(706) 546-6187 www.bearstreeservice.com
Equipment and Capabilities: Chipper
Emergency and Storm: Storm Cleanup, 24 Hour Emergency Response, Quick Response
Tree Services: Works Near Structures, Large Trees, Tree Assessments
Credentials and Trust: Long Established, Family Owned, Insured
Customer Experience: Affordable
Bear's Insured Tree Service is owned and operated by Stan & Angel Ogletree, who have served the Athens-Clarke and surrounding counties since 1995. We are dedicated to providing our customers with professional service at competitive prices! We will gladly provide a consultation with Stan, who has been a certified arborist since 2003. Let us help you navigate through any tree service need you have by determining if your trees are candidates for preservation, pruning or removal. Quality customer service is a top priority to us, and your satisfaction with every aspect of the job is guaranteed. We encourage you to ask us for references; they are available upon request.
5.0 from 37 reviews
On-site wood chipping turns bulky brush and branches into manageable mulch. Efficient cleanup and an option to keep the chips for your garden.
Chipping the debris after cutting is offered as a flexible option, with clients noting they can have the material chipped on-site. If you prefer, they will leave the debris un-chipped and completely clean up afterward. When chips are requested, they place them where you want, making it easy to reuse the mulch in gardens or flower beds.
Ready to respond after high winds, ice storms, or heavy snow bring trees and limbs down across your property.
Rapid emergency response patterns show they assess hazards quickly and mobilize a crew within a tight window, as demonstrated when an ice-storm threat prompted an on-site assessment by 7:30am on a Saturday and a removal crew within an hour. Customers describe them as professional, quick, and a saving grace during urgent storm cleanup, with clear communication and fair, predictable pricing. They can access difficult-to-reach limbs near structures using specialized equipment—such as hydraulic lifts—while keeping neighboring property and landscapes intact and leaving the site clean. Based in Athens-Clarke County, GA, Bear’s Tree Service combines arborist expertise with dependable storm cleanup performance, focusing on safety, preservation when possible, and thorough debris removal.
Available around the clock for dangerous situations - a tree on your roof, a limb blocking your driveway, or a trunk threatening to fall. Day or night.
Emergency readiness is a hallmark in the Athens area, with around-the-clock availability for urgent tree work. In a last-minute crisis before an ice storm, they provide calm guidance and planning the night before, then Stan was on-site to assess by 7:30 am the next morning (Saturday) and had a crew ready to remove the potentially dangerous tree within about an hour. They handle high-risk work near structures with skilled crews and equipment, delivering a safe removal and thorough cleanup. The pattern across responses shows fast, reliable dispatch, clear communication, and a focus on minimizing risk and cost when time is critical.
Fast to answer calls and quick to schedule. Whether it's routine work or an urgent situation, these businesses don't leave you waiting.
Rapid response is a defining pattern in their service. When safety is a concern, they move quickly—from Stan's on-site assessment as early as 7:30 am on a Saturday to a crew arrival within an hour of that assessment. They demonstrate quick mobilization in emergencies, including pre-storm scenarios, where they act fast to remove potentially dangerous trees. Across multiple jobs, customers note timely help with short gaps between first contact and completion, sometimes less than a week. The combination of prompt evaluation, rapid deployment, and careful cleanup supports a dependable quick-response capability for Athens-area properties, including trees near structures.
Skilled at working in tight spaces where trees sit close to homes, fences, garages, or power lines. Precision removal without damage to surrounding structures.
Near-structure work is a core strength, with crews routinely trimming or removing limbs that overhang houses, sunrooms, and neighbor properties in Athens-Clarke County and surrounding areas. Bear’s Insured Tree Service demonstrates safe proximity to structures by using equipment like a hydraulic lift to reach high branches on tall trees, while ground crews spot and guide to prevent any contact with buildings or landscaping, and then thoroughly clean up debris. Stan’s arborist expertise enables precise health assessments and strategic recommendations to preserve or remove trees without compromising nearby structures. Customers note consistent access in tight spaces near outbuildings and homes, minimal disruption to turf and plantings, and respectful handling of neighbors’ property during near-structure work. They also emphasize rapid response and professionalism in urgent situations where a tree near a structure poses immediate risk, including weekends.
