Sox and Freeman has provided exceptional tree service and removal for the Midlands of South Carolina since 1948. We specialize in investigating, diagnosing, and treating trees. As a complete tree service company, we offer solutions for any problem – no matter how large or small. Whether you have a tree that needs help, or one that needs to be removed, Sox and Freeman is committed to preservation and maintaining safe, healthy trees in a urban environment.
Business highlights
77 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Tree removal, tree care, plant health care, soil care, tree banding, stump grinding, pruning, tree cabling, lightning protection, tree assessments, tree preservation
Description of Work: Brace installed on tree leaning toward residence; limbs removed to reduce load; additional limbs removed to allow light to come through the canopy; two trees removed from Elms growing together for health of others; one 20' deat leland cypress removed.
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
$1,300
bob B.
07/2017
2.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Never called me back
Description of Work: Tree removal
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Dean K.
04/2017
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Preston M.
12/2016
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Sandra S.
12/2016
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Very well.
Description of Work: Trees cut and removed
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
sandra D.
03/2012
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Sox and Freeman dropped that tree piece by piece with no problem...no damage to anything INCLUDING MY AZALEAS! Amazing!
Description of Work: we had a huge dead gum tree that needed to be cut. We had called several tree companies and they never returned calls. 2 came out and were seemingly afraid to cut the tree. We have a fence and a deck that we were afraid that they would damage. I also have azeleas planted around the dead tree. Sox and Freeman cut the tree with no problems.
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
$575
mary M.
02/2012
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
I have used them twice. They may not be the cheapest around but they do an excellent job. They are bonded and licensed. They take away everything after the work is done.
Description of Work: I have used Sox and Freeman for tree service. They cut down branches for me. They had previously taken down a huge tree.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
James R.
11/2011
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
We were very pleased with them. All the persons who came with the arborist were very knowledgeable. They came and did the right thing. They were professional. They did a good job. Their price was fair. The quality of their work was very good. They were timely. Their price was right. It was a good price. I would use them again.
Description of Work: I used Sox & Freeman Tree Expert Co for tree service maybe six months ago. They trimmed some trees.
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
$300
David H.
09/2011
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
I was very pleased with their punctuality and professionalism. They took about the amount of time they said it would take and did all of the work that I had requested. All of the trees that were cut and their limbs were shredded and carted away as they left. In the afternoon another member of their staff showed up to grind up the stumps. I would highly recommend this company and I would not hesitate to call upon them again.
Description of Work: I requested the company to trim several overgrown shrubs, cut down a tree and to trim some limbs that had grown too close to the house
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$640
Leslie H.
08/2011
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
They were on time and did what they said they were going to do and cleaned up. The quality was good. Their professionalism was very good. I was very pleased with them.
Description of Work: I use Sox & Freeman Tree Expert Company for tree service.
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
$600
Mary V.
07/2011
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
The staff was very professional and very knowledgeable. They really gave a sound advice about how best to work with the trees.
Description of Work: Sox & Freeman Tree Expert Co did the basic tree trimming for me about a year ago.
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
$350
George H.
05/2011
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Cost was lowest of 3 estimates obtained. Arrived as scheduled. Completed work as agreed.
Description of Work: Cut down and removed large tree, ground stump & surface roots. Cut long low hanging limbs from another tree and removed.
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
$775
Marie D.
03/2011
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
The entire experience was great. When they came out to give the estimate I also asked them about the best trees to plant in a couple of areas of my yard, and they were very helpful. The work was performed quickly, and my yard was immaculate when I returned home after the job. No debris was left behind at all. I love how much light comes into my yard and on my grass now, and I appreciate not losing any canopy to achieve it. I highly recommend Sox and Freeman,
Description of Work: I had them prune the lower limbs of four oak trees in my yard to approximately the roof line of my house. They also cut down two crepe myrtle trees and ground the stumps.
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
$450
L C.
02/2011
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
This is the third time I've used Sox & Freeman, and, as with the other times, their work was prompt, professional and exactly what I wanted. They take pride in their work and it shows. All the trees looked great after the work and the cleanup was immaculate. They surpassed themselves on the tea olive, which was a hulking 20' mass before and an elegant showpiece after they were done.
