RGS Tree Service

RGS Tree Service, based in Danvers, MA, is a tree removal and trimming crew led by owner Rudy — his name comes up in dozens of reviews spanning nearly a decade, from a 2018 hard-to-access removal job through recent 2026 work. The track record is deep: 103 reviews across seven platforms from 2017 through 2026, with recent activity holding steady (11 reviews in the last six months, none negative). Reviewers consistently describe careful, safety-conscious work on genuinely hard jobs — trees over 80 and 100 feet tall, removals within a few feet of houses or power lines, and a 27-inch spruce trunk taken down with a crane quote from a competitor coming in at $4,000. Customers describe Rudy personally handling a chainsaw or crane on-site, giving on-the-spot quotes that repeatedly come in below competing bids, and crews staying until a job is finished even when it runs close to 12 hours. Cleanup comes up again and again as a strength — reviewers across every era of the record say the crew leaves the property clean, including filling in small holes left by stump removal. Several reviews also describe fast response times, with Rudy returning initial calls within 24 hours and, in one case, starting a job the morning after first contact. The record isn't flawless. Two reviews — a 3-star from mid-2025 and a 2-star from June 2025 — both describe the same pattern: the actual tree removal and stump grinding work was done well, but getting the job scheduled took repeated follow-up by email or text, and calls weren't always returned promptly before the job. A separate 4-star review from mid-2025 praises the crew's professionalism and pricing but notes the company's equipment damaged the reviewer's driveway despite a manager's assurance it wouldn't happen, calling the company's response to it appreciated but the incident itself worth mentioning. For tree removal, trimming, or stump grinding — including trees in tight or hazardous spots near structures or power lines — the reviews here are extensive and consistently positive on the work itself. Worth confirming scheduling expectations up front given the handful of communication complaints, and asking about equipment precautions if you have a paved driveway or sensitive landscaping nearby.