# Cape & Island Tree Service Inc.

**Trade:** Tree Services · **Phone:** (508) 418-4096 · **Website:** http://www.capeandislandtree.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.2/5** (high confidence) — from 44 reviews across 4 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low.
98% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Cape & Island Tree Service is a small Cape Cod tree outfit run by Daniel Barnicoat — "Dan" in nearly every review — working across the mid-Cape. Its Better Business Bureau profile records a sole proprietorship started in 2016, listed at 104 Longview Drive in Centerville with a second listing at a Brewster PO box, and gives it an A+ grade without BBB accreditation.

The customer record is consistent for a crew this size: 44 Google reviews from 2022 through 2026, and a 4.9 platform average across 66 ratings. The detailed ones tell the same story — a quote given quickly by phone, visit and in writing, work booked within days, and big trees taken down close to houses, sheds and wires without damage. In a 2025 review a homeowner described a storm dropping a mature tree onto their roof and Dan promising to be there within the hour; in a 2024 review another counted 15 trees felled "with lazer beam precision" and zero damage to driveways, sheds, light posts or mailboxes.

Cleanup is the most repeated praise across the years — reviewers in 2022, 2023 and 2025 all singled out debris hauled off and the work area left tidy — and pricing comes up almost as often, described as fair, competitive or affordable rather than cheapest.

Two things are worth raising before booking. A 2023 Google reviewer alleged a bait and switch on the job and said that two weeks after the company promised to make it right, nothing had; it is the only negative review on file and carries no published response. Separately, the BBB listing describes a one-employee sole proprietorship, while review after review describes Dan plus a crew of climbers — so ask who will actually be on site and how they are insured.

The company's own BBB listing offers planting, pruning, brush removal, stump grinding, firewood and snow removal alongside tree work, and reviewers back several of those up: firewood delivered next day, trees transplanted, stumps ground out, yard cleanups. Recent activity is thinner than the review count suggests — one review in the last six months — so ask about current lead times.

**Strengths:**
- Storm response — reviewers report same-day arrival after trees hit homes
- Thorough cleanup — debris hauled off and work area left tidy
- Precise felling — large trees dropped near sheds and wires undamaged
- Fast quoting — estimates by phone, visit and in writing within days
- Fair pricing — repeat customers call the rates competitive

**Concerns:**
- Billing dispute — a 2023 reviewer alleged an unresolved bait and switch
- Crew size — BBB lists one employee while reviews describe a team
- Recent volume — only one review in the last six months

**Where sources disagree:**
- The BBB profile describes a one-employee sole proprietorship started in 2016, while dozens of Google reviews describe the owner working with a crew of climbers.
- The BBB carries two listings for the business, one at a Centerville street address and one at a Brewster PO box.

