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John B Ward & Co

Designer - Landscape, Lawn Care Maintenance and Mowing, Sod Installation,

About us

John B. Ward and Company is a second-generation, family owned and operated business founded on John Ward’s simple principle of “treating clients in an honest and informed manner.” We specialize in both large tree pruning and ornamental pruning as well as designing Plant Health Care programs. We own a 36 ton crane to safely and efficiently remove trees when necessary. 30 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charge. Additional phone - (610) 265-0605. Additional address - 400 West Church Road, King Of Prussia PA 19406.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
68 years of experience

Services we offer

Tree & shrub care, bracing, cabling, fine pruning, lightning protection systems & woods restoration., plant health care, stump grinding, tree removal

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
5.076 Reviews
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Showing 1-25 of 76 reviews
James R.
Mar 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400
We hired John B. Ward to prune two cherry trees and to cut down and remove a dead tree. They were very easy and pleasant to do business with. Gave us an estimate and then came out to do the work a few months later. They did a very good job removing the tree and pruning the other two trees in about half a day. They cleaned everything up very neatly. They were a very professional company and did great work. I would definitely use them again.

SUSAN C.
May 2020
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,460
It went well overall but I think that we could have communicated a little better. Overall a good job. The willow oak work was good on two of the 3 trees but the team seemed to be a little rushed on the third tree so that one didn't get as much attention. One of the beds had a lot of trimming done to viburnums and the viburnums are taking longer than I expected to grow back in. They will get there, but it's just taking longer than I thought. Overall, a good job and I have hired John B Ward since this job, they are a good firm.

SUSAN C.
May 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
It went very well. I have hired Hugh Darlington of John B Ward several times and they do good work. They communicate well, always checking with me regarding what is to be done before cutting on a particular tree. And they are good collaborators, listening to my goal (increase sunlight to a particular evergreen tree) and suggesting additional cuts for no extra charge to help achieve that goal.

Janelle G.
Sep 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,880
I was very impressed. Other than the trees gone you could not even tell they were there. All clippings and sawdust was completely removed. All pruned shrubs looked great and completed exactly as requested. The workers performing the work were extremely personable and professional. Will definitley be using this company again.

Elizabeth V.
Aug 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
He's excellent.  He's experienced.  I think he really cares about the trees, and it's not just a matter of expertise and cutting down the dead branches and all, but I think it's really a personal passion for him to take care of trees.  It's not just a job.  I think he's really invested in it.  It's hard to describe what I mean, but that would be my main feeling about him.  Usually when you have tree work done it's pretty expensive, but they do quite a bit.  He gets way up in the tree.  One of the recent times, he put in another cable in between two high branches, and that's very difficult, expensive work.  I would say that the people that would have the strongest rating from me are Ward and two others.

Constance S.
Jun 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
his prices are good.

Susan E.
Jun 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Harriet G.
Nov 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,280
fine; came ,did work and left

Janet W.
Oct 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Gayla M.
Aug 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
We had previously used other firms that were much less professional and cost more. They have the tools, skills, and equipment to work very efficiently and in a very clean manner. They are very responsive coming over the day of the call or the next day to address our concerns. We recommend them highly!

Leslie D.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
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Richard V.
May 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
I would give them an "A" and we would use them again. It's a continuous year-to-year type of thing.

BRADLEY S.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,650
Once again, Matt Ward and the people from John B. Ward & Co., did an excellent job. From the beginning, I needed to coordinate work on my front yard between tree removal and a landscape contractor. Not only was Matt most willing and cooperative in working with the landscaper; but, made every effort in a very busy schedule to make room in his schedule to accomodate the other work necessary. The work itself was done promptly and as agreed upon. Clean-up was done immaculately.  They have done work for us several times in the past and we have always been very satisfied.

Virginia M.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Mr. Ward came out, gave us a quote to remove a large dead tree in the front yard, trim up a tree near the front door and trim up various other trees in our yard.  
On the day of service, he and his crew arrived on time and did the work.  They were cheerful, fast and did great work.  They were very receptive to our needs and desires, and cleaned everything up when they were done.  
I would definitely use them again.  Would highly recommend.

Stephen W.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,200
Everything went well.  They were very responsive.  They provided a good estimate of lead time.  It was an estimate of five weeks until they could work on our trees.  At about five weeks they contacted me to schedule a time for about a week ahead. They showed up just early of on-time and finished when they said they would. The work they performed was completely satisfactory.  It's been a wild winter so far and the trees are holding up fine.

Stacie H.
Dec 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$575
They were very good. I would definitely recommend them. The man that I dealt with was very professional. He came over and he seemed to know a lot about trees. He even told me something about a tree that I was not even asking about and that was good because we are considering doing something with that tree now too.

Maria B.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
The service turned out well. I thought they were reasonable priced and did a good job. They took two days and did everything they were supposed to do. I was really happy with their service.

Ralph G.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$905
Excellent service.  The arborist did not try to have us do unnecessary work, and the price was good compared to another estimate we had.  The team arrived on time and was quick, efficient, careful and neat.  Clean-up was excellent.  All involved were friendly and pleasant.

VICTORIA M.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$255
He is going to come back to finish and there is a lot of work.  I can't say enough good things about him.  He is wonderful.  He comes out right away.  He is just extremely knowledgeable.  He always comes in with a good price.  The work he does is unbelievable.  The work he does and the clean up, we can't ask for anything better.  He is honest and dependable.  He never recommends doing more work than needs to be done.  He is just such a good guy.

BRADLEY S.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,850
Everyone involved was prompt, courteous and very efficient. I was very pleased with the work and the professionalism of this company.

Randy S.
Sep 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
Very professional. Did a great job. Gave us a date and showed up on time and did more than we asked!

Maureen O.
Sep 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$155
Their treatment certainly did the job!  Would certainly have used them for hand-pruning but my Homeowners Association landscaping service did the work for one third of the price.

Thomas B.
Aug 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$850
The man in charge, Mr Ken LeRoy arrived at my house as promised several days before the job. He was on time, very pleasant and gave me a precise and complete estimate of the work necessary. He e-mailed me his quote in 48 hours and adjusted the cost as necessary.He made every effort to insure that unnecessary work was not done. I would recommend this company to anyone!

John R.
Jun 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
They were experts and very good.  I was concerned about a tree and I thought it has a disease.  They came in and treated it instead I don't have to worry about it. They said they could treat it easily. They could have lied and said that they needed a whole lot of work and it was not an easy work.  They took care of it and the tree looks fine now.

Paul S.
May 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
They're fantastic and reliable. They work cleanly and their pricing is excellent.
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FAQ

John B Ward & Co is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.

Yes, John B Ward & Co offers free project estimates.

No, John B Ward & Co does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, John B Ward & Co does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, John B Ward & Co offers emergency services.

No, John B Ward & Co does not offer warranties.