contractors and picked the best one for the trimming. They did the planting themselves.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mary Anne R.
08/2010
5.0
tree service
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The way Mr. Vorodi works is he comes out for $75.00 per hour consultation fee and assesses the situation. If work needs to be done, he will recommend three qualified area tree services and instruct them with a work order exactly what needs to be done. This saves the end user money. He instructed me about the health of my trees and allayed my fears. It turned out all that happenned was squirrel damage and I needed some iron additive in the Fall which I could do myself. He also is very familiar with the Pennsylvania conditions from growing up here and his extensive education. He keeps a record of the property on file, too, so if you move the new owner could be told that and refer to him for information in the future about the consultations.
Description of Work: Assess condition of two Pin Oak trees in front yard. Provide management options.
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FAQ
About Trees Consulting is currently rated 4.3 overall out of 5.
About Trees Consulting accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, About Trees Consulting does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, About Trees Consulting offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, About Trees Consulting does not offer a senior discount.
No, About Trees Consulting does not offer emergency services.
No, About Trees Consulting does not offer warranties.
About Trees Consulting offers the following services: tree expert, tree doctor, tree surgeon, tree service, tree care, certified arborist, tree pruning, emerald ash borer, tree diseases, tree appraisal, hazard tree, consulting arborist, tree problem, landscape pest management, landscape advice, tree pests