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Tree Service Reviews from Hopkins and Midlands Homeowners

See why Hopkins, Columbia, Lexington, and Midlands homeowners trust our tree trimming, tree removal, and storm cleanup.

Real feedback from customers who needed a local tree service they could trust.

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Picking a tree service company isn't something most homeowners do often, which means the decision usually comes down to trust. Reviews give you a window into how a company actually shows up: whether the crew arrives on time, cleans up properly, and treats your property like their own.

Our customers across Hopkins, Columbia, Irmo, and Lexington most often mention the same things: fast response times for emergency tree removal, careful and precise tree trimming around homes and power lines, and thorough cleanup after a stump removal or storm damage cleanup job. Several reviews also point to how clearly we communicate pricing and timelines before any work begins.

Homeowners dealing with a fallen tree removal or hazardous tree removal situation often leave the most detailed feedback, since those jobs happen during stressful moments. We take that responsibility seriously, which is reflected in the reviews below.

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Reviews from Our Tree Trimming and Removal Customers

4.8 on Google, 81 reviews

  • Jim Copeland
    ★★★★★

    I had Tip Top Tree Service remove 5 large trees from my property. Their service from estimate to completion was nothing short of excellent. They even had to utilize my neighbors property. The owner Joshua abd his employees are some of the most respectful , responsible and hard working people I have ever dealt with. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ❗️I won't consider anyone else. Jim Copeland

  • Kristi Kirkpatrick
    ★★★★★

    Great people to work with. Did an awesome job and came quickly to remove a fallen tree on our house. Great family owned company!

  • Austin Downey
    ★★★★★

    Truly amazing work! I've hired them 3-4 times over the last 6 years. Always exceptional! On the last job they cut down a huge tree that over hung the house and cleaned up well beyond what I would have expected! Solid team and having watched them work they take it seriously.

  • Joe Regan
    ★★★★★

    Joe and his crew were fantastic. One of the trees they cut down was over 100 ft high. Great price, Great work !

  • Kelly White
    ★★★★★

    These guys are a must call. Our HOA had them remove 7 big pines & prune a large oak. Best price & service! Highly recommended!

  • John Morgan
    ★★★★★

    Firm did work for our small HOA, and also some personal work for us. Joseph was very patient and attentive in walking through our HOA quote and approval process, and when the work was done, it was executed precisely, on time and with a thorough clean-up. I was especially impressed with the courtesy and professionalism of the Tip Top crew as they performed some pretty detailed pruning for me personally. I highly recommend!

  • Scott Clougher
    ★★★★★

    Joseph and Rachel were nothing but professional and friendly during our interactions. The crew arrived early and has completed the job with no issues. Great customer service from beginning to end!! Will recommend to anyone looking for tree removal work!!

  • Vance Lipe
    ★★★★★

    What a great crew! Worked hard for 4+hours and did a fantastic job.

  • Perfect Printing
    ★★★★★

    Great company and great staff. They communicate well, show up on time and do exactly what is agreed upon. We've used their services more than once and we NEVER had a problem.

  • Janelle Jenkins
    ★★★★★

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I cannot recommend TipTop Tree Service enough! Joseph and Rachel were kind, responsible, and extremely honest. This is the second time I’ve used them, and once again their service was unbelievable. They came late in the day before a storm on the weekend to make sure the job was finished. Their workers were so nice . They treated me like I was the only customer they had, which meant so much. It’s hard to find companies with this level of care and professionalism anymore. I will definitely use them again and highly recommend them to anyone needing tree service.

  • Michael Stauffer
    ★★★★★

    Tip Top Tree Service is my first experience in professional tree removal. Tip Top is prompt, polite and professional. I had a quote within a day and my Bradford Pear was removed days ahead of the scheduled date. Joseph and the work crew are polite, work hard fast and did a great clean up.

  • Glenn Ford
    ★★★★★

    On time, good price, excellent service. Would recommend!

