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Nelson Tree Specialist Inc

Tree Service

About us

Experienced, professional and affordable services to help you deal with trees, shrubs and stumps in and around your property. We are standing by, ready to provide you with outstanding services. Your satisfaction is our #1 concern! We offer a wide range of Tree Services with one goal in mind – making you a happy customer! We offer a custom approach to tree removal guaranteed to match your needs and budget. Regardless of the type of Tree service you select, our skilled and insured professionals ensure the job will be done safely. Certified Arborist on staff! License number - 1610.

Business highlights

26 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Tree Service – Removal, Trimming, Pruning, Thinning, Inspecting, Stump Removal & Grinding, Dead Wood Removal, Crane Services, Arborists – Tree Structure Evaluations, Crown Reduction, Lot Clearing

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9259 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 176-200 of 259 reviews

Maya N.
08/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Good quality job. Very competitive price. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: A large 27" diameter pine tree was removed. The stump and roots were grind; the chips removed.Two small and two medium size cypress trees were removed. A maple tree was topped.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200

James N.
07/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The original estimate was to see about having an oak tree removed in the front yard to support some plumbing work we were going to have done that week. As the plumber was able to do the work without the tree being removed we went with the trimming of the branches. The gentleman providing the estimate was very honest about the condition of the tree and was not pressuring us to needlessly remove the tree (1500.00 including stump grinding) and provided us the estimate for the branch trimming. The crew arrived the next morning and quickly went to work. They were very efficient and professional and did a great job to include clean up of all fallen branches and sticks.
Description of Work: Trimmed dead branches from three trees in our front yard as well as some branches that were over the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Gary C.
07/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It was fantastic! They were all over the place getting the job done. You could not ask for better company. They were fast and did the best possible job.
Description of Work: Removed trees, trimmed trees and ground stumps. They also filled in hole left by fallen tree

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

pamela S.
07/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Nelson Tree provided one of the lowest bids, and delivered a good fast job, with some extra service added at no cost.
Description of Work: Cut down & remove large 32in diameter tree damaged by storm

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

margaret L.
05/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They gave me a good price and the guys were great. I had compared them to Home Town and they had given me a better price. They were also good. I called up, he came within hours because I'm close, gave me an estimate, and I had them work on it the next day.
Description of Work: I used Nelson Tree Specialist last year after the storm for tree services.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jean C.
05/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. The guys were professional, on time, very careful and skilled. The price was the best.
Description of Work: Nelson Tree Specialists cut down 20 pine trees, did the stump grinding, and trimmed our oak.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,700

Roy A.
04/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Coulnd't have gone better. Quick to give estimate. Quick to schedule time. Quickly did job with fully adequate workers and machinery. Neat. Clean. Polite.
Description of Work: Removed two large trees and trimmed additional trees

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Dudich D.
04/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Looked them up on Angies List Thursday and sent an e-mail. Mr Pineda arrived Friday morning to give an estimate and said they could do the job Monday. Monday afaternoon four men spent three hours cutting back our bushes to bare branches, grinding up the branches and cleaning up. I think they did a very very good job and recommend them to anyone wanting bushes cut back.
Description of Work: Bushes - yews and Euonomys - had overgrown and needed cut back drastically.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Charlotte P.
03/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I had called another tree trimmer who was recommended and he took well over a week to drive by and look at the trees and then call to give me an estimate. When I got the estimate my husband and I thought it sounded high so I decided to join Angie's list to find a few alternatives. Romeo, of Nelson Tree Specialist, called me back the same day and made an appointment for the next morning, arriving when he said he would, to discuss exactly what I needed done. He provided me with recommendations on how to best deal with the extremely tall Leland Cypress, listened to my preferences and then explained exactly what he would do and gave me an estimate on the spot. The team came the next day as promised and completed the job earlier than expected and within about 4 hours. They were fast and asked my opinion at various points in the process to make sure they were cutting where I was expecting. As I requested they also trimmed some branches leaning over the neighbor's deck (I had cleared this with the neighbor prior). They took great care to clearn up our yard and the neighbor's and left everything as they had found it. I was really pleased with the prompt, professional service and the price was right - less than half the other company.
Description of Work: We had 6 Leland Cypress in desperate need of topping off -- they were towering above our house and one had already tipped over onto the neighbor's house a few years ago and had been removed. We also had two Bartlett Pear tress in need of thinning and pruning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Linda T.
03/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The guy who came to give the estimate was superb. He was not condescending and very helpful. He was just wonderful to deal with. It was a huge job, and they did it very well. They had to bring a crane to lift two ton sections of tree trunk over our house. I would have them again in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: They did major tree work. They removed huge trees off my property.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Larry W.
03/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Overall great and easy experience. Quick call back, same day estimate, fair price. Exactly the type of service experience I hope for. Nelson was recommended to me and is highly recommended by me. The attention to customer satisfaction shows in the work quality and referral history.
Description of Work: Removed numerous (5) mature Leyland Cypress evergreens and another mature hardwood tree. Ground the stumps and left areas clean.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Claudia M.
03/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
We woke up last week to a tree in our backyard split in half, with one half leaning toward our fence. I called Nelson Tree Specialist and the owner, Nelson Villafuerte, was at our house two hours later. He took a look at the damage, gave me what I thought was a very good price and offered to fit us by the end of the day, waiving the emergency fee. Because the ground was saturated with water, he said he would send his employees the following week to take care of the stump. He asked me not to send any money until the job was done, which was completed yesterday to our complete satisfaction. Everyone was very professional and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. (They also removed a stump left in the backyard by the previous homeowners).
Description of Work: Removal of a tree and 2 stumps.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Lillian M.
03/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Terrific job on time and quickly It was amazing how fast the crew worked
Description of Work: Giant tree removal