## Claims & citations

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

- The Better Business Bureau grades the business A+ but does not list it as BBB accredited. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/centerville/profile/lawn-care/cape-island-tree-service-0021-187467) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/centerville/profile/lawn-care/cape-island-tree-service-0021-187467) — “The BBB profile for Cape & Island Tree Service at 104 Longview Drive, Centerville (with a second listing at PO Box 2229, Brewster): NOT accr…”
- Google shows a 4.9-star average across 66 ratings. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cape%20%26%20Island%20Tree%20Service%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJvcksBmkx-4kRMpNgWWbssmI) — “Google: 4.9★ from 66 ratings”
- The BBB profile records a sole proprietorship started 1/1/2016 with one employee, owner Daniel Barnicoat, at 104 Longview Drive, Centerville, with a second listing at PO Box 2229, Brewster, and no published BBB reviews or complaints. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/centerville/profile/lawn-care/cape-island-tree-service-0021-187467) — “The BBB profile for Cape & Island Tree Service at 104 Longview Drive, Centerville (with a second listing at PO Box 2229, Brewster): NOT accr…”
- The business lists planting, pruning, tree work, brush removal, firewood, stump grinding and snow removal as its services. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/centerville/profile/lawn-care/cape-island-tree-service-0021-187467) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Planting, Pruning, Tree service, Brush removal, Firewood, Stump grinding, Snow removal”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/centerville/profile/lawn-care/cape-island-tree-service-0021-187467) — “The BBB profile for Cape & Island Tree Service at 104 Longview Drive, Centerville (with a second listing at PO Box 2229, Brewster): NOT accr…”
- Reviewers describe fast emergency response after storm damage, including a 2025 account of a mature tree landing on a house and the owner promising to arrive within the hour. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VPMzA3SmlMdG9tdlpBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x62b2ec6659609332!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEO307JiLtomvZA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Late last Saturday afternoon, our family settled inside as brisk winds increasingly gathered strength before suddenly propelling a mature…”
- Thorough site cleanup is the most repeated praise, with reviewers from 2022 through 2025 citing debris removed and the work area left clean. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pkTlVETjFVMnRqVmpNNWJqQkJabVpXUVRobGMwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x62b2ec6659609332!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjdNUDN1U2tjVjM5bjBBZmZWQThlc0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very professional tree service! Dan responded quickly with a telephone call, personal visit and written estimate. He and his team were pr…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4N0xHbUN3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x62b2ec6659609332!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDx7LGmCw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dan and all employees were very professional and did an excellent job. We had several trees taken down, limbs removed from other trees an…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXby1lWlNnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x62b2ec6659609332!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDWo-eZSg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired Cape & Island Tree Service to remove 17 trees for us in Osterville. Dan did a great job. Professional and meticulous clean up. W…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQyLXZPbVpnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x62b2ec6659609332!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID2-vOmZg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cape and Island tree service removed three of my trees. Stump grinder, The stumps. Professionally, prompt, and cleaned up. Did a wonderfu…”
- Pricing is repeatedly described as fair or competitive by reviewers who name the jobs, including a 2024 three-tree removal and a customer who has hired them several times. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tOUlMzVmpSREJVTWpoT2MxUklkV2hZT0VjMlQxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x62b2ec6659609332!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkNRS3VjRDBUMjhOc1RIdWhYOEc2T1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Amazing work, you get what you pay for. I felt like the pricing was fair, especially for how hard they worked and with what skill it take…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqMV9Qa0V3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x62b2ec6659609332!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDj1_PkEw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have used Cape and Island a few times. I’ve had them remove tress and plant new trees. Cape and Island’s pricing is competitive . Their…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURiMUwzQjh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x62b2ec6659609332!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDb1L3B8wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had to have 3 large trees taken down. Daniel and his crew did a great job - fast, efficient and the price was also very fair.
Addition…”
- Reviewers credit precise felling near obstacles, including a 2024 account of 15 trees taken down with no damage to driveways, sheds, light posts or mailboxes. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUNTlTajZ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x62b2ec6659609332!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICT59Sj6wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Came in with lazer beam precision knocked down 15 trees with ease. Dan was like a surgeon, and the chainsaw was his scalpel. Quick safe a…”
- Quotes and scheduling are described as quick, with reviewers reporting work booked within days of the estimate and one same-day brush job. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNMLXVpbzF3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x62b2ec6659609332!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICL-uio1wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Came right out to give me a quote and within the same week the work was done. Showed up on time and that is rare now a days. 100% recomme…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUNEtEbnpBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x62b2ec6659609332!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICT4KDnzAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I called at noon to have some brush and tree work done.  They came same day! I was very pleased with the quick service and the price!  I …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNfckw2d2h3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x62b2ec6659609332!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC_rL6whwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ They answered my request right away for a quote. They booked three days from that date came first thing this morning and demoed out two l…”
- A 2023 Google reviewer alleged the owner performed a bait and switch on the job and said that two weeks after being told it would be made right, it had not been; it is the only negative review on file. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwbkplZ1h3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x62b2ec6659609332!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDpnJegXw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ He performed a bait and switch with the job and then when called on it he stated he would make it right. It's now been 2 weeks. I will ne…”
- Recent review activity is light relative to the total: one review in the six months to August 2026, against 44 reviews since 2022. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tOUlMzVmpSREJVTWpoT2MxUklkV2hZT0VjMlQxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x62b2ec6659609332!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkNRS3VjRDBUMjhOc1RIdWhYOEc2T1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Amazing work, you get what you pay for. I felt like the pricing was fair, especially for how hard they worked and with what skill it take…”
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cape%20%26%20Island%20Tree%20Service%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJvcksBmkx-4kRMpNgWWbssmI) — “Google: 4.9★ from 66 ratings”
- The read rests on 44 Google reviews spanning 2022-2026 that are overwhelmingly positive and often specific about the work, set against one unresolved 2023 complaint and a cluster of very short, generic praise entries in mid-2024 that carry little detail. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwbkplZ1h3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x62b2ec6659609332!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDpnJegXw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ He performed a bait and switch with the job and then when called on it he stated he would make it right. It's now been 2 weeks. I will ne…”
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cape%20%26%20Island%20Tree%20Service%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJvcksBmkx-4kRMpNgWWbssmI) — “Google: 4.9★ from 66 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3NnUyZFBREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x62b2ec6659609332!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID76u2dPQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ They offered professional tree care services. Highly recommended.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3cEpyZmp3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x62b2ec6659609332!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID7pJrfjwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Exceptional tree services, Highly recommend!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR6Z1k2TmRBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x62b2ec6659609332!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDzgY6NdA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Highly recommend this company. They came on time. They were very helpful & did an amazing job… thank you for your hard work & professiona…”
- Specializes in Tree Services _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQyLXZPbVpnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x62b2ec6659609332!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID2-vOmZg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cape and Island tree service removed three of my trees. Stump grinder, The stumps. Professionally, prompt, and cleaned up. Did a wonderfu…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUNTlTajZ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x62b2ec6659609332!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICT59Sj6wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Came in with lazer beam precision knocked down 15 trees with ease. Dan was like a surgeon, and the chainsaw was his scalpel. Quick safe a…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pkTlVETjFVMnRqVmpNNWJqQkJabVpXUVRobGMwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x62b2ec6659609332!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjdNUDN1U2tjVjM5bjBBZmZWQThlc0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very professional tree service! Dan responded quickly with a telephone call, personal visit and written estimate. He and his team were pr…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/centerville/profile/lawn-care/cape-island-tree-service-0021-187467) — “The BBB profile for Cape & Island Tree Service at 104 Longview Drive, Centerville (with a second listing at PO Box 2229, Brewster): NOT accr…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/centerville/profile/lawn-care/cape-island-tree-service-0021-187467) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Planting, Pruning, Tree service, Brush removal, Firewood, Stump grinding, Snow removal”
- Also offers Landscaping _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUNEtEbnpBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x62b2ec6659609332!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICT4KDnzAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I called at noon to have some brush and tree work done.  They came same day! I was very pleased with the quick service and the price!  I …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR6dllhRVZBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x62b2ec6659609332!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDzvYaEVA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cape & Island Tree Service Inc did an amazing job transplanting several trees on our property. Excellent service.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNyc1lXWEtREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x62b2ec6659609332!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICrsYWXKQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Their knowledge and care have made a huge difference in the appearance of our yard with beautiful ornamental trees.”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/centerville/profile/lawn-care/cape-island-tree-service-0021-187467) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Planting, Pruning, Tree service, Brush removal, Firewood, Stump grinding, Snow removal”