  • Dawn M. Williams
    ★★★★★

    Tip Top Tree Service of Midlands, LLC is top notch, bottom line. Joseph and Rachel went above and beyond to assist in this complex job to remove three large, old oak trees from my back yard; one of which shared a property line with a neighbor. Not only were their prices extremely competitive and cost efficient, their customer service, craftsmanship, expertise, industry & community collaboration, and ability to handle work that requires extensive strategic planning is without question, unmatched. I reside within a historic district of Columbia and my home is 105 years old. These trees easily equal that age and were an impending risk to people, property, and power lines impacting our immediate neighbors and local businesses. Joseph quickly took my call and assessed the job with crane operators to figure out how to access the yard and provide a more than fair quote that beat out many local competitors by far. Rachel, went well above reproach, and coordinated endlessly with our neighbors, local businesses, and Dominion Energy to schedule the job and provide the least amount of impact to not only my family, but to the community. Our decision to take down all three trees was not made lightly between myself and our neighbor as we heavily assessed risk with local arborists. All considerations were communicated with Tip Top over several months before we could schedule the job. Rachel never wavered stayed present and informed throughout the process. Amazingly to see their team work to bring down these three beautiful oak trees over the span of four days. It is sad when such magnificent trees are nearing the end of their lifespan. Tip Top has a system that works and a networked community within to get the job done efficiently from assessment/quote, to crane, to debris hauling and stump grinding. Thank you Tip Top!

  • Amber Fowler
    ★★★★★

    Had 3 trees removed. Crew was friendly and professional. Prices were great and they do excellent work.

  • Chad Jordan
    ★★★★★

    We’ve had Joseph and Tip Top Tree Service handle several tree removal projects at our rental properties and at our personal home, and we’ve never been disappointed. Joseph is professional, reliable, and always shows up when he says he will. The work is done efficiently and thoroughly, and the job isn’t finished until everything is completely cleaned up. It’s rare to find a company this dependable—highly recommend Tip Top Tree Service for any tree removal or trimming needs!

  • Caleb Lewis
    ★★★★★

    Joseph and his team did a great job! They're both very affordable and punctual and I'd highly recommend them to anyone!

  • Luke Stokes
    ★★★★★

    Tip Top did a fantastic job, will use them again if another tree needs to come down. They worked with us on scheduling, kept us updated constantly, took on a difficult job of removing a dead pine tree in a tough location that many passed on. They were courteous, cleaned up well and all around provided a great experience.

  • John Price
    ★★★★★

    I came home from work and the 2 large trees were gone. I couldn't even tell that anyone had been in my yard. The estimate was in line with other tree companies and the work was excellent. They also have full insurance coverage.

  • Laura Fowles
    ★★★★★

    Tip Top Tree Service was amazing to work with. From the beginning of the process of obtaining the quote to finishing the project. The team was polite and professional and ensured we were happy with the work. The grounds were actually cleaner when they finished than when they began the work. Great crew and would recommend this company to anyone looking for tree removal.

  • Cassie R
    ★★★★★

    I am so pleased with the work that Joseph and his team completed. They were communicative, professional, and attentive to the work. I had many trees removed and trimmed. They consulted with me every step of the way to make sure I was satisfied with services. I will be using their services again!

  • Chuck S
    ★★★★★

    Had to remove six trees from my property including to very tall pines. Tip Top Team Got to work and had the job done in no time. Very professional people. Highly recommend then to all that need their service. Would give them 10 stars if I could. Outstanding job, great price, and nice people, what more could you want.

  • Brian Comer
    ★★★★★

    I got six estimates to remove two trees, one on my property and the other on my neighbor’s. Tip Top was the lowest estimate and most professional in terms of their proposal, terms of service, etc. They did the work within a month of agreeing to use them (and the wait time for other vendors was as much or more). They completed the work on two large downtown trees that were in tight residential spaces in two days, and their cleanup was fantastic. My driveway and lawn were probably cleaner than when they arrived. It was amazing to watch the skills of the workers and how they carefully removed the trees piece-by-piece. I highly recommend this company for any tree removal! Very well done.

  • Pat O'keefe
    ★★★★★

    Fantastic job dropping 7 big pine trees around my sheds and house. Surgical and competent. Amazing to watch these pros working. Job was done quickly and cleaned up completely. I highly recommend Joe and his company for large and small tree removal!

  • Sandie Pressley
    ★★★★★

    What an awesome company!!!! They were the only company of 3 that I reached out to that actually gave me a quote. One never returned my call and the other came out but never sent a quote! I say that was a blessing in disguise!! They had me on their schedule in about 3 weeks. Showed up when they said they would, and with all the rain we’ve had, I truly expected to need to be rescheduled. They took down the trees I needed removed so quickly, removed all the debris, and left my yard in absolutely pristine condition. They even left a slab of one of the trees for my daughter when I asked for it. I cannot recommend this company highly enough!! My stress level is much lower since I no longer have to worry about those trees every time a storm rolls through. They do amazing work in the most professional way, from the first communication until the job was complete!!! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!

