--- title: "KNOWLES TREE SERVICE" description: "Knowles Tree Service says it was established in 1985 and takes on tree removal, pruning and stump grinding in New Hampshire. It holds 4.9 stars from 96 Goo" doc_version: "2026-10-21" last_updated: "2026-10-21" --- # KNOWLES TREE SERVICE **Trade:** Tree Services · **Address:** North Hampton, NH · **Phone:** (603) 964-5803 · **Website:** http://knowlestreeservice.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 5.0/5** (high confidence) — from 70 reviews across 8 sources. 99% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 24 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Knowles Tree Service says it was established in 1985 and takes on tree removal, pruning and stump grinding in New Hampshire. It holds 4.9 stars from 96 Google ratings and an A+ grade from the Better Business Bureau. A recent Greenland customer said Knowles took down 22 trees on their property while saving healthy hardwoods for shade and privacy, and that the crew showed up on time and cleaned up the debris. A recent customer with a dead ash in a difficult spot said it was down, limbed, chipped and cleaned up in about an hour, with a crane brought along. After a storm drove a tree into the side of a house, a recent customer said Donnie and crew responded within an hour, cleared trees so electrical work could go ahead, and came back a few days later to remove the damaged trees. A recent customer who had 11 huge pines taken down said the crew took care with the placement of the crane and the truck treads. A customer who has used Knowles at least once a year for almost ten years calls them a first call for tree removal and mentions the fair price. In a 2023 review, a Hampton-area customer said Donny, the owner, came out on at least three occasions before work began to examine the trees. A 2024 customer said Knowles brought in a crane to take down an eighty-five-foot bull pine in their Greenland front yard. A 2024 customer said the company did not show up when scheduled twice, and that a log the crew left behind was still there a week after they paid. A recent r/newhampshire commenter said they spent $6k to have nine trees taken down by a six-man crew with a chipper and crane, and recommended Knowles. **Strengths:** - Multi-tree removal — a recent Greenland customer had 22 trees taken down - Crane work — a recent customer's dead ash came down in about an hour - Storm response — a recent customer said they responded within an hour - A thorough cleanup — a recent customer said they even swept the street **Concerns:** - Two no-shows — a 2024 customer said they missed scheduled visits twice - A left-behind log — a 2024 customer said it stayed a week after payment ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Says it was established in 1985 _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://knowlestreeservice.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Knowles Tree Service, Inc was established in 1985. Having worked with over 100 professional companies, a va…” - 4.9 stars from 96 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Knowles%20Tree%20Services%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJ02dr8Abq4okR4znNNjHh5rU) — “Google: 4.9★ from 96 ratings” - A+ grade from the Better Business Bureau _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/nh/north-hampton/profile/tree-service/knowles-tree-service-inc-0051-12003550) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - A recent Greenland customer had 22 trees taken down while healthy hardwoods were saved _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xrNVJqWkdjV294YWpOVVFqQjFiWFpTUWt4bmFIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb5e6e13136cd39e3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlk5RjZGcWoxajNUQjB1bXZSQkxnaHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Absolutely outstanding! Knowles took down 22 trees on our property in Greenland, saving a lot of healthy hardwoods for shade & privacy. T…” - A recent customer's dead ash was taken down, limbed, chipped and cleaned up in about an hour _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKWFVXMWZjbTlsVHpkNGEyMXVjV1ZsTTFnek5uYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb5e6e13136cd39e3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlJXUW1fcm9lTzd4a21ucWVlM1gzNnc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We hired Knowles Tree Service to remove a dead Ash tree in a particularly difficult location. It was refreshing to work with a contractor…” - A recent customer said Donnie and crew responded within an hour after a storm _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21nemNtUmZka3BrUjJnMFMxSTRiMkZ4TURGeVVFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb5e6e13136cd39e3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmgzcmRfdkpkR2g0S1I4b2FxMDFyUEE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Had a major storm causing a tree to take out the side of our house blocking the garage and tree and debris all over the driveway. Donnie …” - A 2023 reviewer said the owner, Donny, visited at least three times before work began _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNaOC1fNW1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb5e6e13136cd39e3!