--- title: "Phil's Tree Service" description: "Crane-assisted tree removals feature prominently in customers’ accounts of Phil’s Tree Service in Keene. In a July 2025 Google review, a Francestown custom" doc_version: "2026-10-21" last_updated: "2026-10-21" --- # Phil's Tree Service **Trade:** Tree Services · **Address:** 34 Dale Drive, Keene, NH 03431 · **Phone:** (603) 352-0202 · **Website:** http://www.philstreeservices.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.2/5** (medium confidence) — from 20 reviews across 5 sources. 75% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 4 reviews, 3 negative. ## The honest read Crane-assisted tree removals feature prominently in customers’ accounts of Phil’s Tree Service in Keene. In a July 2025 Google review, a Francestown customer described removing three giant pines near power lines and a state road, with a price below competing quotes. A September 2025 customer said Tim and his crew removed six trees, arrived on time, protected the property and cleaned up afterward. Smaller tree-care jobs appear too. In August 2025, Kathryn Rolston of Swanzey described Chris and Eric retrieving a cat that had spent 36 hours in a tree, then trimming trees and clearing the debris. Another August 2025 reviewer described repeated calls for careful tree trimming and receiving chips for garden mulch. In March 2026, a neighbor of a customer who hired Phil’s to remove six large oaks said two workers spent three hours cutting the wood into 18-inch lengths for firewood. The company advertises 24/7 emergency service and says it is insured. There are serious complaints alongside those accounts. In a February 2024 review about an early-fall 2022 maple removal, a customer said a falling trunk section damaged a wraparound porch roof and eave. The reviewer identified Jon as the owner, said repeated repair requests had not resolved the damage by February 2024, and considered the price extremely high, while praising the crew’s work and cleanup. Two May 2026 reviewers objected to trucks and tree equipment operating before 7 a.m. One also described half the road being blocked without cones or signs. A July 2026 reviewer said they never heard back; a July 2023 reviewer had made a similar callback complaint. Google lists 4 stars from 24 ratings, and a June 2026 reviewer praised the crew and pricing. **Strengths:** - Crane removals — 2025 customers describe large trees near buildings and power lines - Careful cleanup — 2025 customers praise property care and debris removal **Concerns:** - Property damage — February 2024 reviewer alleged unrepaired porch damage from 2022 removal - Early equipment noise — two May 2026 reviewers objected to work before 7 a.m. - Missed callbacks — July 2026 and July 2023 reviewers reported no response ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Customers described crane-assisted removal of large trees near power lines in July 2025 and January 2024. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25OaVoyOXVTbXc0TFUxdU1EZ3RhVTFOVm1wMVprRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xce105de7a8c38da6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnNiZ29uSmw4LU1uMDgtaU1NVmp1ZkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Phil’s Tree Service came to my house in Francestown to cut down three giant pine trees on my property line. These trees were also near po…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNObm9hZTN3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xce105de7a8c38da6!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICNnoae3wE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “4★ Hired them to cut down two giant trees in my back yard. They had to use a crane and my neighbors yard to do it to avoid power lines. The …” - A September 2025 customer praised on-time arrival, property protection and cleanup after six tree removals. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2psU1ZYQllURUU0UlhkTVJYWXpTRzgyVFZBd00yYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xce105de7a8c38da6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjlSVXBYTEE4RXdMRXYzSG82TVAwM2c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Tim and his crew from Phil's Tree removed 6 trees from property and their work was outstanding. They arrived on time and their work was …” - An August 2025 reviewer described repeated tree-trimming work. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tWRGFHRmlTbUZaWDNOQ1QyVlNVbWhXWDJOVVoyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xce105de7a8c38da6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkVDaGFiSmFZX3NCT2VSUmhWX2NUZ2c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Phil's Tree Service has been terrific every time I've called. Their fellows are professional, creative and careful with their tree trimm…” - The company advertises 24/7 emergency service and says it is insured. _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://www.philstreeservices.com) — “Stated offer (self-reported): 24/7 emergency service” - [Official Website](http://www.philstreeservices.com) — “Stated offer (self-reported): insured” - A February 2024 reviewer alleged that an early-fall 2022 crane-assisted maple removal damaged a porch roof and eave, with repairs still unresolved in February 2024. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURkblp2bWlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xce105de7a8c38da6!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDdnZvmigE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “2★ In the early fall of 2022, we had a large maple removed from our property by Phil's Tree Service. They had to use a crane to help remove …” - Two May 2026 reviewers complained of trucks and tree equipment operating before 7 a.m.; one also described a blocked road without cones or signs. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pscGNXUlZMVEpPWlc4NFQzRkxkbXQxVjFCM1RrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xce105de7a8c38da6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjlpcWRVLTJOZW84T3FLdmt1V1B3TkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Very familiar with the previous Phil’s Tree owner & his positive long standing reputation in Keene, so I feel truly disappointed/frustrat…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pabWRsOWlYeTFsWWkxUFMwMUdNR3BGWlZkVFgzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xce105de7a8c38da6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjZmdl9iXy1lYi1PS01GMGpFZVdTX3c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ It's so cool they bring diesel trucks and chainsaws into a residential neighborhood before 7am. Anyone who works second or third shift re…” - Reviewers in July 2026 and July 2023 said the business did not respond. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25BM04xTTVSekoxTVVscWNGWjJYM0JTY1VwalJuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xce105de7a8c38da6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnA3N1M5RzJ1MUlqcFZ2X3BScUpjRnc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Never heard back” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKcmRfMkhnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xce105de7a8c38da6!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICJrd_2Hg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ They never called me back.” - Specializes in Tree Services _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tWRGFHRmlTbUZaWDNOQ1QyVlNVbWhXWDJOVVoyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xce105de7a8c38da6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkVDaGFiSmFZX3NCT2VSUmhWX2NUZ2c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Phil's Tree Service has been terrific every time I've called. Their fellows are professional, creative and careful with their tree trimm…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25OaVoyOXVTbXc0TFUxdU1EZ3RhVTFOVm1wMVprRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xce105de7a8c38da6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnNiZ29uSmw4LU1uMDgtaU1NVmp1ZkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Phil’s Tree Service came to my house in Francestown to cut down three giant pine trees on my property line. These trees were also near po…” ## License No license record has been checked yet for this contractor. ## Sources - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/newhampshire/comments/1uxfzyj/tree_removal_cost/oxqujk2/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Official Website](http://www.philstreeservices.com): Self-reported profile and service details - [Local News](https://cootatimes.com.au/2025/08/phils-tree-service-ready-for-you/): Listed on this source - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Phil's%20Tree%20Service&query_place_id=ChIJY3my3qN14YkRpo3DqOddEM4): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Phil's%20Tree%20Service&query_place_id=ChIJY3my3qN14YkRpo3DqOddEM4): 4.0★ from 24 ratings ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “Occupation: Founder and former owner, Phil’s Tree Service, Keene” — keenesentinel.com — https://www.keenesentinel.com/at-a-glance-phil-davis/article_0bf316e4-5222-501e-ab4c-b4fae1c188a2.html - “It was harvested in Keene and put up on Nov. 17 by a crew from Phil’s Tree Service and Keene Public Works.” — keenesentinel.com — https://www.keenesentinel.com/news/local/keene-nh-annual-christmas-tree-lighting-event-2025/article_283d442f-b5c7-4555-aa69-2e3619f9c897.html ## Recent reviews - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Artie Gardiner · 2026-07-28**: Never heard back - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tayler Bass · 2026-06-19**: Great crew and good pricing - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Alex Frost · 2026-05-23**: Very familiar with the previous Phil’s Tree owner & his positive long standing reputation in Keene, so I feel truly disappointed/frustrated to see the Phil’s Tree crew in a tight residential neighborhood revving their diesel trucks and engines, running the chipper, using chainsaws - before 7am for s… - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Brian Hilliard · 2026-05-23**: It's so cool they bring diesel trucks and chainsaws into a residential neighborhood before 7am. Anyone who works second or third shift really appreciates the racket. But I get it, it's very important to bring down trees before 8am so these guys can wrap up their day early. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jan Walker · 2026-03-20**: Timely, efficient and professional - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tony P. · 2026-03-19**: My neighbor hired Phil's Tree Service to take down 6 large oaks. Needed the crane. Even though Phil's would have taken the trees away, my neighbor gave the trees to me for firewood. Sweet right? Well, these trees were huge. I could cut them up, but it would take me forever. So, I asked for them to c… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · John Walter · 2026-01-30**: Excellent experience all around. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Shawn Skahan · 2025-09-12**: Tim and his crew from Phil's Tree removed 6 trees from property and their work was outstanding. They arrived on time and their work was not just professional, but meticulous in the care they took not to damage my property. At the end of the day, the cleaned up like it was their own home. I can't … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · William Bailey · 2025-08-28**: Phil's tree service has the best,qualified tree removal professionals. They did a A+job for me. OUTSTANDING Service, period.! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kathleen D'Alessio · 2025-08-14**: From the first phone call with Tim, to the last leaf picked up, the crew at Phil's were professional, friendly and experts at their craft. Thank you for making process easy! Highly recommend. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-18T08:50:38.494Z. Cite as: Phil's Tree Service — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/phil-s-tree-service-keene) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/phil-s-tree-service-keene ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)