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Dave Stang's Certified Tree Care Llc

Founded 2003 • With Angi since May 2003

Dave & Aaron Stang's Certified Tree Care features a staff of six certified arborists. Our arborists care about tree health and quality work done right the first time. We make sure each job is performed according to the International Society of Arboriculture. We also provide tree removal services when removal is the only option. Contact us at (513) 936-9777 for our tree pruning, stump removal, emerald ash borer treatment and fertilization services. You will find that our business is solely word of mouth referral and repeat customers. We do not do a lot of advertising, so most of our work comes from referrals based on the outstanding work we do.

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Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
No
Eco-Friendly Accreditations
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Verified Reviews

4.9

(42) Verified Reviews

Showing 1-25 of 42 reviews
John L.
5.0
10/17/2017
They showed up promptly for the estimate and the actual work. Performed the work and cleaned up afterward. My only disappointment was the time it took to get on the schedule, but that is more a reflection of the demand for their services.
Description of Work
They trimmed several old-growth hickories and two river birch.
Category
tree service
Arlena E.
5.0
10/04/2017
We decided to hire this company after receiving its estimate. The work would be done the end of October 2017 or early November 2017. There was a possibility that it could be sooner. A crew of 3 men showed up before it was October! They were wearing safety gear. There were four trees that were of concern. Outside, they discussed one tree with my husband and advised that it did not need to be cut down. Two trees were cut down. Another’s top branches touching the roof and house were removed. They removed the debris and cleaned up. It was appreciated that we did not have to wait until the end of October or early November.
Description of Work
We needed two trees cut down and high branches removed from another. There was also a fourth tree we wanted them to examine.
Category
tree service
Arlena E.
5.0
09/27/2017
He and my husband stayed outside. He examined trees. He also gave some advice and said the removal will be done the end of 10/17 or early 11/17.
Description of Work
To receive an estimate on the removal of some trees.
Category
tree service
Dirk D.
5.0
08/31/2017
Dave and Aaron Stang's Certified Tree Care are true professionals. The teams and management are safe, professional, courteous and prompt. This team cleans up all the debris and leaves your property in better condition than when they arrived. We have had them do work more than once and are never disappointed. Don't waste your time with the drive-by services. Stick to the true professionals and you won't be disappointed.
Description of Work
Multiple Tree and bush removal.
Category
tree service
Frederick B.
5.0
07/12/2017
The job was ready to go, but Aaron called early one evening to ask if they could come out tomorrow. Another job was cancelled for some reason. I gladly accepted. They came out promptly at 9 AM, as promised. I spoke to the guys and had them talk (again) to our neighbor that was letting them use her driveway for easier access to the tree to be 'trimmed'. They took the time to talk to her, they took pictures before, then when they were done they replaced everything where it was before. Very thoughtful and efficient. The work was done within several hours along with a very complete cleanup. The crew was respectful of our landscaping and our neighbor's driveway and patio. I would hire these folks again, in a minute.
Description of Work
- Removed a large (30' - 40') red maple and the stump - Removed dead wood in another large (30' - 40') red maple, reduced the crown that was on a weak leader, also installed 3 cables for future stability.
Category
tree service
Jean M.
5.0
01/01/2015
Excellent - very courteous and professional. Cleaned up after themselves. The big tree was not easy and could have damaged property if not handled correctly. I was very pleased with their work.
Description of Work
Cut down a large dead tree in woods behind my house as well as trimmed all trees around perimeter of house.
Category
tree service
Meg P.
2.0
08/04/2014
My husband cut down the limbs and disposed of the tree but couldn't get the stump out. Nobody ever called back or came out to discuss the project. We ended up going with another vendor who responded immediately. It only took 5 minutes to get the stump out -- easy money.
Description of Work
I called to request a quote for stump removal of a dead burning bush. Since this vendor is within a mile of our home, I requested that someone stop by to evaluate the job and provide a bid. The person who took my call said that she would send her husband (the owner) out to take a look on the way home some night. I never heard back from this company and did not receive any quote.
Category
tree service

