# Tim Baker & Sons Tree Service

**Trade:** Tree Services · **Address:** 1 Thorwald Dr, South Dennis, MA 02660 · **Phone:** (508) 398-0966 · **Website:** https://www.capecodtree.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.8/5** (medium confidence) — from 23 reviews across 6 sources.
91% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 1 negative.

## The honest read

Tim Baker & Sons Tree Service is a family-run tree care company based in South Dennis, serving Cape Cod, the South Shore, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. The company's own website says it has done tree work since 1975, though BBB records list this registered entity as started in 2004 — a gap worth asking about, since it isn't clear from the record whether it reflects the owner's earlier personal tree-work history or something else.

On Google, where most of its written record comes from, the business holds a 4.3-star average from 34 ratings. Reviewers who actually hired the crew consistently describe successful removals in tight, tricky spots — large trees taken down close to houses, sheds and power lines without damage — and fast response after storms and Nor'easters, including one case where three other tree companies said they lacked the equipment to do the job. Several long-time customers, some of whom named crew members Tyler, Joseph and Joe directly across multiple jobs over several years, describe clear communication, on-time arrivals and thorough cleanup, and a number say the pricing came in fair or lower than competing tree companies quoted for the same work.

Two reviews are worth weighing against that record. One customer who had used the company regularly for five years said that on their most recent job, calls stopped being returned and the service became unreliable enough that they moved on to another company. In a 2022 review, another customer described a company truck backing into a driveway, pulling down a telephone wire and hitting a mailbox, and said the crew laughed it off rather than address it. The business is not a BBB Accredited Business and BBB has not assigned it a rating, citing insufficient information to do so.

For a Cape Cod homeowner facing a technically difficult removal near a house or power lines, or storm cleanup after a Nor'easter, the depth and specificity of repeat-customer praise here carries real weight — just confirm current pricing and availability directly, and ask about the two isolated negative experiences if they're a concern before booking.

**Strengths:**
- Tight-space tree removal — reviewers cite removals near sheds and power lines without damage
- Storm cleanup response — reviewers describe quick callbacks after Nor'easters and downed trees
- Repeat customers — several reviewers say they've used the crew for years
- Fair pricing — reviewers repeatedly compare their price favorably to higher competing quotes

**Concerns:**
- Communication reliability — one longtime customer reported unreturned calls before leaving
- Property damage incident — one reviewer described a truck hitting a mailbox and wire
- Tenure claim differs — site says 1975 while BBB lists a 2004 start date

**Where sources disagree:**
- The company's own site states it has served Cape Cod since 1975, but BBB records list this business as started 1/1/2004 (22 years in business) — the gap may reflect the owner's earlier personal tree-work history predating this corporate entity's registration, but that is not confirmed by the record.

