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Ambition Tree Service & Landscaping

Tree service · Shelbyville, KY

4.9 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · 14 photos
99%five-star reviews
8%reviews answered by the owner
Jun 2026latest review

Ambition Tree Service & Landscaping at a glance

Customers frequently praise the company for punctuality, efficient tree removal, and thorough site cleanup after jobs. Reviewers note that the owner provides same-day estimates, communicates clearly regarding project details, and offers competitive pricing compared to local competitors. One low-star review criticizes the business for placing signage in a way that implied completed municipal work which had not actually been performed.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 76 reviews (99% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 76 Google reviews (73 with written comments, 4 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 8% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: June 23, 2026.
  • Service: Tree Planting Service serving Shelbyville, Kentucky.

Data from Google, last updated November 12, 2026.

Star ratings

76 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars7599%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star11%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 73 written reviews

  • Praise178100%
  • Complaints00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Speed & response4425%
  • Quality & results4022%
  • Would recommend3017%
  • Staff & attitude2514%
  • Price & value2413%
  • Honesty & trust84%
  • Communication74%

What customers talk about

We read 73 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Awesome group of guys, high quality work, efficient, and respectful!”
  • “They got it done way faster than I was expecting and cleaned it up all the way!”
  • “I highly recommend using this company for your landscaping needs!”
  • “They were efficient and professional and cleaned up the job site upon completion.”
  • “What we love about Dakota and his crew is the fair pricing, the speed at which he and his crew work, and the cleanup afterwards.”
  • “He should call himself the reliable , dependable and honest tree service because that’s what he is.”
  • “I’m so grateful that he could come and inspect the tree and explain some details of how bad it was damaged that I was unaware of.”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 76 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Team members customers mention
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John FugittLocal Guide · 10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Awesome group of guys, high quality work, efficient, and respectful! Very responsive!

James AdriansenLocal Guide · 36 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews James has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

When you live in a heavily forested area like Kentucky that experiences severe weather it’s a must that you have a good tree service. We have one and would like to recommend to you Dakota Hodler owner of Ambition Tree Service! We’ve had Dakota remove a large cedar tree in our yard that had outgrown the space; and, huge tree limbs that had come crashing down during violent storms. What we love about Dakota and his crew is the fair pricing, the speed at which he and his crew work, and the cleanup afterwards. He even has a stump grinder to finish it perfectly. We also like that he is licensed and fully insured which is a must. My wife observed their work and was really impressed with how hard his 2-man crew works. Climbing trees, hauling limbs and feeding the chipper. When they were done a crewman uses a blower to make everything look good! Next time you need a tree service we hope you will give Dakota a call. We highly recommend! Check them out - AMBITION TREE SERVICE!

Barbie Fox3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Barbie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Amazing service. They took down the trees, fixed my landscaping all in one day. They were fast and efficient. I could not be happier and highly recommend them.

SammyLocal Guide · 49 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sammy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Ambition Tree Service is Great! Truly remarkable professional job. Dakota and his team totally removed a tree almost falling, from a late spring storm. I’m so grateful that he could come and inspect the tree and explain some details of how bad it was damaged that I was unaware of. They got it done way faster than I was expecting and cleaned it up all the way!

Trace Chesser4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Trace has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I highly recommend Dakota and his team. They are great gentlemen - they did minimal damage to grass and landscape in what was a challenging job.

Gabby Winstead5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gabby has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They did an incredible job removing overgrown bushes, trees, and vines. They came out same day I reached out for estimate. They were able to fit me into their schedule quickly. They were fast and efficient! I highly recommend using this company for your landscaping needs!!

- “‪Apex‬” Apex -5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews - has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Had some trees and stumps that needed to be taken care of. Dakota came out the same day I called for a free estimate. Dakota and his team were fast and professional. A dead tree was near my power lines and they expertly took care of it. They navigated my property with the utmost care. I cannot even tell the stumps were there, and they hauled away everything i needed. I was impressed they got the whole job done in one day. Couldn't be happier with Ambition's Service and Professionalism. Thanks guys!

Response from the owner · 8 months ago

We truly appreciate your business and kind words!

Jeffery Wright1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Jeffery has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Top notch service! We had been anticipating another season of leaves in the pool, being highly allergic to poison ivy and such I was putting it off taking the trees out myself. Talked about it with Dakota, shot me a price and a day available, said let's do it! Him and a helper showed up on time, worked great together and chipped the majority of it and left the rest in manageable pieces to sell or burn, dumped the chips out back for a natural mulch we plan to use later. Great service, Impressive equipment, great team, and great price!! Will use again!

Jack McQuade1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Jack has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Dakota was very prompt and efficient and his services were reasonably priced. I would definitely recommend him.

Melodie Whitaker5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Melodie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great company! Dakota always gets the job done and leaves everything neat and tidy. He has cut down two 40’+ foot white pines for me on two separate occasions. Fair pricing, and he shows up when he says he will. Highly recommend!

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