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

Nancy P.
12/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Very well. Fast and professional
Description of Work: Removal of a maple tree from the front of my house.and haul away all wood and brush. .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Martin H.
12/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
A 75 ft tre, 3 ft wide, fell on our garage during hurricane Sandy. We called Nelson Tree Service after getting a recommnedation from a friend. We called at 11pm on the night of the storm. Nelson told us he would meet us at the house the next morning. 9am the next morning, Nelson came to the house and evaluated the situation, he told us he would return with a crew that afternoon. At 2pm a crew of 8 workers with a crane, branch shredder and two trucks arrived, cut, lifted and disposed of the whole tree and did a great job of clean up!
Description of Work: Tree remova from a garage, clean up and securing the site from water damage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Bernard M.
11/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Right after the derecho storm June 2012, we wanted to take down some trees in our backyard. Nelson was already in the area and we called to get an estimate. They were on time and professional. Because they were already in the area they offered a discount. They assessed the trees and gave us a written estimate. They took out the trees and ground in the stumps. The only negative was that the brick patio was slightly damaged. Other than that we were verysatisfied with the work and would use them again.
Description of Work: We had three 120 foot trees removed and the stumps grounded.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700

Charlie B.
10/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I made a call in the morning to Nelson Tree Specialist asking for an estimate for the removal of a large tree and a small tree in my backyard that were damaged in a summer storm. The sales representative Gilberto, was at my house by noon. He looked at the 2 trees and gave me a very reasonable price to have them removed. I then asked him if it would be a possibility for Nelson Tree Specialist to perform the work before Monday due to a storm (Hurricane Sandy) heading towards our area early next week. He said he would try to make arrangements to get a crew out to do the job. At around 8 PM that evening I received notification the a crew would be onsite at 8 AM. The crew showed up right on time and within 3 hours both trees were removed and all the debris in the area cleaned up. This crew was very courteous and performed the work with great professionalism and with safety in mind. I was very pleased with the way the work was accomplished and I will definitely use Nelson Tree Specialist in the future when tree work is needed.
Description of Work: I placed a call to Nelson Tree Specialists and an estimate was given for 2 trees to be removed from our property. The crew showed up the next morning with a large truck and wood chipper. They pulled out all of their equipment and started on both trees at the same time. The men were very professional. While 3 men worked on the large tree another brought down the small tree and during the downing process all the workers carried the debris to the truck for disposal. Within 3 hours all the work was completed and the area cleaned up better than it was before they arrived. I was very pleased with the work received by the crew from Nelson Tree Specialist and would recommend them to anyone needing a tree service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

Warren E.
09/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I contacted Nelson Tuesday (10/6) morning and he was at the house that afternoon to give the estimate. I felt that his estimate was reasonable and contracted with him to do the work. His crew was there on Thursday 10/6 in the morning.. By early afternoon the tree was down and most of the wood was hauled away. The next morning they hauled away the remainder of the wood and ground the stump and roots. They really did a top notch job. .
Description of Work: There was a large maple tree in the back yard that was leaning towards the house. The folks from Nelson brought down the tree, ground the stump and associated roots below the ground level, and hauled away the wood and chips. Due to the power lines a crane could be used. Once they were finished, the yard was raked and one would have never (well almost) guessed that a tree had been there. I believe on Friday evening we had a heavy storm come through -- it sure felt good not having to worry about that tree.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

