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Mencer's Tree Service

Tree Service

About us

Over the past 70 years Mencer’s tree service has built a reputation of providing the best work for the cheapest price here in the Knoxville area. We believe that our customers’ needs are of the utmost importance, and our team of tree professionals is committed to exceeding your expectations. Owner, miles mencer, has over 40 years of experience and is fully involved in all day-to-day activities. A high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals, which we sincerely appreciate. We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the industry. Additional address - PO Box 11661 Knoxville, TN 37939-1661.

Business highlights

84 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

No tree can stump us! Tree removal, trimming, pruning, cabling/bracing systems for weak trees, stump removal/grinding and shrub pruning. Bucket operators, trimmers, climbers, crane operators. Residential and Commercial.

Services we don't offer

Landscaping

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
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MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.794 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
76%
4
9%
3
4%
2
3%
1
9%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.4
punctuality
4.7
Showing 51-94 of 94 reviews

Helen A.
10/2017
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Great. We were pleased.
Description of Work: They cut down several trees and stumped them. They were so busy that it took them 6 weeks to get to us. That's why I gave them a B.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michelle C.
12/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It went great.
Description of Work: Had a large Bradford pear trimmed back. They were reasonable in price and excellent and work performance.

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
$800

wilbur P.
05/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Tree trimming & removal. On time as promised & on budget. Very skilled
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

John L.
06/2011
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Not the cheapest quote, but not the highest by any means. What I liked: in both cases, they brought the men and machines necessary to do the job quickly, safely, and completely. No messing around - they attacked the job. We were a bit taken aback when we received the quotes for both of these jobs. But after seeing them do the work - the planning, high-reach bucket truck, Bobcat, climbers, chipper, etc... it was clear that it takes more than an old pickup truck, chainsaw, a few ropes, and a handful of guys with little to live for - to get this work done safely and when promised. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: We have used Mencer's twice this year with great results. First job was to remove a very large, standing, dead oak that threatened our house and surrounding trees that we really wanted to preserve. Second job followed the June 21 storm that blew another large oak tree down onto the roof of my detached garage/workshop. Both jobs were relatively tricky - pleny of opportunity to cause more damage than good.

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
$1,500

Nancy R.
06/2011
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I was just trying to get an estimate for work. After leaving my name, number, and address, I did get a call back from the owner's son within a few hours. Unfortunately, he said that they only perform work from Sequoyah Hills to Farragut and would not go to our house in Fountain City (which I found a bit strange since it is actually within city limits). He could only recommend one other tree service that would service our home in Knoxville, and I already know that they are priced too high so that wasn't very helpful.
Description of Work: none

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

John T.
03/2011
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I got bids for cutting down the large oak for $2000 and $1200. So, I took $1200 and I was very pleased with their job. I spent $800 for the last service. The tree service guy took a long time to come out here. So, his punctuality was very bad. I even threatened him of complaining about his punctuality and got him moving. They also clean up after themselves. They do a very nice job. I would definitely use their services in the future too.
Description of Work: I have used Mencer’s Tree Service three times in the last four to five years for tree service. My last interaction with them was about a month ago. We moved into a house where the trees needed to be trimmed and they also took care of some other dead trees. They also took down one tree. We had a very large oak that needed to be cut down as well.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

TONY K.
09/2010
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
We needed someone to remove a hickory tree that was impinging on the foundation and roof. Called around to get estimates. Based on Mr. Mencer's estimate and the Angie's recommendations, we chose them. We had a bit of trouble getting on the list, miscommunication. But, once we got there and got a date and time the crew was out when they said they would be, did everything we asked and a bit more. They were professional, courteous, and cleaned up after themselves. Very impressed.
Description of Work: Mencer removed a hickory tree that was endangering our roof and foundation, removed a small dogwood growing right alongside the house, trimmed up a maple that was shedding branches, and did some general trimming.

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
$2,200

S M.
02/2010
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I called for an estimate. I was told Miles Mencer, the owner, could come by the next afternoon some time after 3. Mr. Mencer came by abound 4:30 and gave me a handshake estimate of 575 for all the work. Very nice guy. The crew of 6 or 7 arrived the next morning and went straight to work. They were very efficient and finished all the work in about an hour and a half. They were nice guys. They did a great clean up.
Description of Work: Cut down and removed 3 big trees and 4 small. (1 tall tree required climbing.) Pruning a large tree up 15 feet. (Required climbing ). Removing all wood and cleaning up.

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
$575

Karen B.
10/2009
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I wasn?t home when they did this and when I did get home I couldn?t even tell they had been there. It was just immaculate. I had at least 3 ? 4 estimates and they were by far the best price. I would absolutely hire them again.
Description of Work: They took down several large Pine trees and trimmed several others.

