North Dakota’s Top Rated Local® Tree Care Companies Award Winner: Ground to Sky LLC

Top Rated Local® is pleased to announce that Ground to Sky LLC is a 2019 award winner for tree care companies in the state of North Dakota!

If you are in North Dakota and need a professional tree care company, make sure to check out Ground to Sky LLC in Valley City.

Ground to Sky LLC has over 20 ratings on 2 verified sites with an average star rating of 5.00 stars earning them a incredible Rating Score™ of 94.00 and a 2019 Top Rated Local award for being one of the top 10 tree care companies in the entire state of North Dakota.

Take a look at what one of their many happy customers said:

“I’ve hired Ground to Sky for a couple different jobs over the last couple years, and was wildly impressed each time. The Ground to Sky crew know what they’re doing, and they get it done in a timely manner. The services they provide are reasonably priced, at a quality you would expect from a professional. There’s no doubt in my mind that for any future jobs I might have: tree removal, landscaping, snow removal, or whatever else; that Ground to Sky will be my first and last stop. I can’t recommend them enough.” – Erik F.

A One-of-a-Kind Tree Care Secret to a Strong Online Reputation

We wanted to find out some inside information regarding Ground to Sky LLC’s impeccable reputation, so we sat down with the owner of the business, Casey Sadet.

The very first thing we wanted to know was what the secret was to Ground to Sky LLC’s success at building a strong online reputation. Casey told us that there was one word he and his staff pride themselves on: integrity. Without that, they could not have built their reputation up as impressively as they have.

Another thing that helps set Ground to Sky LLC apart from their competitors is their commitment to quality work. Casey told us:

“I work very hard to make sure I do everything the right way for the client. I absolutely refuse to take any kind of shortcuts and it always shows in the quality of service we provide.”

Making the World a Better Place Through Helping Others

So many of our award winners are adamant about improving their community and the world, and Ground to Sky LLC is no exception. We asked Casey what the mission of the business is and he told us that they are looking to help people in any way they can. This is evident when looking at their reviews, including this one from Amy L.:

“Casey and his workers did a great job of cleaning up the whole yard, weed eating, mowing and even moving all of our dog toys out of the way. They are very reliable and my yard looks great!”

Finally, we asked Casey to provide some advice for other business who are hoping to achieve the same level of success as Ground to Sky LLC. Casey was quick to point out that creating a successful business takes a whole team and community:

“Always be on the lookout for the opportunity to help other, whether that is clients, your staff, or even other businesses. A good business can only succeed when its entire goal is helping others.”

Congratulations to the team at Ground to Sky LLC for being a 2019 Top Rated Local award winner! Check out their business online today.

New Jersey’s Top Rated Local® Tree Care Company Award Winner: Z Tree Experts

Top Rated Local® is pleased to announce that Z Tree Experts is a 2019 award winner!

As one of the top three tree care companies in the entire state of New Jersey, Z Tree Experts has earned a 96.00 Rating Score™, a perfect 5.00 average star rating, and more than 100 fantastic online reviews. Here’s just one example:

“John and the team are true professionals. Their honesty, workmanship, and diligence reflect in their amazing work. I had a highly complex tree removal in a very tight space, and they worked tirelessly to complete the job before rush hour hit my street. They left the property nice and neat. I highly recommend John and the team. They are worth every penny for the peace of mind and professionalism.”

Not Your Average Tree Care Company

John Zelenka, the owner of Z Tree Experts, took some time to speak with us about his business’ online reputation.

Being an award-winning company, it’s clear the X Tree Experts is doing something to stand out from their competition. We asked John what that difference is. “We’re licensed, and a manager is always on site with the crew so quality control is implemented. We also have a lot of reviews of extremely satisfied customers,” John said. “Our mission is to do the best possible job.”

Building Success Through Online Presence

So, what’s the Z Tree Experts’ secret to success? According to John, it boils down to staying active online and providing high-quality services. He said, “We have a strong web presence. It’s important to have a good website and good content. Quality is a must.”

John knows a thing or two about what it takes to stay relevant and popular within your community, both online and off. Here’s his advice to other business owners that want to build, improve, or maintain their terrific online reputation:

“Make sure you have a good marketing team that will be able to give you exposure in the marketplace, and focus on getting good reviews.”


Congratulations to the team at Z Tree Experts for being a 2019 Top Rated Local award winner, and thank you so much, John, for taking the time to speak with us!

Alabama’s Top Rated Local® Home Contractor Award Winner: John Howard Homes

Top Rated Local® is pleased to announce that John Howard Homes is a 2019 award winner!

