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The Arborist Inc

Tree Service, Landscaping, Firewood,

About us

4 employees. Additional contact names - Patrick DeCoste. "The Arborist Inc engages with our clients to develop a strong fiduciary relationship. Trees are complex organisms that often grow in challenging environments. Our staff is empowered with an understanding of these complexities. Our stewardship is required to fully realize all the benefits that trees have to offer. Let us grow together." 3 cords unsplit wood can be delivered for $100 (wood will not be cut to fireplace length typically and wood species is variable). Wood chips can be delivered for $50 for approximately 15 yards.

Business highlights

28 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Tree and snow removal, stump grinding, debris, firewood, chip mulch, lightening protection, pest control, planting & fertilization.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.878 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
6%
3
3%
2
3%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7
Showing 26-50 of 78 reviews

Paula Z.
04/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
We have used the Arborist Inc. for many years and will continue to use them. I texted Tim for a Quote and he was out here within hours. The work was done within a few days. The Crew is the same Crew that has cut MANY of our trees. Very friendly, professional and courteous.
Description of Work: Cut down a huge tree in backyard, took out another partial tree and ground the stumps. Neatly stacked wood in a pile.

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
$980

Meghan H.
12/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
We recently moved to a heavily treed lot and I was looking for some education on the health of our trees. Tim was responsive and very knowledgable. You could tell that Tim really cares about the trees and that he enjoys sharing his knowledge about them. Tim did not recommend that we take down any trees at this time, but if we ever need any tree work in the future - he will be the first guy I call. It was $47 well spent and I felt that was quite a bargain for his time and expertise.
Description of Work: Provided an evaluation of the trees on our lot

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
$47

Joseph K.
10/2013
5.0
firewood, tree service
  + 0 more
It went great.Tim is one of the first honest tree contractors that has ever explained about the trees and what he would cut. He is the genuine article of professional and honesty in tree service. I would recommend him to any of my neighbors and will absolutely use him in the future. He is single owner small business and actually does part of tree climbing. So have patience when you call he will get back to you. We need more small business people like Tim.
Description of Work: Shaped/thin out large fruit tree in front yard. Removed dead limbs and limbs that where close to house roof on one large oak and two other medium sized trees. Cleaned up all trash and left yard and lawn in great shape. Tim and two of his workers arrived and they were so quite and professional you would never know they were there. They also provided me with over 1/2 cord wood for fireplace.

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

David G N.
09/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
At first I was not impressed with how they responded on the phone, but the young man came out and he was very knowledgeable, well trained, professional, polite, and not pushy. They explained things well. They arrived early, but they were very apologetic. They offered to come at a later time, but I didn’t feel that was necessary. They charged me for the transportation of the wood, recycling and grinding. They will do work for me next year.
Description of Work: I had one oak tree in the front yard that I hired them to do some tree trimming for me. They did stump grinding on two different trees. He ground up two stumps for me and, at my request, cleaned up the saw dust very well. If I had requested they would have brought soil. They also removed and cut down to ground level a white pine for me. They also advised me on how to prune my crape myrtles.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,945

Gaylia P.
07/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I couldn't be more pleased with the work done by The Arborist, Inc. Tim, and the crew doing the work, were respectful of both me and my property. The crew was on time, and very efficient, climbing to all parts of the trees to remove the dead branches - they use ropes and muscle to climb, no spikes which harm the tree!! They cleared the debris as they went along, and then used a chipper at the end. There was NO debris left in my yard!!! And I'm happy to report that after the last round of storms rolled through, there was virtually no debris under those three trees! I will gladly hire The Arborist, Inc. again!
Description of Work: Dead limbs, large and small, removed from 3 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
$1,715

Andrew B.
07/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Tim came to the house and inspected the trees, and gave me his professional advice. It was immediately clear to me that this man knew what he was talking about. I got estimates from a couple of other places, and over the years have had tree companies stop by the house and offer their services. Many of the other companies tried to prey on mine and my wife's fears of having large trees outside of our house. Tim on the other hand gave an honest assessment of the trees and provided recommendations that were best for the trees, and not necessarily for the bottom line of his company. That said, one other company gave me a higher estimate, but that was because they were recommending more and unnecessary work (they were not certified arborists, but professional tree hackers as far as I could tell, despite positive reviews on Angie's List). Another arborist provided similar recommendations as Tim, but it was like pulling teeth to get an estimate. The team came out today and did the pruning work as recommended. The trees look great, no more dead branches hanging over the roof. They did a great job cleaning up, and even hauled away some big branches I had building up in the back due to recent storms. Tim wasn't here today, but his team was knowledgable and just as passionate about tree care. I trust this company, and you should too.
Description of Work: The provider pruned a number of large trees in both my front and back 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
$1,900

