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title: "Bob's Tree Service"
description: "Bob's Tree Service is a Southbury tree company. A 2025 Google customer said Bob's team took down about 20 trees around the home, many of them lifted over t"
doc_version: "2026-10-16"
last_updated: "2026-10-16"
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# Bob's Tree Service

**Trade:** Tree Services · **Address:** 129 Lum Lot Rd, Southbury, CT 06488 · **Phone:** (203) 262-8723 · **Website:** http://bobstreeservice.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.7/5** (medium confidence) — from 7 reviews across 6 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Bob's Tree Service is a Southbury tree company. A 2025 Google customer said Bob's team took down about 20 trees around the home, many of them lifted over the house with a crane, and that nothing touched the house.

A 2025 customer said Bob and his crew took down a maple and graded the yard after grinding the stump. A 2023 customer said Bob and his crew removed a large oak tree, cleaned up the site afterward and charged a reasonable price. A 2023 reviewer had two 100+ year old maples taken down and called the service fast and fair. A 2023 customer said Bob and his employees were punctual and offered ideas on how to finish the project. A 2022 customer had ash trees taken down and called the company "very professional and very reasonable." A 2024 customer said Bob came when he said he would and completed the work safely.

A ctpost.com article names Robert Barnes as the owner of the Southbury-based company. The company says on its website that it has over 25 years of experience, and its BBB profile describes tree removal, stump grinding, firewood, bucket truck work and snow plowing for commercial and residential customers. In a 2020 Reddit comment, a commenter said they had used Bob's Tree Service in Southbury multiple times and were pleased with the price and results.

**Strengths:**
- Crane tree removal — a 2025 customer said trees were lifted over the house
- Site cleanup — a 2023 customer said the site was cleaned up afterward
- Yard grading — a 2025 customer said the yard was graded after stump grinding
- A reasonable price — a 2023 customer called the price reasonable

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Tree company in Southbury, CT _(confidence: high)_
  - [Local News](https://www.ctpost.com/connecticut/article/ct-license-phishing-scam-deep-credentials-19498491.php) — “ctpost.com — This email was sent to Robert Barnes, owner of Southbury-based Bob's Tree Service. Barnes recognized it as a scam and reported …”
  - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/k76xmh/tree_services/geqc1rn/) — “r/Connecticut — Ive used Bob's Tree Service in Southbury multiple times and been pleased with the price and results.”
- A 2025 customer said about 20 trees were taken down around the home, many lifted over the house by crane, with nothing touching the house _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VKaVZ6OEhFMm9iVDRnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x255155512941779d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEJiVz8HE2obT4gE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Bob's team took down about 20 trees surrounding my home. Many were lifted over the house using a crane. It was exciting to watch, and abs…”
- A 2025 customer said a maple was taken down and the yard graded after the stump was ground _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VNU0pvWjJfcklLcnh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x255155512941779d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEMSJoZ2_rIKrxwE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Bob and his crew were wonderful. They took down our maple while being very respectful of our property. In addition, they graded our yard …”
- A 2023 customer said a large oak was removed, the site cleaned up afterward, at a reasonable price _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSX0tiSEJBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x255155512941779d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDR_KbHBA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Bob and his crew removed a large oak tree from my property today.  They did an excellent job and also cleaned up the site very well after…”
- A 2020 Reddit commenter said they used the company multiple times and were pleased with the price and results _(confidence: medium)_
  - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/k76xmh/tree_services/geqc1rn/) — “r/Connecticut — Ive used Bob's Tree Service in Southbury multiple times and been pleased with the price and results.”
- Robert Barnes is named as the owner in a ctpost.com article _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Local News](https://www.ctpost.com/connecticut/article/ct-license-phishing-scam-deep-credentials-19498491.php) — “ctpost.com — This email was sent to Robert Barnes, owner of Southbury-based Bob's Tree Service. Barnes recognized it as a scam and reported …”
- The company says it has over 25 years of experience _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://bobstreeservice.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Looking for reliable and professional tree service in Southbury, CT? Bob's Tree Service has got you covered…”
  - [Official Website](http://bobstreeservice.com) — “Self-reported 25 years in business”
- BBB grade A+ _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/southbury/profile/tree-service/bobs-tree-service-0111-64000646) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
- 5 stars on Google from 7 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bob's%20Tree%20Service&query_place_id=ChIJwx4wNibv54kRnXdBKVFVUSU) — “Google: 5★ from 7 ratings”
- Tree removal, including crane removals and stump grinding _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VKaVZ6OEhFMm9iVDRnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x255155512941779d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEJiVz8HE2obT4gE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Bob's team took down about 20 trees surrounding my home. Many were lifted over the house using a crane. It was exciting to watch, and abs…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VNU0pvWjJfcklLcnh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x255155512941779d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEMSJoZ2_rIKrxwE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Bob and his crew were wonderful. They took down our maple while being very respectful of our property. In addition, they graded our yard …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSX0tiSEJBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x255155512941779d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDR_KbHBA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Bob and his crew removed a large oak tree from my property today.  They did an excellent job and also cleaned up the site very well after…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNoNXJLTGNBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x255155512941779d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICh5rKLcA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Top notch experience having these guys take down two 100+ year old maples. Fast and fair service. would hire again and recommend to anyon…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQtbWVxeWRBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x255155512941779d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID-meqydA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I had these guys take down some monster ash trees.  Very professional and very reasonable.”
- Specializes in Tree Services _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VKaVZ6OEhFMm9iVDRnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x255155512941779d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEJiVz8HE2obT4gE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Bob's team took down about 20 trees surrounding my home. Many were lifted over the house using a crane. It was exciting to watch, and abs…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VNU0pvWjJfcklLcnh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x255155512941779d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEMSJoZ2_rIKrxwE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Bob and his crew were wonderful. They took down our maple while being very respectful of our property. In addition, they graded our yard …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSX0tiSEJBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x255155512941779d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDR_KbHBA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Bob and his crew removed a large oak tree from my property today.  They did an excellent job and also cleaned up the site very well after…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNoNXJLTGNBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x255155512941779d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICh5rKLcA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Top notch experience having these guys take down two 100+ year old maples. Fast and fair service. would hire again and recommend to anyon…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQtbWVxeWRBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x255155512941779d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID-meqydA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I had these guys take down some monster ash trees.  Very professional and very reasonable.”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/southbury/profile/tree-service/bobs-tree-service-0111-64000646) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): This company offers tree removal, stump grinding, fire wood, bucket truck work, snow plowing…”

