
Fully Insured
ISA Certified Arborists
COLONIAL TREE SERVICE
High Quality Professional Arborists
Our Credentials
Continuing education is a core value at Colonial Tree Service. We are dedicated to earning and maintaining certifications, memberships, and affiliations that are recognized and respected in the tree care industry in order that we can provide you with safe and proper tree care.
These include active memberships in International Society of Arboriculture, Wisconsin Arborist Association, Tree Care Industry Association, Society of Commercial Arboriculture, and Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association. Our team members have ISA Certified Arborist, ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualifed (TRAQ), Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP), Electrical Hazards Awareness Program (EHAP), and First Aid-CPR-AED certifications.
Colonial Tree Service is also licensed in commercial pesticide application and as a nursery reseller through the State of Wisconsin.









Our Industry Experience
We have been in business for over 35 years and have extensive experience working with trees in our region of Wisconsin. Our skilled arborists can effectively diagnose and treat tree diseases, pests, and other problems, as well as provide proper pruning techniques to enhance the health and appearance of your trees.
Tree work can be dangerous and requires proper equipment, training, and experience to ensure the safety of both the tree and those working on it. At Colonial Tree Service we have what it takes to complete the work safely and efficiently.
Our Insurance
Colonial Tree Service is fully insured. We carry both general liability and workman's compensation insurance to protect you and your property. You can request a certificate of insurance (COI) by simply calling our office.

Our Customer Service
At Colonial Tree Service we are easy to do business with. Our process is simple to get a quote, schedule work, and pay your bill. We keep you informed when services are scheduled so you know when to expect an arborist or tree crew on your property. Our team can answer your questions and share our knowledge to help you make informed decisions. We strive to provide you with an exceptional customer experience.
Our Methods
Professionalism, integrity and safety are the key drivers in how we operate at Colonial Tree Service. Our sales arborists and crew members are professional in appearance and conduct. Our team remains up-to-date with ANSI standards in tree care and arboricultural best practices, employing them in our daily work. Honesty and reliability are values we hold deeply. This means we are upfront in our pricing, show up when we say we will, and do not upsell unnecessary services.
A culture of safety is taught and embraced by our field and office professionals. Our arborists participate in regular safety meetings and training to learn and review safe practices in all aspects of tree care. Our arborists wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing tree work, including but not limited to, forestry helmets with built-in communication systems, eye and ear protection, and chainsaw resistant pants or chaps. Pesticide applicators wear additional protective clothing including special gloves for working with chemicals and respirators when spraying.
Our Reputation
Colonial Tree Service has a strong reputation in the community of being an honest, fair, professional tree service provider. We don't advertise our services, but instead customers hear about us primary thorugh word of mouth referrals. We've shared some client testimonials below. You can also read our customer reviews on Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, Google, etc.
David P, Delafield, WI
"Great communication and prompt service."
Rebekah K, Menomonee Falls, WI
"Excellent work! Professional and clean!"
Susan S, Sussex, WI
"Very efficient, friendly, prompt, good job on trimming and cleaning up. Extremely good on communication. Great job from start to finish!"
Barbara P, Waukesha, WI
"Trees look great! The yard was cleaned up after. What more could anyone want! Very impressed."
Joseph D, Elm Grove, WI
“We appreciated your expertise, advice, care, and professionalism. We will use your service again and again!"
Robert M, Waukesha, WI
“Did exactly what I wanted and expected, and I wouldn't have even known they were there if I didn't look at the pruning cuts. Zero mess left behind!"
Richard B, Menomonee Falls, WI
"The work was done as agreed, the people performing the work were knowledgeable and friendly, and they stuck with it even with a rain showering coming through. Much appreciated."
Kirk B, Elm Grove, WI
“Very professional, took all care in planning the cuts, very safety conscious which we really appreciate."
Christine R, Waukesha, WI
"The finest tree service we've ever used. It's almost unheard of to find quality, price AND service bundled into a single vendor, but Colonial provides all three!"
Carla W, Menomonee Falls, WI
"We were very satisfied with the crew. We were also happy that they came ahead of schedule. Thank you!"
Karen C, Elm Grove, WI
"It was truly a pleasure to deal with you...above and beyond in care taken while
removing the trees so as not to damage surrounding areas, pleasant and
efficient crew, excellent cleanup...all was very professional (great company tee
shirts👍) yet personable. Re my expectations, I truly expected the best
possible job would be done and it was still better than expected!!!"
Tim & Mary P, Brookfield, WI
“We are very pleased with the results of the work done on our lot. The clean-up was outstanding. Your patience with our questions and flexibility around our schedule was very helpful and appreciated."
Victoria N, Brookfield, WI
"You guys are incredible. I'm so happy I found you in the first place. From start to finish, reception to administrative staff to arborists, it's been a pleasure. Thank you so much!"
Larry C, Hartland, WI
“You guys do a great job! "
Peter H, Brookfield, WI
“I was very impressed with your communications system. Kept me informed from the initial site survey to the quotation to the scheduling of the work to the actual execution of the contract. One of the best communication vehicles I've ever experienced. Job was executed very professionally including the detail of cleaning up the site."
Jeff & Patty B, Elm Grove, WI
“Thank you for your personal attention. I felt you were working at building a relationship with us. Thank you! Very rare these days! We will recommend you to friends, families, etc."
Tom S, New Berlin, WI
“I have worked with other tree companies in the past and this is by far the most professional company that I have worked with. Wish I would have found you sooner."
Josh & Allison P, Waukesha, WI
“Thank you so much for a great job! We are thrilled with the service, friendliness, responsiveness, and overall respect for our home and property!"
Patti E, Waukesha, WI
“I like the email confirmation and text notices. The crew is professional, courteous, and leave my yard cleaner than it was when they arrived! My trees look lovely!"
Sue D, Pewaukee, WI
Everything, regarding my tree removal, was terrific! The men doing the job were amazing. They were also polite and did a great job cleaning up! I can't say enough about Colonial...
Communities We Serve
Colonial Tree Service has been delivering quality tree care solutions to Waukesha County and surrounding areas since 1986
Big Bend Brookfield Chenequa Delafield Dousman Eagle
Elm Grove Genesee Germantown Hartland Lannon Lisbon
Menomonee Falls Merton Mukwonago Muskego Nashotah
New Berlin North Lake North Prairie Oconomowoc
Okauchee Lake Pewaukee Sussex Vernon Wales
Waukesha and more...