Service Provider Response

[member name removed], I just became aware that your message was on Angie's list. I can't apologize enough for the mix up. We pride ourselves on returning calls the day they come in but as you experienced, on a rare occasion a call falls through the cracks. This is not the way we conduct business. We are strictly a "work of mouth" business, we do not advertise. If your experience happened often, we wouldn't be as busy as we are. Again I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience we caused you.
JOHN D.
5.0
05/30/2014
Dave contacted me within one hour of my initial call and gave me a written quote within twenty four hours. His crew arrived on the first day that weather permitted so that his equipment wouldn't damage my lawn. They were courteous and professional. The base of the tree had a chain link fence through it which I thought would be a big problem. However they cut it out in a way that it made it easy for me to repair. They did not remove the chips but placed them back in the hole. Shortly afterwards, my neighbor was telling me how her mother had a large tree down from a storm. I told her about Dave Stang's Certified Tree Care. They hired him, saved money and were very pleased with his work. So much so that they made a trip to my house to thank me for the recommendation. Yes, I definitely would hire Dave again.
Description of Work
Removed a tree from our fence line and ground the stump.
Category
tree service
Henry H.
5.0
12/29/2013
Trimmed tree branches; put cables in large tree to prevent limbs falling in high wind
Description of Work
I used DAVE STANG'S CERTIFIED TREE CARE LLC
Category
tree service
DONNA A.
5.0
09/26/2013
Dave's employees where not only professional and courteous but also prompt, and fascinating to watch in action. I was in awe when watching them climb the trees and accurately drop limbs without damage to any nearby objects, fences or bushes. My trees look great and you cannot even tell where the old tree was after it's removal. I have used Dave's services twice in the past and will continue in the future. Clean up was excellent not a trace of limbs or leaves in the yard. I can't say enough great things about Dave and his crew
Description of Work
Dave's company removed one tree which was very near electric lines, removed the stump and pruned two trees.
Category
tree service
Sharon F.
5.0
08/27/2013
Dave came to the house the day I called and gave me an estimate. I thought I would have to have the silver maple cut down it looked so bad, but Dave said it could be saved. About a week later, they completed the job while I was at work. They cleaned up very well. You couldn't see a twig or a leaf in the yard. I will definitely continue using them.
Description of Work
removed a box elder growing inside my magnolia and pruned a 60-year-old silver maple with some ugly problems caused by some bad pruning several years before.
Category
tree service
Margaret W.
5.0
07/10/2013
an appDave came out two years ago to discuss two of my trees with me - a blue spruce and an ash. He was prompt and professional. He listened to my concerns and gave me his advice. I decided to use the treatment for the ash tree which has to be done every two years. This past spring, I received a reminder from Dave. I scheduled an appointment and it was completed as planned.
Description of Work
Emerald Ash Borer treatment of an ash tree
Category
tree service
Deborah G.
5.0
02/18/2013
Dave Stang is very knowledgeable and only does work that is needed He has helped me numerous times and if the tree was fine or was in too bad of shape to save he recommended doing nothing. He answers all my multiple questions His crew members are certified arborists, professional and left the yard completely cleaned I highly recommend him and will be using him for the trees in my new yard
Description of Work
I have use Certified Tree Care multiple times for tree health and removal
Category
tree service
Barbara G.
5.0
07/18/2012
We started out wanting to have some trees removed as they are too close together, the result of a tree line from a farm fence line from before our neighborhood was built. We wound up having several ash trees treated, several small trees removed, a birch tree trimmed and some dead wood removed from trees in the fence line. Dave Stang came out three times for information and estimates as our project evolved and incorporated more work. Very good service and work performed.
Description of Work
Dave came for information and estimates, being polite through some changes in what we wanted done. The work needed to be scheduled to have someone home, they came and performed the work on the scheduled day. Actually, they came a day early, but called to make sure that the change worked with our schedule, which it did. The crew did a very good job, cleaned up everything and were careful of other plantings in the landscaping where they were removing and trimming trees. They asked for clarification on anything that was unclear, which was much appreciated. On a previous visit, they treated several ash trees. We are trying to prevent ash borer as the trees provide great shade for us and our neighbors.It's difficult for me to judge if the price was competitive, we did not compare prices but used this service based on a neighbor's recommendation and the good rating on Angie's List, Gut feeling was a little high but quality of work and the crew was very good. Overall a very good experience, would use them again.
Category
tree service
Gerald R.
5.0
07/29/2011
Everything has turned out great with this company.
Description of Work
They are treating our ash tree to prevent emerald ash bore.
Category
tree service
LINDA H.