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

larry S.
09/2009
1.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Called to get a cost estimate of removing two trees. Left my name and phone number with 'receptionist' who said she would have someone call me back. Waited about 4 days and never heard from anyone. Called again and 'receptionist' acted like she never heard of me but said she would have someone call me back- two weeks later and still haven't received a call- went ahead and had job done by someone else.
Description of Work: Nothing done because I couldn't even get a return call either because of lousy internal communication or lack of caring/respect.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Mencer's Tree Service
Hello there! Thanks for the feedback. I just wanted you to be aware that we now have a full-time Office Manager who answer all phone calls. I do hope that you'll try us again in the future. Thanks. Angie Campbell Office Manager

James P.
08/2009
2.0
tree service
  + -1 more
His quote was very high; much higher than what I actually got the job done. He didn?t turn up to do the job. I am not pleased with him anymore and I wont use him anymore.
Description of Work: Mencer’s Tree Service did some work for me in the past. Recently he gave me a verbal quote to take down a tall Cedar tree.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0


Ben F.
06/2009
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were excellent. We got several estimates and they were by far the cheapest and most professional. They gave us a free estimate and came out to take out the trees within a few weeks. They had all the work done in less than 2 hours, cleaned up the debris afterward, and hauled the wood away (although they said we could keep it if we wanted it). They are the best tree service I have ever worked with and I have recommended them to many of my neighbors.
Description of Work: They removed a large tree in our front yard hanging over the house, and took out about a dozen smaller trees in the backyard that were growing up next to our fence.

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
$575

Ronald W.
02/2009
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
This is an update to a review I had previously provided for Mencer's Tree Service. During October 2008, I had given them an "F" as I could not get them to return a call after phoning 5 times. However, on 2/11/09, we had a tree fall in our side yard, so I decided to once again give Mencer's a call. They returned the call immediately and the owner of the company (Miles Mencer) arrived at our house on 2/14/09 to review the work needed. We agreed on a price, they arrived on Sunday 2/15 and completed all work in less than 2 hours with a team of 10 workers. Work was completed exactly as stated and they did a remarkable job of cleaning up after the work was completed. I don't know why I had the difficulty previously in getting a call returned, but after seeing the work they performed, I will certainly use them again in the future.
Description of Work: Had the company clean up a Virginia Pine (approximately 85 feet tall)that had snapped in half during a storm. Also removed a second Virginia Pine (approximately 65 feet tall) and 12 miscellaneous "junk" trees that were all 20-40 feet tall. A "cherry-picker" was used to work on the 65 Pine, the owner climbed the mid-sized trees to cut the tops into sections before falling the remainder and the smallest trees were simply cut from the ground. All trees were anchored with rope before cutting to ensure no damage to surrounding trees or structures. Once cut, the largest sections of the trees were cut into logs approximately 15 feet long and loaded on a truck for hauling to his lot (he gives away the wood for free), and the smaller portions were chipped and blown into the bed of another truck to be haul away. Finally, the entire grounds and surrounding areas were raked and blown to clean-up all debris.

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
$1,250

Response from Mencer's Tree Service
Thank you so much for the feedback and I do apologize for lack of communication on our end. We now have a full-time Office Manager who answers all phone calls and returns phone calls in a timely manner. I do hope you'll call us if you need any tree service in the future. Thanks. Angie Campbell Office Manager

MARTI R.
01/2009
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Outstanding.About a month ago I got and estimate from another tree service.The estimate they gave me was laughable.They quote $4000.00 for the Elm and $2000.00 for the Pine.They explained thats how much it would cost to do it the way it should be done and that the trees were very large and that it would cost them a lot of money to haul everything away.I have had the Elm tree trimmed in the past and Never paid anything close to what they were quoting me.I called Mencer for a 2nd quote.Fortunately they were working in my neighborhood so they were able to look at my trees and quote a price.Mencer looked and my trees and told me they were very healthy and that all that was need was for the tree to be raised and some of the lower branches close to my roof be removed.The price he quoted me was $275.00 including cleanup.I will never call another tree company other than Mencer.They were honest with me and didn't do any unneccary work.
Description of Work: 1large Chinese Elm in my front yard and 1large pine tree in my backyard trimmed and raised.Both close to my house.they cleaned up and hauled everything away.

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

RACHEL W.
12/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Showed up on time with large crew. Job done in 1.5 hours. Good clean-up. Price was very attractive vs. alternatives.
Description of Work: Took out 3 dead trees and a large dead branch.

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
$700

Gerald L.
10/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The were very efficient and cleaned up after themselves. Very satisfied.
Description of Work: They removed two trees close to my house that had telephone and TV cables going through them.

