Tree Talk with Craig— Thoughts, Case Studies, & Musings from an Arborist

Apr 12 2022

Deep Root Feeding: What’s In It For Me?

Trees and shrubs are among a homeowner’s most valuable assets, adding both protection and beauty to a property. Proper maintenance is essential to keeping them healthy and thriving now and for years to come.

In addition to the traditional maintenance like pruning and mulching, homeowners should consider deep root feeding.

[Read more…]

Dec 22 2021

Tree Care Insurance Questions and How to Verify Your Contractor’s Coverage

Trees are a vital part of your landscape. Not only do they add beauty to your property, but they can provide shade to your home to increase your cooling efficiency, protect your property from high winds and damaging storms, and prevent erosion.

[Read more…]

Google Rating

5.0

Based on 105 reviews

Craig's Tree Service LLC

5.0

Bob N0AF

20:27 23 Jul 22

Needed a handful of of trees taken down. The job was technical with one being over the house and the others up by the highway along power lines. Craig and his crew were very professional and courteous. They did a great job. I will recommend them to family and others. Bob C.

Janet Peters

23:17 15 Jul 22

Needed removal of overhang of tree limbs over house and overgrowth on opposite side over roof. Work was done in record time to our satisfaction. Very professional andfriendly. Area was c

D Money

21:32 15 Jun 22

Craig and his crew pruned 4 of my trees the first week of May. He was very prompt in response to my inquiry for services. I had an estimate within a few days and he did exactly what he said he would do. My trees look fantastic! I highly recommend.

Karen Kruse

01:16 20 May 22

My lovely pine trees developed worms and I called my local nursery, Hillermanns; they recommended Craig's Tree Service. When I called Craig he came right out. He went above and beyond to quickly address the problem. This was no small task as I have almost 50 pines and they are very tall. I was very pleased with his prompt and professional service. I would highly recommend him.

T Savant

00:14 11 Mar 22

We highly recommend Craigs Tree Service!! They did an awesome job!! Removed two trees, three stumps and trimmed up another tree. They did an amazing job cleaning up. Would definitely use again in the future!

Susan Falloon

00:52 02 Feb 22

Craig’s Tree Service to the rescue! We had to find a new tree service when Flint Koch decided to go a different direction in business. Finding someone took lots of calls, most never returned. Finally, Craig Small was contacted and came quickly to give us an estimate back in early December. We were scheduled for “sometime in February”. We were getting very nervous with the “severe weather warning” which will probably leave us with a thick coating of ice before the many inches of snow comes in tomorrow and Thursday. Our sixty+ year old, mostly dead, ash tree threatened our house, two old, rotted trees threaten our red shed. Craig called this morning and said they could be here within the hour. They were! Within four hours all three trees were down along with one other, plus they even helped us get the fence back up in the pasture. Thank you Craig’s Tree Service.

Mike Kluba

14:28 26 Oct 21

Great service and communication, estimate was accurate, provided proof of insurance, will use again!

Sarah Hennecke

17:45 19 Oct 21

Chris Bruns

18:39 01 Oct 21

Excellent service and crew! I had a large tree deadwooded, trimmed, and treated. The crew went the extra mile and not only throughly cleaned up, but left my yard looking better than they found it.

jodi Vollmer

15:31 15 Aug 21

We had a huge limb break off and land on our shed. One call to this business and they came out quickly and resolved the problem. Wr highly recommend

StalfosZ87

00:55 31 Jul 21

Very good at what they do. Highly recommend!

Kathryn Clark

22:11 27 Jul 21

I was worried about a low-hanging branch over my roof, so last winter I contacted Craig’s Tree Service LLC. All in all, they trimmed a couple of my trees, ground-down a large stump in my yard, and hauled away a large brush pile of fallen limbs from that year. With the ice storms we had that winter as well as the several windy thunderstorms this summer, I’m glad that I had those trees trimmed. Not to mention that my brush pile is smaller this year thanks to the preventative trimming. Plus, mowing has been significantly easier now that I don’t have to navigate around a large stump.Craig’s team was very professional - they placed a metal track along the lawn for their arborist lift so as to disturb the lawn as little as possible and to keep the lift from getting stuck in the dirt due to its weight. With the trimming, care was taken so nothing and no one got hurt when branches fell to the ground. Plus, they offered to mulch around one of my trees with the mulch made from the stump-grinding. I was most impressed, however, when I got a call from Craig that I had accidentally written too much on the check so he was going to stop by the next day to return it to me. Overall, I was very pleased with my experience with Craig’s Tree Service LLC.

Angie Thornton

00:11 25 May 21

I called on Craig to trim my pompous grass back for the season. My husband has recently became disabled and couldn’t do it this year. Craig responded back to my message the same day and was at my house to do the job a few days later!! Craig and his crew did a great job!! Everything was cleaned up when they we’re finished. I couldn’t tell they was here except for my Pompous grass looked better! Job well done!! Honest man with a good honest business!!! Definitely would recommend them!!!

