Services Metro Boston Area. Licensed and Certified Arborists. 9 Employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Additional phone number - (617) 524-8733.
Business highlights
46 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Tree & shrub care, plant health care, tree trimming, deep root fertilizing, safety pruning, deadwood removal, structural, aesthetic, shrub pruning & hedge pruning, spraying, pest control, disease control, tree removal, stump grinding & tree care
estimate provided quickly. have not decided on a service provider yet
Description of Work: called for estimate
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
HOWARD L.
11/2008
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
We were perfectly satisfied (once we learned how expensive these services are in our area.)
Description of Work: Knowledgeable professionals, very pleasant to work with. No problem with correcting small misunderstandings. Careful, thoughtful workers.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Carole H.
11/2008
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Working with this company was painless. We signed up and they came out and even left us a note to let us know that they were here. They sent us an invoice and it pretty much couldn't be easier. The spray that they used was made to not hurt the birds or dog. I would definitely recommend this company.
Description of Work: They sprayed the trees three times over the summer for caterpillars.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Thomas P.
11/2008
4.0
tree service
+ -1 more
I thought they charged too much to come and cut down one tree. They were responsive and professional in dealing with us. I just wouldn't them again because of what they charge.
Description of Work: I had them come and give an estimate to cut down one tree in front of my house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Response from Arborway Tree Care Inc
OUR PRICES ARE IN LINE WITH THE OTHER TREE CARE COMPANIES THAT PROVIDE A FULL RANGE OF SERVICES; HAVE A FULL COMPLEMENT OF LICENSED, CERTIFIED, HIGHLY TRAINED PERSONNEL AND PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT; AND ARE FULLY INSURED, INCLUDING LIABILITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND WORKERS COMPENSATION COVERAGES WHICH EXCEED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS. WHEN A CLIENT RECEIVES A SURPRISINGLY LOW BID, IT'S USUALLY FROM A ONE OR TWO-MAN OPERATION THAT OFFERS FAR FEWER (IF ANY) OF THESE IMPORTANT HALLMARKS OF QUALITY AND PROFESSIONALISM.
ROBIN D.
10/2008
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
They send out reminders of any specials they have going on. They also send out reminders of your next appointment if you get regular service from them. I think their prices are very competitive for the services they provide.
Description of Work: I hired Arborway Tree Care to do a deep-root fertilizing treatment for a Canadian Hemlock.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
FRANK A.
10/2008
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
They are great-very professional and responsive. They even told me that I could save an additional 10% on future tree services if I waited until the winter months. Tree work is expensive (regardless of company)-Arborway is no exception. But the quality of their work is great!
Description of Work: Arborway removed a large dead oak tree from my backyard. This included stump grinding.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Mary O.
10/2008
3.0
tree service
+ -1 more
I asked for an estimate to remove 6 diseased hemlocks. They gave me an estimate more than twice the cost of Pat's Tree Service (who I successfully used to remove the trees). They estimated $3400, and Pat's Tree Service removed my trees for under $1300. I was shocked at the disparity in price for exactly the same estimated service.
Description of Work: Estimate on tree service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Response from Arborway Tree Care Inc
PAT'S TREE SERVICE IS A ONE-MAN OPERATION AND AS SUCH CAN UNDERBID THE LARGER FULL-SERVICE TREE COMPANIES ON CERTAIN TYPES OF WORK. HAD THIS CLIENT GOTTEN MORE BIDS SHE MAY HAVE FOUND IT WAS NOT THAT OUR BID WAS UNUSUALLY HIGH, BUT THAT PAT'S BID WAS UNUSUALLY LOW!
STAN B.
10/2008
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Arborway called back promptly, looked at the tree promptly, and gave us their honest assessment. They were unable to remove the tree because of its difficult position, but referred us to a company that specializes in difficult tree removal. Arborway staff are very pleasant and professional people over the phone.
Description of Work: We called Arborway to provide an estimate for removal of a tree that was leaning between properties.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Chris N.
10/2008
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
I called their number and left VM to call back. They returned the call soon after. I scheduled a day for them to come out and mark the trees I was interested in removing. They quoted on removal of several trees, estimates were sent via email & in mail within a few days. Once I decided which trees to remove the contract was sent to them & then a schedule was provided by them when they could perform the work. They came when promised - the cleanup crew took a number of days to pick up the shrub/nettles that were part of the deal.
Description of Work: They removed several trees on our property.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Marie C.
09/2008
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Arborist and staff were professional and courteous.
Description of Work: Arborist came out to give an estimate on removal of two trees. Showed up promptly, was courteous and provided reasonable estimate. Was unable to do the removal because a crane was needed which they don't have.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
ZIVA M.
