Taking Care of Trees
Referred by a competing arborist for being the crew that takes on the jobs others consider too big.
Named crew members appear repeatedly across different reviews, suggesting a stable team rather than revolving subcontractors: Jevan, Phil, Conner, Chris, and Archie each come up in specific job contexts. Recent reviews have trended noticeably higher than earlier ones, though with a modest total review count it's worth asking for recent references directly. Confirm stump removal is included in your quote — one reviewer noted it wasn't covered despite asking for full tree removal — and get that scope confirmed in writing before work begins.
Their work
What it's like working with them
Based on a sample of Google reviews (29 total)
“No damage, courteous and professional and the site was left very neat”
What they help with
Based on what their customers hired them for
How they stack up
Context from 312 tree servicess in Adelaide
Credentials & background
Sourced from 5 public records so you don't have to look them up yourself
About Taking Care of Trees
With roughly 22 years in the trade, Taking Care of Trees fields multi-person crews capable of handling genuinely complex jobs — reviewers describe scenarios like removing storm-fallen elms from house rooftops, taking down tall trees overhanging solar panels and lattice fences, and installing root barriers using water-jet trenching on council contracts. Named crew members span a wide bench: Jevan, Phil, and Javier are praised for their pruning expertise and willingness to walk homeowners through the process before cutting; Conner, Peter, and Claudio drew specific praise for a technically demanding removal above a pergola and solar array; Chris is called out for precise, low-disruption root barrier work; and Archie and Tom handled a seven-tree mixed-species prune that included delicate removal of decades-old climbers from a painted pergola without marking the timber. The business takes both private residential and council/commercial contracts — City of Holdfast Bay and City of Mitcham are mentioned — suggesting they carry the insurance and certifications required for public-land work. Cleanup is one of the most consistently mentioned points across reviews: multiple customers note that both their own yard and neighbouring properties were left tidy, which matters on tight suburban blocks. Office coordination is also noted, with Teah specifically credited for communication and scheduling on a complex removal. Reviews suggest they're particularly well-suited to jobs other arborists refer on — one customer was sent to them by a competing arborist who considered the scope too large for his team.
Best for: complex removals involving structures, solar panels, or neighbouring properties; large-scale pruning jobs across multiple tree species; council or commercial tree work; and homeowners who want a crew that will leave the site genuinely tidy.
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Does Taking Care of Trees handle complex or high-risk removals?+
Based on customer reviews, yes — this appears to be a particular strength. Reviewers describe jobs involving trees fallen on houses, removals above solar panels and pergolas, and work directly above lattice fences next door. One customer was referred to them by another arborist who considered the job too large for his own team. If your job involves tight access, neighbouring properties, or structures below the tree, they seem well set up for that kind of work.
Will they clean up after the job — including my neighbour's yard?+
Cleanup is one of the most frequently mentioned points across the 23 reviews we analysed. Multiple customers specifically note that both their yard and adjoining properties were left tidy. One reviewer described the crew coordinating directly with their neighbour around their availability to clear the shared area. That said, it's always worth confirming your expectations upfront, especially on larger jobs with significant green waste.
Does Taking Care of Trees include stump removal in their quotes?+
Not automatically — one reviewer noted that stump removal was not included in their quote despite asking for three trees to be completely removed. This appears to be an important scope item to confirm explicitly before work starts. Ask your estimator to spell out whether grinding or full stump removal is part of the quoted price, and get that confirmed in writing.
Who does the work — are there named arborists on the crew?+
Reviews name a wide range of crew members across different jobs: Jevan, Phil, and Javier are praised for pruning; Conner, Peter, and Claudio for a technically demanding removal above solar panels; Archie and Tom for a mixed-species prune; and Chris for root barrier installation. Office coordination — including scheduling and communication — is handled by Teah, who is specifically named in one review. The consistency of named staff across reviews suggests a relatively stable team.
Do they work on council or commercial properties, not just residential jobs?+
Reviews mention council-contracted work for both City of Holdfast Bay (root barrier installation) and City of Mitcham (stump removal on council land). They've also been hired to manage trees on commercial business premises. This suggests they carry the relevant insurances and certifications for public-land and non-residential work — though it's worth confirming your specific requirements with them directly before booking.