Experienced handling oversized trees - tall, wide, or heavily branched. Removing or trimming a large tree requires specialized skill and equipment, and these pros have both.
Large-tree work is a core capability, with demonstrated success removing and pruning towering specimens near structures. Their teams reach high canopies using specialized gear—hydraulic lifts and long-reach platforms up to 94 feet—e.g., lifting a trimmer into a 65-foot Silver Maple to trim high limbs—while protecting nearby trees and turf. In urgent scenarios around Athens, they respond quickly with early-morning assessments and rapid crew deployment to remove dangerous limbs. They routinely handle near-structure jobs, including tall branches over houses or neighbors' sunrooms, and leave sites clean with minimal disruption. Clients repeatedly commend the professionalism, safety, and thorough cleanup across multi-tree projects, including extensive removals and complex lifts.
Offers professional evaluation of your trees' health, structure, and risk level. Useful before buying property, after storm damage, or when a tree just doesn't look right.
On-site tree assessments are a core strength, guided by Stan, a certified arborist since 2003, who evaluates tree health and disease and translates findings into clear, actionable recommendations. Customer feedback consistently highlights thorough consultations and accurate health assessments that inform decisions about preservation, pruning, or removal, especially for trees near structures. In urgent situations, rapid evaluation and swift mobilization are repeatedly noted, such as early-morning assessments followed by timely crew deployment to address potentially dangerous trees. The team is praised for diagnosing diseased trees and offering practical, safety-focused guidance. They also emphasize protecting nearby plantings and property during work, with meticulous cleanup and minimal disruption.
A business with years - often decades - in the community. Local reputation and deep experience speak for themselves.
Long-established in the Athens area since 1995, Bear's Insured Tree Service embodies longstanding local expertise and a solid track record of dependable tree care. Clients repeatedly note rapid emergency response, with Stan providing on-site arborist consultation and crews mobilizing promptly to mitigate hazards near structures. The team handles difficult, high-risk removals—often in tight spaces—using specialized equipment like hydraulic lifts to reach tall limbs while avoiding damage to neighboring trees and lawns. Cleanup is thorough, with crews finishing clean and ensuring property is left in good condition, and they consistently follow up to confirm satisfaction. Backed by insured and bonded status and competitive pricing, their sustained referrals and repeat engagements reflect their established standing in the Athens community.
A business built and run by family, often passed down or grown from the ground up. Personal accountability and pride in every job.
As a family-owned operation, Stan and Angel Ogletree personally oversee consultations, ensure consistency across projects, and stay involved from the initial assessment to final cleanup. In emergencies, their hands-on approach shines: Stan makes early on-site assessments (even Saturdays) and Angel guides anxious clients through the process. Longstanding relationships with clients across Athens-Clarke County reflect dependable, repeat service and fair, transparent pricing, with crews known to work carefully around established plantings and property lines. A stable leadership team, including foreman Levi, demonstrates the family’s capability to manage complex tree work with safety, efficiency, and respect for customers’ yards.
Carries proper liability and workers' compensation insurance. If something goes wrong on your property, you're protected.
Their insured capability is evidenced by explicit statements that Bear's Tree Service is fully bonded and has strong insurance coverage for accidents. Customers repeatedly describe safe, near-structure removals and precise work that minimizes damage to surrounding trees and property, which aligns with the protections insured service provides. In emergencies or last-minute situations, the team responds promptly and professionally, offering reassurance that the operation is covered and accountable. Overall, the long-standing local presence in Athens-Clarke County with a certified arborist on staff reinforces confidence in a risk-managed, insured service you can rely on.
Competitive pricing without cutting corners. These arborists offer fair rates and transparent quotes, making professional tree care accessible for most budgets.
Pricing is consistently competitive, with customers noting estimates and final invoices that come in well under expectations, even for last-minute work. In emergencies, they move quickly— Stan assessing the tree by early morning and a crew on site within an hour— keeping the process affordable without sacrificing safety. Clients praise clear arborist guidance, meticulous work near structures, and thorough cleanup that avoids damage and extra charges. As a long-standing, insured, family-owned operation in the Athens area, they offer flexible options including debris chipping, enhancing value for homes and rentals alike.