About us
***Winter Rates are in Effect: and 10% off on jobs over $500**Our family owned company has provided quality tree services for more than 55 years. We are a fully licensed and insured business that caters to residential and commercial customers. We also have a certified Arborist on staff. In addition, we also offer free estimates and in-house financing on all of our services. Ensure that your property looks pristine with our friendly and experienced tree professionals. Cost is determined by the job. License no: #201. No matter how complex your tree removal, we have the experience to: Do the job right Do the job safely Do the job efficiently Do the job affordably Do the job to your complete satisfaction
Business highlights
Family owned & operated
Emergency services offered
62 years of experience
Services we offer
Tree removal & fencing.
Services we don't offer
spraying, planting, fencing lawn work,
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount
10%
Accepted Payment Methods
- Financing Available
- Check
- Visa
- MasterCard
Our recent projects
- 6
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Reviews
4.882 Reviews
| Number of Stars | Image of Distribution | Number of Ratings |
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Raphael B.
Mar 2021
Tree Service
I hired Shifflett Tree Service to remove a tree in my front yard. Everything went very well.
Response from Shifflett Tree Svc
"Thank you so much!! And thank you for supporting the family business"
Donna D.
Jun 2020
Tree Service
We have many trees on our lot and have used Shifflett's for nearly 20 years. They are professional, reliable, and easy to work with. They do great work and clean up when they leave. We make a point of supporting local family-owned businesses and highly recommend them.
Response from Shifflett Tree Svc
"Thank you so much for the support of our family business over the years."
Patrick O.
May 2020
Tree Service
Admittedly, I did not hire this company to provide any service. However, my neighbor did. The trouble with this company is that while providing service for my neighbor, they totally disregarded their impact on my property, including: (1) leaving many fallen branches all over my lawn for me to clean up, (2) climbing my fence to get on my lawn to swing the ropes on my neighbor’s trees, and finally, (3) the worst offense, parking their vehicles on my lawn tearing up newly seeded grass that I spent hours hand sowing. Interestingly enough, I have signs (yes, that’s plural) next to where the newly seeded grass was laid down that say “do not drive or park on the grass” and yet this company‘s employees totally disregarded the signs. Either the employees can’t read or the employees are inconsiderate. I suspect it is the latter based on their collective actions. How hard is it to walk over and discuss needing to get access to my property to provide the service to their client, cleaning up any mess made and respecting multiple signs? For what it is worth, I don’t hold my neighbors responsible here. It is up to the company to make sure that in the performance of their service they don’t impact the neighbors of their clients. This company didn’t do that. This is a warning that you may have angry neighbors come after you if you hire this company as they employ people who are very disrespectful individuals.
Response from Shifflett Tree Svc
"We do not operate like this. We take alot pride in our work and our reputation."
Joseph P.
Oct 2019
Tree Service
they did a good job
Elizabeth B.
Feb 2019
Tree Service
They took down a dying ash for me and did a good job. There are a few big reasons I'm giving them a bad review. First, despite my specifically asking if a tree removal permit was required, they said no. They know better - I found out afterwards that a permit is required. I could have been fined a serious amount of $$$. They also recommended trimming my huge elm tree in July, but lucky for me two other tree companies told me that elms can only be trimmed in winter when they are dormant. Trimming elms when they have leaves risks Dutch Elm disease. Shifflett has been in business for a long time - surely they know better about all of the above. Really disappointed. In DC, both you as the homeowner and the tree service can get slapped with hefty fines (like $10K and up) for failing to apply for a permit to remove a tree. For a dead or dying tree, the permits are free. Adirondack Tree not only told me I had to get a permit, they also applied and got it for me. It took about 2 days. People may not know that in DC and other areas like Takoma Park, MD, you need a permit to remove trees, but a professional tree service should know and follow this law, it's there for a good reason. See ddot.dc.gov/page/tree-re… Beyond that, Shifflett's estimate that was way more than those from two other tree companies. I'm just lucky that I got other estimates - otherwise I would have paid far more, risked being fined for not having the required permit, and my elm tree could have gotten Dutch Elm disease due to Shifflet's negligence.
Response from Shifflett Tree Svc
"Sorry We did not meet your expectations and the miss communication."
Gordon S.
May 2018
Tree Service
They recommended taking some large branches off and I had them implement their recommendation. The contractor provided an estimate quickly that was a fair price. This is a good contractor and good contractors stay busy. Also, they do emergency work, which was not my case, and the work can be impacted by the weather. With all those good things about them said, they call when an opening comes up. You have to be patient, but they do good work.
Response from Shifflett Tree Svc
"Thank you so much!!"
Danielle W.
Apr 2018
Tree Service
They are awesome to work with. The kept me informed from the day I hired them to the day they showed up to do the work. They were very efficient and did a great job. I asked that they leave behind some wood and they cut them in manageable sizes and stacked them. They clean up everything. Superb job! Highly highly recommend them!!! Thanks Ernest for a great job!
Response from Shifflett Tree Svc
"Thank you for allowing us to provide our to service to you!!"
Robyn M.
Jan 2018
Tree Service
It went great, always is great - we have used them for years and they are not cheap but so helpful, kind and responsive!
Response from Shifflett Tree Svc
"Thank you for your continue support of the family business"
Joseph P.
Nov 2017
Tree Service
They did a very nice job and cleaned up perfectly
Response from Shifflett Tree Svc
"Thank you so much for using our family business we really appreciate it!!"
Ryan C.
Oct 2017
Tree Service
They did a great job!
Response from Shifflett Tree Svc
"Thanks so much for allowing us to provide our service to you we greatly appreciate it."
Donna T.