06/2008
4.0
tree service
+ -1 more
They are professional but it is a good idea to review with them what you wanted. I wanted a few limbs left so I could used the build a playhouse and they did exactly what I wanted them to.
Description of Work: I had them cut two large bushes off below the ground.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
LINDA E B.
05/2008
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
They do excellent work! The quality is A+++ and I would highly recommend them. The staff is very good and they are very flexible.
Description of Work: I had a major pruning job and deep root fertilization done last summer, several trees were done. Just recently they returned for bush trimming. They also came to spray for moths.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,400
Tim S.
04/2008
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
It went very well from start to finish. Everyone I dealt with was extremely professional. They did the job on time and showed up when they said they would show up.
Description of Work: They trimmed two large trees that had become overgrown.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
DANNA H.
12/2007
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
I will use them in the future. Estimated cost was $478.
Description of Work: They came out for an estimate to trim a large tree around our condo. They professionally gave the estimate, they really follow through, gave a detailed estimate and really helped us out.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
ELIZABETH T.
10/2007
3.0
tree service
+ -1 more
I was very disappointed with my experience. First, Arborway provided an estimate without ever seeming to see the property or trees involved. They say they came out, but we were never contacted and the garden is behind a locked gate. I then called several times over a period of two weeks, trying to find out when they could schedule the work. They called one day in advance of wanting to come do the work, and we were going to be out of town on that day. The operator tried to talk me into having them come out anyway; again, how would they get past the locked gate, and how would they know what to do since the company had not really talked to us about the work? I have wasted time waiting for this company to get its act together.
Description of Work: They were to trim several mature trees in our garden. We had used them in the past and had a good experience. Estimate $1500.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
ELLEN T H.
08/2007
3.0
tree service
+ -1 more
They said they only did estimates at certain times and could not accommodate my schedule. The woman on the phone was professional and courteous, but offered no alternative. I did not use them.
Description of Work: I needed an estimate for removal of a 70+ foot Maple tree and pruning of other trees.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Response from Arborway Tree Care Inc
ARBORWAY TREE CARE, LIKE MOST HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ORIENTED TREE CARE COMPANIES, OFFER OUR CLIENTS FREE CONSULTATIONS DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. THE FACT THAT WE DID NOT ACCOMMODATE THIS CLIENT’S DESIRE FOR A FREE CONSULTATION OUTSIDE OF NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS DOES NOT SEEM TO BE A REASONABLE BASIS FOR POSTING A BAD REVIEW ON ANGIE’S LIST, ESPECIALLY IN LIGHT OF THE FACT THAT SHE FOUND US TO BE “PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS”.
ZIVA M.
02/2007
4.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Arborway gave us a very competitive quote, and was helpful in giving a completely itemized quote, so we could choose exactly what work we wanted done, depending on how it fit into the budget. They came out and trimmed the trees quickly and competently, with barely any damage to our garden and plantings. Watching them catch the falling branches, I was impressed! And they hauled away all refuse. My only criticism is that it took a long time for them to come, and I had to make repeated phone calls to get a date for the work to be done. This seems to be just the way the company works, and I wish it had been better explained to me when the estimate was done.
Description of Work: Arborway trimmed two of the neighbor's trees, and reshaped and trimmed back two of my own. The trimming was fairly aggressive at my request, and I expect not to have to retrim the trees for another few years.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0
$500
Anne M.
04/2006
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
This company was responsive to my initial call. A representative came out and looked at what I needed done, and they quickly got back to me with a quote. The fellows who removed the trees were on time, friendly and cleaned up after their work was completed.
Description of Work: The company took down and removed two trees, leaving low stumps.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
MEGHAN M.
12/2005
4.0
tree service
+ -1 more
They did not notify me, as I requested, when someone came to check out the property for an estimate. A proposal randomly showed up in the mail when I had almost lost hope of them showing up. Price was about what I had expected, if not less. Once I accepted the proposal and sent in a deposit, I did not hear from the company. I had to call several times over a period of months, and never got a definitive date for the job. The day before they wanted to do the work, they called to notify me, which was barely enough time to arrange for a parking alternative and notify our neighbors. Once here though, I was very happy with the work they did. The workers were nice and took the time to talk to me when a neighbor came to me with a concern. They also cleaned up very well.