Laura Vandegriff

14:59 11 May 21

We had two large trees removed from our back yard. Craig’s Tree Service used a crane! Not only are they professional from the beginning to the end they are kind, on time and it was very entertaining! I will always recommend this crew.

Mark C

15:11 29 Apr 21

Craig and his staff came out to take down a very tall, forked ash tree and grind 4 stumps. The guys were all very professional, friendly, efficient, and competent. The quality of their work was exemplary. My wife and I were very pleased with the result. We highly recommend Craig and his team, and will certainly call them for any future work.

Patricia Gardner

20:33 28 Apr 21

Great service. Two my Arborvitae were showing areas of possible disease. My landscaper didn’t really know what the problem was and recommended Craig. He came out the same day, addressed the issue and provided helpful feedback. Definitely recommend.

Douglas Jander

20:14 20 Apr 21

Bruce Templer

13:48 20 Apr 21

Crag shower on time, he listened to what I wanted. He made suggestions., promptly sent me a bid. On the day of the work he was on time and introduce me to his crew, we walked through the job. His crew did more than required and did so in a professional manner., asked me several times to review their work. They left the job site cleaner than they found it. I could not be more pleased with the job, well done.

Glenn Gibson

20:47 15 Apr 21

Craig’s Tree Service was great to work with from the bid to the final cleanup of the job. They performed a nice job as I requested and cut and stacked the wood into firepit size. They protected the yard from the boom truck as well. I would choose this company again.

Christina Potter

14:17 05 Apr 21

Very pleasant experience with Craig’s Tree Service. His team were all very professional. He has 2 certified arborists that identified properly what needed to be done. The whole experience was a YES! His guys even took the time to pick up every little twig after removal. They cleaned up so tidy so it looked as if their big trucks weren’t even there! Thank you to Craig and his team!

Doug Stevens

22:39 02 Apr 21

We called Craig because our previous tree guy retired......His team came out and flawlessly removed a huge catalpa tree that was just a few feet from our house.....After the tree was removed they ground the stump and removed all the trash....Couldn't even tell that it was ever there.....So when we needed about 30 stumps on our property ground we called again, and once more his professional and knowledgeable crew came out and all the stumps were gone in about 3 hours.....Price was reasonable and work was exceptional....(We've got a new tree guy)

Pam Eich

18:52 01 Apr 21

Called Craig about a problem tree to see if he could help. When he came out, I was impressed with his knowledge and patience with all my questions. A tree I thought for 9 years was an oak turned out to be a maple. He taught me many things I didn't know. We have hired his company to come out and fix a few problems. Just wanted to do a first review because of his promptness, passion for his work, and helpfulness. Next review will be after our trees are on the way to better health.

Joni Obermark

20:42 19 Mar 21

Craig & his crew were professional & efficient. We have a large, old oak tree very near our house & some limbs hang over the roof. I appreciated Craig’s knowledge & his apparent concern for his workers safety. After he & his crew left, besides the missing limbs, you couldn’t tell they had been there - they cleaned up so well. I will definitely call him again when needed in the future.

Dan Kelly

01:52 09 Feb 21

Craig went out of his way to take a look at our tree on a Saturday. His crew showed up and dropped our hollow tree in a difficult location quickly, easily, and professionally. We would totally recommend them and will be our first choice for tree service from now on. Thanks again!

John Friend

03:40 05 Jan 21

Cannot give a higher recommendation. True professional. Craig is always super responsive. Always same day contact. Cares about his customers and our trees. Really is an expert!

Marilyn LeDoux

00:25 11 Dec 20

Craig and his crew removed 3 trees and trimmed limbs from several others. They were very professional, friendly, and efficient. Cleanup was first rate as well! I would hire them again in a heartbeat! You will not go wrong with their services!

Kathy Chambers

17:55 20 Nov 20

Craig’s Tree Service removed a black walnut tree and trimmed a large oak in our backyard. The horizontal branches of the oak had gotten much too heavy overtime and were overhanging our fence, the walnut was dying. Craig and his guys were prompt, careful and efficient, cleanup was perfect. I also got great advice about the health of two additional trees and threats of storm damage are gone. Many thanks to a very personable and professional crew!

Pam & John Ladley

03:19 03 Nov 20

This is undoubtedly the best tree service company we've ever used. Craig is extremely professional and knowledgeable about trees, what their needs are, and how to best care for them. And he has assembled a strong team. We recently moved to a new property and we had a large dead oak tree that needed removal and several trees that needed good structural pruning. Their estimate was very reasonable, and they did excellent work and left zero mess of any kind. We have more tree work to do on our property, and Craig and his team will get the work without a doubt. It's really nice to have work done by people who know and actually care about what they do. They are extremely busy so it may take a few weeks for them to get to you. But do yourself a favor and wait - you won't be disappointed. There's a reason they're so busy!

