What RACE MOUNTAIN TREE SERVICES INC does

Race Mountain Tree Services, Inc. is a privately held arboricultural services company founded in 1977 in South Egremont, Massachusetts, operating as a division of Bartlett Tree Experts. The company delivers professional tree and shrub care, including tree removal, pruning (cleaning, thinning, raising, restoration, reduction, and vista pruning), structural support (cabling and bracing), lightning protection installation, air excavation for root inspection, soil testing and foliar analysis, and 24-hour storm damage response. Service delivery relies on certified arborist expertise, specialized climbing equipment, aerial lifts, and chainsaw operations rather than proprietary software platforms.

The company serves residential property owners across a defined tri-state region covering Berkshire County, MA, Litchfield County, CT, and Columbia County, NY, with a secondary use case in construction and development properties requiring tree assessment and root protection. The team comprises 8 full-time employees holding multiple industry certifications (Massachusetts Certified Arborist, Connecticut Licensed Arborist, ArborMaster, Electrical Hazards Awareness Program, Treecare Safety Professional, and state pesticide applicator licenses). The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, beginning with a free initial property inspection by a certified arborist, followed by a prioritized proposal and project scheduling aligned to customer budget.

Revenue mechanics are professional-services based: free inspection-driven lead capture followed by quoted, pay-as-you-go project work, with no publicly disclosed pricing or contract structures. Customer acquisition channels include a Squarespace-hosted website with educational pest-alert content (covering Beech leaf disease, Spongy Moth, and Emerald Ash Borer), direct phone contact (413-229-8565), and the Bartlett Tree Experts scheduling system. The company maintains no disclosed funding rounds, no app, no public API integrations, and no AI/ML capabilities, positioning it as a labor-intensive, locality-anchored service business reliant on its Bartlett parent for branding, scheduling, and research backing.

Name

RACE MOUNTAIN TREE SERVICES INC

Legal name

Race Mountain Tree Services, Inc.

Website

https://racemttree.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Race Mountain Tree Services, Inc. is a family-founded, Massachusetts-based arboricultural services firm operating as a division of Bartlett Tree Experts, serving residential property owners in the Berkshire tri-state region with certified tree care, removal, structural support, and storm response.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Arboricultural Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Tree Care & Arborist Services (IMAIAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tree Removal & Dismantling (HSAIADAB), Tree Pruning & Crown Management (HSAIADAA), Emergency Storm Damage Response & Hazard Mitigation (HSAIADAG), Tree Health Care (Diagnosis, Treatment, Fertilization) (HSAIADAD)

Keywords

• Arboricultural services
• Tree removal
• Tree pruning
• Pest management
• Storm damage response

Headquarters

HQ city

South Egremont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Arboricultural Services: Professional tree care services including tree removal, pruning, structural support, and lightning protection. Revenue is generated through service delivery with free initial consultation followed by quoted proposals for authorized work.
2. Emergency Storm Damage Response: 24-hour storm damage response services for rapid tree removal and cleanup following severe weather events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Race Mountain Tree Services, Inc. provides professional arboricultural services including tree removal, pruning, structural support (cabling and bracing), lightning protection installation, air excavation for root inspection, on-site chipping, and 24-hour storm damage response. The company also performs soil testing and foliar analysis and provides pest alert advisory services covering Beech leaf disease, Spongy Moth, Emerald Ash Borer, and tick prevention for residential and construction-related properties.

Product overview

Race Mountain Tree Services, Inc. is a professional arboricultural services company offering a comprehensive range of tree care services. The core offerings include tree removal, pruning (trimming, shearing, shaping), structural support (cabling, bracing), and lightning protection. Additional services encompass air excavation for root inspection, 24-hour storm damage response, chipping, and soil testing/foliar analysis. The company also provides pest alert advisory services covering tree diseases and invasive insects. These services are delivered by certified arborists and ground staff using specialized equipment, with operations in Berkshire County, MA, Litchfield County, CT, and Columbia County, NY.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tree Removal Professional tree removal services performed by certified arborists and ground staff with the knowledge, safety training, and equipment to safely remove trees of any size or circumstance from landscapes with efficiency and care.
• Pruning Tree and shrub pruning services (also referred to as trimming, shearing, or shaping) for improvement of safety, aesthetics, and health, including categories such as cleaning, thinning, raising, restoration, reduction, and vista pruning.
• Structural Support Tree structural support services including cabling, bracing, and reinforcements to improve the stability of trees and their parts.
• Lightning Protection Installation of brass and copper conductors to ground lightning away from trees, protecting them from lightning damage.
• Air Excavation Air excavation services to accommodate root inspection or transplanting.
• Storm Damage Response 24-hour emergency response services for storm damage cleanup and tree hazard mitigation.
• Chipping On-site chipping of tree debris as part of removal and maintenance services.
• Soil Testing and Foliar Analysis Soil testing and foliar analysis services to assess tree and plant health and nutritional needs.
• Pest Alert Services Pest identification, monitoring, and advisory services covering Beech leaf disease, Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth), Emerald Ash Borer, and tick-borne diseases affecting trees and landscapes.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bartlett Tree ExpertscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRace Mountain Tree Services, Inc. is a division of Bartlett Tree Experts. This partnership provides the company with the backing of an international tree care company and research laboratory, enabling continued excellent tree service throughout the Berkshire region. The company leverages Bartlett's brand, scheduling systems, and operational resources.
• UMass Extension Landscape, Nursery and Urban Forestry ProgramminorOthersThe company sources pest and disease information from UMass Extension for educational content on their website, including data on Emerald Ash Borer, Beech leaf disease, and other tree pests affecting the region.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Davey Tree Expert Company: Large national tree care company offering residential and commercial services including pruning, removal, plant health care, and consulting. Operates across the US with significantly greater scale than Race Mountain; same core service offerings but broader portfolio.
• Asplundh Tree Expert Company: Major national tree care company specializing in utility vegetation management and right-of-way services, also offering residential/commercial tree care. Overlapping service capabilities but oriented toward utility line clearance versus Race Mountain's residential focus.
• BrightView: National landscape services company offering tree care, lawn care, and full landscape maintenance to residential and commercial clients. Tree care is one segment within a broader portfolio; comparable to Race Mountain's core offerings but at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• SavATree: Direct competitor providing residential and commercial tree care, lawn care, and plant health care services across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Similar service portfolio (pruning, removal, PHC, pest management) and customer segments to Race Mountain.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: International tree care company and parent organization of Race Mountain. Offers the same full suite of arboricultural services (pruning, removal, plant health care, lightning protection) across a much larger geographic footprint. Race Mountain operates as a Sheffield, MA division of Bartlett.

Regional players

• Lucas Tree Expert Company: Regional arborist company serving Northern New England (Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts) with residential and commercial tree care. Closely comparable service portfolio to Race Mountain but operating in a different but adjacent New England geography.
• Wolf Tree, Inc. Regional utility vegetation management and residential tree care provider in the Appalachian region. Overlapping service offerings (tree removal, pruning, right-of-way work) with Race Mountain, though focused more on utility contracts.

Others

• Arborjet: Tree health care product manufacturer specializing in trunk injection treatments for pests and diseases. Not a direct service competitor but a supplier ecosystem participant; Race Mountain's PHC services (including treatments for EAB and BLD) overlap in the same value chain.

Emerging players

• Goodman's Tree Service: Smaller regional arborist company offering residential tree care services including removal, pruning, and plant health care. Comparable business model and customer base to Race Mountain at similar small-company scale.
• Mountain View Tree Service: Smaller regional arborist company offering residential and commercial tree care services including removal, pruning, and stump grinding. Comparable scale and service mix to Race Mountain though operating in different regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/race-mountain-tree-services-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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