Description of Work: Pruned 5 large trees that were overhanging the parking lot and house, including removing one branch that was broken and hanging still half attached to the tree.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,190
Response from Arborway Tree Care Inc
WE FEEL THAT THIS REPORT IS UNFAIR, CONTAINS UNJUSTIFIED COMPLAINTS, AND CONTRADICTS ITSELF. SHE "WAS VERY HAPPY WITH THE WORK THEY DID." THAT'S A FOR QUALITY, AND YET SHE RATES IT B. THE PRICE WAS LESS THAN EXPECTED. THAT'S A FOR PRICE, AND YET SHE RATES IT B. SHE PRAISES THE WORKERS AND THE QUALITY. THAT'S A FOR PROFESSIONALISM, AND YET SHE RATES IT B. THE F FOR RESPONSIVENESS IS PARTICULARLY UNMERITED. 3 DAYS AFTER THE REQUEST CAME IN, OUR SALESPERSON RANG THE BELL, ANNOUNCED HIMSELF TO THE PERSON THAT ANSWERED THE DOOR, AND PROCEEDED TO ESTIMATE THE WORK. HE LATER LEFT A VOICEMAIL THAT WE WOULD BE MAILING OUT A PROPOSAL. BOTH OF THESE CONTACTS ARE DOCUMENTED IN OUR RECORDS, BUT APPARENTLY THE OTHER PEOPLE IN HER ORGANIZATION DIDN'T NOTIFY HER EITHER TIME (THE WORK WAS FOR A BUSINESS, NOT A PRIVATE HOME.) SHE SAYS "A PROPOSAL RANDOMLY SHOWED UP IN THE MAIL." SHE RECEIVED A PROPOSAL FOR EXACTLY THE WORK SHE REQUESTED, 11 DAYS AFTER REQUESTING IT. WHAT'S RANDOM (OR UNRESPONSIVE) ABOUT THAT? SHE COMPLAINS ABOUT ONE DAY'S NOTICE, BUT SHE HAD NEVER SPECIFIED THAT SHE NEEDED MORE NOTICE. THE ONE JUSTIFIABLE LOW RATING IS THE C FOR PUNCTUALITY. THERE WERE A LOT OF SEVERE STORMS THAT FALL. WITH EMERGENCY STORM DAMAGE WORK AND RAIN DELAYS, OUR NORMAL 6-WEEK BACKLOG FOR NON-EMERGENCY WORK STRETCHED OUT TO 12 WEEKS, AS WE EXPLAINED TO THIS CUSTOMER "SEVERAL TIMES OVER A PERIOD OF MONTHS".
Jennifer G.
10/2005
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
VERY PROFESSIONAL AND PROMPT. STEVE BURNS SAID THAT OUR TREE WAS TOO BIG FOR THE EQUIPMENT THAT ARBORWAY USES. HE SAID THAT I WOULD SAVE MONEY IF I COULD GET A COMPANY WITH MORE APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT (A CRANE) TO TAKE DOWN THE TREE. HE GAVE ME A RECOMMENDATION OF ANOTHER COMPANY TO CONTACT.
Description of Work: REVIEWED THE TREES ON OUR PROPERTY TO PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE FOR SERVICE.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
OLIVE W.
09/2005
2.0
tree service
+ -1 more
CHAD AND MAC LET A LARGE BRANCH FALL ON THE HOUSE. THEY DENIED THAT IT HIT THE HOUSE, AND THEN SNARLED AT ME WHEN I ASKED THEM TO PLEASE NOT DROP BRANCHES ON THE HOUSE. THEY WERE RUDE TO MY NEIGHBOR, WHO ASKED THEM TO BE MINDFUL OF A SMALL FRUIT TREE SHE HAD GROWING IN HER YARD JUST UNDER THE DEAD TREE BEING TAKEN DOWN. THEY TOLD HER THAT HER TREE "WAS PRACTICALLY DEAD ANYWAY". THEY DID NOT FINISH TAKING THE DEAD TREE. I HAD ARRANGED WITH THE SUPERVISOR OVER THE PHONE TO LEAVE THE TREE CUT FLAT, AND ABOUT THREE INCHES UP FROM THE GROUND. MAYBE THE DISPATCHER DIDN'T COMMUNICATE WITH THEM, BECAUSE THEY LEFT US A STUMP ABOUT TWO FEET HIGH. AS OF THIS DATE THEY HAVE NOT BILLED US, AND HAVE NOT COME BACK TO FINISH THE JOB (THIS WAS ABOUT 6 TO 8 WEEKS AGO).
