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Big Head Chucks Tree Service & Firewood

About us

My name is Chuck Lester and at Big Head Chuck's Tree Service & Firewood, we are focused on providing quality tree removal service with the highest levels of customer satisfaction – we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. Creating commercial or residential tree service options that accommodate the specific needs of every site we service, whether it's regular maintenance such as pruning, topping or lifting the canopy to remove tree branches off your home, to insect/worm damage diagnostics, storm damage, and emergency tree removal services. Fully licensed and insured (Liability and workman's comp insurance) for residential & commercial tree removal services. Let us be your tree guys!

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
17 years of experience

Services we offer

Tree service - removal, branch removal, canopy lifting, disease diagnosis & treatment, insect analysis, pruning, storm damage relief, stump & debris removal, topping. Firewood. Small lot clearing, trimming

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.713 Reviews
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David K.
Dec 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Showed up on time and were very professional. Only minor gripe is the quality of wood. A lot of it was irregularly shaped and some of it was really long so it didn’t fit in the fireplace without cutting it again

James J.
Oct 2017
2.0
$2,000
I own houses in Summerville but live somewhere else so I had neighbors give a good referral for Big Head Chuck. The price was good. On the first job with the pine tree one of his workers was killed, yes he died, very sad, you can google the story. On the second job they cut the tree but threw all the branches behind the fence. I never imagined to check behind the fence to see if they did not remove the debris. My tenant told months later that they removed a section of fence and just took all the debris out behind the fence that re-erected the fence. I have contacted Chuck several times but the debris is still behind the fence.
Response from Big Head Chucks Tree Service & Firewood
"I know this is a delayed response to this rating, had to concentrate on the family, work and employees. I think it is very distasteful of you to put this on your review! Even the news had enough respect to not advertise the company name in such a grieving moment for all!!! It was a great tragedy and an accident that we lost a worker and a friend. If you didn't like what happened or the work we did you wouldn't have hired us for more work. We came to an agreement to put the debris behind the fence where no one was living BECAUSE YOU DIDN'T WANT TO PAY TO HAVE IT REMOVED! You state and I quote "my tenants found it months later, that's BS, so they just happened to think months later that you should know about this????? As for you contacting our company to remove the agreed upon debris YOU ARE A BIG FAT LIAR!!! DO NOT understand why you would feel the need to make this review more than a year after the fact (work completed 07/2016-review 10/2017) For everyone who reads this I hope you disregard his review, he crossed the line and that was EXTREMELY UNCALLED FOR! OH FYI I contacted Angie's List for some discretion with this and they basically told me that people can say what they want on here, they own what they say and Angie's List can't do anything about it, SO BEWARE OF WHAT YOU READ, IT'S NOT ALWAYS THE TRUTH"

Cindy N.
Jul 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,250
No one expects to have contractors exceed their expectations, but that is exactly what Big Head Chuck's company did. They arrived when they said they would, the crew were polite and even fun! The explained every detail. Worked non-stop in this hot July weather. Came back the next day since we added another tree to take down due to finding out it was damaged and rotting. At 7:00 am I heard the buzz of the chain saw and looked out my window to find them at the top of a 60 ft tree and working away. Unbelievable customer service. I can't say enough about this company. Other than the sawdust from the stump grinding you would never know they had been here... Everything was cleaned up and left like they found it. Minus the trees. This tree service ROCKS!!!

Jeff L.
May 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Response from Big Head Chucks Tree Service & Firewood
"Thank you for your review. :)"

Yvonne F.
Apr 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
Response from Big Head Chucks Tree Service & Firewood
"Thank you for your review. :)"

Deniese B.
Apr 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great service and I'd highly recommend. Very professional. They cleaned up all the debris in our yard and the neighbors yard. I obtained 4 different estimates and they had the price.
Response from Big Head Chucks Tree Service & Firewood
"Thank you for your review. :)"

