--- title: "Barrett's Tree Service - SavATree" description: "In October 2026 a Google reviewer had a tree fall over into the neighbors' yard; Barrett's came with a crane, a crew and a wood chipper, and it took them a" doc_version: "2026-10-29" last_updated: "2026-10-29" --- # Barrett's Tree Service - SavATree **Trade:** Tree Services · **Address:** 376 Patchen Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403 · **Phone:** (802) 862-0302 · **Website:** https://www.savatree.com/locations/burlington-vermont/?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=burlington · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.5/5** (high confidence) — from 235 reviews across 5 sources. 97% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 60 reviews, 1 negative. ## The honest read In October 2026 a Google reviewer had a tree fall over into the neighbors' yard; Barrett's came with a crane, a crew and a wood chipper, and it took them all of 25 minutes. Barrett's Tree Service, now part of SavATree, works out of South Burlington, says it has been in business 69 years, and holds a 4.9-star Google average from 325 ratings. In June 2026 a reviewer wrote that Joe and the crew took down four huge sick trees in a tight space with the crane and trimmed the healthy ones. In January 2026 a poster on r/burlington had Barrett's remove two dead trees, one of which needed a crane and stood between their garage and a neighbor's house, with no damage to any property. In August 2026 Joe L showed up for an estimate within an hour of an email about a large rotting oak; the reviewer wrote that the crew arrived at 8 and had everything on the ground and wrapped up by 11. In April 2026 a team of three men cut 11 trees in a day, chipped the branches and left 8-foot log lengths as the customers requested for firewood. In October 2026 a reviewer wrote that Cody and Nate, a man short, handled the pruning and cleanup on a huge old maple with three big leaders, and that Cody checked in as the work went while his partner kept the road clear. In July 2026 a customer wrote that Barrett's has done tree trimming, tree removal and stump grinding for them, plus organic tick treatments on the property. In August 2026 a one-star reviewer wrote that the crew crushed the landscaping in their front yard, dumped a heavy tree onto plants and put a chainsaw down on flowers in bloom, even after the reviewer talked to the foreman early in the job. In February 2024 a three-star reviewer wrote that logs of 20 inches and up were very big and hard to process for firewood, and that this was not disclosed when ordering. **Strengths:** - Crane removals — four sick trees in a tight space, June 2026 - Fast takedowns — fallen tree cleared in 25 minutes, October 2026 - Careful pruning — old maple with three leaders, October 2026 **Concerns:** - Landscaping damage — crew crushed a front yard's plants in August 2026 - Log sizes — 20-inch-plus firewood logs not disclosed, February 2024 ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - In October 2026 a crew with a crane cleared a fallen tree from a neighbor's yard in 25 minutes _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Ca2FtMTVVVXh1VkRBelUwSlZaR3hqVm1OeFpYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x87fa0c76c568158d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnBkam15UUxuVDAzU0JVZGxjVmNxZXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Had a tree fall over into the neighbors yard. Barrett's came with a crane a crew and a wood chipper. It took them all of 25 minutes and d…” - In June 2026 Joe and the crew took down four huge sick trees in a tight space with a crane _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGMU1sQlFZalJ0Wms0dGF6SXRUblJvZGxWV09WRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x87fa0c76c568158d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjF1MlBQYjRtZk4tazItTnRodlVWOVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Joe and the crew did an outstanding job. I've worked with tree trimmers that hacked away with abandon and left a huge mess afterwards. Th…” - A January 2026 Reddit commenter had two dead trees removed, one by crane, with no property damage _(confidence: medium)_ - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/burlington/comments/1qbmx9g/tree_removal_service_recommendations/nzd421p/) — “r/burlington — I had Barretts remove two dead trees. One was easy but the other needed a crane and was between my garage and a neighbor's ho…” - In August 2026 a large rotting oak was down and wrapped up between 8 and 11 _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21KaFdETTBXVVJGTjBSamVETkhabVJHZGxNM1FYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x87fa0c76c568158d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmJhWDM0WURFN0RjeDNHZmRGdlM3QXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Joe L showed up for the estimate within an hour of me emailing about a large rotting oak tree i needed removed. The guys showed up at 8 …” - In April 2026 a three-man team cut 11 trees and left 8-foot log lengths as requested _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xaUVltOWZOVEp3Vm00eU5uUTJVV2hmT0dwRFJWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x87fa0c76c568158d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlZQYm9fNTJwVm4yNnQ2UWhfOGpDRVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Great service! The came and gave us a quote and a