Business Details
7 Years
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Emergency
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Expert Tree Care Services in Kalispell, MT
Up Tree Care is a professional tree care company dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the health, safety, and beauty of trees in Northwest Montana. Founded in 2019 by Rob Brennecke and Devin Schmit, our team of ISA Certified Arborists brings decades of combined experience in tree pruning, removal, storm restoration, and structural support. We prioritize clear communication, advanced techniques, and respect for client properties, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment to deliver efficient, damage-free services. Our expertise extends to forest health management, landscape assessments, and customized tree care plans tailored to individual client needs.Committed to environmental stewardship, we recycle tree debris into mulch and adhere to ANSI 300 pruning standards. With a focus on safety, precision, and customer satisfaction, we serve residential and commercial clients across the Flathead Valley, offering free consultations for qualifying properties. Our teams background in wildland firefighting, arboriculture, and forestry ensures technical proficiency in handling complex tree challenges, from high-angle removals to disease management. We pride ourselves on being approachable, knowledgeable professionals who prioritize long-term tree health and client education.
Services
Tree Pruning
Tree Removal
Storm Restoration
Structural Support
Tree Consultations
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We employ ISA Certified Arborists with over 30 years of combined experience in tree care.
- Our team uses advanced rigging and climbing techniques to minimize property damage.
- We follow ANSI 300 Best Management Practices for safe, tree-friendly pruning.
- We recycle 100% of tree debris into mulch for environmental sustainability.
- We offer free on-site consultations in the Flathead Valley for qualifying properties.
Associations and certifications
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
What people say
Highly professional
A+ work
Thorough cleanup
True professionals
Excellent service
Services
Tree Pruning
Professional tree pruning enhances structural integrity and aesthetic appeal while promoting long-term health. Our arborists follow ANSI 300 standards, using rope-based climbing techniques to access canopies and minimize lawn damage. Services include crown cleaning, thinning, and disease control for mature trees, structural training for young trees, and maintenance pruning for fruit production or pollarded species.
Tree Removal
Safe tree removal combines technical expertise with property protection. We handle complex cases using cranes, rigging systems, and precision felling techniques for hazardous, dead, or structurally compromised trees. Our approach prioritizes damage prevention through careful disassembly and debris management, with negotiable rates based on material retention.
Storm Restoration
Post-storm tree restoration addresses wind, ice, or flood damage with urgency and safety. Services include fallen tree removal from structures, restorative pruning for damaged canopies, and coordination with insurance adjusters. Our equipment and technical skills enable efficient cleanup while minimizing secondary property damage during high-stress situations.
Structural Support
Structural support systems prevent tree failure through dynamic cabling solutions. We install Cobra Cables in weak branch unions or co-dominant stems to reduce wind-induced stress. These non-invasive systems last approximately 10 years and help preserve valuable trees with structural defects while maintaining natural growth patterns.
Tree Consultations
Comprehensive tree consultations diagnose health issues and develop care plans. Our ISA Certified Arborists conduct risk assessments, construction site analyses, and forest health evaluations. Clients receive written reports with treatment recommendations, tree maintenance schedules, and cost estimates for necessary interventions, ensuring informed decision-making for short- and long-term tree management.
People
Rob Brennecke
Owner/Operator
ISA Certified Arborist with 13 years of wildland firefighting experience, including smoke jumping. Transitioned to arboriculture in 2019, combining technical tree felling expertise with customer-focused service. Leads operations in Kalispell, MT.
Atticus Bringelson
Arborist
Joined Up Tree Care in 2023 after developing skills in tree climbing and equipment operation. Brings enthusiasm for outdoor work and a background in musical performance and mechanical hobbies to daily operations.
William Babington
Arborist
Valley resident with 27 years of local experience, combining Montana outdoor expertise with technical tree care skills. Focuses on safe, efficient service delivery while maintaining landscape integrity during operations.
Patrick Gilmore
Climber
2023 addition with wildfire management background, specializing in technical tree climbing. Applies rock climbing and forestry skills to complex pruning and removal tasks while emphasizing workplace safety protocols.