Sarah H.
06/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Tim and his crew do fantastic work. Tim is much more knowledgeable than any of the other arborist / landscaping companies I have talked to (and I have a forestry degree). He also is extremely picky about the tree stock he plants; the willow oaks we had him put in are thriving far better than trees we'd had other companies put in. Tim's prices are higher than some other companies, but price relative to value is extremely reasonable, especially when you consider that he has properly insured and trained workers, rather than day laborers and amateurs as many other companies use. The only downsides of working with Tim were that a) sometimes he was not very responsive to email / phone and b) he is quite blunt. I prefer straight talk, but other members of our board felt that Tim disrespected them and was rude. He can be kind of a smart aleck, but to me the quality of his care and the depth of his knowledge made it well worth it. We've had other arborists since Tim who are very friendly but just don't know what they're doing. Overall I highly recommend Tim.
Description of Work: It has been a long time since I was on my condo board and we used Tim as an arborist, so I'm not sure about the details of what we got for $895 but I recall that was one of our bills for tree trimming across the property. We hired Tim to do tree planting, trimming, and a tree inventory for several years.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$895

Anthony A.
04/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Seemed very knowledgeable. I communicated with him through email, and he responded promptly. I was satisfied.
Description of Work: Gave me an assessment/quote. Learned that there was nothing substantial that needed to be done at this time. I may need to have something done later on.

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
$50

Patricia H.
03/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I trust anyone who tells me "you don't need to hire me". Tim is very honest. He does excellent work and seems more interested in recommending a proper course of action than a course of action that will make him money.
Description of Work: A tree in the back yard of a townhouse I manage for landlords was cut down. Tim said the work wasn't really necessary and the tree was healthy and safe. The owners opted to cut down the tree anyway in order to appease the neighbors.

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

Carolyn H.
01/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
We have two beautiful large maples that had never been pruned. We wanted to assure that they were in good health and would remain so in the years to come. We were exceptionally pleased with the service provided by the Arborist, Inc.. The owner, Tim DeCoste, clearly cares about maintaining healthy trees as much as we do, and about his workers' safety. We were very pleased with the results and found his prices reasonable and an excellent value for the money. We heartily recommend using him, particularly if you love beautiful old trees and want to keep them healthy.
Description of Work: Pruned two huge maple trees--dead branches and cleared the roof, installed a supporting cable on one

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
$1,300

Robert V.
01/2013
2.0
tree service
  + -1 more
We never got past the estimate. The owner did not notify me in a timely manner when he was coming out to investigate our property and showed up unexpectedly. When I pointed this out, he wanted to debate the matter. I found him discourteous and surly and declined to do business with him. His work may be excellent for all I know but his attitude is not. Also, his was the only tree service that charged us for an estimate. The others provide free, written estimates.
Description of Work: Inspected property and provided estimate.

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


Harvey S.
11/2012
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The actual work went very well. The team was very professional and cleaned up afterwards. Getting the estimate and arranging the actual work took some doing and my follow up. They missed their first appointment. Overall I am pleased with the work done.
Description of Work: Tree pruning and removal of dead tree limbs

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Marlee F.
11/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
After the estimate was agreed upon, the crew scheduled with me to come out and perform the work. Time estimates were given. They came out and chopped down two large oak trees, and gave me the option to save money by hauling away the wood myself. I expected to have to come home to a messy yard and clean up the branches myself, but was pleasantly surprised when the crew took care of this for me, and left the wood in a neat pile. It was able to be easily hauled away and cleaned up. Very easy experience overall. Great company to work with.
Description of Work: The crew took down two large oak trees in the backyard without damaging any other landscaping. Work was performed professionally and quickly, less than 5 hours. Highest safety standards were applied. Great customer service and an excellent experience.

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

Mark R.
10/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Everything was professionally done from estimate to work completion.
Description of Work: Had numerous trees removed, some debris carted away as well as a buch removed. All work was done as requested

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
$2,925

Glenn K.
10/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
This is an excellent tree service. Tim, the owner, gives a fair price and takes a minimalist view of what needs to be done. When we first hired him, he proposed cutting much less than other tree companies that bid for the service. We were impressed with his crew's work and then hired him again when we suffered tree damage in a bad storm.
Description of Work: We have used the Arborist twice now--first for some regular trimming of trees and then to remove damaged limbs after a huge 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
$2,000

Ron O.
10/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They completed the work on time, prompt and were very professional - dependable.
Description of Work: They removed trees and tree debris.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000

William H.
09/2012
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I continued to talk with the answering service but was never able to talk with the individual that provided the estimate.
Description of Work: I could not get a phone contact with the Arborist to discover what was causing the problem or the information on which tree he was suggesting would die next but they provided a bit to remove.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
2.0
responsiveness
2.0

$1,400

Ron O.
07/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The job was done professionally with no problems, start to finish.
Description of Work: We had four trees come down in the storm on 6/22/12. One large tree fell on top of our garage, crushing it, and damaging my car. We got Tim from Arborist, Inc to come out on a Sunday to remove the tree, tarp the garage, and remove all the debris. He and his 2 helpers did a great job.

