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Independent Tree Service Inc

5.0(
1,066
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Tree Service, Hauling, Lawn Service,

About us

22 employees. 4 ISA CERTIFIED ARBORISTS. No subs. Cost is determined by job. Super Service Award 16 YEARS IN A ROW! 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 License - 10286, 9623 & 7083. Additional contact name - Jerry Upcavage, Jordan Upcavage, Anna Ficarra Upcavage, Christi Upcavage

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
47 years of experience

Services we offer

Tree trimming, removals, storm prep, storm cleanup, consultation regarding tree preservation, root pruning & stump grinding, lightning protection, cabling & bracing

Services we don't offer

Tree planting & spraying, landscaping.

Amenities

Eco Friendly Accreditations

Yes

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Senior Discount

5%

Accepted Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Visa
  • MasterCard
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Reviews
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Joe A.
Aug 2024
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150,000
They did a fantastic job. I had some oak and birch trees and a 40 foot line of shrubs that hadn't been properly trimmed in years. They did a perfect job, and even suggested something that saved me some money relative to what the cost might have been: I had two birch trees that I was going to cut down since I feared the worst during a hurricane. They suggested I could choose to just prune down the top limbs / top half of the tree by half, to make it less vulnerable to getting stressed and blowing down in a storm. The risks of course were explained and I chose to do that. They could have just done the full tree removal but they chose service over just taking more cash. They also did many small extras on shrubs and other low limbs.
Larry S.
Oct 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$620,000
Great. Very professional and very safe.
Regina C.
Sep 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$336,000
Marti is pleasant, professional, and eager to please his customers. His team crew leader Austin is so easy to communicate with. He gets the job done quickly and makes it look easy. He and his team actually clean up the area as they work which means a great deal to me. I trusted them on our property and would definitely hire them again. Two minor issues were resolved quickly and to our satisfaction. I highly recommend Independent Tree Service, Inc.
Linda C.
Feb 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Always an excellent service
Linda C.
Feb 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very professional knowledgeable and definetely a certified arborist
Linda C.
Feb 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent service
Cilia L.
Nov 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent job from beginning to end. Curtis and his crew were outstanding. This was a huge job and they handled it with no problems at all. They seemed to enjoy their work and were very pleasant. The clean up after was meticulously done. I think they picked up every leaf! They even blew the leaves out of the gutter over my lanai and it was very full before they even came. I highly recommend them.
Angie C.
Jun 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The job went very well from start to finish. I will use Independent Tree Service again and will be recommending them to others.
Response from

"Thank you so much for your business and the review, we do love our job taking care of our client's trees and keeping them as safe as possible. Jerry"

Bryan Y.
Jun 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500,000
Their crews were very professional and had all of the necessary equipment to do the job safely and efficiently. The owner, Jerry, is an experienced arborist and gave us great advice on what to remove, trim etc. to keep our trees healthy and well-groomed. I highly recommend their company. -Bryan
Response from

"Thank you for taking the time for our review. My crew members take great pride in their craft of Arboriculture. My job as owner is to train and equip them so we can offer the highest level of knowledge and service for our clients. Thanks again for your business! Jerry"

Mark G.
Jun 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I was called several days in advance and informed that they would be here midday. They appeared 2 days later at 11:45am and began working immediately. Large branches taken down with the use of a bucket truck. All branches were put in a chipper. Main trunk (>5' diameter) cut in pieces. Second truck came and removed pieces of main trunk. Then they raked the yard! Everything landed in a landing zone within 8' of trunk. No damage to plants, yard irrigation system or sidewalks. Licensed & insured. All work was performed exacly as explained and at the fair price estimated. They left at 2pm. Incredible work! nice to see a company that takes such pride in their work. I will use again and highly recommend to anyone needing tree work.
Linda C.
May 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000
They are excellent! Their guys are professional, kind, hardworking and very thorough. They are very detailed.
Pam H.
May 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Every step of the way this was a great experience. Would highly recommend to anyone in need of tree services.
Charles L.
May 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$90,000
It went great. Curtis and his crew showed up on the appointed date, got the job done with no damage to nearby shrubs or fencing, and left everything clean and neat. Couldn’t ask for more
Andrew S.
Mar 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50,000
From start to end, everything was professional, efficient, and friendly. Reasonable price for the amount of work done.
Mike M.
Mar 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$110,000
Repeat customer. James and his crew did great! Performed the tree trimming work safely , cleaned up afterwards and made sure I approved the finished product. Good people, good company, right tools & equipment for the job. Will hire again when tree trimming is needed again.
Mary B.
Mar 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120,000
The team that did the work, Nathan and Steven, were wonderful. They went over the project before they began work and then walked me through what they had done when the work was finished. After they were finished with the work, a third team member arrived to remove all of the tree parts, leaves, palm fronds, etc. - by the time they left, it was spotless. All this - and done for a very fair price. I would recommend this company without hesitation - you won't be disappointed.
Terry L.
Mar 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Top notch experience from booking for the estimate to the work being done. Punctual and professional! I appreciate that Jordan, who gave the estimate, is an arborist and provides an honest opinion with a goal of saving, not cutting down, trees. Matt and team, who did the work, were also knowledgeable and it was apparent that they knew exactly what they were doing. Really impressed with Independent and will only hire them for future tree work. A+++
Dulce G.
Mar 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Kim Schwencke and myself, Dulce would like to highly recommend Independent Tree Services. We have been doing businesses with them for many years and are satisfied every time. Our crew foreman Chris did an excellent job, we are very happy!!!! Most definitely a 5 Star Company we can recommend with confidence for their expert services. Satisfaction Guarantee!!!!
GWEN G.
Feb 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$65,000
I have been using them for several times, they were very honest and upfront of what they were going to do. They were recommended to me by omega tree service several years ago. I will be continuing to use them for other service that I need.
Response from