5.0
01/18/2011
They were very efficient. They arrived in a timely manner for the estimate and for the removal. I thought the price was real reasonable.
Description of Work
Dave Stang’s Certified Tree Care removed a humongous tree limb.
Category
tree service
michael M.
5.0
11/27/2010
Very well, Dave came out and oversaw the operation. Very thorough and professional.
Description of Work
Prune and clean out dead branches from a large Silver Maple tree, situated close to a house and two out buildings.
Category
tree service
Marshall M.
5.0
10/31/2010
prompt, knowledgeable response to inital contact and bid within 48 hrs. Pleasant and professional interactions from start to finish. After accepting bid, lack of contact raised minor worries, but they were unwarranted: we got put on the work schedule, they responded with info about that schedule immediatly when asked, and work was performed where not a single scrap of wood or leaf was left on the ground from their labor. Crew very accomodating to handle traffic needing to get by work location even when it was a nuisance for them.
Description of Work
large (75') tree dead wood removal and install two heavy cables
Category
tree service
JAMES J.
5.0
11/18/2009
He left everything in excellent shape. I would use him again in future if need be.
Description of Work
Dave Stang’s Certified Tree Care cut down some trees.
Category
tree service
JOHN H.
5.0
10/27/2009
I felt that the bid was a bit high, but Dave & his crew do great work and we have hired them in the past for other tree issues as well. They always keep everything clean and left no sign of tree maintenance. We will continue to use them in the future.
Description of Work
Had them take down a large tree in a very awkward position located on a hillside. The crew cut up the tree into manageable sections. ( We agreed that I would remove the branches & logs, but I wish they would have at least seperated into piles ). They also trimmed & removed trees near telephone lines that were in a bad spot.
Category
tree service
JERRY & CINDY H.
1.0
09/19/2009
The following is an addendum to my original review and specifically addresses Mr. Stang's "Comments", which are filled with misinformation that needs to be addressed. The estimator originally tried to justify the exorbitant cost by referring to “trained arborists” that had to “stand back and look it over”. Now in Mr. Stang’s reply the reason is “travel time”. Not one word was said about travel time, not upfront, or at the time of the estimate. His company is18.5 miles from Alexandria, and I live on the northern side of the city, and right off of an expressway; he services people in his own state further away than me, and it takes no 45 minutes to travel those 18.5 miles, unless you’re lost. He was also estimating another job in Ky that same day, which is why we had to wait a week to get someone out; he was coordinating his moves, and the same coordination of labor would have been done had we given him the work. How is it that travel time didn’t effect the pricing of the contractor that did the work, since he was from Ohio as well? There were three other estimates, two for $60 and one for $150. Stang’s was $250 higher than the highest/ $340 higher than the one we ultimately used. That’s a lot of “travel time”, Mr. Stang; you could trim trees in Montana at those rates. Then there’s the “3 man crew” story. One man did this work, did an excellent job, completed it in an hour including clean up, and charged $60. There was no climbing; it was done from the ground. That’s because it was “a small pruning job”, as Mr. Stang himself admits; a small pruning job that was done by one man, but strangely requires three when Stang's service does it. Maybe the three-man issue ties in with his “standing and looking” theory; one does the work and two stand and look. Mr. Stang is out of line when he refers to my “budget” insinuating that I couldn’t afford him. My budget can certainly handle Mr. Stang; what it won’t handle is exploitation, of which this is a clear case. It’s supposed to be a fair work/fair pay exchange Mr. Stang, and I would suggest that your time would be better spent contemplating that concept instead of grappling for excuses that the facts make laughable. I can help you with your travel-time problem though –you’ll never have to spend another penny on a trip to Kentucky for me, or anyone that I know.
Description of Work
Have a birch tree in front that needed trimming. Not a large tree. Called Dave Stang's Certified Tree Care for an estimate.The estimator came, we discussed the trim, and he then wrote up a proposal of $400. When I flinched at this he said that I was getting a "trained arborist", and that "it's not a matter of just taking a chain saw and chopping away, but they cut, stand back, look at it, then cut a little more". I didn't realize that "contemplative" time was such an issue for tree trimmers. There must be an awful lot of "standing back and looking" to warrant a $400 charge for what is no more than a pretty simple trim of a moderately sized tree. At that price, I could pay my own way through arborist school. Obviously, I was unhappy with this bid and sought others. The contractor that I eventually used charged me $60. Yep, that's right, $60, and did a fine job of thinning, shaping, balancing, and opening up the trunk, and cleaned up well after. I had two other estimates; another one for $60, and a third for $150. You can see that even using the highest of the other estimates the cost would still be $250 less than Stang's. That's preposterous pricing, and I can only see it as an attempt to gouge unsuspecting customers. I won't call this contractor again.
Category
tree service