Jonas Temple

13:53 21 Oct 20

I had Craig's Tree Service trim a large pin oak tree in my back yard that was long overdue. They did an EXCELLENT job! Craig is a professional and is not a tree butcher, you won't end up with an ugly tree that's been trimmed in a way to make it vulnerable to rot and disease. They took great care to ensure my grass was not damaged by equipment and did an excellent job with cleanup. Highly recommend!

Joyce S

01:40 17 Oct 20

I would like to recommend Craig's Tree Service. I had them remove three trees-two were mature Sweet Gum trees in a tight place. Craig and his crew were professional and dependable. They worked carefully and efficiently. Clean-up was excellent. They cleaned up my yard, the neighbors' yards and all of those sweet gum balls. They even cleaned the roof of the house. The yard looks wonderful with no damage and no debris. Can't tell that there were trees there. A good company, easy to work with and knowledgeable. I wouldn't hesitate to use Craig's Tree Service again.

Paintslinger49

10:57 07 Oct 20

Decided to go with Craig's Tree Service for removing 5 trees on our property. I found his website and left him a message to which he responded that evening. Craig and his crew showed up on time and he checked with me first to discuss the details as we walked the area where the trees stood. Watching these men work was like looking at the workings of a Swiss watch. The process was most interesting as he roped sections of the trunks off to be lowered to the ground instead of pushing it off to hit the ground. Everything they did was with safety in mind and attention to our garden below that nothing was damaged. Clean up was complete and we were very happy with the results. I would recommend you give him a call. He listens very carefully and gives thought to his responses. He gives professional, friendly, and personal service and in the future if I need any other work done Craig's Tree Service is on my speed dial.

Chris Mcqueen

16:50 05 Oct 20

Last Monday we had Craig’s Tree Service out to take care of 36 trees in our yard. Boy did they have their hands full. Not only did they had trim our Pear trees that had come down with a disease but limbed up, trimmed up and aired out all of our mature trees that had been neglected for some time.It took 2 days to complete the job and at every day’s end you would not have know that there had been that much “cutting” going on. Not only was Craig and their crew on time every morning but Craig took his time to address each tree and hopefully solve their problems. Craig’s crew were polite, neat and extremely efficient.From this point on Craig’s Tree Service will be our “GO TO “ service company to treat and preserve our tree investment.Thank you guys for a great job!

Linda Carter

16:34 24 Sep 20

Very professional, communication was great and except for the tree being gone, you would not know they had been here. Everything cleaned up and not even a leaf remained. I would highly recommend Craig’s tree service

Lorys Vander Weerd

18:31 24 Aug 20

We highly recommend Craig’s tree service. Wind storm damaged a large lakefront tree on our property. Craig came out, inspected the tree and explained how and why the tree could be saved. They were able to selectively trim and prune the tree which allowed us to preserve our beautiful shade tree! Communication was excellent, they were prompt and removed all debris, etc.

Mike Mallett

23:15 17 Aug 20

The wife and I chose Craig's tree service after receiving several bids from other companies. Our decisions were based on the competitive price and being local to our area. They pruned one of our trees and completely removed two others the stumps were also removed. Craig's crew done a top notch job and remove all the debris from our yard. I would highly recommend their service and if ever needed they would be the company we will use.

Marilyn Rau

12:36 09 Aug 20

This company is spot-on! They were on time, did the work professionally , and cleaned up the debris when they were finished.

Michelle Dierkes

01:29 28 Jul 20

We are super happy with the job Craig and his team did for us! We had some pretty massive trees that were close to our house, pavilion and shed so accuracy was imperative! When the job was done and the crew was gone so was all the debris....not even a twig to pick up! You won’t find another tree service around with more knowledge and professionalism than Craig’s Tree Service LLC!!

John Hassenstab

18:58 08 Jun 20

Very professional, on time and did a excellent job. Cleaned up afterwards. I would definitely use them again, and recommend them to anyone needing trimming or removal

Will King

17:19 03 Jun 20

Far and away the best tree service company I’ve ever contracted. Craig is extremely knowledgeable about trees, their needs and how to best care for them in the most effective and cost-manageable ways. He is an arborist who genuinely loves trees and his work, and he takes pride in the quality of his crews’ work. Kenny, Kyle and Peter took down a large, dangerous dead maple in a stand of trees with surgical precision as well as a heavy leaner mulberry. They took the time to put a mat under their bucket truck to catch any hydraulic leaks and left zero mess of any kind. They put thought into everything they do, seriously. The yard is cleaner now than it was before! Their equipment is top notch and very well maintained, just another testament to the pride they each take in their work. Very nice guys who know more about trees and cutting than I’ll ever know! Awesome business, awesome work, awesome guys. If you contact them and they say it’ll be 7-8 weeks — do yourself a favor and wait. Your patience will be rewarded. There’s a reason they’re so busy!!!

karen fritz

19:13 02 Jun 20

Do what they say they will & price quote is what you pay. Professionals. Good people. I will recomend them to any one needing tree work.