  • Heather Hawn
    ★★★★★

    Ms. Rachel texted me from the hospital after just having a BABY to let me know the team would be a little late because her husband could not be there! Chino was the substitute team lead that day (they were only a couple of hours late, because did I mention they had a BABY?!?), and they still did a fantastic job. I went over everything with them because these were different guys but they were so professional, they had it all figured out in minutes and got right to work. I was very happy with the results, they were super efficient, and cleaned everything up perfectly. They were respectful of my neighbors' yards as well as mine. I have used other tree services before but, never again, these are my go-to guys from now on. I thought the pricing was reasonable and I gave the men a tip after working all day so they could get a nice dinner on me!

  • John Moring
    ★★★★★

    We have used Tip Top on four separate occasions on our property. They are always responsive and professional. Tip Top is a quality service with great value.

  • Pat Hancock
    ★★★★★

    I've worked with many tree service companies and none have ever been more professional than Tip Top Service. They show up on time, complete the job on a timely basis and clean up everything before they leave. I highly recommend them.

  • Alicia Davidson
    ★★★★★

    Joesph and his crew were top notch! They were patient and took the time to understand exactly what I wanted done and completed the big job very fast! Trustworthy and professional I am very pleased with the work they did and I tell everyone who needs tree work done to call tip top.

  • Omar Roy
    ★★★★★

    Hired TipTop to take down three large trees (30ft+) in between the fence line of my and my neighbor’s backyards. Not only did they work quickly and efficiently, they took care to put down mats to minimize damage to my new (8 week old) sod, and they thoroughly cleaned up the work area of all debris after they finished cutting down the trees. Furthermore, Joseph and his crew were meticulous in limbing the trees and clearing the area of any obstructions (like a cable line) before felling the trunk to prevent any damage to my property. Joseph was quick to respond to my inquiries and very professional to work with from the initial quote through the completion of service. I highly recommend TipTop for anyone in the Columbia area needing tree work done by a good crew.

  • Saam
    ★★★★★

    Superb communication, service, and price. We lucked out finding these guys.

  • Georgia Meeks-Spherion Columbia, Sc
    ★★★★★

    I couldn't be happier with Tip Top Tree Service. They were prompt, professional, handled a tricky tree removal with ease and they left our yard spotless. It's clear they take pride in their work and appreciate their customers. Knowing I was supporting a small, local business made the experience even better. If you need reliable and top-quality tree service, look no further!

  • Debbie Wood
    ★★★★★

    I would highly recommend Tip Top. They cut down three large pine trees & limbed up a few others. Joseph & his crew were meticulous & respectful of my property. Tip Top is deserving of their name!

  • Catherine Savage
    ★★★★★

    This is a great company. Very professional & great at what they do. I highly recommend.

  • Liz Struhar
    ★★★★★

    We can’t thank Joseph and his team enough for their timely response, professionalism, and expertise which they exhibited while performing an extremely dangerous tree removal. Joseph reprioritized his already extremely busy schedule to remove a tree that had incurred damage during Hurricane Helene and was an immediate safety concern to our home as well as our neighbor’s home. As someone who has worked in the land management field for over 25 years and personally known people who have sustained life threatening injuries from falling trees, I can attest to the complexity and extremely dangerous nature of this tree removal. With a diameter of 70 inches and significant rot and cracking in numerous large limbs, this was by far one of the largest and most dangerous trees in the Columbia area and as such required a crane for removal in order to protect the life and safety of the workers and residents. Joseph did everything he could to ensure the safety of the local residents during the tree removal and I am embarrassed for my neighborhood that grace and understanding was not adequately extended to his crew. I can understand people feeling inconvenienced by the street closures but it was unfair to direct those frustrations at such a professional and caring steward of our community’s safety. Tip Top Tree is always willing to help when a tree threatens the safety of your home and I whole heartedly recommend them for all levels of tree trimming and removal. In ten years of employing various tree companies in Columbia for work around our home, this company is by far the BEST!

