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Community Events for Barts Tree Service in Danbury, CT

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Can You Schedule Tree Work on Candlewood Lake?

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Property owners on Candlewood Lake in Connecticut are often confused by what tree work they are allowed to do because FirstLight Power Resources owns up to the 440-foot elevation line, also known as the Rocky River Project Boundary.

This confusion can lead to dangerous trees that should have been removed years ago, trees that are lacking proper maintenance, and more.

In this article, we will address some of the questions that Candlewood Lake residents and property owners frequently ask.

What is the 440 line?

The 440 line refers to the 440-foot elevation mark, where FirstLight Power Resources’ ownership begins. In most cases, property owners do not own any land on the water’s edge.

It is now referred to as the Rocky River Project Boundary.

Learn more about waterfront living and the Rocky River Project Boundary here >> 

How will I know where this boundary is on my property?

Schedule a land survey to officially locate the Rocky River Project Boundary. In some cases, it deviates from the 440’ elevation line.

Your deed should also reflect that part of your property is owned by FirstLight Power Resources.

Who is FirstLight Power Resources?

FirstLight Power Resources is the owner of Candlewood Lake and the shoreline up to 440-foot elevation. They own the lake, most of the shoreline, the docks, and any trees, plants, or other vegetation within that space.

Learn more about FirstLight on their website >> 

Why does FirstLight Power control the shoreline of Candlewood Lake?

Candlewood Lake was created in the 1920s to store water to create electricity and was formed behind a hydroelectric dam. It was owned by Connecticut Light and Power Company until June 2006, when it was sold to FirstLight Power Resources.

“The federal government requires FirstLight to manage shoreline property as part of its licenses issued by the federal government, which are required to operate hydropower stations.”

“Within the project boundaries, FirstLight manages shoreline uses such as the installation of docks and seawalls (among many others) to balance many interests, including power generation, environmental protection, flood control, irrigation, and public recreation.”

“As such, it is FirstLight’s responsibility to manage its lands and waters by reviewing and approving anything that might affect those operations.”

Above text was taken from FirstLight Power’s permit website page. 

How Does This Impact Tree Work on My Property?

If you live on Candlewood Lake and have any property below the 440’ elevation mark, you need permission (a permit) to make any changes on that property, including removing or pruning any trees.

If you don’t receive permission, you may receive a “cease and desist” order, be required to replace anything that may have been removed, and/or need to pay a fine. Under certain circumstances, legal action may also be taken.

FirstLight recommends that you have designs, plans, and contractors (such as Barts Tree Service) in place before applying for a permit.

They also state, “Many proposals will benefit from the input of a qualified design professional, and for certain applications, FirstLight requires that you provide surveys, site plans, and other documentation prepared by a Licensed Professional.” 

What other things are impacted by FirstLight owning part of my property?

You will need to receive permission for any changes made to areas owned by FirstLight, including:

  • Clearing vegetation
  • Building any walls or structures
  • Changing or replacing a dock

How do I receive a permit to do work on the shoreline?

Shoreline and Land Use Permits can be applied for here >>  

You will need to create an account and apply for your permit.

Learn more in the FirstLight Shoreline Management Handbook >> 

The handbook covers permit requirements, a plant list, information on stormwater management, and more.

Questions? Contact FirstLight at lake.permits@firstlightpower.com.

Do I need to mention that Barts Tree Service is working on my trees?

If you have hired us to do your tree work, then yes, you would designate Barts Tree Service as your authorized agent on your permit application.

Contact us for our contractor number, which you will need for the application.

Do I also need to request permission from my town or city to remove a tree?

In most cases, yes. Additionally, any tree removed within 200 feet of Candlewood Lake requires a jurisdictional ruling by the Inland Wetlands Commission. 

Five municipalities surround Candlewood Lake

  • Brookfield
  • Danbury
  • New Fairfield
  • New Milford
  • Sherman

I just moved to Candlewood Lake/purchased property on Candlewood Lake. Are there any steps I need to take?

If you purchased property that includes sections of the Rocky River Project Boundary, new owners need to apply for a land use permit from FirstLight. 

How can I help protect Candlewood Lake?

