Testimonials

“I recently had 4 oak trees removed (3 were very large), by your company. I just wanted you to know that the crew that was involved were professional, meticulous, and even had a bit of humor. Things were explained to me and all my questions were answered. I am extremely happy and will recommend you to anyone. I didn’t even see a small stick or twig on the ground after they left. I couldn’t be more pleased and ‘almost’ didn’t mind writing a check. Thank you.”

“To Michael’s Tree and Loader Service, Thank you so much for a job well done! You have an excellent work crew, and I am truly satisfied with the job. I will surely recommend your company to others, and keep up the good work! God bless you all!”

“Thank you for your tree service. Your three men were hard workers on a hot day! The results were just what we wanted. The clean-up and pick up service was greatly appreciated. Thank you again for your service.”

“Thanks to the men who cut and removed the tree. They did a very nice job. Thanks for a nice clean up.”

“I am very pleased with the job that you all did. It looks wonderful! I will definitely recommend Michael’s Tree and Loader Service.”

“Just wanted to say thank you for your ‘can do’ spirit. During your busy time your crew came through when I needed a downed pine removed to meet my home refinancing closing date. They were wonderful and did a great job!!! Thank you again. I will always call Michael’s Tree and Loader Service and recommend you highly.”

“In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in 2024, our community faced one of the most challenging recovery efforts in recent memory. During this critical time, Michael’s Tree & Loader Service proved to be an invaluable partner in our response and recovery operations. Their team was exceptionally responsive, arriving promptly and fully equipped to assist with the massive task of debris removal from public property and city streets. If, heaven forbid, we were ever to face such a disaster again, we would not hesitate for a moment to call upon Robert Knecht and his team. Their integrity, capability, and compassion make them a trusted and highly recommended resource for any municipality or organization in need of emergency response and debris management services.”

“Over the five year span of the contract Michael’s Tree & Loader did an excellent job. The contract had a penalty clause for missed service calls and not once during the five years did Michael’s Tree & Loader exceed the threshold where a penalty was enforced. In fact, they set a new standard for the low number of service calls. Finally, Michael Potts is a very hands on owner and knowledgeable of tree removal methods and the federal requirements for storm debris removal. He is hard working, oftentimes climbing onto the equipment to ensure that the job gets done. Our experience with Michael’s Tree & Loader has been very positive and I would highly recommend Michael’s Tree & Loader for any type of storm or other tree related work. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Michael and his firm in the future.”

“Although St. Louis had no preexisting contract with Michael’s Tree & Loader Service, they had the personnel on the ground and ready to help within 36 hours of the storm. Michael’s Tree Service has extensive knowledge of what needed to be done, as well as the experience and expertise to make it happen with minimal disruption to ordinary business. The City of St. Louis was thankful to have one contractor that could handle the entirety of the job. Michael’s Tree & Loader Service did an outstanding job. Michael Potts is a man of his word and I give him and his company the highest recommendations for any endeavor. I recommend this company without reservation and will call them again should the need arise. Knowing you can depend on someone to get a job of this scale done is invaluable.”

“Finally, the FEMA forms have all been filled out and boxed up! The Mayor and Finance Director are pleased and I couldn’t be happier. You and your company have hit another home run for us with the cleanup effort just as you did in 2003 with Hurricane Elvis. The only thing we plan to change in the future is to request more of your help, sooner. Thanks so much for your support. Your knowledge, honesty, and candor have proven most beneficial to me and helped make our department look like the professionals that you are. We look forward to a continuation of our excellent working and personal relationship. Thank you once again!”

“Michael’s Tree and Loader Service won the competitive bid to perform all city street right-of-way trimming and hauling of storm debris by proposing a very creative and cost saving idea. Michael Potts assembled a highly qualified work force in a very short time and was working in our city within 3 days. He is a very hard-working individual and his main concern throughout the project was to leave our city with another very satisfied customer. His methods of clean up were very efficient and his attention to detail reaped praise from many of our citizens and elected officials. Michael’s knowledge of FEMA requirements was a great help to me personally and he offered me great advice from time to time on how to deal with FEMA officials. Without hesitation I would recommend Michael’s Tree and Loader Service as a very responsible contractor for your storm clean up needs. We had an excellent experience with Michael Potts’ firm and would welcome him back at any time in the future. Not only is he a contractor of the highest integrity, I consider him a newfound friend.”

“The city of Burlington contracted Michael Potts, Michael’s Tree & Loader Service to provide articulating self-loading trucks and operators. These were utilized with our City forces to clean up. Michael worked with our staff providing invaluable labor and experience. I have experienced previous events; straight line winds, hurricanes and the subsequent clean ups and would highly recommend Michael’s Tree & Loader Service.”