## Claims & citations

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

- Family-run tree service based in South Dennis, MA, self-reported as operating since 1975. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.capecodtree.com) — “A family tree service company based in South Dennis, MA, operating since 1975 and offering tree pruning, removal, stump grinding and hedge t…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.capecodtree.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Site states the business has been operating since 1975 ("Since 1975", "Serving Cape Cod, MA since 1975").”
  - [Official Website](https://www.capecodtree.com) — “Self-reported 51 years in business”
- BBB lists this business as started 1/1/2004, not a BBB Accredited Business, with no rating assigned due to insufficient information. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-dennis/profile/tree-service/tim-baker-and-sons-tree-work-0021-128759) — “BBB profile for Tim Baker and Sons Tree Work: not a BBB Accredited Business, rating is "Not Rated" (insufficient information), business star…”
- Reviewers repeatedly describe successful tree removals in tight spots near houses, sheds and power lines without damage. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNRLTd1eUR3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCQ-7uyDw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Worked with Tyler and his team to clear an almost 1 acre lot. Very happy with the result, they did what they promised and when. Very easy…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURnNzcyLXRRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDg772-tQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tyler and his team came at the time they said (amazing for the Cape) and took a large tree down without and damage to my shed and cleaned…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN0d3JQQ1R3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICtwrPCTw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tim Baker & Sons Tree Service removed a dozed trees around my house in Brewster in early 2024 including a huge Pine in a tight spot in th…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQxZ2VqNkV3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID1gej6Ew%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Quick and Reliable Service. I had 3 Trees taken down close to the house and in a tight area. The guys did a great job!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXOHFyc2ZBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDW8qrsfA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ They showed up exactly on time. Amazing job done by the crew.  Joe, the foreman, led a group of 9 men who all understood what they had to…”
- Multiple reviewers report fast response and thorough cleanup after storms and Nor'easters. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURkX2NHRUdnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDd_cGEGg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have nothing but praise for this company.  They took care of a dangerous situation after a storm, and were prompt, efficient, professio…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQxc2F6SEJnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID1sazHBg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tim was amazing. We had a tree that needed to be removed before a big storm. I called Tim and an hour later he called back. The next day …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ1cHFDX0VBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID5pqC_EA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have been extremely pleased with Tim Baker & Sons Tree Service.  This is my second time in two years using their services to remove som…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChRDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHNDljShAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICG49cJ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ After a very bad experience with another company, we hired Tim Baker & Sons for tree removal after the recent Nor'easter. One of the best…”
- Several long-time customers say pricing is fair, sometimes lower than competing tree companies' quotes. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tSbWVYbHhjMmxyY0ZwUFRIQXdMVU5pU2pWSVNGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkRmeXlxc2lrcFpPTHAwLUNiSjVISFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I would leave 10 stars if I could. Tyler and his team are great. Quality work, fair price. We're new to Dennis and could not be happier w…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURONDRyM3lBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDN44r3yAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tim Baker is the only way to go if you want an excellent experience at a great price.
We needed a fair amount of tree work and the estima…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQxM2VheElREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID13eaxIQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have used the exceptional service of Tim Baker & Sons Tree Service since moving to Osterville, MA on many occasions.  The company has b…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQxLVp6Qk9BEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID1-ZzBOA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I've been using his team for years and they always do a great job and give a good price!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXN2F6N0dnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDW7az7Gg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Came when he said he would.  And he had a very fair price”
- Specializes in technically difficult removals close to structures and utility lines. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNRLTd1eUR3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCQ-7uyDw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Worked with Tyler and his team to clear an almost 1 acre lot. Very happy with the result, they did what they promised and when. Very easy…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN0d3JQQ1R3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICtwrPCTw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tim Baker & Sons Tree Service removed a dozed trees around my house in Brewster in early 2024 including a huge Pine in a tight spot in th…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXOHFyc2ZBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDW8qrsfA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ They showed up exactly on time. Amazing job done by the crew.  Joe, the foreman, led a group of 9 men who all understood what they had to…”
- One customer who used the company for 5 years reported that calls stopped being returned before they moved to another company. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25NMWRFSklha05RVkhaVWRrUkdkVWR5VDNGSmExRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnM1dEJIakNQVHZUdkRGdUdyT3FJa1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I’ve been working with them for 5 years and I recommended them to everyone. This last time communications weren’t returned or acknowleged…”
- A 2022 review describes a company truck damaging a neighbor's telephone wire and a mailbox, with the crew allegedly laughing it off. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyemFuSGpRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC2zanHjQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ This company was coming down our road and they backed into our neighbors driveway across the street and pulled down one of our telephone …”
- Rating reflects a strong volume of detailed, repeat-customer praise for difficult removals and storm response, offset by two credible negative reviews about reliability and a property-damage incident. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25NMWRFSklha05RVkhaVWRrUkdkVWR5VDNGSmExRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnM1dEJIakNQVHZUdkRGdUdyT3FJa1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I’ve been working with them for 5 years and I recommended them to everyone. This last time communications weren’t returned or acknowleged…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0eGQxcHNkME5CY2t4VmVGSk9VR3gyVTNRM2EwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktxd1psd0NBckxVeFJOUGx2U3Q3a0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great company! They did an excellent job removing many trees. Very professional job. Highly recommend!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tSbWVYbHhjMmxyY0ZwUFRIQXdMVU5pU2pWSVNGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkRmeXlxc2lrcFpPTHAwLUNiSjVISFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I would leave 10 stars if I could. Tyler and his team are great. Quality work, fair price. We're new to Dennis and could not be happier w…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNRLTd1eUR3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCQ-7uyDw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Worked with Tyler and his team to clear an almost 1 acre lot. Very happy with the result, they did what they promised and when. Very easy…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyemFuSGpRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC2zanHjQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ This company was coming down our road and they backed into our neighbors driveway across the street and pulled down one of our telephone …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChRDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHNDljShAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICG49cJ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ After a very bad experience with another company, we hired Tim Baker & Sons for tree removal after the recent Nor'easter. One of the best…”
- Specializes in Tree Services _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.capecodtree.com) — “A family tree service company based in South Dennis, MA, operating since 1975 and offering tree pruning, removal, stump grinding and hedge t…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-dennis/profile/tree-service/tim-baker-and-sons-tree-work-0021-128759) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Tree Services”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0eGQxcHNkME5CY2t4VmVGSk9VR3gyVTNRM2EwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktxd1psd0NBckxVeFJOUGx2U3Q3a0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great company! They did an excellent job removing many trees. Very professional job. Highly recommend!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN0d3JQQ1R3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICtwrPCTw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tim Baker & Sons Tree Service removed a dozed trees around my house in Brewster in early 2024 including a huge Pine in a tight spot in th…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQxM2VheElREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID13eaxIQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have used the exceptional service of Tim Baker & Sons Tree Service since moving to Osterville, MA on many occasions.  The company has b…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ1cHFDX0VBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x7ac0af7caa13347b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID5pqC_EA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have been extremely pleased with Tim Baker & Sons Tree Service.  This is my second time in two years using their services to remove som…”