Check out the Candlewood Lake Homeowner’s Guide to Lake-Friendly Living. 

You can also learn more from the Candlewood Lake Authority website.  

Did you know?

Candlewood Lake was named after New Milford’s Candlewood Mountain, which was named after the candlewood tree (Pinus rigida). The branches of sapling candlewood trees were previously used as candles.

Contact Barts Tree Service for your Tree Planting, Pruning, or Removal Needs

If you own property on Candlewood Lake and want to schedule tree work, contact us today to schedule your estimate. We have experience working with FirstLight and can help you through the permitting process.

Barts Tree Service Honors Vets in Rocky Hill

Yesterday, Barts Tree Service crews honored Connecticut’s veterans by joining forces with 15 other tree service companies to take down dead and dying trees at the state veterans complex in Rocky Hill. We are deeply appreciative of the brave men and women who serve and have served in our military, making it possible for us to have the freedoms we enjoy every day.

As the Connecticut leader of the nationwide Saluting Branches event, our CEO Matt Bartelme shared the details with a news crew from WTNH (News 8) out of New Haven.

We love giving back, especially to an amazing cause like this, and are already looking forward to next year’s event!

Barts COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols

Updated March 25, 2020

Barts Tree is still open for business during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and will continue performing tree care services as needed, especially those services related to public safety and invasive insect control.

“Stay Safe, Stay Home”

Under Governor Lamont’s order telling Connecticut residents to “Stay Safe, Stay Home,” all non-essential workers statewide are being directed to work from home, effective Monday, March 23 at 8:00 p.m. 

Essential services, including tree care/landscaping work that is done to protect the public health, are exempt from the stay-at-home order under guidance provided by the DECD.

We Perform “Essential Services” 

According to the Department of Homeland Security, “essential critical infrastructure workers” include service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences and other buildings or structures.

Many of the work tasks we perform have been identified as essential activities that protect public safety and essential operations, including:

  • Removal of a dangerous or hazard tree
  • Pruning dead, dying, broken/hanging, or dangerous limbs
  • Treatment for invasive insects or diseases which if left untreated would rapidly destroy a tree, causing a hazard (for example, emerald ash borer, spotted lanternfly, Asian longhorned beetle, Dutch elm disease)
  • Clearance for utility lines, cell towers and communication infrastructure, and road safety
  • Cabling or bracing a hazardous tree
  • Mitigating storm damage, removing fallen trees, and responding to tree service emergencies
  • Treatments to reduce the spread of dangerous and deadly diseases through pests such as ticks, mosquitos, or fleas
  • Assessment of hazard trees or pest issues for the purposes of removal or treatment as described above

On the other hand, some of our typical work activities are considered non-essential and may be scheduled for a later date. This includes:

  • Shrub trimming or pruning
  • Routine tree pruning
  • Routine tree removal when no abnormal safety issues exist
  • Vista pruning (to open up your view)
  • Tree or shrub planting or transplanting
  • Fertilization
  • Pest management that does not involve invasive pests, borers, or diseases that can rapidly destroy trees or landscapes
Disinfecting covid 19

We’re using a bleach solution and backpack blower/fogger to spray down and disinfect all of our equipment daily.

Precautions We’re Taking

To protect the safety of our customers and employees, we’ve put policies and procedures in place to eliminate the need for human contact during this time.

We have three CT licensed arborists on staff who have extensive training and experience maintaining our spraying program. As it happens, the safety precautions for this type of work include many of the same personal protection equipment (PPE), protocols, and equipment used for sanitizing against coronavirus. As a result, we are already trained and well-prepared to keep our employees and clients safe during this stressful time.

For Quotes and/or Work at Your Location

We have implemented a no customer contact policy and are using technology to maintain safe distances (“social distancing”).

On the Barts website, we have a Request an Estimate page that allows you to submit detailed information about the work they’re requesting, including pictures of the affected trees and/or landscape. We typically use Google street view and Google Earthview Pro to zoom in and see detailed views of your landscape; about 40% of the time this is enough to provide an estimate without even stepping foot on your property.

We have a state-of-the-art proposal and invoicing system that can be completely paperless. We send proposals (with maps and pictures) to you via email, and the system allows electronic acceptance of those proposals. We also send invoices by email and accept credit cards online.

When a site visit is required, you can mark or tag the trees to be removed or pruned prior to us arriving. We can then document the site and take pictures, as well as text, email, or talk with you on the phone to finalize the details.  

All of our vehicles are equipped with hand sanitizer wipes which the operator uses to sanitize themselves and wipe down all handles, the steering wheel, driver’s compartment, phone, tablet, etc. at each visit.

Additionally, each vehicle is being sprayed inside and out to sanitize it each morning before leaving the shop. We use commercial sprayers and apply a 10% bleach mixture.

If you want to show us something in person (and, of course, at a safe distance), please let us know. We will text or call when we arrive so as to not go to the front door. You can then come out to show us what you want to have done and ask questions from a safe distance.

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Our Enhanced Safety Protocols

Barts Tree has put the following safety protocols in place to combat the spread of coronavirus:

  1. We have implemented a no customer contact policy for quoting and tree work.
  2. We have the equipment to spray large and small areas and use our mist sprayers and blowers to treat all of our equipment and facility inside and out with a 10% bleach water mix on a daily basis.
  3. The shop and each vehicle is equipped with hand sanitizer and sanitized wipes.
  4. Our daily morning safety meetings include reviewing CDC, Federal, and State recommendations for sanitizing and safe distances.
  5. If anyone at Barts does not feel well on the job, they are sent home immediately or instructed to stay home prior to coming to work.
  6. We then require a coronavirus test at the Danbury Hospital drive-through testing facility.
  7. If an employee is home or quarantined, we will pay for an external service to deliver essentials and/or food as required to the doorstep of our employees.
  8. Crews are kept at 3 to 4 persons so we are well below the group size recommended by the CDC.

Contact Us 

Our hours remain the same, and we can be reached by text, phone, email, and online form. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Text or call: 203-240-1302

Email: info@bartstreeservice.com

Online contact form: https://bartstreeservice.com/request-estimate/

 

Barts Gives Back to Ridgefield Theaters

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Barts Tree Service is proud to be part of the Ridgefield community and, as long-time fans of local theater, we enjoy finding ways to support the arts in this wonderful part of Connecticut.

We’ve sponsored the Ridgefield Playhouse Comedy Series for many years and continue to do so (even if Matt is sometimes the butt of the featured comedian’s jokes!). If you haven’t caught any of the acts yet, we encourage you to check it out – there’s always a good laugh to be had.

Barts recently became a sponsor of Loundsbury House in Ridgefield, CT. This is a non-for profit National Historic site that dates from 1896 and is the cornerstone of Main Street’s architecture. Loundsbury House now holds community events and offers a space to rent out for events and weddings. 

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Matt Bartelme is a proud supporter of Ridgefield’s Loundsbury House.

ACT of Connecticut is a new theater in Ridgefield co-founded by long-time Barts Tree Service client, Daniel Levine. The theater produces limited engagement runs of well-known Broadway plays and musicals, as well as world premiere plays and musicals by the next generation of writers and composers. In fact, the ACT team is already winning awards for their first two productions!

The latest show is a multi-media musical experience called WORKING that’s based on the work of Grammy and Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) and features the music of Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton). The adapted musical puts a modern twist on the show about working class people. It even features one of Barts own team members, Oscar, in one of the roles! Daniel did a videotaped interview with Oscar, followed by a film shoot using drones and high tech cameras to capture Oscar climbing. The two actors on stage are wearing Barts shirts, helmets, and chaps while parts of the video play in the background.

Barts Tree Service is also excited to partner with Thrown Stone Theater in Ridgefield for the upcoming productions of Birds of North America and Cry It Out. We always love local theater and a new challenge. In this case, we’re bringing an 18-inch diameter tree into the theater and setting it up from floor to ceiling for the set. It should be spectacular!

Barts Featured on Discover Bethel Podcast

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If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to be a successful local business, then you won’t want to miss this podcast.

Matt Bartelme was featured on an episode of Discover Bethel! The Bethel Business Podcast produced by the Bethel Chamber of Commerce.

On the podcast you’ll learn:

  • how Matt started Barts Tree Service,
  • the difference between a landscaper and an arborist,
  • what new enemies your trees are facing, and
  • why you should check out the health of the surrounding trees before buying a new house.

It’s easy to listen – just click the link below.

Green Expo & Shakespeare on the Green – August 12

Green expo at ridgefield playhouseDid you know that Barts sponsors many of the events put on by the Ridgefield Playhouse? And the upcoming Green Expo and Shakespeare on the Green performance of Love’s Labour’s Lost is no exception.

Join us on Saturday, August 12th at noon for the Green Expo. We’ll be giving out kids shirts, spruce tree saplings and other swag!

Then stay for a fantastic performance of Love’s Labour’s Lost, a hilarious comedy about – you guessed it – love. The play starts at 2pm and it’s FREE!

Both events will be held on the Green right beside the Playhouse at 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT 06877.

For more information and to reserve your tickets for the show, visit the Ridgefield Playhouse website or call the Box Office at (203) 438-5795.

BUGging Kids at South Street School

Barts tree service with bug participants

Did you ever think about the amount of physics, math and biology knowledge needed to be an arborist?

Most people don’t. And if you tell kids what they’ll need to know, many would never choose to become an arborist!

But if you show them how it all works, and make it fun at the same time, then you might just convince a few kids to study arboriculture. Plus, you can help teach them some basic principles of science.

Each year I participate in the Kiwanis Bringing Up Grades (BUG) Program, where I go into 5th grade classrooms to share my experiences as an arborist, help the kids understand more about trees and how they relate to their everyday world, and yes, have a little fun!

The Bring Up Grades or “BUG” program is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club Foundation of Greater Danbury. To participate, students select a subject in which to bring up their grade from the previous marking period grade. The students must continue to maintain their other grades.

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Trying out the helmet – always a hot ticket item!

During the classroom visit, I relate physics, math and biology to the kids and talk about how I get paid to climb trees and run big equipment (that usually gets their attention!).

I like to throw out a few vocabulary words and always use “dendrochronology” (a real tongue twister!) which is the scientific study of tree rings and determining dates of events during the years of the tree’s growth.  To bring it to life, I put up a picture of giant redwood log with a guy standing next to it. The rings on the tree show its timeline from 550 to 1891 and we can talk about all the major events this tree saw.  

I also talk about safety, and especially about power lines that come down in storms and what to watch for to avoid electrocution. We go into step voltage and how it can travel through the ground – that gives us a good excuse to practice the Michael Jackson moonwalk to get away from the wires without lifting our feet!

To really bring the message home, I show them a big chunk of glass that came from the side of the road where 14,400 volt wires came down and heated the sand to 3200 degrees and melted it to glass. Wow.

Then we talk about how a tree produces sap, how it moves around the tree and how maple syrup is made. That leads into a discussion of how arborists give trees injections to help them survive and to control diseases and infestations (just like a doctor does).

Lastly, we get into physics with a discussion of how to gain a mechanical advantage using pulleys and ropes. This is where I break out the “bling bag” full of gear. We talk about how with a fiddle block we can gain a 4:1 advantage. Then I have the two biggest kids grab each end like tug-of-war and the smallest kid in the class pulls the draw rope – the end result is that the smaller kid can effortlessly pull the big kids together. Of course they all want to try that!

We end with show and tell, showing off gear and helmets with bluetooth radios and harnesses, etc. They ask lots of gear questions, wanting to know what each item is and what it does. Kids also want to know how high an arborist can climb in a tree, how much money we make, what we do when it’s snowing or raining outside, and a ton of other questions. Many of them tell me stories of when they saw someone doing tree work by their house. 

And then there are the few who after it’s all over say to me “I know what I want to be when I grow up – an arborist.”  That always makes my day!

Barts Attends 2017 Winter Management Conference

Winter management conference 2017

In February we attended our fourth Tree Care Industry Association Winter Management Conference, held just outside San Juan, Puerto Rico.

This 3-day conference is a gathering of leading arborists and tree care companies from all over the world and is always held in a nice warm location (a welcome escape from the snow and cold of Connecticut).

While you may think it’s just an excuse for a mid-winter vacation, the truth is that it’s the most valuable conference I attend all year.

Each year, TCIA brings in great speakers who really make you think about business-critical issues that we business owners don’t always pay enough attention to. Being able to get away from the day-to-day management of the company gives me a chance to learn new things and reflect on ways to make my business stronger, my employees more engaged and, most importantly, make us all safer.

The conference is also a fantastic opportunity to network and share with tree care companies who are similar to us, learn from the large corporate tree care companies, and provide mentoring to new business owners.

After all of these years attending the Winter Management Conference, we’ve made a lot of arborist friends from all over the country. The friendships are wonderful, and the added bonus is that when there’s some new uncharted area for the business or a question I can’t answer, there’s this awesome network I can hit up any time as a sounding board.

Where else can you spend three days learning new ways to improve your business, catching up with old friends, and trading tips with forward thinking individuals who are pushing the envelope of arboriculture and safety in the industry – all while enjoying a bit of warmth and sunshine in the middle of a frigid winter?

 

 

Barts Sponsors Comedy Series at Ridgefield Playhouse

Ron whiteBarts Tree Service is proud to sponsor this amazing comedy series at the Ridgefield Playhouse.

The series starts on September 24 with Janeane Garofalo and wraps up on March 10 with Rob Schneider, with a lot of terrific comedy acts in between.

Tickets are available directly from the Ridgefield Playhouse.

You can see the full line up here.

And don’t forget to keep an eye on our Facebook page – we’ll be giving away free tickets to some of the shows.

We’ll see you there!

 

Barts Sponsors Saluting Branches

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Barts Tree Service is a proud sponsor of the upcoming Saluting Branches event September 21st where arborists across the country will be donating a day of services at veterans cemeteries.

Here in Connecticut we will be at the Spring Grove Veterans Cemetery in Darien.

We are deeply appreciative of the brave men and women who serve and have served in our military making it possible for us to have the freedoms we enjoy every day.

As a small token of our appreciation, we will be providing tree care to ensure a safe and beautiful environment for our veterans in their final resting place.

Please consider making a donation, sponsoring or volunteering for this great event. You can find out more here: www.salutingbranches.org

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Testimonials

Polite, Prompt & Professional

Every time we use Barts we are more than pleased. Professional and knowledgeable. The crews are so polite and they leave the work area clean and undamaged. Matt responds very promptly to requests and does exactly what we ask him to.

Suzi D.
Brookfield, CT
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
 
Careful & Reasonably Priced

I have used Bart's tree service and was extremely pleased. The crew was very conscious of the fact huge trees were near the house and carefully took down leafed trees without falling on the house or ruining what little lawn I do have.

This time cleanup of falling over trees and an a large dead ash and cedar were removed. ... In (...Read More...)

Catherine M.
Ridgefield, CT
Monday, April 18, 2016
 
Very Professional

Last fall we had many large pine trees cut down and the stumps have been an eyesore ever since. I found Barts online at random, read the reviews, then called. Matt called back the next day, stopped by to see the work, gave a very good price to remove the stumps, and I gave him the job. Matt also recommended to remove 2 other very (...Read More...)

Ken H.
Brookfield, CT
Sunday, May 1, 2016
 
Went Above and Beyond

We highly recommend Barts Tree Service. They were respectful, very hardworking and went above and beyond, exceeding our expectations. They removed 5 large trees plus saplings and wood chipped them all - arriving early morning and all finished by late afternoon. We were at the start of having a new house constructed and advised by (...Read More...)

Tina M.
Sandy Hook, CT
Thursday, October 6, 2016
 
Did a Fabulous Job

We live on a lake front property with a steep topography making tree and landscape work difficult. Barts gave us a fair estimate, arrived promptly and on schedule and did a fabulous job removing trees, shrubs, large limbs with a perfect clean up. We have used three other tree services over the last 11 years and Barts far exceeds t (...Read More...)