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICZ8-_5mgE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ My family just moved to the Hampton area and we were met with almost 30 years’ worth of variously dead, rotting, and splitting trees, und…” - A 2024 reviewer said the company missed two scheduled visits and left a log behind _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUREeEstdWxBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb5e6e13136cd39e3!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDDxK-ulAE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ I hired the wrong company. These guys are a waste of time. They would not show up when scheduled twice. No calks, emails, or texts. Just…” - Crane-assisted tree removal _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKWFVXMWZjbTlsVHpkNGEyMXVjV1ZsTTFnek5uYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb5e6e13136cd39e3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlJXUW1fcm9lTzd4a21ucWVlM1gzNnc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We hired Knowles Tree Service to remove a dead Ash tree in a particularly difficult location. It was refreshing to work with a contractor…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xWUU9XUnpVVE5mUzFCS2RsRkthV2hhTVdodE9FRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb5e6e13136cd39e3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlVQOWRzUTNfS1BKdlFKaWhaMWhtOEE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Knowles tree service was very professional. They removed a very large diseased tree using a crane and ground up the stump. There was no…” - Stump grinding _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oeE5GOUZYelJaY0VkM1NVcHdaVkY2UTNwSFJrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb5e6e13136cd39e3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhxNF9FXzRZcEd3SUpwZVF6Q3pHRkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We recently had three trees removed and had a stump grinding done. I couldn’t be happier with the process from beginning to end! I was ke…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xWUU9XUnpVVE5mUzFCS2RsRkthV2hhTVdodE9FRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb5e6e13136cd39e3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlVQOWRzUTNfS1BKdlFKaWhaMWhtOEE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Knowles tree service was very professional. They removed a very large diseased tree using a crane and ground up the stump. There was no…” - Specializes in Tree Services _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://knowlestreeservice.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Knowles Tree Service, Inc was established in 1985. Having worked with over 100 professional companies, a va…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xrNVJqWkdjV294YWpOVVFqQjFiWFpTUWt4bmFIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb5e6e13136cd39e3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlk5RjZGcWoxajNUQjB1bXZSQkxnaHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Absolutely outstanding! Knowles took down 22 trees on our property in Greenland, saving a lot of healthy hardwoods for shade & privacy. T…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKWFVXMWZjbTlsVHpkNGEyMXVjV1ZsTTFnek5uYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb5e6e13136cd39e3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlJXUW1fcm9lTzd4a21ucWVlM1gzNnc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We hired Knowles Tree Service to remove a dead Ash tree in a particularly difficult location. It was refreshing to work with a contractor…” ## License No license record has been checked yet for this contractor. ## Sources - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/nh/north-hampton/profile/tree-service/knowles-tree-service-inc-0051-12003550): Listed on this source - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/newhampshire/comments/1dh4ir2/do_you_guys_have_a_tree_guy/l8udffi/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/knowles-tree-service-north-hampton): Listed on this source - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=KNOWLES%20TREE%20SERVICE&query_place_id=ChIJ02dr8Abq4okR4znNNjHh5rU): Listed on this source - [Local Chambers of Commerce](https://business.hamptonchamber.com/list/member/knowles-tree-service-outta-my-tree-mulch-and-landscape-supply-llc-6664): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://www.seacoastonline.com/picture-gallery/news/local/hampton-union/2019/10/21/north-hampton-scarecrow-festival-2019/66168899007/): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=KNOWLES%20TREE%20SERVICE&query_place_id=ChIJ02dr8Abq4okR4znNNjHh5rU): 4.9★ from 96 ratings - [Official