  • Missy Lawhorne
    ★★★★★

    Joseph and Rachel have helped us on multiple occasions this year in response to terrible storms. Their expertise in removing trees in precarious situations is amazing. They are meticulous and careful as they cut and remove trees. I am not happy for the reason we had to find them, but so thankful they are who we found! Truly masters of their craft!

  • Kevin Mcnerney
    ★★★★★

    Joseph, Rachel and their entire team were great!! After Hurricane Helene came through Columbia, we needed their help to prevent our GIANT Red Oak from falling and crushing our house! They were exceptional in every facet of their work. Extremely knowledgeable, efficient, professional, etc...I could go on and on. I truly believe they saved our house! I highly recommend Tip Top Tree Service for your needs. Thanks again Joseph and Rachel!! I hope you and your team have had a chance to get a little break!!

  • S D Okelley
    ★★★★★

    I could not be more pleased with the service I received from Tip Top Tree Sevice when a large hickory tree fell on our house. They responded quickly after my initial contact and removed the tree. The professionalism and efficiency with which Joseph, Rachel, and their entire team approached the task was nothing short of amazing. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone who has a need for emergency or nonemergency tree removal services.

  • Erin Nobles
    ★★★★★

    Highly recommend Tip Top for any tree service you need. What started out as a small trimming project turned into needing to take down a large hickory tree and I couldn’t be happier with the results. They put in long hours to make sure the site was cleaned up as if nothing had even happened. The pricing was very reasonable and I am thankful for their hard work!

  • Stu S
    ★★★★★

    Like last year, Joseph and his crew did an A+ job. This time, they did extensive tree trimming. Wow! Very Nice! And like last year, the raking and overall cleanup was exceptional. You can't go wrong with Tip Top!

  • Bradley Moore
    ★★★★★

    Joseph, Rachel and the team were great to deal with. Very competitive pricing. They came out in a timely manner and when they left they cleaned up so well you couldn’t even tell they had been there. I will definitely use them again for future tree services.

  • Kevin Haynes
    ★★★★★

    I highly recommend Tip Top Tree Service. I had a lot of large trees in very tight spots between houses. I was incredibly impressed at the care and precision. They are extremely skilled at what they do and extremely professional.

  • Levi Beck
    ★★★★★

    Very responsive and quick to give you an honest estimate. Extremely competitive pricing (and we got numerous quotes). They got the job done in a day, and were very careful making sure no branches or large pieces fell where they shouldn’t. Would definitely recommend for future services.

  • Katie Verbryke
    ★★★★★

    Joseph and his crew are amazing! I contacted him for a quote based on feedback I’ve seen on our neighborhood Facebook group. I was already fairly confident I wanted to use them based on their reputation, but they also were the quickest to respond AND the lowest price. They squeezed us in and came out earlier than expected to cut down two bradford pears. I had said I was trying to get them down before Saturday in order to get new trees through the bradford bounty program, so he made sure that happened. I have been wanting to get rid of those trees for a long time, but I thought it was by twice as much to do so. To be honest, it probably would’ve been twice as much if I went somewhere else. So not only was the price beyond fair, but they also did great work all around. They got both trees down and cleaned up the yard way more than I expected. I honestly expected to be left with at least some sort of mess, but no. Thank you guys so much! Another happy customer. (Don’t mind how bad the yard looks now. Now we can landscape!)

  • David Hilpisch
    ★★★★★

    We've used Tip Top twice to take down nuisance trees on our property. Very pleasant and professional people to work with. Will use again in the future.

  • Lissie Reince
    ★★★★★

    We had a tree leaning over our roof and power line that we feared could go at any moment. They were able to give us an assessment same day and returned the following morning to cull the tree after the power company made it safe to do so. Worked very efficiently and were very professional. Super glad we used them and wouldn’t hesitate to do so again!

  • Terry Schavio
    ★★★★★

    The guys did great! Couldn’t recommend them more.

  • B&t Harper
    ★★★★★

    Joesph & his crew were great. Both of our cars were crushed and our garage was damaged by falling tree limbs. Joesph came within two hours and had the tree removed. The cleanup was impeccable, they even raked and blew the leaves, twigs and sawdust away. We’ll use this company again and we highly recommend them.

  • Timothy Gould
    ★★★★★

    Good service and good communication.

  • Philip Dawkins
    ★★★★★

    Joseph and his crew did a great job removing our pines and then leveling out our yard. We totally recommend their company.

