The Real Stump Buster team helped me with trimming my live oak and crape myrtles in my front yard. From the start, the communication was excellent. They provided a reasonable quote for the oak and offered to trim the crape myrtles (5 of them) for just $100 more. The team arrived a few minutes ahead of the scheduled time and Tom shared the plan with me so that we were clear on expectations. They worked efficiently and were finished within a few hours. They cleaned up all debris prior to leaving. My trees and yard looked great. Everyone on the team was professional and courteous. I would certainly ust them again and would recommend them if you need a professional (and certified) arborist team. read more

Mr. Bussell arrived on time to give us a bid, his secretary, Sandy always keeps us posted on his ETA. I like that he removed his sun glasses to give me eye contact, walks with you one on one asking you personally what exactly you want cut, how much you want cut back, etc. Prices are very reasonable. Arrived on time on actual day to trim multiple shrubs, hedge, his team was friendly, smile, work is stellar they raked, blew & picked up all the little bits from curb, sidewalk. Looking forward in working with Tom & his crew in a few weeks. :-) read more

5 stars and an A+ On time, professional and efficient. All brush piles mulched and neatly contained. Great Job! read more

Great job. Removed trees, ground stumps and cleaned up. Arrived on time and very courteous.

Have used Tom and crew multiple times for both work and privately. Could not be happier. He even had utility locator come out to find utl;ities before he cut up a fallen tree and ground up the stump. VERY professional. Have referred them many times. They are both courteous and respectful of your property. read more

10 Stars. Trust the other reviews, this company is legit. Tom and his crew are the epitome of hard work and professionalism. We have (had) a huge tree in the front yard that apparently died during the snow last year. Branches were falling whenever it rained or there was high wind. LARGE branches that would easily damage the cars in the driveway or worse injure someone. Called Stump Busters for a quote and Tom showed up the very next day (might have even been the same day) and gave me price to remove the tree and the stump. At the time he was booked for about a week and a half out, but we really needed the job done and I trusted the company so we agreed. I got a text the next day asking if it would be okay if Tom came over between his other scheduled appointments to work on the tree because he was worried the loose branches were going to fall and do damage to the cars. Tom showed up a day later with his crew and cut the tree down to about 10 feet. I could hear branches cracking and falling to the street, I was honestly worried for his team. After a few hours all the branches were gone and we just had a large stump in the ground. I was shocked at how quickly and efficiently they tore down this monster. (See photo) Before he left, his crew cleaned the street of all debris and sawdust plus all the massive branches that I had accumulated over the past two weeks. He said we would be back in about a 10 days with the stump-remover-machine (not official title) to pull what remained of the tree out of the ground. Sure enough, a few days later I got a text that Tom was coming over the next morning at 7:30 am to finish the job which included digging a pretty deep hole to remove the majority of the roots that were practically little trees themselves, and pulling the stump out. Tom finished way ahead of the agreed upon schedule and even impressed the neighborhood who watched him work (Tom left some wood for my neighbor who asked if he could have some for the pit in his backyard; he cut the pieces to a manageable size and put them aside to be collected later). Absolute professionals. read more

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I requested a visit in the afternoon and made two appointments that evening. Both companies showed as promised but Tom had the best bid. Work completed the next morning as promised. Cut a bunch of large limbs that were too big for me and now the squirrels can't get onto the roof any more. read more

Tom and crew were fantastic! Very professional people and professional results in the work they do! They are kind, reliable, and are reasonable in their prices if not the best. The trees are very happy and I will likely use their services again. I have already referred them to friends and family. read more

They were knowledgable of the trees and what I wanted. Cheapest quote. Service was quick and professional. Will recommend.

I've used them before and would again. Fast response, good price and very courteous. They tell you what needs to be done before arrival.

I would highly recommend this company. I did my research on yelp for a qualified landscaping outfit and found these guys. "TOM" came out and gave me a very reasonable estimate and was very knowledgeable and was very straight forward. the crew came out on the day designated and did a a very clean job on my poor old shrubbery! thanks, great job! I would use them again! read more

It is without hesitation we recommend "The Real Stump Busters"! Our live oak tree was Over-Due for a major overhaul of pruning, trimming and shaping. We cannot say enough good stuff about Tom and his crew, very friendly, professional, and impeccable attention to detail! Exceeded our expectations with clean up, haul away, even fixed my LED house number sign, which he didn't have to do, but Did! Our tree is Absolutely Beautiful! He makes me want to do a great review for his company! One and Done for us, Only the Real Stump Buster's will Do! read more

The Real Stump Busters are absolutely amazing! Setting up a time to get an estimate for our project was quick and easy, and I felt that they gave me an extremely fair quote for the work. The team arrived on time and got to work immediately. They were friendly, professional and extremely efficient. I even heard them laughing and joking with one another while they were working! They thoroughly cleaned everything after they were done and left our yard looking even better than they found it. I had gotten 4 quotes from other companies prior to meeting with TRSB and had even tried to schedule a service with another company several months prior, but never received anywhere close to the level of professionalism and courtesy that I experienced throughout the process with TRSB. Seriously, look no further for your tree needs, The Real Stump Busters is the best! read more