David S.
09/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Nelson, the owner, came out and gave an estimate of the work and offered a reasonable price based on other estimates I had received. We agreed to have him do the work. Because the tree was leaning significantly and in danger of falling, he estimated he could have his crew remove it within two days, which I greatly appreciated. In fact, from the time of the estimate to service was less than a day! The crew was efficient and careful, and everything was done and completed quickly and as expected. The only minor issue is they dd not call ahead to tell me when they were coming. Fortunately, someone was there when they arrived. Overall, a high degree of excellence and professionalism from the estimate to the work performed .
Description of Work: Needed a 35ft wild cherry taken out of my front yard- it was leaning significantly and "up-rooting." The tree was taken down, stump ground along with three other stumps as well.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Fred B.
09/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
. We contacted four tree service companies for estimates and Nelson Tree Specialist came out and gave us an estimate the next day. Once we gave Nelson the go-ahead, he had his crew here at 8:00am the next business day. They completed all agreed-upon work, and even trimmed several dead branches on a neighbor's tree (with permission) that overhung our property, at no additional cost. All work was completed, including thorough clean-up, within three hours. We are very pleased with their work and will not hesitate to contact them when next we need tree service.
Description of Work: We had two large trees removed and another eight trees thinned/trimmed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

Claudia C.
08/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Due to storm damge fom the June 29th storm, there was a delay in getting the work done, but the job went well and relatively fast once it started.
Description of Work: The job was well done with no hassles.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Charles J.
08/2012
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I thought their price was a little high so I did not go with them. The information that they provided was good; it was just the price that I had a problem with.
Description of Work: I got an estimate from Nelson Tree Specialist for tree service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


Don A.
07/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Nelson's crews were efficient and professional. Nelson, himself, followed up after the work was completed. He came to our home to make sure everything was completed to our specification and make sure we were satisfied with the work. It is obvious that he takes pride in the work of his crews and that he strives to ensure his customers are happy and satisfied. Apparently Nelson understands what "customer service" really is about, which is why customers like us think so highly of him.
Description of Work: On 6/29/2012 a huge tree from a neighbor's yard behind us fell on our house and landed on our roof top, We were out of town, but a friend called Nelson. By 1:00 pm the next day, 6/30/2012, Nelson had a crew at our house with a crane and removed the tree from our roof. Due to the extent of damage from the storm in the area on 6/29, Nelson had to postpone hauling away the tree. However, he and his crew returned on July 4th to do so. When they were finished, no one would have been able to tell a tree of any size, let alone one as large as the one they removed, had fallen on our roof - except of course for the bright blue tarp on our roof covering the damage it had done ;-) Thank you Nelson! For the fast, efficient and professional service you and your crew provided, and for taking such good care of us! JoAnn & Don .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,600

Paulette C.
05/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It went very well. I sent an email one evening and they called me withing 5 minutes. We set an appointment for the next day when Nelson came out to give me an estimate. He was very thorough explaining the kinds of trees and my options, and gave me the estimate on the spot.Services were performed within a couple days. What a great crew!!!!!
Description of Work: Removal of 1 very large old tree, stump and roots.Removal of 1 Holly tree/bush and stumpRemoval of 1 smaller tree and stumpTrees trimmed throughout yard. One other very old and large tree had split due to the weight of its limbs. This tree was trimmed of the excessive weight and then cabled to prevent it from continuing to split. All trees were shredded/mulched and taken away.The yard was cleaned of debris.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Charles L.
04/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Wow what a professional company, I have had a lot of tree work done in the past but none have been like this. The estimate was painless, he new his job and I did not have to do a lot of explaining. They were able to start the next day wow did not have to wait weeks for work to be done! The entire team took safety to the next level, everybody wore hard hats, and they were properly harnessed to the tree no corners cut here! The work was done so fast and the clean up was incredible, blowers rakes you name it they were cleaning it up! Nelson the owner is super easy to deal with and really listens to what you want done I will never use a different tree service again. All of there equipment was new and clean, he owns his own crane what a difference! I can't recommend them enough!
Description of Work: The removal of a very large tree and triming of a large tree away from the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Contact information

12833 Highland Rd, Highland, MD 20777

http://www.nelsontreespecialist.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
1611
Trade License Locale
MD
Trade License Authority
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Trade License Expiration
12/31/2023

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Tree Service

FAQ

Nelson Tree Specialist Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

Nelson Tree Specialist Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Nelson Tree Specialist Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Nelson Tree Specialist Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Nelson Tree Specialist Inc offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Nelson Tree Specialist Inc offers emergency services.
No, Nelson Tree Specialist Inc does not offer warranties.
Nelson Tree Specialist Inc offers the following services: Tree Service – Removal, Trimming, Pruning, Thinning, Inspecting, Stump Removal & Grinding, Dead Wood Removal, Crane Services, Arborists – Tree Structure Evaluations, Crown Reduction, Lot Clearing

Contact information

12833 Highland Rd, Highland, MD 20777

http://www.nelsontreespecialist.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day