Website](http://knowlestreeservice.com): 41 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “Spent $6k a couple years ago to take down 9 trees, including a couple dead cherry and three very large ash. No grinding, but I wish I had done it back then. Had a 6 man crew, chipper, crane, the whole…” — u/Lego_Professor in r/newhampshire (2026-07-16) — https://www.reddit.com/r/newhampshire/comments/1uxfzyj/tree_removal_cost/oxsukjl/ - “Knowles tree service, not sure if they go that far” — u/fishgirl2913 in r/newhampshire (2024-06-16) — https://www.reddit.com/r/newhampshire/comments/1dh4ir2/do_you_guys_have_a_tree_guy/l8x8th7/ - “Ive sewn knowles dismantle 2 MASSIVE trees in really shitty spots without ever letting the wood touch anything but the road to buck it up and chip it.” — u/Puzzled-Ad-3490 in r/newhampshire (2024-06-16) — https://www.reddit.com/r/newhampshire/comments/1dh4ir2/do_you_guys_have_a_tree_guy/l8x8fur/ - “Knowles Tree Service out of Portsmouth always does great work.” — u/Shad0wGyp5y in r/newhampshire (2024-06-16) — https://www.reddit.com/r/newhampshire/comments/1dh4ir2/do_you_guys_have_a_tree_guy/l8udffi/ - “Knowles Tree Service in N. Hampton.” — u/mc_lean10 in r/newhampshire (2023-03-28) — https://www.reddit.com/r/newhampshire/comments/123qkw7/compost_needed/jdy2px1/ - “PORTSMOUTH — The Department of Public Works and Knowles Tree Service will be working Nov. 8-10 to remove and trim trees at Hall Cemetery off South Street.” — seacoastonline.com — https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/2023/10/31/dover-nh-to-unveil-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-markers-community-news-update/71345645007/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joyleen Seymour · 2026-10-16**: Professional but friendly. Great crew. Everything done just right. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Martin Ready · 2026-10-01**: Absolutely outstanding! Knowles took down 22 trees on our property in Greenland, saving a lot of healthy hardwoods for shade & privacy. The crew showed up exactly on time, worked nonstop throughout the day, and cleaned up all the debris perfectly. Highly recommend! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ed M · 2026-09-09**: The crew showed up right on time 1st thing in the morning! This, after a cancellation occurred from another project making us a replacement job. Shows how adept and skilled they are. Three brief hours and four trees ( one monster) gone and turned to pine chips. Entire trees fed right into the chippe… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Janice F · 2026-09-02**: The men were there when promised. They answered my questions and did a great j job removing the fallen tree, and promptly. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kevin Comeau · 2026-09-02**: A challenging tree removal that was done with surgical precision, large equipment that was maneuvered carefully with no damage to property and a complete and tidy clean-up when the job was finished. Very satisfied. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · C Corona · 2026-08-11**: I recently hired Knowles to remove a brush pile and several small trees under the service wires leading from the street to my house and they did a very good job. Also, several years ago, I hired them for a much bigger job where they removed 4 full size oak trees near the house and they did a good j… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Shari L'Italien · 2026-08-10**: We had several trees removed recently and cannot say enough about Knowles Tree Services. They were timely, professional, and gave us a great price for the service. We would highly recommend them and we plan on using them again in the future! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · sean murphy · 2026-08-10**: We hired Knowles Tree Service to remove a dead Ash tree in a particularly difficult location. It was refreshing to work with a contractor who actually did exactly what they said they would do. They showed up when they said they would, arrived with all the equipment necessary—including a crane—and d… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Hannah Burke · 2026-08-05**: We had two neighbors trees come down that impacted our property. Don Knowles was professional, informative and personable. The work was done efficiently as was the clean up. We were very pleased. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Chris Nevins · 2026-06-23**: These guys are the best. They arrived on the day they promised, finished in one day, and cleaned up to make it look great. Knowles Tree Service has experienced and friendly employees. It was a pleasure to work with them again. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-18T04:11:52.478Z. Cite as: KNOWLES TREE SERVICE — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/knowles-tree-service-north-hampton) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/knowles-tree-service-north-hampton ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)