I just want to say what a GREAT job Country Club Tree Service did! I have an eighty-year old silver maple with a hole in the trunk, and when I consulted the arborist he took the time to come out, look at my tree, and talk about all the possible options.
We decided that filling the hole with expandable sealant was the best option, but at the time (this past spring) there was a family of squirrels living there. So Country Club took the time to let the babies grow up, then came by twice in mid-summer to put mothballs in the hole to chase the squirrels away. The tree team returned this past week, checked the hole to make sure it was squirrel-free, and then filled it with the sealant. They chose a color that would harmonize with the bark, and it is actually difficult to tell where the hole used to be unless you're looking for it. While they were here, they also trimmed up a lower branch of the maple that had started growing toward the house; they left the vertical portion of the branch but trimmed the horizontal portion, and it looks beautiful! The best tree-trimming work is invisible. :-)
I've consulted their arborists in the past regarding my old-growth trees, and every time they give me great advice and guidance. They also took the time to look at the trees on a Habitat build site where I was volunteering, to guide us in our work around them.
Many thanks to Country Club Tree Service for their expertise in trees; for their quality work in solving even the "simplest" of homeowner questions; for supporting non-profits like Habitat KC; and for being good stewards of the environment (making sure all the squirrels were gone before filling up the hole). You all are the BEST!!
I have used Country Club Tree before and that is why I called this this time. Their Arborist came out in July at the agreed upon time and reviewed my job and gave me a bid for the work before he left. I called in August and scheduled the work to be done in September. As I requested they were great to call in advance and let me know what day they would be there to do the work. The crew of four came at the expected time with their bucket truck and grinder. They know what they are doing and did a great job trimming and cleaning up. They were easy to work with. I received the invoice for payment in the mail about 2 days later.
I have used these guys before and they did a great job again this time. They removed a large dead walnut tree, ground out the stump, and hardly left a sign that they were there. They removed a dwarf crabapple tree, and trimmed a number of trees around my house. The work, and the cleanup, was excellent. They were cooperative when I asked to meet the supervisor on site to make sure that they understood the particulars of the job (although the job was clearly defined in their quote). I had three bids on this exact same work, and Country Club was the low bidder. I am not one to simply go with the lowest bidder if there are other considerations, but like I said, I have used them before and they did a great job.
This is the only tree trimming service we trust. We have large, old trees on our property, and although their price is higher than other companies, we believe it's worth it because the health of our trees is so important to us.
Their prices are great. They're responsive, friendly, and creative.