--- title: "Fred's Tree Removal LLC" description: "Fred's Tree Removal LLC is a Branford tree service that says it has worked for homeowners and businesses there for over 27 years. Its stated service area r" doc_version: "2026-10-17" last_updated: "2026-10-17" --- # Fred's Tree Removal LLC **Trade:** Tree Services · **Address:** 6 Totoket Rd, Branford, CT 06405 · **Phone:** (203) 483-9118 · **Website:** http://www.fredstreeremovalct.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 12 reviews across 6 sources. 92% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 3 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Fred's Tree Removal LLC is a Branford tree service that says it has worked for homeowners and businesses there for over 27 years. Its stated service area runs through East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, North Branford, North Haven, Wallingford and New Haven. A recent customer said Ed came out to give an estimate, then texted later that day: "I've got a bad feeling about that tree." During removal the tree started to give way, and that customer said Ed's team dropped it between the house and a firepit with no damage. A recent customer whose driveway was blocked by a fallen tree said they arrived within two hours, cleared a path, and returned later that week to complete the cleanup. The older jobs run to big trees in tight spots. A 2024 customer said a roughly 90-foot oak came down with a fence within 2 feet on two sides, and the fence was not touched. A 2024 reviewer described a tree over 50 feet high beside their Colonial home, with branches over the roof; that customer said the job, the cleanup and hauling away all the wood were done in one day, with Ed, the owner, on site all day. A 2025 customer described a leaning tree next to a power line dropped without bothering the garden below. A 2025 reviewer said Ed came out in windy weather to remove limbs from a dead tree by the house before returning to take the whole tree down, and kept them told about weather delays. On Google it carries 4.8 stars from 22 ratings, and its Better Business Bureau grade is A+. A 2025 one-star reviewer wrote that the business shouldn't be pruning trees according to state statute and regulations. **Strengths:** - Rotted tree removal — a recent customer said it came down with no damage - Fallen-tree response — a recent customer said they arrived within two hours - Tight-space removal — a 2024 customer said the nearby fence wasn't touched - One-day job — a 2024 customer said removal and wood hauling took one day **Concerns:** - Pruning objection — a 2025 reviewer cited state statute on pruning trees ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Says it has served Branford homeowners and businesses for over 27 years _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.fredstreeremovalct.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Fred’s Tree Removal LLC is the tree service Branford CT homeowners and businesses have trusted for over 27 …” - [Official Website](http://www.fredstreeremovalct.com) — “Self-reported 27 years in business” - Stated service area includes Branford, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, North Branford, North Haven, Wallingford and New Haven _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.fredstreeremovalct.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Branford, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, North Branford, North Haven, Wallingford, New Haven” - A recent customer said a rotted tree that started to give way during removal was dropped between the house and a firepit with no damage _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25rMVpsRkpXbkJxU0RWc1FrNUxRWE5UUkVKR1ZVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6809d51b71539998!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnk1ZlFJWnBqSDVsQk5LQXNTREJGVUE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Ed and his crew saved me from a potential disaster! Ed came out to give me an estimate (which was very fair). He texted me later that day…” - A recent customer said they arrived within two hours to clear a fallen tree from a driveway _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2w5dFdHTmxTbkZyVUc4M2VGWkZhbXRzYmxoeVVYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6809d51b71539998!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOl9tWGNlSnFrUG83eFZFamtsblhyUXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I have worked with Fred’s Tree Service for several years and have always received excellent service at a fair price. Recently, a tree une…” - A 2024 customer said a roughly 90-foot oak came down without touching a fence within 2 feet _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURMXzRfRFdnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x6809d51b71539998!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDL_4_DWg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had Fred’s tree service take down a roughly 90’ oak with a fence within 2’ on two sides of this tree. The fence wasn’t even touched. U…” - A 2024 customer said a 50-foot tree beside the house was removed, cleaned up and hauled away in one day _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzczViRG5RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6809d51b71539998!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID3s5bDnQE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I was looking for a tree removal company that had a five-star rating and A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Fred's tree removal m…” - A 2025 one-star reviewer wrote that the business shouldn't be pruning trees according to state statute and regulations _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25KR2VETjVPVVpoZWxKR1IwUmlNQzE0YWw5eVpsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6809d51b71539998!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnJGeDN5OUZhelJGR0RiMC14al9yZlE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Not a Licensed Arborist, shouldn't be pruning trees according to state statute and regulations.” - 4.8 stars from 22 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fred's%20Tree%20Removal%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJRTkkglXU54kRmJlTcRvVCWg) — “Google: 4.8★ from 22 ratings” - Better Business Bureau grade A+ _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/branford/profile/tree-service/freds-tree-removal-0111-64007533) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - Specializes in Tree Services _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25rMVpsRkpXbkJxU0RWc1FrNUxRWE5UUkVKR1ZVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6809d51b71539998!