ECO Tree Company in Madison

ECO Tree Company

(608) 886-0626 ecotreecompany.com

1209 Greenway Cross, Madison, Wisconsin 53713

Tree Services: Large Trees, Stump Removal, Tree Planting, Tree Assessments, Dead Tree Experience

Customer Experience: Affordable

ECO Tree is a locally-owned Madison, WI based tree service company with deep roots in Dane County. We offer a variety of services including: tree disease diagnosis, treatment, pruning, removal and planting. Our promise to our clients is that you'll receive the highest standard of customer service and the most dedicated arborists in the tree service industry in Madison, guaranteeing you will receive the highest quality care available. We proudly service all of Dane County, WI, as well as the surrounding areas including Wisconsin Delles, Edgerton, Columbus, Marshall, Deforest, Cross Plains, Baraboo, Lake Wisconsin, and Middleton!

4.9 from 146 reviews

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Pros

  • Eco Tree Company is highly professional in all aspects of tree removal and cleanup.
  • They are extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and reasonably priced.
  • Matt is the best; he loves his work and it shows.
  • Eco Tree Company has saved trees on properties and revived others, keeping them healthy.
  • The team provides friendly, efficient service with great follow-through.
  • Their communication is amazing and they respond promptly.
  • The crew is courteous, careful, and leaves the property clean.
  • Adhem and the Eco Tree team are knowledgeable, professional, and a pleasure to work with.
  • They offer thoughtful consultations and tailored recommendations.
  • They consistently deliver fair pricing and excellent results, earning high recommendations from clients.

Cons

Based on reviews representing only 3% of total ratings

  • The administrative side of ECO Tree Company was lacking.
  • The company failed to follow up after inquiries, leaving the customer waiting.
  • The reviewer was disappointed by communication gaps and delays during the ash treatment season.

Review Overview

Eco Tree Company in Madison is best suited for property owners who manage multiple or high-value trees, including single-family homes with mature ornamentals, HOA or condo grounds, and even farms with substantial canopy. This team excels when job complexity runs beyond routine pruning, hazard removals, large-volume thinning, root work, cabling and bracing, disease management, and select planting projects. Budgets skew mid-to-high, but the work reflects careful diagnosis, long-term care, and an emphasis on tree health, not quick felling. Urgency matters most in storm aftermath or imminent safety concerns, where Eco Tree’s crews mobilize quickly and commit to a plan that protects people, property, and the trees themselves.

Safety and cleanup are non-negotiables with Eco Tree, and the emphasis shows in every field operation. Crews manage work around power lines and house shadows with rope-access techniques and staged, deliberate cuts, preserving structures and turf. The cleanup standard is relentless: debris hauled away, no obvious lawn damage, and meticulous attention to off-site boundaries, neighbors’ yards, drives, and public paths, so the property looks untouched except for the improved canopy. In several high-stakes removals, the team kept limb work tightly controlled, avoiding collateral damage and leaving the lot ready for furniture repositioning or winter protection without a second thought. This is where the arborist’s craft becomes evident, transforming a potentially chaotic job into a precisely executed project with minimal impact.

The depth of expertise is evident in the outcomes. Eco Tree consistently shows the ability to save healthy specimens and revive stressed trees, while removing what’s beyond saving with sensitivity. Clients note red oaks saved or stabilized through targeted treatment, Japanese maples revived, and ash trees protected from beetle damage through timely injections and preventative care. Girdling roots are identified and addressed, root collars excavated when necessary, and pest management, ranging from emerald ash borer inoculation to fungus control, delivered with a practical plan rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Planting and replacing specimens are treated as design decisions as well as health interventions, with thoughtful species selection and placement that enhance curb appeal and long-term vitality. The team’s ecological mindset is clear in both routine pruning and ambitious landscape improvements.

Communication and scheduling reveal a clear pattern: strong professional conduct when on site, with thorough explanations of what will be done and why. Many reviews commend the on-site team for clarity, questions asked, and a plan that aligns with expectations. Yet, a subset of clients reports inconsistent administrative follow-through or scheduling delays, especially around seasonal ash treatments or billings. The disconnect is real, but not fatal, the crews consistently arrive on time, perform at a high level, and the knowledge and courtesy of leads like Adhem, Matt, and Conner carry the day. In practice, the job site experience is excellent: calm, informative, and focused on a correct outcome. The administrative gaps tend to involve follow-up and billing, not the quality of work.

Value and pricing tendencies tilt toward a sound investment in tree health, with many clients citing competitive pricing relative to the quality delivered. In Madison, Eco Tree often lands among the more favorable quotes while delivering superior outcomes, pruning, treatments, and targeted removals that extend the life of beloved trees and improve safety. A recurring theme is adaptability: plans that fit large-scale needs without breaking the bank, and a willingness to propose phased work or conservative treatments when budget is a constraint. For customers wary of cost creep, the company’s emphasis on transparent explanations, documented scopes, and long-range care plans helps justify the ticket. Minor friction such as online payment fees exists, but the overall value remains strong when long-term tree health and risk reduction are weighed against the price.

