Alamo City Arbor Care

Alamo City Arbor Care runs tree service work from Schertz, Texas. Jon Chalker owns the company and directs the crews on removals of large dead trees, branch trimming after storms or freezes, deep stump grinding, and planting new trees such as cedar elms on home lots. The crews use cranes for safe cuts on big oaks and other equipment that reaches deeper on stumps than standard grinders.

Homeowners bring them in when branches drop without warning, when trees split at the trunk, or when dead live oaks sit inches from roofs and fences. Mike and his team handled repeat large residential projects with steady care. Jonathan showed up for a removal that left the owners sad but got the whole tree out fast in one day. John assessed freeze damage the same day it was called in and finished repairs the next. David Meza helped pull a cat from a high oak branch. Crews cut firewood from removed trees, ground four foot stumps, and left yards clear.

They answer calls quickly and often start the same day or the next. Quotes beat three other bids by a wide margin on jobs like mulberry removal and new plantings. Work stays in the Schertz area with crews showing up on time, finishing in under a day on most calls, and answering questions straight about what the trees need. Cleanup includes raking the whole yard and hauling everything away.

Google shows five stars from one hundred twenty five reviews. Reviewers note the crews avoid damage to fences, roofs, and nearby plants while handling risky cuts and that the final yards look better than before. DIRT Score 4.9 from 125 reviews on Finds.

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“This is the 2nd time we have used Alamo City Arbor for a large project on our residential property. I can’t thank them enough for their very reliable service, professionalism and careful approach on each job we’ve hired them for. Thanks again to Mike and his team for another job well done!”

“We bought this house 23 years ago with a small tree. It grew with our family and we loved the yearly flowers. The shade it provided was amazing. Out of the blue, with no warning at all, a HUGE branch fell. Thankfully, God was watching out and it didn’t cause damage to our home, cars, or my husband who was standing there just a minute before. We got 3 quotes. The price was around the same but this company seemed the most knowledgeable. Everyone agreed the tree had to come out. Jonathan actually showed compassion since we were obviously sad that our tree had to be removed. The company came out very quickly to begin the job and got SO MUCH done in one day. They found some random rebar in the boards surrounding the tree but they took their time & removed them properly. They didn’t ask for more money or tell us it was our problem & that they’d come back when we’d resolved it. Jonathan is not one for a texting conversation but if you text him, he’ll get back to you super quickly. He is very nice and the workers are very hardworking and respectful. We will refer this company to our friends. When we are ready for a new tree, we’ll be calling Alamo City Arbor Care to help us choose the”

“After the freeze this past week, I called John and he came same day to get an initial assessment of the damage after all the falling limbs and broken branches. They came out the next day after everything thawed and repaired all broken limbs and cleaned up everything and properly maintenances to remaining trees. The arm was immaculate after they finished. I will hire them every-time and recommend them to anyone and everyone.”

“Can't say enough great things about Alamo City Arbor Care. Jon Chalker, the owner, is a great guy, very knowledgeable about trees, honest, fair and quite the perfectionist. He has all the best equipment and knows how to operate it. I have no idea how the competitors were going to safely remove my huge Red Oak without a crane... one of the pieces of equipment that Alamo City has that many others don't. Alamo City's stump grinder is also much better than everyone else's... grinds much deeper. Some competitors were going to grind 6-8 or 10-12 inches deep. Alamo City grinded to 25 inches. They did great work, almost surgical, as they removed huge branches with the crane in very close quarters between my house and my neighbors. They cleaned up... no mess at all. And to top it all off they had the best price. Nobody else was even close. Give Alamo City Arbor Care your tree business. You won't regret it.”

“Jon's team did an outstanding job removing a nuisance Mulberry tree from the side of my house and took great care ensuring the fence was not destroyed while grinding the stump. Additionally, they did a great job planting a cedar elm in our front yard...and at a price that could not be beat! We got estimates from three different sources and Alamo City Arbor Care beat all of them...by a lot...and Jon is a certified arborist to boot, not just a guy with a chainsaw and a truck! I greatly appreciate the professionalism Alamo City Arbor Care displayed and won't think about calling anyone else next time we need tree services! Thanks again to Jon and his outstanding team!”

“Workers removed 37 year old Monterrey Oak that was beginning to split at main trunk and above. This tree was the largest Monterey oak they have removed; shaded most of our backyard. Removed it piece by piece. Cut firewood and large pieces to make furniture; and used grinder to grind 4’ diameter stump and roots, then spread the mulch around. These workers were very polite and accommodating as to our needs. It was heartbreaking to lose this tree. Awesome job! Thank you!”

“My fiance and I are new to Texas and realized the tree in our back yard was a dead Live Oak. :-( with a big move and a new home, John and his crew were able to eliminate one more thing off of our list. Great price and amazing service. He was kind enough to come after a long day, and by morning the crew was at work. Everything happend as explained and was completed the same day. No surprises and definitely not disappointed. Everyone was polite, professional and they all worked hard and cleaned after. We will continue to call Alamo City Arbor Care for future services and would highly recommend them! Thank you!!”

