I have used Total Tree Service several times in the last few years and they always do a great job. Most recently with the storm damage Joe was helping to pick up debris in the neighborhood and was able to get a crew together quickly to remove the tree limbs on top of my house as well as the additional tree in my backyard. They have all the equipment/tools needed for a variety of different scenarios and experience in working with insurance claims.
June 2025
Criminals and Scammers. Look up the owners Real name on Judici (Joseph Embry) for Livingston County IL, you'll see what I mean.
What's more, Joseph came to my home, charged us $30,000 for a tree. He was unable to fulfill his end of the deal, ended up calling Trost Tree Service to finish the job.
Main points: Criminal who i wouldn't let Look at my property knowing what I know now. Joseph (Embry) McDonald is impotent in his endeavors, and just can't get it done. had to take his old lady's last name due to his criminal history that he fails to mention and still plays into his business today.
I will be filing a complaint with the BBB.
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October 2025
I would highly recommend Total Tree Service. After contacting many tree companies who said they couldn't cut down difficult to get to trees we contacted Total Tree Service. Joseph came out in a few days for a quote and immediately said we can do this. They came a week later to cut down the 2 trees. The crew work extremely hard in 90°+ Temps. They were able to get their equipment in difficult to get to places. After 2 days of work the trees were cut down. They had excellent cleanup after they were done. I was completely impressed with their work and would higher them back in an instant. If you are in need of excellent tree service I highly recommend Total... read full review
I have used Total Tree Service several times in the last few years and they always do a great job. Most recently with the storm damage Joe was helping to pick up debris in the neighborhood and was able to get a crew together quickly to remove the tree limbs on top of my house as well as the additional tree in my backyard. They have all the equipment/tools needed for a variety of different scenarios and experience in working with insurance claims.
Criminals and Scammers. Look up the owners Real name on Judici (Joseph Embry) for Livingston County IL, you'll see what I mean. What's more, Joseph came to my home, charged us $30,000 for a tree. He was unable to fulfill his end of the deal, ended up calling Trost Tree Service to finish the job. Main points: Criminal who i wouldn't let Look at my property knowing what I know now. Joseph (Embry) McDonald is impotent in his endeavors, and just can't get it done. had to take his old lady's last name due to his criminal history that he fails to mention and still plays into his business today. I will be filing a complaint with the BBB. You've... read full review
I would highly recommend Total Tree Service. After contacting many tree companies who said they couldn't cut down difficult to get to trees we contacted Total Tree Service. Joseph came out in a few days for a quote and immediately said we can do this. They came a week later to cut down the 2 trees. The crew work extremely hard in 90°+ Temps. They were able to get their equipment in difficult to get to places. After 2 days of work the trees were cut down. They had excellent cleanup after they were done. I was completely impressed with their work and would higher them back in an instant. If you are in need of excellent tree service I highly recommend Total... read full review