Description of Work: THEY TOOK DOWN A DEAD TREE IN THE BACK YARD, PRUNED THE HEMLOCK IN FRONT, AND ARE SCHEDULED TO COME BACK TO TREAT THE HEMLOCK FOR THE HEMLOCK DISEASE.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
Response from Arborway Tree Care Inc
THIS IS A SITUATION THAT ALL CONTRACTORS RUN INTO SOONER OR LATER. 2 PARTIES FROM THE SAME HOUSEHOLD DEAL WITH THE CONTRACTOR SEPARATELY, AND THEIR STORIES DON’T MATCH. MAYBE BECAUSE THEY DON’T COMMUNICATE, BECAUSE THEY ARE MANIPULATING THE CONTRACTOR, OR BECAUSE ONE IS TRYING TO AVOID THE OTHER’S CRITICISM BY BLAMING THE CONTRACTOR. WHEN WE FIRST ESTIMATED THIS WORK, PARTY A CALLED OUR SALES REP AND COMPLAINED THAT HE HADN’T GOTTEN BACK TO HER WITH HER ESTIMATE. HE REPLIED THAT PARTY B HAD CONFIRMED THE WORK THE PREVIOUS WEEK. WHEN WE WERE CUTTING THE STUMP, B USED A RULER AND LEVEL TO MAKE SURE WE MADE A LEVEL CUT AT EXACTLY THE HEIGHT SHE WANTED. 7 WEEKS LATER, A CALLED TO COMPLAIN THAT WE LEFT THE STUMP TOO HIGH, AND DENIED THAT B HAD DIRECTED THE CUT. IT’S DIFFICULT TO RESPOND TO ACCUSATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN FABRICATED. CHAD AND MAC ARE OFTEN PRAISED BY OUR CLIENTS AS POLITE, CONSIDERATE, CAREFUL WORKERS. WE STAND BY THEIR STATEMENTS THAT THESE ACCUSATIONS ARE UNTRUE. WE DID THE WORK ON 8/4, AND NO MENTION OF THESE COMPLAINTS WAS MADE TO OUR CREW OR OFFICE. 7 WEEKS LATER ON 9/21, THE CUSTOMER CALLED WITH HER COMPLAINTS AND DEMANDED THAT WE RETURN TO CUT THEIR STUMP LOWER. THIS FIRST CALL CAME ON THE DAY AFTER SHE POSTED HER BAD REVIEW ON ANGIE’S LIST. THE STATEMENT THAT WE DID NOT FINISH IS ALSO FALSE. WE CUT THE STUMP LOWER AT NO CHARGE, TREATED THE HEMLOCK ON SCHEDULE, AND WERE PAID IN FULL.
EMILY C.
06/2005
5.0
lawn treatment
+ -1 more
THEY WERE VERY FRIENDLY AND HONEST, AND WE ESPECIALLY APPRECIATED NOT HAVING TO PAY FOR THE ASSESSMENT.
Description of Work: THE COMPANY CAME TO SURVEY OUR LAWN AND ASSESS WHETHER ANY FURTHER ACTION WAS NEEDED. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT WE HAD WINTER MOTHS, AND FOR THE TIME BEING, WE NEED TO WAIT IT OUT. THERE WAS NO CHARGE FOR THE ASSESSMENT.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
CHRISTOPHER B.
05/2005
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
WE ARE VERY PLEASED WITH THE QUALITY OF THE WORK. THE PRUNING HAS MADE A DRAMATIC DIFFERENCE TO OUR YARD.
Description of Work: CUT DOWN TWO MEDIUM-SIZED TREES, AND PRUNED BRANCHES FROM SEVERAL OTHER TREES.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Karen W.
01/2005
4.0
tree service
+ -1 more
OVERALL THEY WERE RESPONSIVE. THE ESTIMATE DID NOT HAPPEN QUITE AS QUICKLY AS PROMISED, BUT A FOLLOW-UP CALL DID THE TRICK. THEIR PRICING WAS PRETTY GOOD, BUT WAS BESTED BY ANOTHER CONTRACTOR. I'D CONSIDER USING THEM IN THE FUTURE.
Description of Work: PRUNED AILALNTHUS TREE BACK FROM MY HOUSE AND NEIGHBORS' HOUSES.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$480
SUSAN M.
08/2004
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
THEY WERE VERY PUNCTUAL AND HELPFUL. THE PRICE SEEMED A BIT HIGH AND THE GUY SUGGESTED SOME PRUNING WE COULD DO ON OUR OWN WITHOUT HIRING THEM.
Description of Work: THEY CAME AND GAVE US AN ESTIMATE ON OUR SICK MAPLE TREE.
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Service Categories
Tree Service,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Landscaping,
Pest Control
FAQ
Arborway Tree Care Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Arborway Tree Care Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Arborway Tree Care Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Arborway Tree Care Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Arborway Tree Care Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Arborway Tree Care Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, Arborway Tree Care Inc does not offer warranties.
Arborway Tree Care Inc offers the following services: Tree & shrub care, plant health care, tree trimming, deep root fertilizing, safety pruning, deadwood removal, structural, aesthetic, shrub pruning & hedge pruning, spraying, pest control, disease control, tree removal, stump grinding & tree care