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
$3,500

Janis I.
06/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
We called the Arborist for an estimate and they arrived on time, looked over the damage and made several recommendations. We accepted their recommendations to have one of our trees removed so as not to cause future damage the the trees on either side of it. They arrived on the date scheduled and did an excellent job. I took both movies and still pictures of the work being done to get a good before and after look. The broken tree and the one recommended were cut and the remains chipped in short order. The remaining trees had the broken branches removed and the remainder trimmed to provide the best possible shaping. All cuttings were removed, the stumps ground to below lawn level and the holes filled with a mixture of tree grindings and dirt. The driveway was swept and everything was left very clean. If it were not for the newly ground stumps you could not tell that we had anything but well trimmed trees along the driveway. The Arborist was very professional, did fast work, and left everything very clean and neat. If additional work is required in the future this is the company I will call. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: The trees along our driveway suffered major damage during a storm. One tree was broken at the base while three others had major limbs snapped and blocking the driveway.

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

Olga B.
05/2012
3.0
tree service
  + -1 more
This is the only company (out of three) which didn’t keep the original appointment time and charged us $ 40 for the estimation and professional opinion about our backyard tree. Pretty poor service!
Description of Work: Tree condition evaluation.

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

$40

Scott R.
05/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Appointment for estimate and arrival for job were both at the times agreed upon. All crew members were professional and all aspects of job went smoothly.
Description of Work: Tim and his crew removed a dead tree (leaving a non-dangerous portion as requested for the woodpeckers and other creatures that rely on dead and dying trees). They also removed large dead limbs that would have fallen during storms and hauled away all the wood, again as requested. The large tree necessitated the use of a bucket truck.

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
$2,700

Krista A.
05/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I spoke to three different companies before deciding to go with The Arborist. They weren't the cheapest but they were the most professional and most thorough. There was a couple hundred difference between them and the others but a WORLD of difference in how they talked about what they needed to do and tree care in general. Tim's knowledge is impressive and his straightforward manner made me trust him immediately. We had no scheduling problems. A very hardworking and polite crew came to take down our 80 foot tall tree by hand (not crane accessible). They had the whole thing down in one day and came back the next to do the stump. They were very considerate of our neighbors as we needed their cooperation to access the tree--had to take down and replace a fence--as well as use their driveway to remove sections of the stump. After watching this process I understand why it costs so much--and the level of knowledge and training it takes to know how to do this properly and safely. I would absolutely call them again for any thing having to do with trees. In fact, I would like to tap their expertise in deciding what to plant in that big open space I now have!
Description of Work: Removed dying 80 ft oak from back yard in difficult to access location. No crane. All by hand (except for stump removal). Had to access the tree via our neighbor's yard and remove/replace a portion of our fence.

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
$5,900

Kevin W.
04/2012
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Arborist came out. Looked at trees. Told me one was dead. Told me some others weren't doing well and probably wouldnt make it. Did not offer any suggestions and did not providie much information. He is probably knowledgable but I didnt feel his visit was worthwhile and was not worth the fee.
Description of Work: Had some trees that looked to be dying., not thriving in spot they were in, and some species that seemed not to be suited to area. I wanted some information on how to save the trees that needed saving, some suggestions on what I could plant and an evaluation of quesitonble plants

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

$80

Kirk D.
04/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
We were very happy with the promptness and straightforwardness and price. The owner came and looked at the job first. It was not heavy sales pressure and he was very straightforward. We would certainly use them again.
Description of Work: We used The Arborist to take down a tree. It was a huge maple 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

Linda H.
04/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
We were very pleased with them. The quality was first class. Apart from the stump which we told them to leave, we would never have known that they had been here. It was not an easy job to do. It was a really big tree and it was leaning precariously. It wasn't the easiest tree to take down. When they took it down, it was all gone. They were punctual and the price was good. Their people were very professional.
Description of Work: We used The Arborist because we had a really big tree that got halfway blown over with the wind and was threatening to fall across the road so they came and took it down.

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
$700


Contact information

8865 Mike Garcia Dr, Manassas, VA 20109

http://www.thearboristinc.com

Service hours

Sunday:
5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday:
5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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,
Landscaping,
Firewood,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Snow Removal,
Mulch and Topsoil

FAQ

The Arborist Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Monday: 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The Arborist Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, The Arborist Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, The Arborist Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Arborist Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, The Arborist Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, The Arborist Inc offers warranties.
The Arborist Inc offers the following services: Tree and snow removal, stump grinding, debris, firewood, chip mulch, lightening protection, pest control, planting & fertilization.

Contact information

8865 Mike Garcia Dr, Manassas, VA 20109

http://www.thearboristinc.com

Service hours

Sunday:
5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday:
5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
5:00 AM - 6:00 PM