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
$175

ann H.
09/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
When I finally was able to get Mr. Mencer to call me, and that is the only complaint I have, he said he would be over after they stopped for lunch. Well, he was here within 40 minutes with his crew and went right to work. Please read above, I'm pretty tired of typing. To end this story, Mencers Tree Service was here maybe 1 hour and 5 minutes, and when they left there was not one stray limb, dead flower, torn up grass, piles of sawdust, or broken house parts. They cleaned everything. The only thing different was that the big old tree was gone. He has to be the best at what he does, or at least I think so. It was pretty impressive to watch.
Description of Work: Mr. Mencer climbed this 59 foot dead tree himself. He took it down in sections, with a crew of 5 or 6 men guiding the tree pieces down, as to not hit the house. The men further broke down the limbs, put some in the some wood machine( little pieces) and took the others away.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$675

Keith M.
08/2008
2.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It hasn't 'gone' at all! Nothing's been done.
Description of Work: In mid-June, Mr Mencer came to our home and gave a really good estimate for trimming multiple trees. I was impressed with his knowledge and demeanor. He suggested that rather than being put on their schedule (which was booking 2 months in advance), we allow them to drop by sometime as their workload permitted, stating they would probably get to it in the following 2 weeks. It's now been over 2 months since he was here. We have phoned several times stressing we need the work done; we have some limbs scrapping against our 7 year old roof. Ten days ago when I phoned, I made it clear I wanted my call returned. We continue to wait for a callback as we search for someone else to do the necessary trimming.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Lori L.
06/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Getting the estimate was quick (just a couple of days) and they came in much cheaper than a couple of other companies in the area but they are so busy it took a few weeks to finally get the job scheduled and done. They arrived on time the morning of the job, had a very large crew and lots of equipment to get the job done quickly. They removed all seven trees, cut the trunks down as low as possible, disposed of all the wood and cleaned up the area within two and half hours. Most efficient tree removal I've ever seen. He even cut down two limbs hanging over my fence at no extra cost. My neighbor was so impressed he got a business card to use them for future work. I just wished they did stump removal because I'm sure they'd do an excellent job!
Description of Work: They removed two large silver maples, two large spruces, a tall wild cherry, a tall skinny maple and a 25-30 ft large red tip plus a couple of wild cherry limbs hanging over our fence. Several of the tress removed were against a fence or close to our 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
$1,525

Response from Mencer's Tree Service
Thank you for you feedback - we appreciate it. I do apologize for lack of communication on our end. We now have a full-time Office Manger who answers and returns all phone calls. We also do stumps now. Hope to hear from you when you have a need for tree services. Thanks, Angie Campbell Office Manager

ISABELLA S.
02/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They did an excellent job removing the trees! They worked very efficiently and cleaned everything up really well. We are very pleased with their work. From three estimates we had been given, their's was the lowest with a difference of more than $500 compared to the highest.
Description of Work: Mencer's cut down one large pine tree next to our driveway, four large pines and a tall wild cherry tree in our back yard. The trees in the back yard stood very close to the fence and there was no access for large machinery. They also hauled off the wood. They don't grind 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
$1,600

Gerald L.
02/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Work was done very well, efficient and professional crew, good clean-up.
Description of Work: They took out two large fir trees close to the house, which phone and TV cable lines were going through.

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
$175

NICK K.
02/2007
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Bad weather was predicted for the following day; when I got home that afternoon, the work had been done before the predicted weather hit. I was very glad and the work was just what I asked for. The price is reasonable compared to other services.
Description of Work: I had several trees that were leaning over my neighbors fences and my power lines that were sure to come down if we had any kind of snow or ice. Miles Mencer came out and I pointed out what I wanted done. Miles said he'd get to it the next week.

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
$600

JOHN B.
08/2006
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Mencer's Tree Service came very highly recommended to us by a friend. Their price was very reasonable and they did a fantastic job on the trees. They didn't grind the stumps, but they did clean up really well. We had some stump guys take care of the rest. They worked very efficiently and got both trees done in about 3 hours flat.
Description of Work: They cut 2 large trees down, one on the side of my home and one in the back of my home.

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
$450

08/2006
3.0
tree service
  + -1 more
This huge limb had broken off during a storm and Mencers sent several guys to lop it off, which took about a half an hour. They were slow to come out and didn't completely clean up all the sawdust.
Description of Work: Mencer's took a large limb off an oak tree.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

07/2006
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The tree guys were very professional and they did real good work. Their crew was friendly and polite and I would highly recommend them. They do everybody's yard around here and they are a very reputable company. They are highly recommended by different people. They cleaned up the mess and everything looked very nice.
Description of Work: The tree men cut down six huge trees in our yard and they used a chipper and shredded up the trees and hauled everything away and they raked the yard also. They also removed the 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
$500

Contact information

PO Box 11661, Knoxville, TN 37939

www.mencerstree.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

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FAQ

Mencer's Tree Service is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Mencer's Tree Service accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Mencer's Tree Service offers free project estimates.
No, Mencer's Tree Service does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Mencer's Tree Service does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Mencer's Tree Service offers emergency services.
No, Mencer's Tree Service does not offer warranties.
Mencer's Tree Service offers the following services: No tree can stump us! Tree removal, trimming, pruning, cabling/bracing systems for weak trees, stump removal/grinding and shrub pruning. Bucket operators, trimmers, climbers, crane operators. Residential and Commercial.
Landscaping

Contact information

PO Box 11661, Knoxville, TN 37939

www.mencerstree.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM