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When "Good Enough"Just won't cut it

Serving southwest MS and Southeastern LA

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ABOUT US

In 2008, Aaron Mizell, and his father Michael, established A&M Tree Service in Walhalla, South Carolina. In 2013 Aaron relocated to Mississippi, where he now oversees operations along with his brother Daniel. Meanwhile, their father, Michael, remains committed to serving clients in South Carolina.

When "Good Enough"just won't Cut it

TREE PRUNING & REMOVAL

ISA CERTIFIED ARBORIST
AARON MIZELL SO-6626A

 EMERGENCY TREE REMOVAL

A&M Tree Service Aaron Mizell
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A&M Tree Service Aaron Mizell

Licensed & Insured 

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Videos

A&M Tree Service Aaron Mizell

WHAT INSPIRED US TO START A TREE SERVICE BUSINESS?

A forty-foot tree branch growing over our house needed to be cut down. Using our wits and my dad’s knowledge of the proper rope hitches, we cut the branch with a rope saw. Then we slowly lowered it, using ropes and the tow rings on the front of our truck to create friction.
Our neighbors heard the limb crack and came to investigate what damage had been done. When they heard that we had safely cut and lowered the tree branch without taking our feet off the ground, one of them exclaimed, "You should start a tree service!”
At first, we laughed at the idea. But a few months later we performed our first tree job, armed with a chain saw, a borrowed cable line for pulling over trees, and a come-along.

A&M Tree Service Aaron Mizell

WHY DID WE BECOME ISA CERTIFIED ARBORISTS?

As our business expanded, we bought more equipment, including a bucket truck. The tree jobs that we acquired were sometimes difficult and dangerous. We had learned as much as we could from the local “tree guys” and felt confident in our line of work. We didn’t realize that some of the information we had been given was not fail safe. Thankfully one mishap was enough to help us figure this out!
We contracted a job cutting down a pine tree that extended over a house worth a half million dollars or more. I finished removing the lower limbs and began roping the top of the tree. We secured the line and with everyone ready, I began to cut the top. Everything held together until the top part of the tree jerked on the line, causing it to stretch the rope until it could no longer hold the tree’s weight. As if in slow motion the rope snapped, coiling like a snake. I stared horrified as a ginormous upside down “Christmas” tree headed toward the skylights of the mansion.
Breathlessly, we watched as a small branch less than the size of a fist deflected the tree top, causing it to miss the house. We pray before every job, and the only explanation I can offer is that God must have sent an angel to deter that tree. After recovering from my dazed shock, I immediately lowered myself and exited the bucket, knees shaking.
One of the guys who had witnessed the scene commented, “Well, accidents do happen.”
I turned to my dad and said, “If accidents like this are going to happen, I don’t want to do this anymore.”
That week we signed up for hands-on courses on aerial rescue and electrical hazardous training. These courses taught us how to improve our job safety. We completely changed our way of climbing, tree removal, and pruning. We were thankful to learn from others’ expertise, and from people who continue to learn more themselves.
As we continued to learn, we pursued our certification. After many hours of intense study for several months, we passed our certification exam. We continue to study to improve our safety, efficiency, and quality for all our customers.
My dad, being a school teacher and principal for many years, impacted my life by helping me acquire my certification. He also taught me to use my “brains” and “brawn” in work. I am blessed to have a dad who was willing to give up job security in teaching to pursue work that we as a family could do together.
Aaron Mizell lives in Gloster, Mississippi, on forty plus acres that are 5th generation family property. He lives there with his wife, Corrin, and their growing family. His work supports family and missions.

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WHAT IS AN ISA CERTIFIED ARBORISTS?

 In short: Someone else verifies that this arborist knows what he's doing. Earning an ISA Certified Arborist credential through the International Society of Arboriculture® involves passing rigorous testing in all aspects of arboriculture. Holding this certification also means that we prioritize safety protocols and stay up-to-date with any new requirements. This ISA certification is accredited by the American National Standards Institute, and holding it means we are equipped to better protect you and your property during tree removal and trimming. We also understand the importance of continued education, availing ourselves of every opportunity and making the world a safer place, one tree at a time!

 

ISA Certified Arborist is a nongovernmental, voluntary process by which individuals can document their base of knowledge. Certification provides a measurable assessment of an individual’s knowledge and competence required to provide proper tree care.  It involves a 3 year apprenticeship study program, exam, and re certifying every 3 years with sufficient continuing education credits.

Reviews

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Linda Forman

average rating is 5 out of 5

We had a very large pine tree setting by our house and sawmill that had died and needed taking down. Even though I take a good many trees down myself this one was beyond my capabilities so I called Aaron and discussed it with him and he and Daniel came out and safely took it down from the top down in sections as it was to big to safety take down as one whole tree as it would have tore something up no matter which way it would have fallen. If you are looking for tree service from HONEST people who will be fair and up front with you about the job they can do for you you will find it with Aarron and Daniel. We could not be more satisfied with everything they did for us. Just some great folks to deal with and know what they are doing. Thanks again Aarron and Daniel. Craig and Linda Forman

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David parsons

average rating is 5 out of 5

We had a very large oak tree close to our house that was damaged in the May 9,2019 tornadoes,they came out and inspected the tree and recommend pruning it as opposed to just cutting it down because it was still a healthy tree. They done a excellent job taking out the damaged limbs,I honestly feel that if this wouldn’t have been done as well as it was this tree would have been on our house durning the April 23,2020 tornadoes.They came out and inspected the tree again after the recent tornado came over our house and found the tornado had twisted the tree and had cracked the trunk in several places and recommended that it need to be taken down ASAP! They started on taking the tree down with in the hour and done a excellent job of getting it down very safely and falling it exactly where they were wanted it to go. During the whole experience with them they explained everything that they had found with the inspections completely and are very knowledgeable and honest. I will only use them in the future for any tree services I need done!

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Ariel Williams

average rating is 5 out of 5

Quickly and Safely removed an Hazardous tree over our church.

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Kay D Dunn

average rating is 5 out of 5

This is a Great Tree Service. they are honest and very helpful, thought I needed to have a oak tree cut down.
After coming out not only did they save me money they saved my tree.
I would recommend them they stand behind their work..

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