"Ms. [Member Name Removed], Thank you for being a 2x repeat customer! We are delighted to take care of your property and are happy to say that your trees are in good shape for the next few years. Please give us a buss then! -Jordan Upcavage ISA Certified Arborist FL-6264A ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ)"

Cathy A.
Jan 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175,000
They showed up exactly on time and did a very good job.
Response from

"Thank you so much for the review. Curtis and crew take great pride and want to keep your trees as healthy as possible. Thanks again for your business! Jerry"

MICHAEL D.
Jan 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
First time using Independent Tree Services -- saw them in my neighborhood and decided to try them after another service was unresponsive. Utilized service provider for tree trimming and removal of a tree. Very responsive, a knowledgable arborist came out and made recommendations, gave a detailed estimate and SOW. Workers came on time, gave a call ahead of time, and were professional. Did a thoroughly good job of cleanup. Additionally, the worker admitted to me that a frond from a tall palm had dropped and hit / cracked a roof tile (it was windy the day they trimmed). He apologized, gave me a digital picture, and related he would tell his foreman (Justin). Justin called me same-day, apologized, and was flexible with how to handle the repair. Very, very rarely have I worked with a service provider who was above board like this. They did good work and will be on speed dial for any of my next tree services.
Response from

"Thank you for your business and for taking the time to write this review. Accidents sometimes happen in our industry, even when we are practicing ANSI Best Management Practices, we strive to minimize these incidents by discussing them each morning during our safety meeting. You were a pleasure to do business with and thank you for assisting in arranging the replacement of the roof tile. We look forward to earning your business again! -Jordan Upcavage ISA Certified Arborist FL-6264A ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ)"

Terry M.
Dec 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000
Excellent. I got a proposal from Jerry as part of a larger job he was doing for my next door neighbor. I feel I got a great price as his team were due to be next door doing work anyway. However, due to time constraints and some mis-communication on my part this was not possible. The net result was that Jerry had to send out a team on a different date, but he honored the original price quoted and we simply re-arranged the schedule date. Curtis and Dee arrived as agreed and removed the trees and then Dee returned and took care of the stump grinding. I was very impressed with their work, both of them were easy to work with and did a very professional job. Throughout the process Jerry and Christi stayed in touch with e-mails and texts and everything went without a hitch. I would highly recommend Independent Tree Services and will definitely use them again if the need arises.
Response from

"Thank you so much for the great review from field to office personnel. Every once in a while there's a glitch in our scheduling or little gremlins that pop up and change a situation and we do our best to figure it out and solve the issue. Thanks again for your business and I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Jerry"

Barbara H.
Dec 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200,000
I was very pleased with the service. Jerry, the owner, an arborist, was great to work with; very easy to contact and thorough in his proposal. The crew foreman, Curtis, was professional and thorough, as well, and reviewed with me all the work to done ahead of time and once the job was complete. The crew seemed very skilled--knew exactly what they were doing, and did it safely and cleanly. The work involved my neighbor's trees so I was especially focused on it being done right, and Independent Tree Service, Inc. made sure that it was. I would highly recommend.
Response from

"It was my pleasure working with you and solving the delicate nature when dealing with neighbor's overhanging tree issues. Property rights law allow you to cut whatever is overhanging your property but it must be done with consideration to the neighbor that owns the tree. Simple communication with both parties and the explanation of what we are doing would not be considered excessive pruning and will not damage the tree is usually all the owner of the tree needs to hear from a qualified Certified Arborist. Thanks again for your business and I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas. Jerry"

Michael P.
Dec 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$63,000
All work was professionally completed even though some of it had to be postponed because of a tropical storm. The owner clearly knew how best to handle our problems and was a knowledgeable resource. We would use this service again in the future.
Response from

"Mr. [Member Name Removed], It was a pleasure working with you and your wife. Thank you for your business and flexibility with job scheduling. Hurricane ETA threw us a curve ball on your original work date. Please let us know if we can be of service at a later date! -Jordan"

STEVE F.
Dec 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180,000
This was a complex tree trimming job involving multiple individual homeowners along an active golf course with difficult access. Job was completed with precision, care and attention to every detail; from arriving as promised to remarkable clean-up, using ‘turf friendly’ lift vehicles, professional courteous staff with impressive work ethic, skill and service. This is an excellent company and an owner and staff who are knowledgeable and clearly work well together to achieve desired outcome for customer(s), while keeping the health of the trees, surrounding environment and structures safe and healthy. I highly recommend Jerry and Independent Tree Service.
Response from

"Thank you so much for your kind review, it was a pleasure working for you and solving your tree issues and still keeping viable trees. My crew takes great pride in providing top-notch customer service and arbor care. We have updated our fleet with the most modern and efficient equipment available. Thanks again for using Independent Tree Service. Jerry"

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Licensing

Insured
Licensed*

Trade License Number

9623.0000

Trade License Locale

Hillsborough County

Trade License Authority

Hillsborough County Contractor Licensing

Trade License Expiration

09/30/2019

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FAQ

Independent Tree Service Inc is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Independent Tree Service Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check, Visa, MasterCard
Yes, Independent Tree Service Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Independent Tree Service Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Independent Tree Service Inc offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, Independent Tree Service Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Independent Tree Service Inc offers warranties.
Independent Tree Service Inc offers the following services: Tree trimming, removals, storm prep, storm cleanup, consultation regarding tree preservation, root pruning & stump grinding, lightning protection, cabling & bracing
Tree planting & spraying, landscaping.

Contact Information

2609 N Armenia Ave, Shop - 2609 N Armenia Ave Tampa 33607, Tampa, FL 33607

Service Hours

Monday:7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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