timeline for when they could come. Less than a week later I got a call and an offer to …” - In October 2026 Cody and Nate pruned an old maple with three leaders _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKRVdtMWxSRlZTUzBobGQweEJVblY1YmxGRVJXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x87fa0c76c568158d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlJEWm1lRFVSS0hld0xBUnV5blFERWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ The crew, Cody & Nate, were a man short but managed to handle the pruning & log/branch cleanup on my huge maple. It’s a tree with three …” - A July 2026 customer had tree trimming, removal, stump grinding and organic tick treatments done _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xaTWVGaGtNV1ZOT1dsRFQzSm9RM2xKUWxoNFJtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x87fa0c76c568158d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlZMeFhkMWVNOWlDT3JoQ3lJQlh4Rmc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Barrett’s have done several projects for me from tree trimming to tree removal and stump grinding. They get the job done fast and safely …” - An August 2026 reviewer wrote that the crew crushed front-yard landscaping and flowers _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tWR1EyVmFaRnBDUW5wVkxVdGZUazVqTW1ORGMwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x87fa0c76c568158d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkVGQ2VaZFpCQnpVLUtfTk5jMmNDc0E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Watch out if Barrett's Sav-A- Tree is doing work near your home. They crushed a the landscaping in my front yard. They dumped a huge tree…” - A February 2024 reviewer found logs of 20 inches and up hard to process, not disclosed when ordering _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURkZ0pQTWtRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x87fa0c76c568158d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDdgJPMkQE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “3★ Logs 20" and up around very big and hard to process for firewood,not disclosed when ordering won't use next time” - The company says it has been in business 69 years _(confidence: low)_ - [Official Website](https://www.savatree.com/locations/burlington-vermont) — “Self-reported 69 years in business” - 4.9-star Google average from 325 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barrett's%20Tree%20Service%20-%20SavATree&query_place_id=ChIJjedgUzx6ykwRjRVoxXYM-oc) — “Google: 4.9★ from 325 ratings” - Specializes in Tree Services _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Ca2FtMTVVVXh1VkRBelUwSlZaR3hqVm1OeFpYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x87fa0c76c568158d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnBkam15UUxuVDAzU0JVZGxjVmNxZXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Had a tree fall over into the neighbors yard. Barrett's came with a crane a crew and a wood chipper. It took them all of 25 minutes and d…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKRVdtMWxSRlZTUzBobGQweEJVblY1YmxGRVJXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x87fa0c76c568158d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlJEWm1lRFVSS0hld0xBUnV5blFERWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ The crew, Cody & Nate, were a man short but managed to handle the pruning & log/branch cleanup on my huge maple. It’s a tree with three …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21KaFdETTBXVVJGTjBSamVETkhabVJHZGxNM1FYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x87fa0c76c568158d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmJhWDM0WURFN0RjeDNHZmRGdlM3QXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Joe L showed up for the estimate within an hour of me emailing about a large rotting oak tree i needed removed. The guys showed up at 8 …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xaTWVGaGtNV1ZOT1dsRFQzSm9RM2xKUWxoNFJtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x87fa0c76c568158d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlZMeFhkMWVNOWlDT3JoQ3lJQlh4Rmc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Barrett’s have done several projects for me from tree trimming to tree removal and stump grinding. They get the job done fast and safely …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGMU1sQlFZalJ0Wms0dGF6SXRUblJvZGxWV09WRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x87fa0c76c568158d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjF1MlBQYjRtZk4tazItTnRodlVWOVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Joe and the crew did an outstanding job. I've worked with tree trimmers that hacked away with abandon and left a huge mess afterwards. Th…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xaUVltOWZOVEp3Vm00eU5uUTJVV2hmT0dwRFJWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x87fa0c76c568158d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlZQYm9fNTJwVm4yNnQ2UWhfOGpDRVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Great service! The came and gave us a quote and a timeline for when they could come. Less than a week later I got a call and an offer to …” - Also offers Pest Control _(confidence: low)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xaTWVGaGtNV1ZOT1dsRFQzSm9RM2xKUWxoNFJtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x87fa0c76c568158d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlZMeFhkMWVNOWlDT3JoQ3lJQlh4Rmc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Barrett’s