## License

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## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tim%20Baker%20%26%20Sons%20Tree%20Service&query_place_id=ChIJx4F1WV05-4kRezQTqnyvwHo): 4.3★ from 34 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tim%20Baker%20%26%20Sons%20Tree%20Service&query_place_id=ChIJx4F1WV05-4kRezQTqnyvwHo): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-dennis/profile/tree-service/tim-baker-and-sons-tree-work-0021-128759): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/tim-baker-and-sons-tree-service-south-dennis): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.capecodtree.com): 51 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://www.capecodtree.com/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **1/5 · Google Reviews · jane perkins · 2026-08-09**: I’ve been working with them for 5 years and I recommended them to everyone. This last time communications weren’t returned or acknowleged, so the service became less than reliable,  and I will regretfully move on to another company.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kathleen Larson Day · 2026-04-10**: Great company! They did an excellent job removing many trees. Very professional job. Highly recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brian Kelly · 2025-10-18**: I would leave 10 stars if I could. Tyler and his team are great. Quality work, fair price. We're new to Dennis and could not be happier with the quality of work. The foreman Joseph was awesome, kept us updated on the work through the job, There is a reason they've been in business as long as they ha…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Marko Koellmer · 2025-03-07**: Worked with Tyler and his team to clear an almost 1 acre lot. Very happy with the result, they did what they promised and when. Very easy and effective communication. Would use again
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Scott Crossman · 2025-02-28**: Tyler and his team came at the time they said (amazing for the Cape) and took a large tree down without and damage to my shed and cleaned up all the debris.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · MARTIN WILSON · 2024-02-26**: I have nothing but praise for this company.  They took care of a dangerous situation after a storm, and were prompt, efficient, professional, and friendly.  This is a great business, hire them for your tree care needs.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Elin Neiterman · 2024-02-01**: We had several trees in our yard that needed to be removed. I called Tyler as he had cut trees for my father-in-law for many years.  Tyler responded to my call quickly.  Upon completion, I was highly impressed with the quality and efficiency of his work. We were pleased with Tyler’s professionalism …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · dneimann1 · 2024-02-01**: Great company!
Professional service. Crew showed up bright and early worked nonstop and got the job done perfectly!
Would 100% recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dana Cormier · 2024-01-29**: Tim Baker & Sons Tree Service removed a dozed trees around my house in Brewster in early 2024 including a huge Pine in a tight spot in the back of the house that three tree companies told me they didn’t have the equipment or man-power to remove, another told me I needed a crane to get it out of ther…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Linda Peterson · 2024-01-25**: Fast and efficient service both times I used them.

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