Ken K.
New Fairfield
Thursday, September 21, 2017
 
Efficient & Well-Organized

I live on a property with many trees, and I contacted Bart's Tree Service this month (January 2017) when I noticed a damaged tall white oak on my property. The first time I used Bart's Tree Service was in the spring of 2015, and I was impressed with Bart's good service at that time--so I contacted Bart's again to get help with my (...Read More...)

Eloise Swenson
Brookfield, CT
Sunday, February 26, 2017
 
Easy To Work With

Barts Tree Service is very easy to work with. Matt is quick to respond via phone or email and provides an accurate estimate. I have used them for two projects now and Matt and his team have done a great job both times and stayed on budget. If you need any type of tree service call Barts!

Andrew S.
Wilton, CT
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
 
WOW!

This company is by far one of the best experiences we have ever had as home owners! Matt, the owner came to give us an estimate for pruning our apple orchard. He pointed out that it had been done wrong in the past and explained what needed to be done. He spent time showing us what we could do to save money in the future. He is ver (...Read More...)

Scott F.
Danbury, CT (Review from Yelp)
Friday, April 3, 2015
 
Thank You!

Thank you for the beautiful work at our house in Danbury!! The trees have never looked better. We appreciate your eye, and your team's thoroughness and tidiness - not a stray leaf left behind. THANK YOU BART'S TREE SERVICE!!!

Maura Newell J.
Danbury, CT (Review from Yelp)
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
 
Expert Tree Service

Matt and crew showed up exactly when they said they would and did precisely what I asked them to do. They're real pros and I'll call them next time I need expert tree service.

William G.
Review from Yellowpages.com
Thursday, June 26, 2014
 
Skilled Crew

Bart's Tree Service offers a skilled crew with access to all the equipment and techniques to efficiently do the largest jobs. They have a bucket truck, crane, wood chipper, several tree climbers and are skilled with ropes and pulleys. They carefully removed several large trees which were precariously over my house. I watched in aw (...Read More...)

Rosemarie M.
Review from Yellowpages.com
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
 
A Great Experience

Asked around and got Matt's name. He came right out for a free estimate, very courteous and knowledgeable. He gave me tips on things that I could do myself to save money and explained all his ideas and thoughts. Gave me a great price and came out to do the work very promptly. The crew was very courteous as well. When I had a coupl (...Read More...)

Melissa K.
Sandy Hook (Review from Yelp)
Monday, July 8, 2013
 
The Epitome of Professionalism

Fabulous company! Matt and the rest of the company are the epitome of professionalism. They try very hard to keep the cost reasonable and are flexible in setting up work times. They leave the site in great condition. I highly recommend them!

Megan F.
Review from Google+
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
 
Absolutely Fantastic

Matt and his team are absolutely fantastic. They went above and beyond, were fast, polite and professional. They cleaned up beautifully and they listened well.

Matt knows his trees, shrubs and bushes and he is not out to rip you off. In fact, he gives a very fair price and gets to the job quickly and with safety in mind.

MaryAnn M.
Danbury, CT
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
 
Very knowledgeable

I've worked with several tree firms in the four homes I've lived in, and I can honestly say that Bart's Tree Service is extraordinary.I am very pleased with the efficient and professional work performed by Matt and his servicemen. I needed a variety of work, from pruning to removal throughout the property. As a couple men were i (...Read More...)

Lorraine R.
Ridgefield, CT (Review from Yelp)
Monday, March 31, 2014
 
Did An Excellent Job

I first used Bart's Tree service in 2013 to take down a large catalpa that was splitting at the base. Matt understood our concerns about the septic and his team carefully took down the tree without having any of the trunks go near the septic. They cleaned up the property after the job and did a great job.I contacted Matt again thi (...Read More...)

Justin D.
Review from Google+
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
 
Very Impressed

When Matt came to take a look at the work I needed done, he gave me several options and also made suggestions for taking care of some other issues that I hadn't noticed. There was no pressure and he was very patient with my questions. He gave me an estimate on the spot and stuck to that estimate when all the work was completed. Wh (...Read More...)