Mary Lipka

16:15 01 Jun 20

Craig’s tree service did a great job in trimming and removing our trees. They cleaned up all the branches leaves etc. They were reasonable prices and very efficient. They were very careful to work safely and not damage anything. I highly re immense them.

Bill Brinkhorst

17:29 17 Apr 20

I volunteer at a church camp and we built an extensive high challenge course in the woods that ends with a long zip line.We’ve had Craig’s Tree Service out twice over the years. Our problem both times was dead trees that were very close and could fall on our course. These were 50 to 60 foot tall oak trees and we were afraid to cut the down ourselves because of their proximity to the course.Each time they were able to safely cut out the top branches, lower them and then cut the main part of the tree to make it fall away from the course. Craig’s Tree Service has saved us thousands of dollars in repairs to our challenge Course.I have two videos and if I can figure out how to add them to this review I will.

virginia wade

17:18 15 Apr 20

Most people dont think about their trees until they become a problem. Arborists think about your trees as they drive past them on the road. Craig has not just one, but 2 certified arborist on staff and you can be assured they will recommend only the best treatmemt for your trees and your property! I was lucky enough to won a Stihl 171 MS chainsaw from Craig thru a Facebook promotion help spread he word about his new webseries about tree health that I am super excited to watch!

Addyson Murphey

16:37 27 Mar 20

Craig and his crew were on time and a very professional. They work fast and do a great job , clean as they go and all have a wonderful attitude. I recommend him for any tree work you need done .

Marsha Smith

02:08 22 Mar 20

We have used Craigs crew twice now. Both jobs were performed with precision and professionalism. Thanks for superior service!

Cindy McFarland

17:48 16 Mar 20

My trees look great, not chopped up but professionally trimmed. Courteous and punctual, I would highly recommend them.

Darren Lamb

19:57 12 Mar 20

Took care of my four huge trees on my property. Finished including clean up by 4. Craig was very professional. Gave plenty of notice.

Dennis Shoemaker

00:00 02 Mar 20

Safe, fast & efficient. Removed two fairly large sweet gum trees in the front yard close to the house & ground five stumps in around four hours. By removed, I mean there was nothing left....they even raked up most of the gumballs, lol. Very easy to work with. Would highly recommend.

Brad Munro

14:03 29 Feb 20

Very professional on time very knowledgeable extremely safe. Highly recommend.

Christina Reinberg

21:15 22 Feb 20

Caleb Russell

18:14 19 Jan 20

I will recomend craigs tree service in the future. They did an awesome job. Very freindly and professional.Craigs tree service left the yard looking better than when they got there

Robert Flottmann

00:48 03 Jan 20

Over the years we've had two previous tree trimmers at our home that wanted to trim what we call our family white oak. I wasn't satisfied with allowing them to trim this tree after reviewing their suggested methods. As time lapsed from photo to photo 2004 to 2020, we noticed some decline in leaf development and more dead wood appearing. A family member had received high praise about Craig's Company and provided his contact information. With this tree being 200+ years of age we weren't going to allow just anyone to start trimming on it. Into our lives comes Craig, first off he indicated this was the largest white oak he'd ever see and showed genuine concern is maintaining it's health. After our initial meeting he brought in a resident expert from St Louis and we had a conference meeting at our home and laid out a health improvement game plan along with suggested dead wood removal which was performed this New Years Day, see the second photo. Craig and his crew arrived ready to work, laid out a working game plan and started with his boom truck working on the white oak, while himself and another worker climbed into two of the 9 pin oaks we had crown reduction and deadwood removal. All services were performed in a professional manner with explanations when I asked questions, his workers were courteous showed respect for my property and everyone did awesome work and clean up. This has truly been the best experience we've ever had with a tree trimming company and Craig has much more to bring to the table with this wealth of knowledge and years of experience.Thank you Craig and Crew for a stellar job, look forward to seeing you at leaf bud for the fertilizer program for the white oak, all the best...Bob and Gloria

Daniel Lennertson

18:23 08 Dec 19

This company is outstanding!! The work was performed exactly as quoted. This was a very tough / tight tree take down and Craig and staff did an incredible job. He is teaching professional while on the job with his employees. A lot of filming was done presumably to teach or put on YouTube. Don’t look any further, this is the company to get it done correctly!

Nonyabiznus

18:31 17 Nov 19

Well organized, well equipped and knowledgeable in the field. Did the job and cleaned up after themselves. Very professional and good customer service.

laurieg66

19:35 09 Oct 19

We moved here recently, and knew that 2-5 trees may need to be cut down to protect our home. I called two companies, and Craig was the most knowledgeable. He explained which trees should be removed, and which ones posed a minimal risk. The other company recommended we have five trees cut down instead of the three that Craig recommended. Craig's bid was higher than the other company, but it was money well spent, and we have two trees still standing that would have been gone had we hired the other company. The work was completed as scheduled, clean up and grinding was neat, and the crew friendly and helpful. Craig also gave us advice on how to maintain the health of several trees on our property.