  • Amy M
    ★★★★★

    Very quick morning response to inspect and then same day service that afternoon when I had a tree fall on my roof after a storm.

  • Ruben Weston
    ★★★★★

    I had an urgent situation with a tree about to fall on my house. Joseph and his team immediately came out at almost 10 pm and worked until 12 at night removing the tree. It was amazing watching these guys drop a tree that close to my house in the middle of the night. Not only did these guys do an awesome job removing the tree they also took the time to clean up all the mess, and all this in the dark!! Tip Top is definitely 5 stars!!

  • Hunnyandvinegar
    ★★★★★

    Joseph and his crew worked so hard taking down a huge and difficult diseased pine in my yard. They got the tree down cleaned up what they could then it got dark so they came back the next day to finish. It was January 2020 and a very cold and miserably rainy day but they came as they promised and worked all day cleaning up. We were very satisfied with their work and determination to clean up all the mess that tree caused. We are so thankful for Joseph and his team. Great job and work ethic.

  • Cliff Nations
    ★★★★★

    Tip top did a great job cutting down a huge pine in my backyard. I will definitely use them again!

  • Trey Kight
    ★★★★★

    Extremely professional family owned local business that you can trust to get the job done!

  • Lindsey Bailey
    ★★★★★

    Tip Top Tree Service was exceptional with their services and professionalism. We had two very large trees (Oak and Sweetgum) removed from our property: one along our fence in the backyard and the other in the front yard close to the street. Watching the team work was amazing! They moved all of the toys in the backyard to ensure nothing was damaged with the falling limbs. They cleaned up after every limb that dropped and were very calculated when they dropped the massive trunk. The fence the tree grew up to wasn't even harmed in the tree's removal. They were even better (if possible) with the tree in the front! We live on a busy street and they were able to get that tree down safely within a day. The neighborhood enjoyed the show in the front and how precise the crew was with the removal. We can't thank Tip Top Tree Service enough for their awesome work!

  • August Potts
    ★★★★★

    Great people and great work.

  • Mary Ashley Reeves
    ★★★★★

    Can’t recommend Tip Top Tree Services enough! Customer service is one in a million and the guys are extremely respectful and easy to work with. HONEST and LOCAL!! Call for a free quote and you won’t regret it!

  • Sarah Anne Hardin
    ★★★★★

    Rachel and Joseph are true professionals who are dedicated to the profession of tree removal. They always go the extra mile for their customers and their community.

  • Sarah Jaynes
    ★★★★★

    Joseph and team went above and beyond for our massive oak removal last year. They planned every branch and angle of the fall and not disrupt us or neighbors. Amazing job overall and they are the only team I’d call for future tree removal!!

  • Kristie Haustovich
    ★★★★★

    HUGE thanks to Tip Top! Easy to work with and holy moly, it's something to watch Joseph climb a tree with a chainsaw hanging from his waist. They took out two large gumball trees just feet from my house and inches from my fence. Beautifully done! Thank you Joseph and crew!

  • Jessica Maxey
    ★★★★★

    This company is family owned and treats everyone like family. They go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction and are the easiest to work with. Choose this company for their positive friendly attitudes!

  • Sabrina Martin
    ★★★★★

    They offer very competitive prices. Extremely professional and safe. Easy to work with. Hard working team. Great customer service! They get the job done. Couldn’t have asked for more.

  • William Threatt
    ★★★★★

    These guys came to my house and removed a 60 ft pine out of my front yard with limited limited space and did an amazing job and cleaned up well. Would definitely use them again joe was an amazing owner/worker he made sure I was happy with my services rendered

  • Nabil Pinto
    ★★★★★

    Tip Top Tree Service came through in an emergency when a storm uprooted a large pine tree onto the roof. The owner Joseph, promptly reached out to me that morning, and arranged to reroute his crew. The removal and cleanup was completed that evening, and Joseph kept in constant contact. The price was reasonable and the bonus was a small business in the neighborhood was able to help us out. I will be using them for additional work. Strongly recommend !!.

  • Georgia Thomas
    ★★★★★

    Tip Top is licensed and insured. They offer very competitive prices. Extremely professional and safe. Easy to work with. Hard working team. They used the bucket truck and skid steer on my job. Phenomenal clean up!

  • Pam Pearson
    ★★★★★

    They get the job done, sun, rain or hottest day of the year.!!!!! I would highly recommend. Hardest working company I've ever seen in years.

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