On Monday, 1 July 2024, at 10AM, I had an 80' black locust crash into the corner of my house and cover 2/3rds of the roof with its canopy. The tree was huge. Luckily, I was home and called Excel immediately and they sent two people out the same day: Will, their arborist/estimator and Wendell, their crane operator. They were able to come out Wednesday, 3 July 2024, at 7AM and had the tree off of the house completely and laying on the street in front by 9AM. It was unbelievable watching them move that 9000lb tree intact out to the road for processing. I do a lot of tree work myself, but Billy (the foreman) and his crew blew me away. Very impressed. Thanks so much. And all of that before the 4th of July. read more

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Do not hire them. They have no knowledge of what a tree might need and will prune the trees in an excessive and very aggressive manner, just to prove they have done their job. When we asked for some kind of explanation, they were dismissive and condescending. Terrible service. We had DDOT-UFD come check their work and they agreed with our assessment. The pruning is not up to their standards or requirements. But alas now the beautiful trees in our block are gone... read more

Excel Tree Experts are exactly what their name says. They are regularly relied on and contracted by local municipal and state Urban Forestry Divisions (UFD) to carry out efficient, knowledgable trimming of healthy trees, and removal of hazardous and damaged trees in public space. They know their business well enough to meet the very stringent DC urban forestry regulations. For readers that are unfamiliar, City inspectors are everywhere, every day. The penalties for permit violations of improper tree work or public space violations in DC are serious. To avoid these penalties, successful contractors must be attentive and exact in how they operate within regulations. Excel is expert in maintaining compliance, for themselves, and for private residential or business owners who hire them. Its win-win-win when the rules are followed. I hired them to remove two (2) hazardous trees: old/dead and permitted for removal by DC's UFD, as well as one (1) giant 88" circumference pine tree (fee permitted for removal) and two (2) 42" circumference unwanted/nuisance trees. Once I proved the permits were complete, they also check with the city themselves, they scheduled the job for just over a week later. They arrived exactly on time for job survey, setup and started work at the permitted time. Their machines and manual work was highly coordinated and efficient. The team of about seven (7) were highly skilled professionals: coordinating bucket truck for access, crane for removal, ground crew for segmentation and loading to the logging truck, and chippers and forestry labor to make sure clean up happened as the branches fell. Great teamwork. No nonsense. The price I paid was reasonable for the degree of expertise and the extraordinary efficiency that the work was executed. This is dangerous and expertly skillful work. I've done a lot of tree work and root work, yard labor, etc. myself. Excel Tree Experts were very impressive and effective, indeed. My point of contact was Ephraim for our contract. A real gentleman, congenial and easy going. No games, no hidden surprises. The Excel office staff with whom I communicated by email were courteous and efficient. Everything right on time and without fuss. Excellent. I 100% recommend Excel Tree Experts for major tree work. Thanks for reading. [KenH in NW DC || tree work completed Sept '23] See their site, its technically informative: https://www.exceltreeexperts.com/about.htm read more

Excel Tree was recommended to us by several family members and friends who have used them in the past. The arborist, Will, was very helpful and informative in letting us know what trimming was needed on the huge trees surrounding our house. The workmen did a great job of all the trimming, cabling and cleanup afterwards. We are very pleased with the job and cost! read more

I want to thank the people of Excel Tree Expert for their excellent work at my property. I had to have 15 trees taken down because of storm damage or being unhealthy. This included several deadfalls (widowmakers) that posed a safety hazard. I was very pleasantly surprised when I first got the estimate and I definitely got my money's worth. I have no problem fully recommending this company for any tree service that you may require. read more

Had one large oak and two stumps removed. Excellent service and great price. Very professional.Arrived on time and completed as promised.

This company came to my property in DC and did an excellent job, they spend an entire morning and even knocked on my door twice to take a look at their job and make sure I was happy w the job done. Two very friendly and professional guys. Highly recommend. read more

Excel Tree Experts - They cleared all branches around the power lines and pole light. - Tree Services Near Me - Jessup, Maryland

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Damaged my home by cutting a tree and letting it fall right onto my home. The owner blamed one of his employees insinuating they might have been drinking on the job and that he was going to give this person a drug test. No way in heck would I recommend this company whatsoever. My child was in the room the tree was falling towards. Could have been a very very serious incident. No remorse, no trying to make it right. Just a horrible battle with insurance and no one wanting to cover it to make it right. Will be taking legal action. Oh and it's been three months since and damage is still not fixed. Life goes on for the company but not me. Total waste. DO NOT USE THEM. read more

I have dealt with truly bad tree "experts" and because of it, I am so pleased to write an excellent review for Excel. They are polite, highly responsive, quote good pricing which they keep, and their crews work quickly, efficiently, safely and clean up really well after their work. I am grateful to have found them and to recommend them to anyone that is looking for a company that consistently provides, really good service. Thank you! read more

I called for an estimate and had a great experience. Arborist came to my place and made a recommendation that was very well suited for my need. Best of all, estimates are free. Id recommend them for any and all lawn and vegetation needs! read more