Craig Walkiewicz
Arborist
Former Swan Range logger with five seasons of forestry equipment experience. Transitioned to arboriculture in 2019, contributing expertise in skidder operations and challenging terrain management to urban tree care projects.
Questions
What tree services does Up Tree Care offer?
We provide tree pruning, removal, storm restoration, structural support systems, and comprehensive consultations. Additional services include forest health programs and landscape assessments.
Are your arborists certified?
Yes, our team includes ISA Certified Arborists and Certified Incidental Line Clearance professionals who follow industry safety and technical standards for all operations.
Do you offer emergency tree services?
Yes, we provide urgent storm tree removal and restoration services. Contact us at (406) 212-0235 for immediate assistance with hazardous tree situations.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the Flathead Valley, including Kalispell, Whitefish, and Polson, Montana, with consultation fees varying by location.
Can I get a free consultation?
Free on-site consultations are available in the greater Kalispell area. Check our service map to confirm eligibility for complimentary estimates.
How do you handle tree debris?
We recycle 100% of tree debris into mulch using Bandit chippers. Clients may request wood chip deliveries for landscaping purposes at no additional cost.
Reviews (6)
Fallyn Lozano
Oct 18, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Working with Devin and Rob was a phenomenal experience. They worked on my timeline and responded to emails promptly. On top of that, their work left my trees looking good, my yard free of debris, and my wallet less empty than expected. I would recommend them 10 out of 10 times.
Service:Tree trimming and pruning
Working with Devin and Rob was a phenomenal experience. They worked on my timeline and responded to emails promptly. On top of that, their work left my trees looking good, my yard free of debris, and my wallet less empty than expected. I would recommend them 10 out of 10 times.
Service:Tree trimming and pruning
Dana McMenamin
Sep 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness
Up Tree Care has been professional from the first phone call and our trees were taken care of in a timely manner. I plan to use them again and would recommend them to anyone. Thank you for your professionalism.
Services:Tree removal,Tree trimming and pruning
Up Tree Care has been professional from the first phone call and our trees were taken care of in a timely manner. I plan to use them again and would recommend them to anyone. Thank you for your professionalism.
Services:Tree removal,Tree trimming and pruning
Jennifer VanSwearingen
Aug 21, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Up Tree Care exceeded our expectations in every way. We were highly impressed by the difference that hiring professionals made and plan to recommend Up Tree Care to anyone looking for the services they offer.
Services:Tree removal,Stump removal,Tree trimming and pruning
Up Tree Care exceeded our expectations in every way. We were highly impressed by the difference that hiring professionals made and plan to recommend Up Tree Care to anyone looking for the services they offer.
Services:Tree removal,Stump removal,Tree trimming and pruning
Kristen Sundquist
Jul 03, 2021
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From start to finish this team was great! I got a call right away for a quote, they were out next day and got us in right away to remove our trees. They were very knowledgeable and we really appreciated the work they did removing trees as well as trimming back some overgrowth. They were very professional and cleaned up when done! We will definitely call them again if needed! Highly recommend!
John M.
Jun 13, 2021
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I highly recommend Rob and Devin's Up Tree Care business. I worked with Devin who was quick to respond to the message I left at their company for tree trimming and pruning services. He was quick to come out to the house and look at the work we needed done, his bid was fair and reasonable, and he was back within the week to complete the job. The trees and bushes have never looked better, and we know who we're calling the next time we need tree trimming and pruning services. Keep up the good work - you deserve your five star rating.
Devvi Morgan
Mar 27, 2021
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UpTree Care did an excellent job for me yesterday, and if I could, I would hire them again in an instant, but I dont have any trees left. They got three A+ to start off with: they returned my inquiry voice message in the same day, they scheduled an on-site visit to develop a cost estimate for the next day, and they showed up on the appointed time. They removed 4 large trees and I feel they were very skilled, and they operated with safety in mind. Rob and Devin worked as a fine-tuned team, and did the entire job, from assessing the best location for dropping the trees, removing the debris and