Have used Tom 4 times in the last 10 years and the service, professionalism, and quality of work was exceptional ! ! Had a tree removed in a tight area -- no fence damage and only lost a few branches from a surround tree which we already dead. The clean up after was spotless ! ! ! The old say holds true you get what you pay for, So TRUE with THE REAL STUMP BUSTER"S ! ! ! ! read more

They were able to get us scheduled and get our trees cleaned up. We had a tree removed, and the job was done so professionally that we couldn't even tell they'd been there...except the tree was GONE! It was just awesome! Great experience, very pleasant people, terrific service!! Will use again, will recommend!! read more

This review is WAY overdue! A couple of months ago I had The Real Stump Busters Tree Service remove a couple of stumps and a few overgrown hedges. They arrived on time and got to work right away after a quick review of the work to be done. They were able to get the work done quickly and made sure everything look great! What a difference! Tom and his crew are the best, I highly recommend them!! read more

Trimmed a number of trees. Showed up on time, worked hard, and got the job down much faster than expected. Everything looks great and was just as I was hoping. read more

They're the only Tree Company that I TRUST to trim my Oak & Pecan Trees ( that my Pop & I planted when I was younger). Thank you for the AWESOME JOB you do every time! This Company is always prompt, reasonable and clean up afterwards! Love These GUYS & they're comical when working! read more

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Highly recommend Tom and his crew. They did exactly what they quoted. They were prompt & efficient! Our trees were cut back off the roof and removed some dead limbs. Trees don't look disturbed and now we don't worry about our roof getting damaged. read more

Tom and his crew were by early this morning, right on time. The stump was growing on top of my driveway, with the water line several feet away. Tom's team was able to take the stump down a little below the surface AND remove the section growing on top of the driveway. The clean up was amazing. The price was very reasonable. The communication was excellent. I would definitely recommend this company. They also trim trees as well. Wish I had found them before I hired a different company to cut down my tree, that left the stump behind. read more

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5 STARS!!! I got three bids and Tom and his team were the best price and the best end service. The estimate phase was very indepth down to the explaination of my trees, process and his simple laser pointer really helped me see quickly where each cut would be made. The other tree companies just sent an estimator out who was not certified nor aborists. Tom is and he is the only one who gives his estimates and he is there with his team instrucing them during the whole phase. He doesnt climb in the trees either. They use ladders making it even better because other companies told me to pull my Christmas lights down if I wanted their services. The real stump busters are the real deal! Enjoy!! read more

The Real Stump Busters Tree Service - Other companies wanted me to remove all these lights so they could climb in my tree but Tom and his guys use ladders. - Tree Services Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Fast prompt and reliable! What else could you need. Cleaned up when finished. Great!

Tom and his crew were prompt and attentive to details. My trees and lot looks great after they worked their magic. Tom cares about his business and his team cares about their work, which shows in the results. Sandy was so wonderful to work with as well, as she patiently answered each question. Although my service was originally scheduled for a couple months out, there was a break in the schedule and Tom was able to fit the job in much more quickly. I would not hesitate to recommend this business. I wish I could give it 6 stars! read more

Oh my God talk about AFFORDABLE high quality tree trimming services and even removal ( I didn't get the removal done because I didn't need it for the rental property, but for the price they were offering to remove TWO massive, overgrown trees on my fence line I would have done it in a heartbeat if it were my primary home). They were there when they said they would be, cleaned up after themselves, did a beautiful job, and the best part was I didn't even need to be there. If you ever need folks that are quick, responsible, and provide high quality work when it comes to removing or trimming trees, these are the guys. I will definitely be contacting them for my future projects. Also shout out to Sandy for the amazing customer service, she is a real one. Thank you! read more

This is a great tree service! Not only do they trim the trees beautifully, they also make sure the trees are healthy and in good shape. Tom, the owner, personally oversees each job, and his employees are wonderful! This is my second time using them, and I highly recommend them! read more

Tom is phenomenal!!! He showed up on time to the estimate, pointed out the trim areas with a laser to make it easier to visualize, and gave me my estimate before he left. On the day of trimming, he again showed up on time, reviewed what we had previously discussed, and then did all the trimming himself with another crew member there to work on the clean up as they went. Other than the removed bushes and trimmed trees, you would never even know that they were there. Everything was cleaned up, even in the street where they were grinding up branches! The total due was the EXACT amount of the estimate - no additional charges for anything! Quality, professional service the way it should be done!! read more

This business was impressive. -First call out, free estimate, easy to communicate with and gave the most competitive estimate bar none. -Scheduled me, and were prompt to there scheduled window, and did a bang up job! -Quick, painless, clean, and competitive. -We will remain loyal customers from here on out. 2nd year in a row using this company and highly recommend to all. Efficient, professional, and customer friendly. read more

Wow, the Real Stump Busters are the real deal! Friendly, competitively priced tree removal and stump grinding. We had a 30ft Italian Cypress that did not survive the 2021 winter. Not only did they set up all the utilities to come out and mark the area, they took down the tree, ground the stump, cut up the tree for firewood and hauled it to our backyard! They left the street where they ground the tree branches spotless. Would highly recommend! read more