“John and his team came and cut down 7 trees in my backyard and ground down all the stumps. They were quick and efficient - in and out in less than a day! They left me with no mess and a beautiful blank slate for my yard which I am happy about. Not to mention my house is so much brighter. Professional, smooth and overall a great company to take care of your trees. I am extremely happy with the services and will use them again in the future.”

“Very good work. Took down a china berry junk tree with massive rot without hitting anything including a flimsy chicken wire fence protecting my garden from the dog. They protected the new red oak tree 10 feet away . Even moved my burn barrel. Raked the yard after they were done. Very pleased. I told them to leave the stump otherwise that would be out, also. Plan on having them back to trim up the branches hanging over the fence once I figure out the exact property line. Good job!”

“I really appreciate the work that the Alamo City Arbor Care did on my 3 trees. For years I thought I was doing a decent job at trimming my own trees but nope.. not even close. These guys showed up on time, were very professional and got right to work. When they got done, my trees looked amazing. Will definitely be having them come back out when it's time to get them done again. I highly recommend them to take care of your trees. You will not be disappointed. A big thank you to the entire team there!!!”

“Safely and promptly removed 2 large dead trees and stumps from our property. One of the trees was located inches from our neighbor's roof and against our existing rock wall. They managed to remove it without damaging either with a strategic approach and all of the right equipment needed. Took care of the permit and finished the job all within a week from our request for services. Not to mention they offered a competitive price and we received high quality pruning care on all of the trees on our property. Finally the team cleaned up really well and Jon was very responsive. We highly recommend their services. Thanks Jon!”

“Jon removed a dead tree leaning over my mom's house. It was a very risky procedure but Jon's crew did it perfectly. Everything was A++! It was a great price also.”

“We had a concern with one of our oak trees in our backyard. We called Alamo City Arbor Care and John came out to take a look. He was prompt, courteous, and very knowledgeable. John answered all of our questions and gave us all of the information that we needed to ensure our tree was healthy and in good shape. I’d highly recommend John and Alamo City Arbor Care.”

“We couldn't have found a better company to trim our 12 crepe myrtle trees, 2 live oak trees, numerous shrubs and do the removal of an old live oak stump. They are highly trained, a professional team that did this large job in record time with a full cleanup and haul away leaving our yards looking great. We highly recommend Alamo City Arbor Care company.”

“Thank you for helping me rescue my cat. My indoor cat went outdoors yesterday and got spooked by a neighbors dog. She went to the highest part of the neighbors oak tree and refused to come down. She was up there for about 16hrs panting and crying . Jon Walker answered immediately and had someone come out within less than an hour to help rescue our cat this morning. David Meza helped us get the cat down immediately and gently. Thank you so much for willing to help us! We are very thankful to you two. She’s now safe at home.”

“The crew from Alamo City Arbor Care were great! Were supposed to come between 8:00 and 12:00. Got here at 10:00 and were done by 10:45. One tree removed and one tree trimmed back and the mess completely cleaned up. Worth every dollar!! Highly recommend them for your tree trimming or removal projects!”

“Exception value for a job well done. 3 days turnaround from the quote to the execution of the work. Workers showed up promptly, but it started to rain a little. I thought they were going to cancel the appointment, but they still executed the job. They were fast executing the tree trimming but even faster with the cleanup. From start to finish the job was worth every penny. The finish product was a transformation in landscaping for our front lawn and backyard. Customer service was outstanding and all workers were very professional. Local company closest to home. Alamo is highly recommended for any tree landscaping project. Great work at a reasonable price. Jillian Easley”

“UPDATE~ We had Jon and his crew out again... They continue to do an amazing job! They trimmed and removed dead landscape. Jon and his crew are professional, polite, do a great job, clean up, and remove all. Thank you again. Alamo City Arbor Care did an amazing job! We are very impressed with their service and the job they do! We highly recommend them to anyone!”

“We just moved to Schertz and the day of the move a giant branch broke off and was looming over the roof. I called Alamo City Arbor Care and was assured that not only would it be taken care of but the rest of the trees on the property would be addressed making it safe for our five year old. They were fast, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend!”

“Alamo City Arbor Care did a truly amazing job on my trees. The trees are looking the best they have ever looked since I purchased the property. These guys are efficient, professional, very reasonably priced, and provide timely service. Further, they do an awesome job of cleaning up after the trimming, you cannot tell they were even there except for the beautiful trees. They are also careful not to damage any property with the limbs they remove from your trees. I have a small magnolia tree next to a very large palm trees and they were very careful not to damage the magnolia tree with the palm limbs. I will definitely be using this company for all my tree trimming needs and I recommend you do so as well. Thank you very much!”