Jenny Isensee

11:52 22 Aug 19

This week Craig’s Tree Service came out to cut down a lot of trees for us. When I went to bed on Sunday our front yard looked like a jungle. When I came home Monday night part of the job was completed and the crew was coming back on Tuesday. I have to say, even after the first day, the yard looked amazing!! The neighbors were telling me everything looked great and I agreed saying it could only get better as this was only day one! When I got home on Tuesday all the equipment was gone, all debris was gone and aside from the stumps you wouldn’t have known anyone was there! The crew did a fantastic job of clean up. My family has driven by to see and again everyone is impressed. I highly recommend Craig and his crew to do any job big or small. Craig is very knowledgeable and super easy to work with!

Rosalie M Laune

15:30 21 Aug 19

I sustained tree damage from a storm. A huge limb of a tree was anchored on my garage roof. Hillermann Nursery recommended Craig's Tree Service. I called them early Tuesday morning (08/20/19); Craig was at my home mid afternoon on (08/20) to assess the damage. After determining it had to be removed immediately to prevent further damage, he put me on his schedule for the following morning at 7:00 A.M. The job was completed by 9:30 A.M (08/21). The entire project from the initial contact to its completion took about 24 hours. All the debris was removed. Craig and his crew were competent, courteous and very efficient. I highly recommend his service.

Debbie Bandy

13:52 19 Aug 19

Craig's tree service did some work in our yard last Fall and did a quick, efficient job. This week I was out of town, and a large limb fell from one of our trees. My mother called Craig, and he came the same day and took care of the limb, giving my mother great peace of mind. Highly recommend Craig's Tree Service!

Chelsey Peterson

14:15 07 Aug 19

My dad had an old dead tree he wanted down and it was done gracefully. Craig did great, it was fascinating to watch, and the guys did very well with the cleanup. Very honest and respectful. Price was what he quoted. Definitely recommend. Good job!

Linda B. Sprague

18:58 04 Aug 19

Craig and his team did an exceptionally professional job! He assisted me on very short notice due to an emergency. He came on time, prepared with all the equipment and left everything immaculate I can’t thank him and his team enough. I highly recommend!!

Ci Jay

00:17 26 Jul 19

Amazing company! They did an amazing job on a tree of ours that was a huge pain! I would highly recommend Craig's Tree Service for all of your tree needs! Don't hesitate to call, he can take care of all of your needs!Thank you again!

Silla Shaw

13:30 18 Jul 19

Craig and his staff did a phenomenal job on my tree. My neighbors are asking me who I had take my tree down. We were nervous having a large tree broken from a windstorm overhanging my house. Craig and his workers skill put us at ease. They worked quickly and professionally answering any questions we had along the way. They put boards down to keep from leaving ruts in the yard and cleaned up all fallen limbs and leaves from our yard and my neighbors. We will be calling them first in the future if we have any tree damage from storms. Thanks Craig's Tree Service for being so wonderful during this process. We were sad to lose the beautiful stately ash tree in our front yard, but fortunate that we found such a wonderful group of people to remove it for us.

Samantha Cordia

13:11 18 Jul 19

They did a great job. Pricing is competitive. They clean up after themselves and even took the limbs we had trimmed ourselves.

Stanley Miller

11:42 06 Jul 19

Craig and his crew are top notchThey removed a huge cottonwood in tight quarters. They follow my own business philosophy of doing quality work with excellent service at a fair price.

Fred Isensee

14:01 02 Jul 19

Craig and his crew came out to help us when we had a large oak tree that was beginning to fall over. Craig is very knowledgeable, and walked around the property with us telling us about the health of our trees, and showing us any potential issues that might require attention in the future. The crew arrived promptly and were very quick, clean and professional with the removal of our problem tree. I highly recommend them!

Jim Hoff

18:24 21 Jun 19

Craig & crew just finished dropping my very dead very large oak expertly between another tree and my house. Organized the leftovers nicely, fair pricing. He told me how far out he was when I booked him for the work, and he was accurate within a few days of when the work took place. He's also an arborist too if you happen to need that. Thanks again Craig!

Gin Trussell (Bumberri Farms)

02:43 20 Jun 19

An absolutely fantastic experience! We had 6 dead trees within range of our house that Craig and crew took care of for us. Very knowledgeable and just an all around great group. Already have our quote for the next round of trimming this fall so we will definitely be using them again.

Mvkzjt

14:49 18 Jun 19

Very customer oriented and provides very professional service above and beyond! Would highly recommend them!!!

Cathy Ruprecht

13:33 13 Jun 19

Craig's Tree Service not only did a great job removing a very large dead tree on our property, but also provided superior customer service. Craig was in communication every step of the way, he showed up when he said he would show up, he was super flexible on scheduling to meet my needs and he left the job site in GREAT shape. Highly recommend and I will use them again!

