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Doug's Tree Service

Tree Service

About us

Additional contact name - Douglas S Ressler

Business highlights

33 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Pruning, Removals & Stump Grinding, Timber Wolf Tree & Lawn

Services we don't offer

NA

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.527 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
70%
4
11%
3
7%
2
0%
1
11%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.7
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.4
punctuality
4.6
Showing 1-25 of 27 reviews

William H.
09/2017
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They work hard and fast - came on one day and removed branches and debris from neighbor's yard and then returned on a Sunday to remove root ball and rest of tree trunk.
Description of Work: Tree fell over, lifted porch and landed in neighbor's yard

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
$1,400

William H.
09/2017
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Minor glitch with glass table broken by small branch. They were short staff for about an hour due to need to remove trunks of trees . The tree climber and chain sawer were awesome as was the whole event. We used them before when hurricane knocked tree onto house causing major damage.
Description of Work: 3 large trees were removed - a crane had to be used to lift trees over house

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
$4,900

Robert M.
08/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
All went well
Description of Work: Removed several small trees from back yard. Pruned 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

Lee K.
02/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They removed storm damaged pine tree and a huge pile of broken tree limb debris. A tornado hit our neighborhood and they were one of the crews working the area. After negotiating a price, they quickly cleaned up the yard and removed one of the fallen pines and did a great job. The next week the owner came by and gave us an estimate to remove a damaged 50-yr-old oak.

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
$275

Drew M.
11/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
After obtaining a permit to have our tree trimmed by the city Arborist, we reached out to Doug's for an estimate. They were there the very next day to drop off their estimate based on the Arborist's recommendations. We contacted their scheduler to have them complete the work prior to the permit expiring. We were given a tentative date of service estimate of 6 to 8 weeks (which meant we potentially would need a new permit). They assured us that the work would be completed prior to our original permit expiring-- and it was. They advised us on how to obtain no parking signs from the city as well as how many no parking signs to obtain. On the date of service, they were right on time, completed the work quickly, cleaned up after themselves and left. Price was exactly what was quoted. My wife and I were impressed and absolutely would use them again to trim or remove a tree from out property in the future.
Description of Work: Trimmed tree in front of house

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Brad H.
08/2015
1.0
tree service
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Christine A.
12/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Great . They came out when I was home and went over the details of the job. They cleared up every thing before they left and returned for their sign in a timely manner.
Description of Work: Trim branches near the house and power lines.

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
$280

Timothy C.
10/2014
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Removed large sweet gum tree stump and su face roots from front yard. Removed 2 other trees from my property as well

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Dale W.
10/2014
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Only problem was promptness. They were several weeks over what they orginally promised and was told there was a change in the clerical staff that seem to have misplaced my bid. Then the first team came to cut limbs off the tree to removed and waited nearly a week to have the primary part of tree removed. Good job of clean just a little slow getting things done.
Description of Work: Cut one large white pine tree down and trim two smaller limbs off different trees

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,350

George & Barbara B.
12/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
He did an excellent job or we would not have had him back again. He is professional and always cleans up after himself.
Description of Work: Took a really big 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

Deirdre L.
05/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Very smooth, quick estimate, quick insurance certification, quick work, cleaned up, took an extra few limbs off we asked for. Very easy to work with.
Description of Work: Tree trimming, one dogwood tree removed, stump removal sub contracted gets done tomorrow. Very prompt with estimate, insurance cert, and when we were ready they did job almost right away. Price in line with other quotes.

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

Patricia G.
04/2013
1.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Unreliable. Rescheduled twice because of "terrain," yet 80% of work on flat land. Owner verbally abusive, offensive language. Deplorable customer service. Would not recommend, especially for the elderly. Contracted with another service.
Description of Work: This company was to cut down 3 large trees on the property, remove debris, dead trees and cut back overgrowth. Owner was on site, gave an estimate and there was a mutual agreement to do the work in a timely manner.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


James B.
04/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The experience was very good. They cleaned up well after themselves, no debris left around. They ask questions before they act on something they might need to do. They were very professional. They didn't call before they came, however, they never gave a days notice or anything, but just showed up. That was really the only negative.
Description of Work: They removed a tree and grounded the stump and another stump for us as well.

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
$900

George & Barbara B.
03/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It went good. He was on time, polite and professional. I would use him again in the future.
Description of Work: This is the third or fourth time we have used him. He removed hangers and brakes, pruned off neighbors house dead wire, pruned, removed dead wood and storm brakes in rear, removed elm tree, etc. He also hauled away the bricks from our fireplace that was demolished during a storm when a tree fell on it.

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
$1,925

Danette C.
03/2013
1.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The setting up of the estimate and the consulation was great was confident we had chosen the right company. The work was to fix trees that had been badly damage in a storm and to put a support wire in at least one tree. The first appointment had to be cancelled due to weather issues. The problem came with the run around trying to get them to come out and do the acutal work. I wouldn't have had a problem if they would have spoken to me and explained any back log issues they had, but no body would return my calls. We waited appox 6 weeks until I spotted another tree service in the neighborhood and gave the work to them.
Description of Work: The company came out and gave an estimate, schedule a time to come out and do the work, no body showed up. I made repeated calls to schedule the work nobody returned my call. A neighbor was having a similar issue. Used another company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Edward C.
02/2013
3.0
tree service
  + -1 more
If it wasn't for the price to have a large tree removed from my yard which was by far and away the cheapest estimate I would not recommend..In removing the tree a bucket truck was brought into my yard which was understandable due to the size of the tree being removed but at no point were there any mats put down to protect my lawn from the weight of the truck therefore DESTROYING my lawn..Even though they came back out to repair the portion of my lawn which was damaged, about 50% I feel as though they should have at the very least reseeded my lawn as well.
Description of Work: Had a very large tree removed from yard

