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Almstead Tree, Shrub & Lawn Care

Updated 2026-10-20 · 2,974 reviewed · 129 listed · Scored from 97 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(97) 76 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Almstead Tree, Shrub & Lawn Care
Location
New Rochelle
Services
Tree Removal, Stump Grinding & Removal, Arborist & Tree Health Services
Reviews
97
Ranking
#31 in Tree Removal
Best for
Homeowners wanting long-term tree and shrub care with a consistent crew

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-10-20. Details taken from their website were fetched 2026-07-20.

What reviewers think

Long-time customers describe Almstead as honest, professional, and careful with trees. Many say the crews clean up well after each job. Several repeat clients have used the company for years across pruning, removal, and lawn work.

Reviewers name specific people, including owner Ken Almstead and arborist Fred Hoffmann. One reviewer praised a fast emergency removal after a storm. Mulch ordering had a rough patch, but the staff member followed through. The review base is mostly five-star with a few lower ratings.

Praised for
  • Professional, courteous crews
  • Careful, thoughtful assessments before work
  • Clean cleanup after jobs
  • Long-term customer loyalty
  • Responsive during storm and mulch orders
Watch-outs
  • Mulch order delay needed follow-up
  • Limited complaint detail in recent reviews
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Best for: Homeowners wanting long-term tree and shrub care with a consistent crew
Think twice if: You need a quick, low-cost job; reviews give no price detail and one mulch order ran late.

Strengths

  • Family-owned company with long history (website claims since 1964)
  • ISA Certified Arborist and TRAQ-qualified staff (website claims)
  • Careful site assessments before large jobs
  • Thorough debris cleanup

Worth knowing

  • Ken Almstead named in several reviews for assessing trees in person
  • Fred Hoffmann, certified arborist, did a site assessment and proposal
  • Raul, a crew leader with nearly 35 years at the company, ran a large removal
  • Melissa Cardany followed up on a delayed mulch order
  • Website lists pesticide applicator and soil certifications (their claims)
  • Website says the company has operated since 1964 (their claim)

What reviews say by service

Tree Removal
Reviewers praise fast, careful removals, including a large spruce and storm-damaged trees near homes.
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Praised for careful crown reduction and thorough work on large oaks and maples.
Stump Grinding & Removal
One reviewer says the crew removed the tree and stump the same afternoon.
Emergency & Storm Damage Tree Service
A storm-damaged tree job was done quickly, avoiding damage to neighbouring homes.
Arborist & Tree Health Services
Long-term clients credit ongoing pest prevention and tree health treatments.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.67 average across the 81 tree removal businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 93% of the businesses in this directory.

How did this business earn its score?

How We Rank
Star rating 48
Review volume 86
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
71
4
6
3
0
2
1
1
19

Questions people ask

Do they have experience with storm damage?
One reviewer says the crew rushed to remove uprooted trees that threatened neighbouring homes, using specialized equipment.
Are they certified?
Their website claims ISA Certified Arborist and TRAQ qualifications, along with pesticide applicator licenses. These are the business's own claims.

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Last updated 2026-10-20