Jamie Fox

00:30 22 May 19

Very professional and knowledgeable! Craig and his crew did a fantastic job removing our very large trees. He was able to bid us the same day I called and promptly fit us into his already busy schedule. Completed the job he promised and did a great job cleaning up. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.

Robin Birke

18:20 10 May 19

I had been trying to find someone to do some light trimming and remove an ornamental tree. It was not a huge job, but, work that needed to be done. I had actually hired two other companies who did not ever bother to do the work. After 10 months, I ran into someone who suggested Craig's Tree Service. They came right away and did the job within a couple of weeks!

Gavin Woolley

19:34 09 Apr 19

Craig and his crew did a fine job. From timely appointments and open lines of communication to having the proper equipment on site to perform the task at hand, it was a hassle free project for a very fair price. And he took down 2 very large pin oaks.

Karin Fagan

19:19 21 Mar 19

Craig is very professional and very reasonable. All debris cleaned up and wood stacked nicely as asked. Will definitely refer and use his service again!

sandy

11:59 02 Mar 19

Craig recently took care of three trees for us, and we were very happy. The trees were removed safely and the clean up afterward was exceptional. We decided to have them do tree removal for us because we watched them remove two very large trees from my neighbors yard. The price seemed very reasonable. Thank you for a great job!

Ed Price

16:39 23 Feb 19

Craig's Tree Service was quick and responsive to provide me with a quoteand insurance papers when I asked them to do some work for me.I was in no hurry, but they were quick to come to job site and got the job done promptly, and to my satisfaction. Could not be more pleased with this Tree Service.

David Clavenna

01:20 13 Feb 19

Craig was very punctual, professional and knowledgeable at our appointment for bid.His pricing was very competitive. The job to remove 2 40’ diseased oak trees, was completed safley, on time and to our complete satisfaction! The crew was also friendly and personable. Everyone involved went above and beyond what was originally excepted.I would definitely recommend them with complete confidence!

Mark and Jeanne Ritchie

20:28 04 Feb 19

Craig and his entire crew were very professional, courteous, knowledgeable - and they took the time to clean up well! Craig truly did a great job balancing removing problem branches, addressing “the look” I was going for, yet maintaining the health of the trees. If you are looking for someone to do tree work around your house that you can trust, I would highly recommend this service.

Dennis B

21:51 01 Feb 19

Craig and crew removed 6 large trees around my house with 3 very close to the house. The job they did was great they protected my yard from damage from their equipment and clean up very well. They were professional, curteous and punctual. I would highly recommend them.

Robbie Robinson

03:41 29 Jan 19

I have had Craig trim trees for me at 2 different properties he is very knowledgeable and cares about the health of the trees! Definitely would and do recommend him to anyone!!!

Walter Vonderhaar

23:15 25 Jan 19

Craig is very professional & knowledgeable. His service is beyond measure. He goes above & beyond to help people & to make sure that you are happy with his work. I have recommended him to several friends & those that have used him have been as happy as we were.

John Sturdevant

02:48 14 Jan 19

Craig has cut down trees and trimmed itwice for me. He is very professional and knows what he’s doing and has a good price. I have also referred him to other neighbors and they have used him as well and have been extremely happy with him. You will not be disappointed. Craig and his crew are very professional and personable.

Doug H.

18:37 10 Jan 19

We hired Craig to remove a dead tree and some high, dangerous large limbs from my mother's home. He and his crew were very professional and did a great job. They definitely went above and beyond. They were courteous, polite, professional and conscientious. I would have no problem recommending Craig to anyone.

Vicki Maschmann

22:04 03 Jan 19

Craig and his crew were very professional and courteous. They came on time and Craig is very knowledgeable. They elevated, thinned out and cut out the deadwood in my five maple trees for a reasonable price and cleaned up couldn’t have been any better. I have and will continue to refer him because of his good work.

Jim Dunn

23:10 27 Nov 18

Very professional. Was able to answer our questions.Hard working crew that left the property clean after they were finished. Very satisfied!

Christi Moses

21:22 08 Nov 18

Owner is great guy

Harvey Wise

00:53 07 Nov 18

My experience with Craig's Tree Service was about as good as you get. My original call was returned quickly and a time for a quote was set up in a timely manner. The cost was very reasonable and we set up a date for the work to be done. Craig and his crew showed up exactly when they agreed and wasted no time getting started. By noon they had removed two trees and an old stump about 25 feet high. They were rained out for the afternoon but returned first thing the next day and removed a large old oak tree that was threatening the house. All of the work was done in a professional manner and Craig and all of his crew were hard working and personable. They went above and beyond what was necessary in cleaning up. They did exactly what they agreed to do and did a great job of it. I noticed that Craig dealt with his crew in a civil manner and he was very concerned that they were safe and secure during this job. I give them 5 stars and if I need more work done in the future I will definitely use them again.Dow WiseEureka, Mo

Zac Kimberly

21:13 16 Oct 18

Linda Briesacher

11:31 12 Sep 18

We had a few trees that needed taken down. After a couple had fallen in quick succession, we were really worried about a couple that might have taken out our power pole. Craig came out, looked at what needed to be done, made recommendations, gave us an estimate, and then scheduled us. He and his crew came out yesterday. In the course of about 5 hours they took down 5 trees. They did it safely and skillfully, He and his crew are very professional. They have the right equipment to get things done, which means they can do what they need to do safely. IWe highly recommend Craig's Tree Service, for anything you need done with your trees. Craig is a certified arborist, and he knows his business.

mary ann sadler

14:46 02 Aug 18

They have come twice this summer on short notice emergencies. Very reasonable prices and professional service.