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnk1ZlFJWnBqSDVsQk5LQXNTREJGVUE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Ed and his crew saved me from a potential disaster! Ed came out to give me an estimate (which was very fair). He texted me later that day…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzczViRG5RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6809d51b71539998!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID3s5bDnQE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I was looking for a tree removal company that had a five-star rating and A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Fred's tree removal m…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURMXzRfRFdnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x6809d51b71539998!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDL_4_DWg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had Fred’s tree service take down a roughly 90’ oak with a fence within 2’ on two sides of this tree. The fence wasn’t even touched. U…” - [Official Website](http://www.fredstreeremovalct.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Fred’s Tree Removal LLC is the tree service Branford CT homeowners and businesses have trusted for over 27 …” ## License No license record has been checked yet for this contractor. ## Sources - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Tacoma/comments/1w11go9/fred_meyer_marketplace_closing/p6i7x9l/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fred's%20Tree%20Removal%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJRTkkglXU54kRmJlTcRvVCWg): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/branford/profile/tree-service/freds-tree-removal-0111-64007533): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://www.fredstreeremovalct.com): 27 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Local News](https://www.fredstreeandleaf.com/): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fred's%20Tree%20Removal%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJRTkkglXU54kRmJlTcRvVCWg): 4.8★ from 22 ratings ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Daniel Daley · 2026-09-06**: I have worked with Fred’s Tree Service for several years and have always received excellent service at a fair price. Recently, a tree unexpectedly fell across my driveway. They arrived within two hours and quickly cleared a path so I could get out. They returned later that week to complete the clean… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rory DeJohn · 2026-06-30**: Ed and his crew did an amazing job cutting down a tree in my yard. They were amazing and did a job that was in a difficult area. They are a company and group of guys I don't hesitate in giving a 10+ and 5 stars to. They left my yard spotless and the price they charged was extremely fair. If you need… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kim Handelman · 2026-06-19**: Ed and his crew saved me from a potential disaster! Ed came out to give me an estimate (which was very fair). He texted me later that day and said "I've got a bad feeling about that tree. I think we need to get it down soon, I''ll come out tomorrow." During removal, the tree started to give way. Ed'… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bruce Hauman · 2026-03-13**: I had Ed of Fred’s tree company come to the house and they were prompt, doid a great job and cleaned up very well. Highly recommend.! - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Josh Caruso · 2025-11-16**: Not a Licensed Arborist, shouldn't be pruning trees according to state statute and regulations. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Frank Gaglio · 2025-08-24**: WOW- Not only did he have a real challenge in dropping a leaning tree next to a power line but my wife didn't want her garden bothered below the tree. The men were able to do all that and more, carefully and safely. The tech's were not only extra hard working but knowledgeable and courteous.Clean up… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Shawnna Jacobs · 2025-04-28**: Had Fred's Tree Service remove a large tree from a tough-to-reach spot on my property, and I couldn’t be more impressed. They showed up right on time, worked efficiently, and did a fantastic job with the removal and cleanup. If you're looking for reliable tree removal in East Haven, Branford, or Gui… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lovell Darcy · 2025-01-14**: I contacted Ed about taking down a dead tree that was by our house dropping limbs. Not only was he knowledgeable, but he was affordable and personable as well. If you're looking for someone who will show up, communicate, and prioritize you, Ed's your guy. We had some weather delays, but even with s… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Barry Healey · 2024-11-18**: I was looking for a tree removal company that had a five-star rating and A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Fred's tree removal met that requirement. I called and set up an appointment for an estimate. I talked to Ed (the owner) he arrived on time and was very knowledgeable. The tree I wante… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ron Vecchio · 2024-07-02**: We had Fred’s tree service take down a roughly 90’ oak with a fence within 2’ on two sides of this tree. The fence wasn’t even touched. Unbelievable skill from the entire crew , completely professional, courteous, competitively priced and great clean up and respect for our property. 6 stars --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-16T17:51:21.869Z. Cite as: Fred's Tree Removal LLC — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/fred-s-tree-removal-llc-branford) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/fred-s-tree-removal-llc-branford ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)