Service Provider Response

I feel I must respond to the member strongly worded comments. When a bid is put together for any job there are several issues that enter into the final price. One of these is travel time. The member's residence is 45 minutes from our shop which means 1.5 hours per man, port to port. Any reputable, safety conscience tree company will not send just one man to a job where climbing is involved. Our company primarily works in the eastern & northern Cincinnati suburbs and only work in Northern Kentucky occasionally. For a small pruning job the travel time was definitely an issue here. We operate mainly with a 3 man crew. Sometimes I do send a 2 man crew out but it is extremely hard to schedule for a small job as far away as Alexandria. I am glad that the work was done to their satisfaction & they were able to find someone to do the job within their budget. I am disappointed that they felt the need to chastise me personally. My bidding process requires me to give my men enough time to do the job safely and to ISA (International Society of Arborculture)standards . I have never taken advantage of the bidding process. Dave Stang
RITA S.
5.0
09/01/2009
It went great! They left without saying anything, so we did have to call back. The did came back out to our home the next day. Dave was not in, but another man came out and corrected a few of our concerns. They were very nice and very concerned about the quality of their work. They were very accomodating and interested in being sure we were completely satisfied. I will have them back out later this year for additional arbor work.
Description of Work
Tree trimming, removed one tree, and pruned a few trees.
Category
tree service
ADAM C.
5.0
06/09/2009
While Dave was not the cheapest estimate that we received, he was the most professional. Of all the companies that gave an estimate, DSTC understood our desire to keep such a large tree despite the fact that it is a mulberry. His work was done promptly and cleanly.
Description of Work
Dave Stang Tree Care trimmed and cabled a 48" diameter mulberry tree in our backyard.
Category
tree service
HELEN M.
5.0
04/04/2009
Dave called me the day after I left a message for him. He arranged a visit to my property on the following day. He was very punctual, knowledgeable, professional and polite. I signed his proposal and the work was completed by his employees on the following day. The guys who did the work were equally as impressive as Dave. The work was done to my satisfaction and clean up was superb.
Description of Work
Dave Stang removed damaged and dead limbs from an old Hawthorne tree. The damage came about as a result of a winter ice storm. He also gave me valuable advice concerning the future of the tree and possible replacement, in years to come.
Category
tree service
MARCIA J.
5.0
02/12/2009
Answered questions. Very efficient and knowledgeable. Great clean up.
Description of Work
Removed large Elm tree damaged by the wind storm and ground stump.
Category
tree service

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8366 ARBORCREST DR

Cincinnati, OH 45236

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Services offered

Pruning, Removal, Cabling, Fertilization, Emerald Ash Borer Treatment & Stump Grinding.

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Dave Stang's Certified Tree Care Llc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Dave Stang's Certified Tree Care Llc is open:

Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Dave Stang's Certified Tree Care Llc accepts the following forms of payment: Check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover

Yes, Dave Stang's Certified Tree Care Llc offers free project estimates.

No, Dave Stang's Certified Tree Care Llc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Dave Stang's Certified Tree Care Llc does not offer warranties.

Dave Stang's Certified Tree Care Llc offers the following services: Pruning, Removal, Cabling, Fertilization, Emerald Ash Borer Treatment & Stump Grinding.

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