## License

No license record has been checked yet for this contractor.

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cape%20%26%20Island%20Tree%20Service%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJvcksBmkx-4kRMpNgWWbssmI): 4.9★ from 66 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cape%20%26%20Island%20Tree%20Service%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJvcksBmkx-4kRMpNgWWbssmI): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/centerville/profile/lawn-care/cape-island-tree-service-0021-187467): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/cape-and-island-tree-service-centerville-4): Listed on this source
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/west-yarmouth/cape-island-tree-service-reviews-65457662.htm): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://linkedin.com/in/dan-barnicoat-716439129): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Mentions

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

- “Cape & Island Tree Service Inc” — nextdoor.com (2025-12-21) — https://nextdoor.com/p/yfqPP8G7qTCp

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Clara Boe · 2026-07-23**: Amazing work, you get what you pay for. I felt like the pricing was fair, especially for how hard they worked and with what skill it takes to drop trees like that. Dakota the office manager was very diligent and polite, and Dan is an exceptional man, and even more extremely skilled climbers. He seem…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Stephen Anagnos · 2025-09-25**: I don't usually post reviews but I have to give a shout out to everyone at C&ITS. From Dan on down, they were friendly and respectful. Sadly, a rare feat today. I absolutely recommend this company.  🙏🇺🇲✌️😎
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Steven Flack · 2025-07-25**: Very professional tree service! Dan responded quickly with a telephone call, personal visit and written estimate. He and his team were prompt and safely removed significant large limbs from existing trees across our property. Upon completion of the work, they thoroughly cleaned the work area and rem…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joan Gentile · 2025-06-08**: Late last Saturday afternoon, our family settled inside as brisk winds increasingly gathered strength before suddenly propelling a mature tree directly onto our home with an ear-splitting jolt. We immediately went outside to survey the damage which included several large heavy branches on our roof, …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jeffrey Williams · 2025-02-28**: Best Cape Cod has to offer!    Dan and his team are extremely knowledgeable and have been a great help with all my tree needs.   Highly Recommend!!!!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Denise Sullivan · 2025-02-21**: Dan and his crew just pulled away from limbing a tree at my house and I couldn’t be happier. They stayed in contact, were prompt, knowledgable, efficient and affordable. I’ll use them again. Feel confident when you contact Cape and Island Tree Service that you’ll get what you need and when you need …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Laura Caton · 2025-01-13**: They answered my request right away for a quote. They booked three days from that date came first thing this morning and demoed out two large trees and short amount of time and completely cleaned up the whole area. They were great.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ron Schloerb · 2024-12-15**: Daniel and his crew did a great job at a fair price. They showed up on time. They removed two trees and pruned back two others. Highly recommend
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · joan marrero · 2024-09-14**: I highly recommend Cape & Isalnd Tree Service.
I needed to have  a few branches that were over hanging from my garage  and multiple small trees removed and Dan and his crew did the job fast and efficient.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Aadam Cooke · 2024-08-23**: They offered professional tree care services. Highly recommended.

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