## License

No license record has been checked yet for this contractor.

## Sources

- [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskALawyer/comments/1f8f6aj/ohio_tree_removal_service_for_someone_else_caused/): 0 community mentions discussing this business
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bob's%20Tree%20Service&query_place_id=ChIJwx4wNibv54kRnXdBKVFVUSU): 5.0★ from 7 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bob's%20Tree%20Service&query_place_id=ChIJwx4wNibv54kRnXdBKVFVUSU): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://bobstreeservice.com): 25 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/southbury/profile/tree-service/bobs-tree-service-0111-64000646): Listed on this source
- [Local News](https://archive.sltrib.com/story.php?ref=/davis/ci_15095468): Listed on this source

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “Ive used Bob's Tree Service in Southbury multiple times and been pleased with the price and results.” — u/lennynobeard in r/Connecticut (2020-12-05) — https://www.reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/k76xmh/tree_services/geqc1rn/
- “This email was sent to Robert Barnes, owner of Southbury-based Bob's Tree Service. Barnes recognized it as a scam and reported the email to a state official.” — ctpost.com — https://www.ctpost.com/connecticut/article/ct-license-phishing-scam-deep-credentials-19498491.php

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · David Schmaling · 2025-06-16**: Bob's team took down about 20 trees surrounding my home. Many were lifted over the house using a crane. It was exciting to watch, and absolutely nothing touched the house! Great job!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Matt Wrabel · 2025-06-14**: Bob and his crew were wonderful. They took down our maple while being very respectful of our property. In addition, they graded our yard after grinding the remaining stump. The guys worked so hard and were very pleasant to be around.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Allan · 2024-08-26**: Bob is a great guy !  ...and has great employees.
Comes when he says and completes the work safely.
Will definitely hire again !
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brian Roberts · 2023-04-20**: Bob and his crew removed a large oak tree from my property today.  They did an excellent job and also cleaned up the site very well afterward.  Very nice guys, reasonable price, fully insured.  Highly recommend.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mike Hunter · 2023-04-18**: Bob and his employees were the most respectful and punctual when it came to completing my project. Most of all, with great ideas on how I should finish the project.  Bob’s tree service business is the place to call for all tree and landscaping prepping projects needed for your home. Thank you Bob fo…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Steve Daigle · 2023-02-11**: Top notch experience having these guys take down two 100+ year old maples. Fast and fair service. would hire again and recommend to anyone.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · CT Willy · 2022-12-03**: I had these guys take down some monster ash trees.  Very professional and very reasonable.

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