Had such a great experience with this company. Sandy was pleasant to talk with to schedule services and Tom was safe, efficient, professional, and even whistled while he worked! They went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with the service. We will definitely use them again in the future for our tree needs. Thank you! read more

This is our third year bringing these professionals out and there is EVERY reason why we call them back. Customer service is top knotch. Professionalism is 5 stars. Post-work clean-up is superb. Communication with the work being done is clear, concise and reassuring. Tom is the best is in the business. Hands down, Texas owned and operated. P.s. My kids were in awe watching them work! read more

Super nice company. Wore masks, cleaned up everything after. Done quickly and professionally. Went above and beyond what I needed. Would highly recommend. Thanks again. read more

Tom with The Real Stump Busters was great in removing a unwanted tree and trimming our oak tree. He came out and listened to what I wanted trimmed and removed. He laid out a plan and provided an estimate right on the spot. When he came out he did exactly what we talked about and did an awesome clean up job. If you are looking for someone to trim or remove a tree I would recommend Tom. read more

I had a tree which died in my front yard, and it was leaning over the fence and swing set in my back yard. When the bark started cracking and falling off, we decided it was time to take the tree down. After struggling to get one limb out of the tree, I decided this task was beyond my abilities. I spoke with a some different companies and had dismal responses; outrageous quotes, more work recommended than I wanted, and even a company that wouldn't release the estimate to me! But then I found the Real Stump Busters. I was able to contact them easily via Yelp, and had great interactions from the start with Sandy. I debated on the timeline in which the tree needed to come down, but I decided I was flexible since Sandy stated it would be the beginning of May before they could remove the tree. Sandy scheduled a time for Tom to come out immediately, however, to look at the tree and provide an estimate. Tom was kind and courteous when he arrived at my home. He asked what I wanted to have done, and we discussed the tree. Tom didn't try to push more work on me like the other services, nor was he "pushy" about getting my business. He provided a fair and very reasonable estimate to me, and he wished me well and to be careful if I chose to continue the work myself. After only small deliberation, we decided to schedule a time with the Real Stump Busters to have the tree removed. It was only a few weeks until May, and I was pleased with both the way Sandy and Tom treated me. I was thoroughly surprised that when I called Sandy about the job, that she was able to work us in earlier than expected. We set a day and time, with it being open to do the work beforehand if possible. I came home this afternoon and was pleasantly surprised to see that the tree was gone! There was no mess or debris in the yard; only a gap in the garden where the tree had been. Sandy provided a courteous call to ensure we were pleased with the work, to which I replied we were extremely satisfied. I highly recommend the Real Stump Busters. They are courteous, professional, and do an excellent job. If you have work that needs to be done, just give the Real Stump Busters a call! read more

The owner, Tom, came out to give me a bid to completely remove 3 large trees, and grind out the stumps below ground level. His bid was $700 under the Co. I was about to use!!! Not only was the bid a better price, but they were going to do more than the other Co. had promised to do. They are a 2011 Angie's list Super Service Award recipient, and I can see why. Everything about the transaction was professional. Tom had like new equipment, plenty of trained crew, and all the safety gear to do the job right. They carry liability and workers insurance, and accept major credit cards! They arrived on time as scheduled and completed the task quickly. They did an awesome job cleaning up the yard when they were finished. I cannot recommend them enough! Superb transaction!! read more

The Real Stump Busters Tree Service - Tom, up the tree like a monkey! Getting it done!! - Tree Services Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

These guys were great. Tom came out to quote me on a job and cut me a deal because they happened to have an open spot on a rain day (the very next day). Quote was close to half of what I'd been quoted by another reputable service, so I quickly agreed. He and his crew of 2 showed up the next morning and were hard at work in the front yard before we were even out of bed (doing the quiet stuff like hand-picking moss as they knew it was a bit early). Trimmed 5 large oaks and had everything cleaned up and finished by lunch time. Few scattered small branches and moss were missed during cleanup, but otherwise nothing to nitpick over. Would not hesitate to use again, or recommend. read more

My trees never looked better. Tom is awesome, he gave a fair quote and was very knowledgeable. Tom and his crew were fast and efficient. Best of all though, was that they didn't even leave any leaves behind after they hauled all the branches away. read more

These guys are awesome. Got my huge tree trimmed. And it was impressive on how they did it. The tree was hanging over the neighbors fence, and they trimmed it with absolutely not problems. They managed to trim it and didn't even come close to damaging the fence. Perfect job, then they removed all the branches and cleaned the area, then hauled away all the trimmings. These guys are the real deal, and very very reasonable priced. You get value gor your money with this company. Very highly recommended. read more

We have had The Real Stump Busters trim our trees twice and will be having them trim our trees again in the near future. Tom is incredibly enthusiastic with his work. Price is very competitive. They have always been on time, performed the work exactly as agreed upon, and thoroughly cleaned up after the work was done. read more

The price was great, the service was outstanding, and they did what they said. I will use them in the future and recommend them to everyone I know. read more

On time, diligent, in and out. These guys rock. Not to mention the reasonable prices. read more