have done several projects for me from tree trimming to tree removal and stump grinding. They get the job done fast and safely …” - Also offers Landscaping _(confidence: low)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tJM1FuQjFhVFZtTlVwQlZHRXlTVjlmYlVkVVVYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x87fa0c76c568158d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkI3QnB1aTVmNUpBVGEySV9fbUdUUXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Sav A Tree recently did landscaping work at our home. The work that was performed exceeded my expectations and all requests that I made w…” ## License Status: **not_found** — verified against the official VT state registry, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://secure.professionals.vermont.gov/prweb/PRServletCustom?UserIdentifier=LicenseLookupGuestUser ## Sources - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/1m784fv/had_a_bad_experience_with_bartlett_tree_services/n4pd3im/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Official Website](https://www.savatree.com/locations/burlington-vermont): 69 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Local News](https://todayshomeowner.com/near-me/vermont/middlebury/tree-removal/): Listed on this source - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barrett's%20Tree%20Service%20-%20SavATree&query_place_id=ChIJjedgUzx6ykwRjRVoxXYM-oc): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barrett's%20Tree%20Service%20-%20SavATree&query_place_id=ChIJjedgUzx6ykwRjRVoxXYM-oc): 4.9★ from 328 ratings ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “But we used them when they were Barrett’s and they were good.” — u/beenhereforeva in r/burlington (2026-01-15) — https://www.reddit.com/r/burlington/comments/1qbmx9g/tree_removal_service_recommendations/nzscx2f/ - “I hired Barrett's on two seperate occasions, to remove large trees that were right up against my house and garage and both times, they did a very good job, fast, and with no damage or mess left behind…” — u/brazencraven in r/burlington (2026-01-13) — https://www.reddit.com/r/burlington/comments/1qbmx9g/tree_removal_service_recommendations/nzdg8e4/ - “I had Barretts remove two dead trees. One was easy but the other needed a crane and was between my garage and a neighbor's house. They did a great job with no damage to any property.” — u/NobodySpecific in r/burlington (2026-01-13) — https://www.reddit.com/r/burlington/comments/1qbmx9g/tree_removal_service_recommendations/nzd421p/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · mark santillana · 2026-10-22**: Had a tree fall over into the neighbors yard. Barrett's came with a crane a crew and a wood chipper. It took them all of 25 minutes and done. Very impressed. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Barbara Jacobs · 2026-10-20**: Prompt communication and great service. Billy was friendly and helpful. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dianna Melville · 2026-10-15**: The crew, Cody & Nate, were a man short but managed to handle the pruning & log/branch cleanup on my huge maple. It’s a tree with three big leaders and its old and has areas of rot and sits in front of my house near the road and gets a lot of attention. I want to do everything possible to keep it. … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jeremy Raymond · 2026-10-14**: Would recommend and use again for tree removal. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · David Grippo · 2026-10-08**: Tree removal and trimming. Isaac and his crew did a fantastic job. They were friendly, polite and easy to work with, did. Great clean up job. Thank you so much 👍🏼 - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lois Minsky · 2026-10-07**: Excellent job, quickly done with clean up. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michael Dourmashkin · 2026-10-07**: Sav A Tree recently did landscaping work at our home. The work that was performed exceeded my expectations and all requests that I made were fulfilled professionally. The work was meticulous and the cleanup was very thorough. I would recommend Sav A Tree for anyone who is interested in landscaping s… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Terrie Bothfeld · 2026-10-03**: My experience was definitely 5 Star. Joe came to assess what type of maintenance two healthy trees might benefit from. His suggestions made sense and quoted a reasonable price before he left. The technicians who came to do the work were timely, knowledgeable, courteous and friendly. They completed t… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bridget Ahrens · 2026-10-01**: These guys were great -- the giant box elder that was hovering dangerously over our garage was lifted almost effortlessly out of our yard and ground to mulch in less than two hours. When I complimented them, one shrugged and said, "really, it's mostly the equipment." . I found them to be polite and … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Philip Smith · 2026-09-27**: The SavATree team came, set-up, and was incredibly choreographed and efficient in the removal of a large maple near our house. They cleaned up all the debris and left the yard very clean. I highly recommend them. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-23T02:43:44.883Z. 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