McAlister Services has been operating for over 25 years. McAlister Service's owner, JD, specializes in high risk tree removal, backyard projects that bucket trucks cannot reach. Additionally, utilizing his superior climbing abilities, he can tackle the larger trees and projects that other Tree Service companies cannot.
Business highlights
42 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Tree trimming, tree removal, hauling, and demolition
Services we don't offer
Stump grinding, landscape design, and snow plowing
Excellent. Came on time, completed the job and pleasant to work with.
Description of Work: They have done work for me two times. Both removal of trees and branches.
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
Robert Z.
12/2016
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
We went with them because of the reviews on Angie’s List that saying they are very happy with them and then when I called, they were able to come out and gave me an estimate right away.
Description of Work: They gave me an estimate to remove 4 very large trees and half a dozen of smaller trees and limbs.
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
$1,100
Robert Z.
12/2016
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
They did a very good job. They were punctual and did what they said they were going to do. They have a fair price and I’m very happy with that. He came out and did an estimate and said we will be setting down a schedule and he’ll be here and he came on time and did the work and did it just like he said he was going to and charged us what he said he was going to charge us so everything was just exactly what he said.
Description of Work: They removed 4 very large trees and half a dozen of smaller trees and limbs.
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
$1,100
Moonir O.
11/2016
2.0
tree service
+ -1 more
I jumped the gun in my earlier review with accolades. Should've waited. After I gave him the requisite information, I never received a definitive time-frame or return response. 3 weeks have passed and at this time, I've committed to another company willing to match price yet service, professionalism, promptness and definitive date were stupendous by this other competitor. Maybe somebody else will get lucky with McCallister, I didn't.
Description of Work: Tree limb and tree removal. Originally contacted 10/19 then again on 10/22 and finally 11/05.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
$850
Response from McAlister Services
1 of the trees Moon wanted to take down was not on his property, a second tree was also in the Neighbors property but hanging over his house. I want him to get permission before I would do the work.
Moonir O.
10/2016
5.0
hauling services, tree service
+ 0 more
I immediately liked J.D. and decided then and now that I will be hiring his services in a couple of weeks. His demeanor, honesty, knowledge, experience and price is what made that decision for me. I just have to get one more piece of information if available and move the project for completion and for a firm date. I have enough other information from reviews that I know that J.D. is more than capable. Once work is completed, I will review again as to how well it went.
Description of Work: Future tree removal, major cottonwood tree limb removal and overgrown brush removal from adjacent property that is damaging my property causing spiraling ongoing costs to manage my property and waste precious daily time (literally) instead of investing in a nicely landscaped property for my family to enjoy. I've put myself into dangerous positions trying to clear and prevent physical and water damage to my property (nighttime, rainstorm rooftop trips), which if continued, will put me into the emergency room or 6 feet under.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$850
Fred B.
08/2016
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Went out of his way to perform removal of the dangerous 40 ft standing sliver of a split tree, helping us avoid further damage and possible injury. Reasonable rates, professional assistance, and very prompt.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Michelle T.
08/2016
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
JD was very quick to respond with a quote and was able to schedule the job within a few days. He completed the job carefully and thoroughly. We were pleased with his methodical, well planned approach, ensuring that no further damage would be done during the removal. He made nice, clean cuts on the tree and cleaned up well. We would definitely hire him again in the future!
Description of Work: We contacted JD for a quote on removing a large oak tree branch which was broken during a summer storm. The branch, partially connected to the tree about 50 feet from the ground, was resting on our deck and was in a challenging spot to remove without causing further damage.
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
Kathryn R.
04/2015
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
McAlister was the first of the three providers to respond to my request for a quote and was willing to come by on a Saturday because they were helping a friend in the area. I was very pleased by the way they kept in touch with me about when I could expect the them to come by. They were careful of the area, which was important since the tree would have killed my garage if it had fallen. It took the two of them less than an hour to get everything done and I would absolutely recommend them to nyone in need of tree service.
Description of Work: Came and looked at my dead tree and agreed it needed to come down. Gave me very reasonable quote and we took the tree down.
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
$300
Patrick S.
11/2014
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
The tree had some heavy extended branches and the company trimmed them back. The tree looks good. The company was very professional and on time. They had to take out permits to do the work as well as inform the power company as some of the work was over power lines to the house. They were not perfect but the price was very reasonable.