Amber Snyderman

13:58 26 Jul 18

I just want to say how amazing this company is! In November When i was around 34 weeks pregnant i found out i have hogkins lymphoma cancer i had a giant mass in my chest. You could only imagine the medical bills between having a baby him being in the nicu chemo all kinds of testing ect. I called craigs tree service to come and give me an estimate on a dead tree right by my house. I was given a very very generous estimate. This company is one that makes me remember that there is still good people in the world.

Brandy Holtsclaw

01:38 12 Jun 18

Very professional and excellent communication. You couldn't find a more knowledgeable guy and hard working bunch. I recommend to anybody and everybody I know. Plus they do alot within the community❣

Judy B

14:09 31 May 18

Craig and his team did a great job removing a huge dead tree that fell across the bank of a pond on our property. He gave us an accurate estimate of the work. No surprises. Very knowledgeable and professional.

T Dillon

16:46 17 Oct 17

Craig and his guys are the only tree service I will ever use. I want to thank Mike from K & K Supply for recommending him!!!Craig was a true professional, his recommendations and expertise were much appreciated. He and and his guys were safe, fast and thorough.

Mark Menos

23:26 28 Sep 17

Fantastic company. Craig was very prompt and did a fantastic job of cutting down and trimming our trees. Very honest on time company. They are now my go to tree service.

Rebs Allen

18:19 19 Sep 17

Craig was prompt, professional and courteous. He communicated well about what needed to be done and how he was going to do it. He listened and answered all of my questions. He got to my job quickly. Craig and his crew are very professional and respectful. They worked hard and did a great job. He was highly affordable. We highly recommend Craig's Tree Service. And will use them for all of our tree needs. Contact them; you'll be glad you did.-DouglasStanton, Mo

doogey420

19:34 08 Sep 17

A huge thank you to Craig and his crew for a job well done. Place looks so great! I highly recommend and will definitely be having them back again. Awesomeness!!!!

Gerald Addington

23:06 20 Aug 17

Outstanding work, every time! As owners of more than three wooded acres, we have come to rely on Craig's Tree Service to artfully trim and care for all of the trees on our property.Craig personally oversees each project, and brings with him more than 20 years experience. He is also a certified arborist.Craig, thanks again for making customer satisfaction your top priority! We appreciate the hard work, and look forward to working with you on the next project.

Amy Banken

13:25 14 Aug 17

Craig is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and honest. We've referred him to others, and hear the same feedback from them. You can be confident in the info he provides, and the work he does. We are blessed to have connected with him.

Chad Inman

21:08 01 Aug 17

Craig's Tree Service was responsive from the beginning. Craig listened and communicated well. He made sure to understand what I wanted and provided his professional assessment. I had total confidence that he would do a good job based on our first meeting. When the work was done I returned home to find that he did exactly as we agreed and then some. My trees looked great! Craig and his crew cleaned up everything!! I appreciate good service and this is a big expense for me so it is satisfying to know it was money well spent.

Becky Thompson

12:50 16 Jul 17

Craig and his team do excellent work! He is a certified arborist and provides top notch care to his customer's trees. I only wish I had heard of him and his business sooner.

Susan

19:35 27 Apr 17

My experience with Craig's Tree Service was wonderful. In the early morning (4 am) the area was hit was some high winds, which toppled this tree onto my home. Through social media I knew of Craig's Tree Service and contacted him. Craig was here at first light. First thing he asked was "Are you okay?" and "We will take care of it." Assessed the damage, made some calls, brought in equipment and his crew. Craig and his crew worked all day (mostly in rain). From first contact to the completion Craig and his crew were professional, polite and quick. Definitely will refer him to anyone and help a hometown business grow and succeed. Thank You Craig Small and your crew.Thankful Homeowner,Susan

Dan Mossoney

20:23 11 Apr 17

Craig Small, owner of Craig's Tree Service, is dependable, cautious, and very good at what he does. He has worked for me 3 different times and I don't know anyone who does a better job. He will clean up his mess and you don't have to do anything. I am very happy with his work and the cost is very competitive with other companies that do this type of work. Give Craig a call and get a bid on tree removal or trimming and he will do you right.

