Big Chief Tree Service
PO Box 2405
El Cerrito, CA 94530 510-528-3588
El Cerrito, CA 94530 510-528-3588
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- 46 ratings
- 91% gave a "superior" overall rating
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Consumer Ratings for Big Chief Tree Service — 46 Ratings
Percent of customers who rated service "superior" for:
= average for all tree care services
Doing service properly on first try
Starting and completing work promptly
Letting you know cost early
Neatness of work
Advice on service options and costs
Overall quality
Overall quality: percent who rated company "adequate" or "superior"
Complaints for Big Chief Tree Service
Number of complaints with BBB and (complaint rate)
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Areas Served by Big Chief Tree Service:
- Alameda Co.
- Contra Costa Co.
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