Thanks to a 97.71 Rating Score™, a 4.77 average rating, and tons of positive online reviews, John Howard Homes is one of the top 10 home contractors in Alabama! This is just one of the many phenomenal reviews he has received:

“Cannot express how much we love our home. Working with Mr. Howard and the entire team was an absolutely great experience. Not only were they professional, but extremely helpful throughout the building process. We loved being involved in each and every design/step of our home being built. They offer a wide variety of design choices and upgrades. The attention to detail and quality of the build make them above and beyond others! Also, it is a plus to work with a local Mobile hometown builder. Would recommend them, hands down, for any type of home — whether it be in a neighborhood or custom and on your own land.”

A One-of-a-Kind Home Contractor’s Secret to a Strong Online Reputation

We spoke with John Howard himself about his business’ overwhelmingly positive reputation.

“There’s no real secret about it,” he said, when our team asked about his secret to success. “When I first started out, I used to listen to a man called Earl Nightingale. Nightingale says your rewards in life are always in direct correlation to your services and contributions to others. I have made that my life’s goal and focus, and this focus has led to my rewards, which are not necessarily money. The biggest reward, and the one I am far more proud of than money, is my reputation and how I am thought of in my community.”

Making the World a Better Place By Putting People First

We wanted to know how John makes the world a better place, and it sounds like he does so by simply treating people right. “I believe in taking care of my customers, employees, and subcontractors. People look over the subcontractors, but occasionally you will get a tough customer and you will need to lean on your subcontractors to get the job done up to their standards. That way, they will uphold our own standards.” he said. “You have to do everything in your power to make sure the customer feels like you are doing everything you can for them and that you care. We build the best houses in town.”

Here’s his advice to other businesses:

“You need to build your business by giving the most you possibly can, while treating yourself properly, to your customers. You have to build your business on customer service, honesty and care. And don’t forget ole determination. Because you are going to get hit in the face, there are just going to be tough times, and you have to remember your goal and vision and keep moving forward to the prosperous endings.”


Thank you for speaking with us, John! Congratulations to the team at John Howard Homes for being a 2019 Top Rated Local award winner!

California’s Top Rated Local® Tree Care Company Award Winner: Alley Tree and Landscape

Top Rated Local® is pleased to announce that Alley Tree and Landscape is a 2018 award winner!

It’s not every day that you see a company with such a terrific online reputation. Alley Tree and Landscape has a 98.81 Rating Score™ on Top Rated Local, a 4.79 star average rating on verified review sites, and dozens of excellent online reviews. The following are just a few of the awesome reviews they’ve received:

“We used their service to both trim three large pine trees and treat invasive mistletoe on two of the trees. Service was excellent. All employees were friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable. Great results, and they left our lot in excellent condition. Highly recommend, and we will be using them again.” -Larry H.

“Dean and his crew delivered the best service one could wish. He quickly replied to my first call, came by to review the work needed, and gave us a very reasonable quote. The crew came well-equipped, worked safely, and were very sensitive to the site. I’d highly recommend them for tree removals, prunings, the removal of hanging dead limbs, and preventative treatments of large trees against bark beetles.” -Reed M.

“Alley Tree and Landscape was outstanding from the day they came out to assess my trees to the day they came out to prune and treat my trees. Dean Alley is dependable and organized. Being a certified arborist sets Dean and Alley Tree and Landscape apart from other tree service companies. He understands all the needs of the trees in the Mother Lode. I would recommend him to everyone I know.” -Jennifer T.

Not Your Average Tree Care Company

Dean, the owner of Alley Tree and Landscape, took some time to discuss his business’ impressive online reputation with us.

We were particularly interested in learning what sets this company apart from other California tree care businesses. “This isn’t an industry we got into out of nowhere. I am a 2nd generation arborist, went to school for it, and we take the time to go after the credentials to be accurate in providing quality service. It’s more than just a job; it’s a passion,” Dean said. “A lot of people are out there just doing bids, but we don’t mind answering all the questions our clients have, and we take the time and truly enjoy coming to work every single day. We have more equipment and capability than any other company in the area.”

Building Success With A Solid Team

As the owner of an award-winning business, Dean has some great wisdom to pass on to other business owners. This is the advice he offered those looking to build a terrific online reputation like that of Alley Tree Care and Landscape:

“Have a strong support team behind you. Figure out who sincerely cares about you and your work; don’t stay in a relationship with people if they aren’t in it to win it for your company.”


Thank you for speaking with us, Dean! Congratulations to the team at Alley Tree and Landscape for being a 2018 Top Rated Local award winner!