About Poehls Tree Service
Poehls Tree Service is a small, locally-owned, second-generation tree service with decades of experience, specializing in removing backyard, hard-to-get-to trees and limbs. The company is fully insured, with climbing arborists who use the most advanced climbing and rigging practices to keep everyone safe and protect the property. Customers often praise their quick communication, fair quotes, efficient work, and thorough clean-up. One customer described the work as "fantastic" and said they would definitely use Poehls Tree Service again. Another reviewer called the team "very professional, fast, clean and very affordable," highlighting their efficiency and reasonable prices. The crew is known for being hard workers, prompt, and placing a strong emphasis on safety. Overall, Poehls Tree Service is trusted for its excellent service, fair pricing, and quick, thorough work in the Appleton area.
We've had Poehls Tree Service take down trees on two occasions: the first in the of summer 2023 and the second in August 2025. As I write this, we're a day after the second experience. Honestly, we're in mourning. We liked our ash tree. We loved the shade it created (if less recently). But, we also didn't want the three-quarters-dead tree falling on our house. Justus and his team did a expert job for a fair price. The yard was left spotless. They were careful when they used their equipment on our yard. Total props to to their skill of climbing trees with ropes and a chainsaw and dropping limbs perfectly where they need to go. Honestly, I hope I don't have to...read full review
Excellent experience!!! Justus and his crew removed multiple ash trees with care and precision. The cost was significantly less than a quote I received from a larger company. Justus answered all my questions with knowledge and respect. And the entire area was left tidier than it was before they arrived. I could not recommend Poehls Tree Service more highly.
Highly recommend Poehls Tree Service.
In 2023, they quickly and professionally removed large, hard-to-reach branches from our locust tree hanging over the deck and roof. Fast, safe, and great to work with.
This year, I got multiple quotes to remove the entire tree—Poehls had the best price but was booked out a month. I ended up going with someone else who was going to charge me $100 less and would get it down that same weekend. Big mistake.
The team I hired over Poehls Tree Service damaged our deck, roof, fence, and even hit our nearby maple tree. It’s now day 5, the job isn’t done, and he tried to ask for more money.
Lesson learned: ALWAYS...read full review