Description of Work: - Pruned out dead wood and storm damaged limbs in 2 pecans and 1 black walnut. - Installed support cable on one pecan. - Removed one medium oak, 5 small pine trees, 2 paper mulberries, and a mimosa. - Raised canopy and cleared out under brush from a tea olive - Chipped brush, hauled away wood and cleaned up yard afterwards
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
$1,300
Leslie H.
02/2011
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
The service was great. The day I call they can out and gave me estmate. On the day the work was to be done, they show up early and got right too work. Everything was done in a very high and professional manner. Would recmmened to anyone.
Description of Work: I had two large trees ,cut down and remove.
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
$625
Virginia W.
11/2010
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
My interaction with them went pretty well. The tree service guy was able to meet me quickly, which was good because it was after a storm and there were a lot of trees that had to be taken care of in Columbia. I got him out to do the estimate. My tree was not across the road or on my driveway. Some people had trees fallen down on their houses. So I told him that he didn’t have to do the job until he took care of the emergencies. He didn’t come the next day to do it because there were other immediate jobs than mine. He came out when he was done with the other immediate jobs and did it at my convenience. He didn’t need me to be there, which was good. He did a good job and I can’t even tell where the tree was. His responsiveness was excellent. I would use him again in the future.
Description of Work: We used Sox & Freeman Tree Expert Company probably 2 to 3 months ago for tree service.
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
$450
Lyn W.
10/2010
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
I had a very large dead tree that obviously needed to come down. The tree had multiple trunks, and was located in a tight spot between my garage, deck and privacy fence, plus close to several power lines. I needed someone with the expertise to take the tree down without damaging any property, grind the stump, and haul off the debris. I got several quotes, and Sox & Freeman were middle of the pack. But I hired them because they have a lot of experience, their reputation is positive, and I had a great experience with Chris Freeman, who came out to give the estimate. On the actual project -- These guys were GREAT! Chris showed up the day after I contacted them to provide an estimate. He called again the day before the work was scheduled to confirm. The guys showed up on time and got straight to work. I discreetly watched them throughout the process, and they took VERY good care to keep things under control and not damage anything. It was an all-day project, and they only stopped for a little bit for lunch. They were pleasant to talk to, very professional, and did a fantastic job. We had to remove a small piece of deck railing to get the stump grinder into place (with my permission), but they did that with care and offered to come back later and re-install it if I needed. They did a wonderful job at cleaning up, too. If you hadn't seem them working, you probably would have had no idea that they had been there! And absolutely ZERO damage to any property. I've used other tree services, and they were OK, but Sox & Freeman will get my business from now on. Highly recommended!
Description of Work: Take down a very large dead tree (with multiple trunks), located in a tight spot between the garage, deck, privacy fence, and power lines. Grind the stump, and remove debris. Also take down two small dead dogwoods.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Patricia H.
08/2010
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
It was very high. They were very professional and if I'd had the money I would have used them. You get what you pay for but it was too costly.
Description of Work: I got an appraisal from Sox & Freeman Tree Expert to take down a large pine tree.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,450
L C.
07/2010
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Excellent job from start to finish. I had to deal with this long distance and they made it easy. Because of the damage of the tree - it had split vertically with half of it landing on a nearby tree - they had to use a truck to remove it in order to avoid damage to the other tree. I wanted the wood from the tree so they cut it into fireplace lengths and neatly stacked it at the base of the tree/stump. All the other brush was hauled off. They also trimmed the broken branches of the nearby tree. All work was done promptly and in the time frame they had given.
Description of Work: Cut down damaged tree. Cut wood into fireplace length and left; chipped up brush and removed. Stump cut flush; no grinding.
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
$660
Daniel F.