In sum, Eco Tree Company stands out for property managers and homeowners who place a premium on health-minded arboriculture, rigorous safety and cleanup standards, and a capable, knowledgeable crew that treats every project as a stewardship challenge. This is the outfit to hire for complex removals in tight spaces, disease management across a varied landscape, and professional planting schemes that honor the site and the trees’ future. The decisive caveat is administrative rigor: set expectations upfront, request a written scope, and confirm dates and follow-ups in writing to avoid scheduling gaps. With those guardrails, Eco Tree Company delivers expert tree care, dependable cleanup, and long-term value that ordinary pruning outfits simply cannot match. For Madison properties where health, safety, and aesthetic integrity are priorities, this remains the go-to choice.

Tree Services

Large Trees

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.

Handling massive, canopy-heavy specimens is a core strength, including taking down a massive 120-foot silver maple in about six hours. They regularly work around hazards like houses, utilities, and power lines, with crews that coordinate access and cleanup to leave the site spotless. Their tree-health approach for large trees is evident in saving ash trees and red oaks through targeted diagnosis and treatment, and in pest control on huge pines. Rope-access pruning and careful planning enable precise canopy work on very tall trees and in tight spaces. They also support long-term maintenance for large properties, including condo associations and farms, with knowledgeable staff, responsive communication, and reliable service.

Stump Removal

Full stump extraction, root and all - not just grinding. Ideal when you need the area completely cleared for construction, landscaping, or replanting.

Stump removal is part of ECO Tree Company's offerings and is often bundled with their tree removal work. One client specifically noted that stumps were removed, although weather delays affected the timeline, the final results were very satisfying. Across feedback, the crew is described as professional, careful, and focused on thorough cleanup, which suggests stump removals are completed with good site restoration. Based in Madison and serving all of Dane County and surrounding areas, their stump removal capability is accessible to homeowners throughout the region.

Tree Planting

Not just removal - these companies help you add trees too. Proper planting technique gives new trees the best chance at a long, healthy life.

Planting and establishing new trees is a core capability ECO Tree Co provides in the Madison and Dane County area. Customers describe a collaborative planting process, with time taken to choose suitable species (including native options) and to discuss placement, care, and maintenance after planting. They have planted individual trees and small lines of trees, such as a musclewood tree recently installed and a line of arborvitae along a fence line. They adapt locations to site constraints and utilities, moving locations as needed and ensuring new spots are acceptable before planting. They also provide guidance for post-plant care and ongoing tree health, and have supported homeowners and even condo associations in Dane County with lasting improvements.

Tree Assessments

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 assessments form the backbone of this Madison-area team’s approach, with arborists carefully diagnosing tree health issues, pests, and structural risks to guide every plan. Feedback patterns show thorough problem identification—from emerald ash borer threats and girdling roots to fungal infections and dying limbs—and the provision of clear, tailored treatment options. Assessments lead to concrete actions, including disease diagnosis and preventive treatments (such as inoculation against emerald ash borers), root collar excavation, cabling decisions, pruning, and safe removal or replacement planning. Clients appreciate the consultative, transparent guidance, with explanations, budget-conscious choices, and reliable follow-through for monitoring tree health over time. These capabilities support Dane County and surrounding areas, enabling preservation of mature trees and informed planting or replacement decisions.

Dead Tree Experience

Specialists in the safe removal of dead, dying, or diseased trees. Dead trees are unpredictable - experience and caution matter.

A key capability is diagnosing tree health problems and applying targeted treatments to save trees that are diseased or stressed, with concrete successes like saving a red oak and reviving a Japanese maple that was nearly dead. They also treat for pests and diseases to prevent death, including ash trees at risk from ash borer. When trees can’t be saved, they perform safe, thorough removals of dead or structurally compromised specimens, and they can replace them with new plantings such as a white oak after removing an old oak. The team emphasizes ongoing care—pruning, cabling, and proactive health management—along with clear guidance on plan and budget. In the Dane County/Madison area, clients repeatedly note the depth of knowledge, professionalism, and responsiveness of Eco Tree, though a few reviews mention administrative scheduling as a separate issue.

Customer Experience

Affordable

Competitive pricing without cutting corners. These arborists offer fair rates and transparent quotes, making professional tree care accessible for most budgets.

Affordable pricing underpins ECO Tree Company’s broad service menu in Dane County, including Madison and surrounding communities, with capabilities from disease diagnosis and treatment to pruning, removal, planting, and ongoing care. Many clients note they are very reasonably priced, with several quotes placing ECO Tree Company as the best value among Madison-area providers for treatments, pruning, and tree health work. They tailor plans to fit budgets and avoid pressuring homeowners into pricey options, adjusting scope to protect tree health and long-term value. A standout instance cited a quote thousands of dollars lower than competing bids for a large removal, illustrating clear cost-efficiency on major projects without sacrificing safety or quality. Across Dane County—from Madison to Middleton and nearby towns—customers consistently praise prompt scheduling, clear communication, and thorough cleanup, reinforcing that affordable care can still deliver high professionalism and reliable results.