Description of Work: The company trimmed my tree. They essentially topped it and took off a bunch of deal limbs.
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
$725
Eugene E.
10/2014
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Contractor arrived when expected, worked quickly and carefully to trim all the trees on our lot. Had expected neighbors to also contract with McAlister, but they were unable to do so at this time, so we called him back to get the neighbors tree trimmed at our expense. Once again arrived as expected and quickly removed the limb hitting our house as well as a number of dead branches on that tree, very reasonably priced and done quickly. Note: We got the neighbors permission prior to calling Mr. McAlister back in. I will certainly call him again when more tree work is needed.
Description of Work: Trimmed trees and removed 2 bushes. We had him back on 9/6 to trim a neighbors tree which was hitting our roof.
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
$575
Kim S.
09/2014
1.0
tree service
+ -1 more
In August, I connected with JD to have him give us an estimate on a small landscaping job. We had started work on a 4 x 10 sand-based paver walkway and dirt and sod project that we were unable to complete due to health reasons. JD was late for the estimating appointment, and I was unable to meet with him. My husband who did, gave a general overview, and when JD seemed interested, it was left that I would give him a call to discuss details. When we connected, I described the rest of the project to him, and he again expressed interest, and was going to draw up an estimate. Then after not hearing back from him on the estimate, I made several more attempts to reach him. We wanted to add some shrub removal to the previous work request. When I did get hold of him, he still didn't have an estimate, but said he would do the work sometime after Labor Day and we could connect after that. At that point, he started telling me that I would have to go get the rest of the materials for the project. It was getting late in the season, and decided that if he would at least do the rest of the physical stuff, we should pick up the materials, and try and stick with him to get it done. We have heard nothing back from JD. I'm desperately trying to find someone else to finish the work. It may be too small a project for him -- I don't know or care, he should have turned the work down rather than so unprofessionally string us along, agree to do the work then tell us to get the materials, and leave us with a mess over the winter.
Description of Work: As it turns out, he did nothing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from McAlister Services
I asked for the square feet dementions of the sod that was needed so I could estimate the material needed. I never received A call to proceed.
Eugene E.
07/2014
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Provider, Jan McAlister, arrived with a few minutes of appointment time, Went to work immediately trimming trees, including several limbs overhanging our yard from neighbor's trees (after confirming that it was OK with the neighbor). Cleanup was done as soon as tree limbs fell to the ground by an employee. Jan was polite and respectful at all times and took care to use appropriate safety measures while working in trees. Job was completed within a reasonable time despite warm temperatures and high humidity/Dew Point.. Price was about 10% UNDER estimate. I would definitely use this provider again!
Description of Work: Trimmed Several Trees and removed 2 bushes
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
$505
Response from McAlister Services
Thanks for taking the time to write a message about our services. I wasn't sure if you were a member or just referred by someone. All business is appreciated.
ron Z.
06/2014
2.0
tree service
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Scheduled an appointment and then never heard back
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
2.0
Response from McAlister Services
[member name removed], I am so sorry, I must not have wrote you address or phone number in are book. I wish you would have called me back if I did not stop by. Your so close to my home and I have no record of the call. J/D
John H.
05/2014
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
J.D. was quick to answer all calls and arrived right on time for both the estimate and the removal day. His bid was lower than anyone else and seemed very fair. One of the trees was a difficult three trunk that was touching the house and squeezed into a very small space between the garage and a fence. J.D. and his crew dropped the tree without damaging any of the surrounding structures--quite a feat! He and his crew were very nice and personable. They spent a lot of time cleaning up the mess and did a great job. I would recommend them highly, and will use them in the future.
Description of Work: Cut down two trees, one a large, three trunk tree and trim three other trees
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
$925
Response from McAlister Services
Thank you for your review. I appreciate it as we are just starting our advertising in the Maple Grove area. I sincerely thank you for taking your time for the review, and allowing us to assist you in your tree removal and clean up.
Mike G.
04/2014
4.0
tree service
+ -1 more
It went very well. The only thing they didn't do that I think they should have done is they didn't sweep the mess and they left a big mess in the street of wood chips and leaves and things like that. I think they should have swept it. I was kind of disappointed about that. I think they do good work but the bottom line is, at the end, they don't clean up after themselves. Their professionalism is lacking as far as cleaning up afterwards. I would probably not use them again.