01/2010
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
They were outstanding. Everybody else is just a hick with a saw. They are awesome. They are all licensed foresters. It was unbelievable. They did exactly what they said they would and when they said they would. An arborist that I work with recommended them. They were absolutely amazing. They make everyone else that I looked at, heard about, or saw look like a joke. They were outstanding. They don't use trucks running around the yard. They actually climb the trees, so it is a lot less invasive. They were absolutely impeccable and they were Clemson graduates. I think they have three offices. They are so far away better than anyone I've ever used and I'm in the natural resource business. I was afraid to have somebody come in and I was stunned because they were so good. The trees have never looked better. They are absolutely awesome. They told me what they would do for the amount of money, which was more than we wanted to spend. They cut it back and kept it to that. I wouldn't have known they were there except you look at the tree and know it looks better. They know how to prune a tree, which is no small thing. They were fabulous. We have a lot of trees in our yard and we don't top our trees. They knew exactly what they were doing and they could have done more for more money. We just wanted them cleaned up so a lot of dead wood wouldn't fall. There was some dead wood that we wanted taken out. There was no damage to the yard at all and the trees just look great. You couldn't really tell except that everything looked better. The difference was remarkable between the work they did and work that our neighbors had done by someone else. Their prices were not out of line. They gave an estimate in writing and came when they said they would. They billed us for the amount they said they would and they did what they said they would do. We didn't have any problems.
Description of Work: We used Sox & Freeman Tree Expert to prune an old oak tree and make the trees look a little cleaner.
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
$500
Andrew B.
11/2009
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
I called these guys after hearing good things about them, and was not let down. They had a professional who answered the phone -- I wasn't just calling somebody's cellphone in the field. That was nice. I set up an appointment to have someone come out and provide a free estimate. The estimate guy was very punctual, professional, and informative. Once I agreed to give them my business, we set up a date and time for the work. The crew arrived a few minutes early after calling twice to confirm the appointment, and performed the work quickly and expertly. They did a great job cleaning up, too. The experience was great.
Description of Work: We had six trees limbed up about 40 feet, including one that had a large branch arching over our house.
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
$550
Billy D.
10/2009
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Blake gave me the estimate I sought, but more importantly told me quite honestly that it was not necessary at this time to remove the trees and discussed alternatives, and very valid reasons why not to cut. There was another pine that needed large branches cut off, but he wisely suggested we wait for colder weather so as not to expose the tree to possible pine beetle infestation. I was awfully impressed by the thought, the honesty, and the professionalism displayed here. They have been in business for a very long time, and with this sort of work ethic and culture of service, I hope -- no, I'm sure -- they will continue to prosper for many years to come.
Description of Work: Blake came to two properties I own to estimate the cost to remove some pine trees that I thought needed to be come down.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
ed H.
08/2009
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
They were fantastic. When we called for the estimate, the person answering the phone was very pleasant, they showed up on time for appointments, including making reminder calls the day before. The Bradford pear tree has never looked better. One slip up was they hit our fence with some equipment, but we had two apology phone calls before the day was out and it was fixed as good as new within two days. Very professional.
Description of Work: The company removed a dieing Maple tree and trimmed and thinned a Bradford pear tree.
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
$500
NANCY B S.
05/2009
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
The pines were over a large treehouse and intermingled among living trees, so it was no mean feat to do. They seemed to know exactly what they were doing and there was no drama. The man who gave me the bid knew what he was doing. Was very pleasant and articulate. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: They removed two large dead pines and a dogwood and cleared some large branches. Dug or ground out the stumps.
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
SUZANNE V.
11/2008
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
I had a tree close to the house and the limbs were growing close the house and we needed them removed. Certus was very professional and knowledgeable and the trees have never looked better!
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Service Categories
Tree Service,
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FAQ
Sox & Freeman Tree Expert Co is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sox & Freeman Tree Expert Co accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Sox & Freeman Tree Expert Co offers free project estimates.
Yes, Sox & Freeman Tree Expert Co offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Sox & Freeman Tree Expert Co does not offer a senior discount.
No, Sox & Freeman Tree Expert Co does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Sox & Freeman Tree Expert Co offers warranties.
Sox & Freeman Tree Expert Co offers the following services: Tree removal, tree care, plant health care, soil care, tree banding, stump grinding, pruning, tree cabling, lightning protection, tree assessments, tree preservation