John B.
Redding, CT (Review from Yelp)
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
 
Super Responsive

If only ALL contractors were as easy to do business with as Barts Tree Service! The owner, Matt, has always been super responsive to my calls, provides quotes quickly and gets all work done to my quality standards in the time he promises to get them done. His business is highly qualified to do the work and his staff is always ve (...Read More...)

Jessica G.
Danbury, CT (Review from Yelp)
Monday, February 24, 2014
 
Quick Response

Called Bart's Monday morning after my wife heard a bad cracking noise coming from a large maple tree that towers over our kitchen. We were both worried the tree would fall on our roof. Matt came over that afternoon, examined the tree and recommended that a cable be installed to stabilize the tree. A few days later, his crew instal (...Read More...)

Jerry S.
Ridgefield, CT (Review from Yelp)
Thursday, November 6, 2014
 
Careful & Quick

The whole experience was really good.Part of it was luck: Matt was on his way past our neighborhood when I called about the work, and he was able to stop shortly after I called. The price was within the budget, and even though it was a busy time, he was able to get us into the schedule in under a week, which, since it wasn't an em (...Read More...)

Hugh M.
Review from Google+
Monday, October 27, 2014
 
Very Professional!

Barts tree service removed two trees and trimmed another very large tree near power lines at a reasonable price. They were quick responding when we had questions and provided proof of all licensing required. Barts arrived when they said they would and left the property in very good condition despite a difficult property to maneuver on.

Helder P.
Danbury, CT (Review from Yelp)
Friday, March 27, 2015
 
Exceeded My Expectations

Usually, when selecting a tree service, you start by asking friends, relatives, etc. Well being new to our house and area we had to take a shot on a firm we found online. I was not disappointed.

Matt, the owner was personable, Listened carefully to everything we wanted done and gave us a usable fair price on the spot.

Wh (...Read More...)

Gregg S.
Redding, CT (Review from Yelp)
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
 
Reliable, Fast, and Efficient

We've use Barts Tree Service twice for big trees on our property. and have recommended them to all our friends. Matt Bartelme and his crew are very professional, reliable, fast and efficient. They show up when promised, and clean up when done. We had both trees cut up, chipped and hauled away in no time. Their stump-grinding mac (...Read More...)

Meg B.
Ridgefield, CT (Review from Yelp)
Sunday, June 23, 2013
 
Very Responsive

Job was to Clean up 2 trees of hanging dead branches; Take down 2 large trees and 1 smaller tree; Cut and stack wood; Leave wood chips in pile

Matt was very responsive when called for a quote. He took the time to review not only the trees we had called him for a quote as well as reviewed any needs and suggestions for others wi (...Read More...)

Gayle C.
Southbury, CT (Review from Yelp)
Saturday, May 18, 2013
 
Did a Great Job!

Matt came out and gave us a free estimate after reviewing the work we were requesting to be done. He sent us a detailed proposal for work to be done and cost for each separate item.

His crew arrived within the the time frame and did a great job! Very courteous and before leaving made sure we were happy with the work and left no (...Read More...)

Frank D.
Bethel, CT (Review from Yelp)
Monday, December 15, 2014
 
Excellent Service

Bart's Tree Service provide an excellent service. They were prompt, did what they said they would do and left the yard impeccable after completing a big job. Bart's charged a fair price. I will use them again.

Cindy C.
Ridgefield, CT (Review from Yelp)
Friday, October 31, 2014
 
Prompt, Reliable, and Professional

Great company. Matt is thd best tree guy around Danbury. I used him last year during a snow a snow storm had a tree hanging over my roof he came the next day, Durning the summer we were installing a pool and a large tree was in the way he came took down the tree and ground the stumps and roots that were in the way. Was here this (...Read More...)

Bruce B.
Danbury, CT (Review from Yelp)
Saturday, April 12, 2014
 
Professional Work

I recently used Barts Tree Service for stump grinding and for delivery of premium hardwood firewood. I was impressed with Matt's professionalism, ability to provide a prompt and complete estimate, and his crew's quick completion of the job. It is clear Matt's team is conscious of appropriately completing the job, but also keep (...Read More...)

Brian K.
Weston, CT (Review from Yelp)
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
 
Careful Attention to Detail & Safety

Barts Tree Service is as good as it gets!!!