Description of Work: We had a large dead tree removed by McAlister Services.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$400
Response from McAlister Services
[member name removed] Thanks for the review, however I disagree, Your yard was cleaned up and raked. There was some saw dust on the street that can not be raked. There were no complaints and today the street is completely clean.
Robert R.
03/2014
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
JD showed up to look at the dead trees I needed cut down. His quote was lower than expected. Two of the trees were hanging over the house and him and his sons did an awesome job of dropping the trees without the branches hitting the house. I told him I would take care of the clean up but he did push them into a big pile instead of just letting them lay where they fell.
Description of Work: Cut down large trees
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
$650
Response from McAlister Services
It was very nice to here from [member name removed]. We are always reasonable with our bids, and understand that homeowners need to keep unexpected costs down.
ROBERTA T.
07/2013
5.0
hauling services, tree service
+ 0 more
I called on Monday 7/1 for an estimate. JD and his wife came out that evening and gave me a price and detailed what they would do. I told them I was in no rush but to my surprise they showed up on July 4th. I was expecting a guy and a pickup truck but JD and his wife brought a dump truck and a pickup pulling a bobcat. They got right to work, with JD trimming back the low hanging branches and later scaling the tree to do the high-up stuff. The tree looks like a tree now, instead of an overgrown mess. As he said, "Now it can breathe." They did a fantastic job trimming and shaping the tree - and they cleaned up all the twigs and clutter on the ground. I didn't time them exactly but it was about 2.5 hours total. Very, very pleased with their work, their attitude, and their attention to detail. I plan to have them back to trim up a couple other overgrown messes.
Description of Work: Trimmed seriously overgrown ash tree that had a broken limb due to severe weather.
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
Joyce S.
05/2013
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Jan dropped all the trees and just left them on the ground as we requested. We were going to do the clean up since we have a wood burning stove. No property was damaged and no one got hurt. What a blessing. Jan did a wonderful job.
Description of Work: Jan climbed our large Oak tree in the front yard and limb by limb stripped the tree and no branches fell on the drain field or the driveway. He was so skilled in dropping the branches just where they needed to be. He also took down a very large Maple tree that had many large branches overhanging our deck and roof. Also the gas tank and bird feeder were very close by. He was up in the tree for nearly two hours carefully tying a rope to many branches so he could control where the branches would fall. Nothing harmed the deck or roof. His brother and friend were on the ground guiding the slack in the rope and bringing the ropes and chainsaws to Jan. They were great helpers. We also had a double Oak tree in the back yard that Jan sawed down. The one trunk was taken down branch by branch because there were swing sets near by and other trees were close by. The other Oak trunk was cut at the bottom and fell into the field. Jan was a master climber and knew exactly where the branches needed to fall. He came on a Sunday to give us a quote and he was the lowest estimate out of four estimates. He did the work the following Monday afternoon.
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
$1,100
Response from McAlister Services
Thanks for the review. Our goal is to keep the homeowner satisfied. Good workmanship and afordable prices.
James H.
04/2013
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
We were very pleased with them. They did an excellent job and cleaned up everything.
Description of Work: I have used McAlister Services for tree service. They trimmed two trees, cut down a small apple tree, and hauled the debris.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
Melissa B.
07/2011
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
We spent $1500 on that service. He did not do stump removal but just cut off and pushed aside the trees. We like that he is very direct and very honest. He had to drive a couple of hours to the site and he was willing to do that. He was also very fast. The trees had put holes in the roof, so there was water leaking in and we could not do anything to stop it till the trees were gone. So he came out on a Saturday to take them all down. He took all the trees down in about 3 hours. My dad is so happy with they work that he did.
Description of Work: We use JD McAlister Services for tree service. We just had him remove two large oak trees from my dad’s cabin and he also cleaned up about 20 trees in the loch.
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
$1,500
Vikram J.
06/2011
5.0
hauling services, tree service
+ 0 more
He did a really good job and he was affordable. I have a lot of trees. It turned out really well. They did a really good job. They hauled away all the planters and in good time too. We had a tornado just after that and I didn't have to worry about tree branches falling.
Description of Work: I used the service of JD McAlister Services for tree trimming last week.
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Service Categories
Tree Service,
Hauling
FAQ
McAlister Services is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
McAlister Services accepts the following forms of payment: Check