Sep 2017
Tree Service
Outstanding! The estimate was very reasonable. The crew showed up on time, completed their work in a timely and professional manner, and left our property clean.
Response from Shifflett Tree Svc
"Thank you so much for allowing us to perform our services for you we truly appreciate the work!!"
Carolyn D.
Sep 2017
Tree Service
The team arrived on date and time promised. They worked very quickly but always taking care to avoid dropping limbs on the neighbor's property or on other plants, mailboxes, etc. They cleaned up all the wood chips and left the site in very good shape.
Response from Shifflett Tree Svc
"Thank you for allowing us to perform our services for you!! We truly appreciate the work."
Esther W.
Sep 2017
Tree Service
TERRIFIC! I already recommended them to neighbors.
Response from Shifflett Tree Svc
"Thank you!! We appreciate your business!!"
Donna S.
Aug 2017
Tree Service
good, as always
Response from Shifflett Tree Svc
"Thank you!! We appreciate your work!!!"
MARGARET D.
Aug 2017
Tree Service
So fast, clean and professional. All work done between 8am-12pm.
Response from Shifflett Tree Svc
"Thank you you so much for supporting our family business!!"
Jeannette B.
Aug 2017
Tree Service
They came on time and looked at my trees and said that they could do it for $5000. I had another company offer $1800 for one tree, so I agreed and gave $500 deposit. They could not start the project for a couple of weeks and in the interim I spoke to several people who told me that I was being charged a lot. I called Beautiful Country Landscape and they came out the same day and offered to take all 4 trees out for $1800, plus remove and grind the stumps the next day. I agreed and attempted to get my deposit back from Shifflett. The woman on the phone told me that I was the only person who had ever canceled after paying a deposit and I could not get my money back (although we were still 10 days out). She also said she would check to see if I could apply my $500 to another service and she would call me back, but never did. I was able to get my yard sodded and trees removed by Beautiful Country for less than Shifflett offered for just the trees. I consider it a lesson learned but will never do business with them again.
Response from Shifflett Tree Svc
"We are up front and honest with everyone that we are not the cheapest in town. Sorry you feel this way about our family business!! When we went to schedule your job that is when you notify about the change of plans."
Rebecca O.
Jul 2017
Tree Service
We cannot say enough good things. Because we needed the work done quickly, we called 5 companies. We left 3 messages, one company said they'd call us back. Shifflet scheduled an estimate for the very next day. They showed up on time, gave us an estimate, and said they were sure they'd be able to get it done that week. Sure enough, they came out the very next day and went to work. They were done in about 45-50 minutes and took the time to explain everything they did. Since two stumps were in line with where we are putting in a fence, they said that if the fence company ran into any troubles, to call them and they'd come out the same day to fix any issues. Not sure how much more tree service we'll actually need, but whatever we need, we'll be calling this company. They just made customers for life.
Response from Shifflett Tree Svc
"Thanks so much for allowing to provide our service!!"
Rosamond B.
May 2017
Tree Service
Great! A friendly family run business of long standing.. Owner and arborist granddaughter arrived to do the estimate. Got on the schedule and crew of approximately 10 arrived on appointed day, including owner & granddaughter. All work and cleanup done in a timely manner..
Response from Shifflett Tree Svc
"Thanks so much for allowing us to provide you our service."
Reenie W.
Mar 2017
Tree Service
The work went well. I called the office and scheduled a visit for an estimate on February 24. Ernie Shifflett arrived on time to see the tree. Upon request, he prepared a written estimate. After comparing it to two other estimates, I called the office during the following week to schedule the work. A crew arrived on Monday morning, March 6 with an arborist. They trimmed the tree to the height that I requested and took away the branches removed.
Response from Shifflett Tree Svc
"Thanks so much!! We appreciate your work!!"
Robyn M.
Mar 2017
Tree Service
Shifflett is family owned and run and they are great!
Response from Shifflett Tree Svc
"Thank you for your business we truly greatly appreciate it"
Susan F.
Mar 2017
Tree Service
Service was excellent.
Response from Shifflett Tree Svc
"Thank you!!"
Arthur E.
Feb 2017
Tree Service
The Shifflett team was prompt to respond to our requests and efficiently performed what was asked.
Response from Shifflett Tree Svc
"Thank you for business we really appreciate it!!"
Donna D.
Feb 2017
Tree Service
We have used Shifflet's several times. We have lots of trees on our property that require ongoing maintenance. The crews get to work quickly and get the work done. Nice cleanup and they haul everything away. No complaints. Would recommend highly.
Response from Shifflett Tree Svc
"Thank you for your business greatly appreciate it!!"
Kripa R.
Feb 2017
Tree Service
Ok. Did not trim sufficiently.
Response from Shifflett Tree Svc
"I am sorry you did not like our service please contact me by phone at 301-948-5554 and we can discuss your job."
Barbara N.
Jan 2017
Tree Service
Great. This is a small family-owned company, and everyone is exceptionally pleasant and competent. I have been dealing with them for nearly three decades and I hope they stay in business for many more years.
Response from Shifflett Tree Svc
"Thank you for your business!! We truly appreciate it!!"
Licensing
Bonded
Insured
Licensed*
Trade License Number
Listed
Trade License Locale
MD
Trade License Authority
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Trade License Expiration
10/04/2025
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FAQ
Shifflett Tree Svc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Shifflett Tree Svc accepts the following forms of payment: Financing Available, Check, Visa, MasterCard
Yes, Shifflett Tree Svc offers free project estimates.
No, Shifflett Tree Svc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Shifflett Tree Svc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Shifflett Tree Svc offers emergency services.
No, Shifflett Tree Svc does not offer warranties.
Shifflett Tree Svc offers the following services: Tree removal & fencing.
spraying, planting, fencing lawn work,