The owner, Matt is easy to communicate with and spends adequate time listening to the client's needs, explaining the services and answering questions. No surprises here. Everything is done as discussed. The crew is well briefed before they start working.

The level of expertise of e (...Read More...)

Amazing G.
Danbury, CT (Review from Yelp)
Monday, June 9, 2014
 
Trustworthy, Respectful and Talented

We highly recommend Barts Tree Service.

We have used Barts Tree Service a handful of times and have been sincerely impressed every time. The crew, including the owner, are all professional, trustworthy, respectful and talented workers who put care and skill into every job they do.

They are the kind of business you recommend (...Read More...)

Alicia D.
Danbury, CT (Review from Yelp)
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
 
Pleasant and Efficient

We first met Matt, the owner, during Hurricane Irene. A huge pine fell on our house and our neighbor recommended Barts. We called - and he was there before the hurricane was out to sea...no exaggeration. Since then we've had Matt back several times. He is great to work with, his crew is pleasant and efficient, and the prices are great.

A.P.
Ridgefield, CT (Review from Yelp)
Monday, March 4, 2013
 
Very Professional

Cut down 4 trees - a storm-damaged tree leaning on another, and 2 small ones in close proximity. Left the wood, in fireplace-sized logs in the woods; chipped branches and blew them in the woods. Cleaned up debris.

The job went very well. Barts was the only provider who said they would not need to get a truck on our lawn, and (...Read More...)

Customer in Bethel, CT
Saturday, September 14, 2013
 
Hurricane Sandy Clean-Up

Removed trees damaged by hurricane Sandy and ground several stumps on property. Provided an estimate that was very fair, came on the date we had set and did the work promptly and efficiently. This was the third time I had used Barts Tree Service. They are by far the best in the state!

Third-time Customer
Sunday, November 3, 2013
 
Large Tree Removal

Removed two 80′+ Hickory and Oak from front yard, ground stumps below grade, removed logs/braches, removed two smaller 8″ diameter trees and pruned low tree branches in backyard. Repaired lawn expertly where needed.

Fantastic Professional crew, prompt service. After the removal you couldn’t tell any work done – the area was le (...Read More...)

Customer in Sherman, CT
Monday, November 11, 2013
 
Great Stump Grinding Job

I happened to see a sign for Bart's Tree Service stump grinding. I called and got a call back and a visit for an estimate THE SAME DAY. That is almost unheard of....I got an estimate for them to grind two large stumps and also for some tree trimming. Within a week all of the work was complete. Everyone on the crew was great. Nice (...Read More...)

Renee M.
Danbury, CT
Thursday, March 24, 2016
 
An Excellent Job

You did an excellent job. The clean-up was appreciated too. The price was right. You went over and above my expectations. I will highly recommend you to anyone I know, who needs tree removal.

Patti F.
Danbury, CT
Monday, February 29, 2016
 
Thank You

I thank you for your conscientious and dedicated team, a job well done. I will definitely use your company again for my next job.

Peter J.
Friday, August 10, 2018
 
Great people and great service

I called Matt because I wanted some trees taken down in our yard. I was concerned about the health of some of the trees and wasn’t sure which ones to have removed. One tree in particular was damaged in the blizzard and I was worried it would come down on power lines or the street if it wasn’t removed quickly. He and his crew came (...Read More...)

Lisa F.
Friday, August 10, 2018
 
Reliable, On Time, Precision Work

We recently used Barts to remove two large trees on our property. This appeared to be a complicated endeavor as the trees were adjacent to the house. Barts assured us this would not be a problem, a crane was brought in to assist with the removal. Highly recommend this service, they are reliable, on time and performed the removal w (...Read More...)

New Customer
Ridgefield, CT
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
 
Bart's Tree Service is Great!

Matt Bartelme, owner of Bart's Tree Service is a qualified professional who knows trees and his crew is excellent and well trained. Bart's has done work for Aspetuck Land Trust for years and I would highly recommend them to any homeowner or business. Bart's also has a heart and has donated services to the Land Trust to improve h (...Read More...)

Aspetuck Land Trust
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
 
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