Misty Hedrick

23:41 30 Mar 17

janice francis

23:08 30 Mar 17

I have used Craig's tree service two times in the past year. I have been very pleased with the work he has done. He is very professional and fair, and seeing the work he has done, has a great work ethic!

See all reviews Write a review

Facebook Rating

5.0

Based on 22 reviews

Craig's Tree Service LLC

5.0

Chris Bruns

18:56 01 Oct 21

Crew was very thorough, friendly, and skilled. They exceeded my expectations!

David Finck

23:22 27 Aug 21

Craig's team did extensive work around my mother's home this week. Removed 25 dead trees, trimmed deadwood and lifted 16 trees, ground all the stumps, and EAB treated 11 ash trees...all this in only five days. The whole team is very professional, kind, willing, and committed to helping you improve your property and business. They made it a true joy to work with them. Five Star outfit.

Scott Filla

00:56 31 Jul 21

Very good at what they do. Highly recommend!

Linda Smith

17:53 05 Feb 21

WOW, it's a good day thanks to Craig's Tree Service. A year ago Craig and his wonderful crew worked on a large tree for me and today he stopped by to check on it. Saw a large branch that needed to come down before it would fall and hit my gutter. So yep they took it down. So nice to do business with a truly trustworthy company. Hands down I would recommend their service in a heartbeat. The crew are honestly some of the most polite young men you could ever meet. Thank you Craig's Tree Service for taking such good care of your customers.

Dennis Kramme

16:44 17 Nov 20

Thanks Craigs Tree Service LLC, for your work you did for ABiLITY at Sullivan House! Great job, efficient, clean-up amazing and appreciate your generosity! Five Stars!

Eileen Wade

18:55 08 Sep 20

Craig and his crew did a very professional job cutting down 6 trees on our property! They cleaned up the extra leaves and branches one could never tell they'd been there! very nice!! craig navigated us with his Botany knowledge as to which trees were dying and he educated me on why the type of Bradford pear trees were "invasive" to Missouri nature! thank you Craig and crew! God Bless!

Joan Cassilly Petersen

10:32 17 Apr 20

Craig did a great job for me. His crew was professional and got a very large project done in a timely and complete manner. I would recommend his company without reservation.

Virginia Kunkemueller

17:21 15 Apr 20

Becky Thompson

21:11 15 Dec 19

Craig cares for my trees as if they were his own. He always works with his crew and they do a great job. I highly recommend Craig and his team.

Kathy Strode

00:42 01 Dec 19

Professional and detailed. As particular about your yard as you are, impressive clean up with no tire tracks (used plywood to back into yard). I highly recommend his service, much better than anyone else I've used.

Grace Thornton

19:18 25 Sep 19

Thankful for a job well done! We couldn’t be happier with the results!

Sean DeVore

23:56 11 Sep 19

Craig and his crew did an amazing job. The service was top notch and the completed work looks great.

Chelsey Alexis Peterson

14:21 07 Aug 19

Mae Julius Thurman

23:41 01 Aug 19

Craig and his crew took care of some trees that had blown over in a storm. They did a great job removing the trees and all the clean up!!! Very happy with their service! They are very personable and professional !!
Kevin and Mae

Sue Burgess

14:30 23 Jul 19

We lost a large part of a wonderful elm tree - Craig came out the same day to give an estimate. His crew arrived at 6.30 am as promised and between the chipper and the chain saw it was done in an hour. The clean up was beyond my expectations - the patio has never looked better! Craig will be coming back to remove the whole tree as it is dying - after the work he did earlier, I didn't bother to get other quotes on this. I would very highly recommend the business.

Fred Isensee

13:50 02 Jul 19

Craig and his crew came out to help us when we had a large oak tree that was about to fall over. They came out promptly and were very quick, clean and professional with the removal of our problem tree. I highly recommend them!

Dana Haberberger

04:03 14 Jun 19

Craig's Tree Service is a wonderful company.

Dan Schmidt

12:31 01 May 19

Craig Smalls tree service personnel were very professional and knowledgeable. All work was done as expected and they were very thorough when cleaning up. I think they actually left my yard cleaner that when the had first arrived.

Lori Rae Ruby Wright

18:27 22 Apr 19

EXCELLENT WORK DONE, HE KNOWS HIS BUSINESS!

Liz Stemmley

21:18 16 Apr 19

Craig can do so much more then trim or remove your trees and shrubs. His vast knowledge of the cultivation and management of landscaping and trees is remarkable. He know when and how much a tree should be trimmed back to prevent it being damaged. They can do big jobs or small.

Kelli Schulte

18:07 20 Mar 19

I have had the pleasure of speaking with Craig on several instances. He is a joy to speak with and knowledgeable about his business. You can tell the passion that he has for the work that he does. Call Craig’s Tree Service whether your trees need a trim or a full cut!

Tricia Kelly Brinker

12:39 18 Mar 19

Craig's Tree Service is the person to call for any tree needs! Their friendly service and expert knowledge is top notch!

See all reviews Write a review

Services