This is an amazing company! The price was right and they did an outstanding job. The owner is on site and the crew works non stop. We had very large trees by our fence line cut and trimmed and all was mulched. There was no debris left as all was cleaned up. Our yard looks wonderful. Kudos to this company for their quality, value and kindness!!! Thank you James, we will highly recommend you! read more

Fall from grace.....Unfortunately, I have to update my review of this company to reflect my most recent interaction. After my first experience, I didn't hesitate to reach back out to James again when I needed work done EXCEPT this time James didn't finish the job, left the property a mess, and is now unreachable. May 15th: I had to leave the job site early but before leaving James approached me to pay for the job in full via Square so he could build credit with the company for loans. I had no issue paying him as he had completed the last job without issue. James also asked if I could have my neighbors pay via square which I said I would help with, if needed as they are not tech savvy. We discussed another job for him before I left that day. James assured me he would be removing the shefflera and oak and hauling it away before the day's end as they were also simultaneously working on my neighbor's property as well (jobs I got for him). May 17th: James comes by the next potential job site I was offering him. I gave him a few cold Cokes and allowed him to go through the shed and take items that him/his company could use. Shortly after the appraisal I started to receive complaints about the pond (my initial job) not being completed. May 19th: James reached out to see about moving forward with the next job however he hadn't finished the original job. He mentioned spotting a 2-3ft baby gator. May 20th: I returned to the property and the oak was still there in large sections. I had to locate James up the road on job site number 4 to ask when he would be finishing my property which was started on the first day (May 15th) and to let him know that shoes, socks, and my neighbor's shovel, which they borrowed for the job was at the house. I informed him of the empty Gatorade, styrofoam cups, and water bottles strewn about the yard that I had to pick up. James and his worker started arguing over it. Jame's worker told me I've been nothing but kind to them (buying them cold drinks, lunch, and tipping them on past jobs) and he will see to it that my property is finished before days end. I told them if they are reluctant because of the baby alligator I would stand in the water (only a few feet deep) and guard the men while they work. He said it wasn't necessary. Trusting his word I left. My neighbors later called and let me know they didn't touch my yard. James told me via text that he would be there on Friday (May 22nd) May 22nd: I show up early to unlock the gates head to an apt then come back to wait. By 1pm no James. I text him and his reply "I'm gunna be honest with you I'm exhausted, we need the day off, we'll be there tomorrow between 12-2" followed by "I will return". If he knew he wasn't coming a text earlier would have been polite so I didn't sit waiting on someone who isn't knowingly showing up. I informed the tenant of James's coming on Saturday so he could make arrangements with his vehicle as they would need the driveway, lock up, and head home. Saturday May 23rd I head to the property, unlock the gates, wait, wait, and wait.....dejavu... No James. After 2pm I sent him a message except this time there was no reply. I have since tried to call and text James multiple times to no avail. He is intentionally dodging my calls/texts as he replied to other texts for new work which lets me know he has little to no intent on finishing the job and likely blocked me altogether as my messages are no longer showing delivered. If I do not hear back by next week I will have someone finish the job he walked away from as I have many people depending on me for the completion of the project. James has not only inconvenienced me with his no-shows but also let my tenant and neighbors down who are depending on the completion of this work. I will no longer use and/or refer to James as I will likely have to prepare for legal action for breach of contract. Be careful if using this company as James has no integrity and will take your payment in full and walk away without guilt or remorse. Shady con artist. James lost a loyal customer. read more

Took a deposit and never showed up and never responded to my calls. SCAMMER! He responded quickly to bid the job and take the deposit. Now he's a ghost with my deposit. read more

Detailed, thorough, on time. James West has the skills, crew and equipment to complete the toughest of jobs, big and small. Shredders, lift scaffolds, climbers etc. if needed. Give him a call. We have on more than one occasion. (941)539-5091 read more

Absolutely recommend them for your tree removal project, Great work, Great service, Great pricing.

I have used James for tree work for several years and never had a problem, other than some after the work completed price haggling by him wanting more than initially agreed. In January 2025, he came to grind some stumps after doing some tree work. There was a bamboo stump that was less than 4 feet from my eight zone irrigation manifold, which is the heart of the irrigation system. He went too far out of the radius of the stump and literally destroyed my entire irrigation system. I had just paid $4K to have the irrigation system revamped last May, seven months prior. We didn't have a signed contract, so he's not relieved of any responsibility. He agreed to have it repaired by someone he knows either personally or professionally. Here I am, four months later and the repair is still not complete. Many, many, many empty promises were made to get it done, but it's still incomplete. My property looks horrible because it's so dry. Unfortunately, I won't be using or recommending James or his company. read more

Elite Quality Tree - January 2025 - Tree Services Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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USE THIS COMPANY!! After 3 storms last year, we decided to remove 3 slash pines that were starting to lean heavily towards our pool cage and our neighbors. I had recently joined Sarasota Word of Mouth and looked up reviews for good companies. I started picking out ones with multiple good reviews and waited to see who got back in touch with me. I had 4 companies quote the job, but Elite Quality Tree & Stump Grinding (James West) was the most expedient in getting back to us and providing us a quote on the spot. After he left, he sent me his license and certificate of insurance - so professional! He told us on the Friday he came and gave us a quote that he could do the job the following Friday. He showed up as promised and completed the job in 3 days just as he said he would. He did excellent work and even left the site pretty clean after grinding of tree debris considering all the limbs, branches, pinecones, etc.. I would recommend James of Elite Quality Tree & Stump Grinding 1,000%. He and his crew were professional, courteous and did a fantastic job! If we EVER need another tree removal, he will be our guy! read more

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James does not complete the job he is paid for. Additionally threatened me via text that he would claim he was injured on my property when I complained about the job not being completed. read more