Gary H.
Nov 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
This is why I hired Big Head Chuck's Tree Service & Firewood. Earlier this year I wanted to have some large maple trees removed from our backyard and have the stumps ground down. The trees were located on opposite sides of the house. These trees were out of control and showed signs of dying. I was afraid they would eventually fall and strike our house under the right bad weather conditions. Not to mention the roots were destroying the ground around the base of the trees. In addition to the maple trees, I had a couple of smaller trees that had grown up against the fence line I wanted taken care as well. While trying to find someone to do the work I called many phone numbers only to find the numbers disconnected and apparently no longer in business. The few companies I was able to get a hold of and who agreed to come out for an estimate never showed up. The people that gave me an estimate were either too expensive, or they couldn't do the job. A couple people gave me the creeps, were inexperienced, or appeared to be a fly-by-night business. Then I contacted Chuck Lester at Big Head Chuck's Tree Service & Firewood. Chuck came to my home and we talked about what I wanted done. He walked around my backyard and surveyed the job. Chuck told me about the company and let me know that they carry workman's compensation insurance and liability insurance along with the proper licensing to assure property owners of his commitment to his work. He also made a sketch of the work to be done. After a short visit we agreed on a wonderful price. I asked if he took credit cards. I was advised they accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Debit, Cash & Check. Chuck said he would call me to setup a time to start the work. On November 11th, the crew arrived on time and removed the two big trees and some smaller ones. The ground was soggy from a recent rain. After finishing for the day the crew cleaned up and placed all debris on the side of the road to be removed. The crew leader Ray told me they would come back on Friday to grind down the stumps. On Friday, November 13th, the crew returned and completed the job. This company is very reasonably priced, professional, and fair. They are very accommodating. The work crew is dedicated to doing a good job and polite. I will hire Big Head Chuck's Tree Service & Firewood again without hesitation. If you are reading this review then I gather your looking to have some tree work done. You should give Chuck a call and see for yourself. They also have an informative website www.bigheadtrees.com
Response from Big Head Chucks Tree Service & Firewood
"Thank you for your wonderful review. Our company appreciates the good word! We look forward to doing business with you in the future."

Janet S.
Sep 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
AWESOME!!!!  It is really hard to convey how thankful and happy I am with this service. They were able to connect me with an arborist to assess the trees and understood the requirements to have the permission of both the county and the homeowners association.  They reviewed the project and even after finding a 4 ft long beehive within one of the trees, assured me that they were trained to handle it.  They contacted a bee keeper and coordinated the relocation of the hive for me.  They spent over 6 hours on the job with a crew of at least 8 fully equipped with the equipment and trucks to get the job done. The crew was cheerful, informative, and stayed focused on the job at hand.  Both trees were cut down and completely removed without incident (other than a few big stings) Well worth the money! All of the team members were extremely polite and kind in keeping me informed. Amazing service and professional from start to finish.  It was an honor to watch the team in action.
Response from Big Head Chucks Tree Service & Firewood
"Thank you for your positive review, we are proud of or guys and the work they provide to our customers! If you need any assistance in the future please give us a call :) Chuck"

Connie D.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Please see above.  I had 2 trees with limbs touching my roof.  They didn't just remove the offending limbs.  They evened the trees up so that they would not be lopsided and pose a hazard to any structure in a wind storm.  We had just had a storm 3 nights before and a large limb of a tree in my neighbor's yard had partly broken loose and was tipped down and touching my yard.  When I went out back after the crew had left, I saw that they had removed that as well!  Above and beyond what they were hired for.  It's gratifying to see a company that has such customer service minded people working for them.  And the boss wasn't even there!  He didn't come by until about an hour later to make sure I was satisfied before I paid him.  
I was also impressed with the safety consciousness of the entire crew!  The safety steps they used and the teamwork was a marvel.
Response from Big Head Chucks Tree Service & Firewood
"Thank you for sharing your experience with our company. It is very appreciated, our crew smiles every time I share such a kind review on how well they are doing and the fact that it makes an impact with our clients."

Matthew H.
Jun 2015
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
unknown
Response from Big Head Chucks Tree Service & Firewood
"Thank you for your review! We appreciate the good word. God bless :)"

Sarah M.
Mar 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
unknown
Response from Big Head Chucks Tree Service & Firewood
"Thank you for your review! Our company weighs heavy on your feed back so other will know we do good work. Thanks, Chuck"

Katherine W.
Feb 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
unknown
Response from Big Head Chucks Tree Service & Firewood
"Thank you sooo much for your review. :)"

Roger B.
Dec 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
After year after year of buying firewood on the roadsides in Mt Pleasant and always getting overcharged for green wood that won't burn I looked up firewood suppliers on Angie's List and went to Big Head Chucks. From my experience Big Head Chucks is by far the best place to get firewood.
Response from Big Head Chucks Tree Service & Firewood
"Thank-you so much for your excellent review! We are very pleased that our guys provided you with a quality product at a fair price. Chuck Lester"

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FAQ

Big Head Chucks Tree Service & Firewood is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Big Head Chucks Tree Service & Firewood accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Big Head Chucks Tree Service & Firewood offers free project estimates.

No, Big Head Chucks Tree Service & Firewood does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Big Head Chucks Tree Service & Firewood does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Big Head Chucks Tree Service & Firewood offers emergency services.

No, Big Head Chucks Tree Service & Firewood does not offer warranties.