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$1,200

Doris L.
07/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I contacted Doug a year ago or to give us an estimate to trim two very large trees on our property. Doug was very knowledgeable about the trees we needed trimmed. His estimate was on the spot and I hired him on the spot. I was not there the day they came out but I knew as soon as I drove in the trees looked "different" and I realized they had been there. The property was spotless - you would not have known they were there. Very professional staff - and we are planning on having them back next year to trim the same trees and a couple of more!
Description of Work: They trimmed a pin oak and silver maple for us. The silver maple was at least 35 feet or more and the pin oak was easily 20 feet or more. Both were trimmed down by 10 - 15 feet and shaped beautifully.

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
$1,200

Stephanie F.
05/2012
3.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Called for an estimate, a man came out in a reasonable time to do an estimate, we filled out the appropriate paperwork and the office lady told us they would call us to set up a time to come. We mentioned many times that they would need to give us a days notice, so we could leave the gate unlocked and tell our neighbor since they were to use his driveway to get access to our backyard. They came on a Saturday with no notice, and were not able to do it since our neighbor wasn't home to move his vehicle. They came a few days later, again with no notice, and when I didn't answer the door (I didn't hear it). They proceeded to jump over our 7 foot gate. I was in the kitchen and randomly saw a man jump over. I am a work at home mom of two, so I did NOT appreciate trying to figure out what was happening. I would have at least appreciated a phone call to let me know they were here when I didn't answer the door. They also proceeded to drive in the neighbors grass which was not stated in the original estimate (they did say we would need permission to use their driveway). The whole process was very unprofessional. They did do a great job with the tree removal part and left when finished. We received a bill a few days later in the mail.
Description of Work: They cut down a tree in our back yard that had previously been split by a storm. The part that fell had previously been cut up (not by Doug's).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$175

Jim W.
03/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The value of the service was very good.
Description of Work: I used them for tree service.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Tom W.
02/2012
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They took care if it quickly, he knew what he was doing and everything was neat when he left. The price was reasonable or we wouldn't have used them.
Description of Work: We used Doug's Tree Service a year ago. He thinned out the trees and shaped them so when the wind blows through them they don't topple.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Patrick W.
12/2011
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
IIt was a positive experience. They are just really good to work with and they also do the work very safely which is important to me. Their price is very competitive. It's a very dangerous thing to cut down a very big oak tree as it a giant tree which is 50 feet tall and if it is not done safely they would have got hurt and they were very good.
Description of Work: I used Doug's Tree Svc for tree service about four years ago. They took down a bigger tree at our yard.

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
$1,500

steven S.
10/2011
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Winter snow caused our three 25 foot tall evergreens to bend to the ground. After the snow melted they did not recover. Most of the branches were laying on or near the ground. I thought they would have to be cut down. I told the service if possible we would like to save the trees. I was really surprised at what a great job they did cabling the tress back together and removing a few branches that could not be saved. The only difficulty was that often I had to communicate with them through their answering machine. Nonetheless it was worth the trouble - the price was good and the result was better than I hoped for.
Description of Work: Pruned and cabled trees damaged by heavy winter snow.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Brian S.
08/2011
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It went well - I left them a voice mail with my address and what I wanted. A guy came by my house, walked around, and put an estimate in my mail box. We mailed them authorization to begin and one day they just showed up. (At this point, I had never actually talked to anybody directly). Three guys came by and spent the day cutting down the big tree and topping the other ones. They took it down to a stump and left a nice stack of chopped up tree in my front yard next to a Doug's Tree Service sign. It stayed there for about 3-4 days, then they came back, took away all the logs, and got rid of the stump. They left the location clean, did exactly the work that they said they were going to do, and then sent us a bill. The bill came in at their estimate. All in all, a great response - they came recommended (from Home One Handyman, who I have used before) and fully lived up to expectations. I would use them again.
Description of Work: I had a large Pine tree with old storm damage on one side taken down from right next to the house. They also removed the stump. Additionally I had two large pines on the other side of the house topped off and reshaped.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Leonard H.
12/2010
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The price was fair and reasonable. This was my first experience with this company. The experience was just fine. Nothing in particular stood out, but they did a fine job, and they did what they said they would do. They were able to haul everything out safely. I would use them again.
Description of Work: They did a tree removal and a stump removal.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Francis O.
09/2010
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They did a great job, prompt, professional, pleasant. I'd recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: They came and removed some stumps from my yards. It was a small job. Just five shrub stumps.

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
$70
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Contact information

1145 Ridge Ave, Columbia, PA 17512

www.dougstreeservice.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured
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Service Categories

Tree Service

FAQ

Doug's Tree Service is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 AM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 AM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 AM

Saturday: Closed

Doug's Tree Service accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Doug's Tree Service offers free project estimates.
No, Doug's Tree Service does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Doug's Tree Service does not offer a senior discount.
No, Doug's Tree Service does not offer emergency services.
No, Doug's Tree Service does not offer warranties.
Doug's Tree Service offers the following services: Pruning, Removals & Stump Grinding, Timber Wolf Tree & Lawn
NA

Contact information

1145 Ridge Ave, Columbia, PA 17512

www.dougstreeservice.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Saturday:
Closed