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Mr D's Tree & Stump Removal

About us

Mr. D’s Tree & Stump Removal is a locally owned and operated company started in 1978 by Donald Decell. Donald acquired his knowledge of the tree business by working for Robert’s Forestry and Landscape in Williamsburg, VA. This company was responsible for all of the trees in Colonial Williamsburg and for large commercial companies in the area.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
47 years of experience

Services we offer

Residential & commercial tree services. Tree removal & trimming. Stump grinding. Crane work. Bucket truck.

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
5.013 Reviews
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Cheryle V.
Oct 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,650
Mr D's crew was awesome. They arrived promptly and did fantastic job. Cleanup was done and yard looked great. No limbs or leaves left behind. I would definitely use them again and recommend them to anyone that needs tree service!!
Response from Mr D's Tree & Stump Removal
"[Member Name Removed] thanks again for your business and the good review. It was a pleasure to work with you. My guys enjoyed it as well. Have a Great Weekend! Don"

Keith K.
Apr 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Judy H.
Apr 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The job went swiftly and well.

Kent A.
Mar 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,100
No problems! Mr Trey kept me updated as to when they would be out to do the work. The crew showed up around 7:00 a.m. And we're done with the tree by 1:00. A gentleman came back a few days later and ground out the stump. The crew put down pieces of wood on my lawn to avoid putting ruts in the yard. This is the third time in three years that I have hired Mr D's, and I have always been extremely pleased with their work. I had obtained two other quotes on this most recent job, and theirs was the lowest by far! $2100 lower than the highest bid! These guys have the knowledge, ability, experience, and equipment to get the job done.

Kevin S.
Mar 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
It went well

Pamela C.
Apr 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600
These guys do incredible work. Showed up at agreed upon time, got right to the job. Very professional attitudes and quality work. Several Spanish-speaking crew members, but they were never left alone with no interpreter (a problem I've had in the past, making it impossible to communicate). One of the tree service owners was part of the crew, and he was on-site the entire time.

The equipment they brought included a large bucket truck, a small bucket truck, a track loader, a dump truck, a chipper, and lots of chain saws, ropes and safety harnesses.

The job was a difficult one, for three of the trees were very near our house. A large (45'-50' tall) river birch was growing less than 7 feet from the house, and was surrounded on the other 3 sides by steps/deck. They took it down without damage to anything (except one iris that got stepped on, and a wildflower that was run over by a piece of equipment--both will recover).

A second tree, an ash (35'-40' tall), was growing less than a foot from a magnolia that we wanted to save. (only damage was one tiny branch of the magnolia broken when the bucket arm brushed against it).

The third tree, a hackberry (40'+) was near the house, but out in the open, which should have made that job easier. But they couldn't get their equipment in to remove it, so they had to climb the tree and take it down a little at a time. (We should have had to pay extra for the entertainment of watching that procedure!)

The last tree was also a tall hackberry, but was far away from the house, so after trimming and topping, they were able to drop it to the ground before cutting it up.

The 10' stump was a relatively easy takedown. The original plan was to drop it into the front yard and leave it there, but they apparently decided to leave the front as clean as possible and so, moved it to the back. They used their front-loader to pick it up , then carried it to the back, where they placed it next to the downed hackberry and cut it into lengths. (Thanks, Carl. The extra work was unnecessary, but much appreciated!)

The wood chips had to be piled in front; they couldn't get their truck into the yard to dump them further back. Not a big deal. (We--and our neighbors--now have a gigantic pile of mulch to dress up flowerbeds and to use for paths through vegetable gardens.)

There were very few indentions in the yard from falling logs, because they piled branches up, then dropped the trunk pieces onto the pile, rather than directly onto the ground.

After they left, the yard wasn't spotless, but it was much cleaner than I could have asked for. In a few weeks, it will be difficult to tell that there was any tree work done. (Well, except for the logs that we haven't yet split and moved to the wood rack, but that's our job, not theirs.)

My neighbor had a tree that she wanted cut down, and a larger one that needed some rotten areas cut out, so while they were here, they took care of those as well.

They worked amazingly fast, but not carelessly. I had expected the job to take a couple of days, but they arrived a little before 7:00 am and were completely done by 2:00 pm.  Five trees down, one tree trimmed, and 1 stump removed, all in 7 hours. We were amazed..

I had talked to 4 tree companies before deciding on Mr. D's. Mr. D's bid came in a little higher than some of the others, but the work we got was well worth the job we got. They are definitely our go-to tree guys next time we need tree work.

Ben B.
Oct 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200
The estimate experience was very positive.  They showed up on time, and got down to business.  I've used other tree removal services before, and none were this good.  Quick work, done professionally, good information, and our new puppy loved everyone on the crew.  A marvelous experience.  We will be calling them when we need these services on any of our properties, again for sure.

Bobbie B.
Sep 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,900
The crew arrived on time, and completed the services very fast and the yard was cleaned up.   Mr. Decell is friendly and very professional, as was his crew.  I would recommend him highly.

Paul W.
Aug 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Joshua H.
Jul 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,600
Mr. D. responded the morning after the tree fell to investigate the site and determine the best method of removing the tree without further damaging my home. A very large crane had to be used to remove the tree safely and to mitigate further damage. Don kept me informed on any changes to the schedule of when his crew was to be arriving on my property to start the job.

 

Mats were placed down everywhere the large trucks had to drive on my property (both driveway and lawns). The tree was removed in about half a days worth of time and everything went smoothly and safely. A rain storm came through as they were finishing the job, so Mr. D's crew returned the next morning to finish removing the debris. About two weeks after the tree was removed and the stump was able to dry (as well as the ground), the provider returned to grind the stump.



Mr. D.'s did a great job and choose them again if I had to do it all over again.



I'll also mention that I received two quotes for the job and Mr. D's price was very comparable. He won the job due to his quick response and timeliness with being able to remove the tree.

Jeff P.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
unknown

Bryan A.
Mar 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Diana C.
Jul 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
He came out and trimmed all my trees. I have a lot of trees and he did an excellent job. I have several very large oak trees around my yard and he did a great job for a fair price. He is trustworthy and honest. He is professional and has good communication. I will be using him again in the future.

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FAQ

Mr D's Tree & Stump Removal is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.

Mr D's Tree & Stump Removal accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Mr D's Tree & Stump Removal offers free project estimates.

No, Mr D's Tree & Stump Removal does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Mr D's Tree & Stump Removal does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Mr D's Tree & Stump Removal offers emergency services.

No, Mr D's Tree & Stump Removal does not offer warranties.