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Damon Carlson is an excellent man and he did a superior job removing two very large "Monkey Puzzle" tree stumps in my front yard. Damon is professional, intelligent, reasonable and personable. He takes pride in his work and his machinery is adequate for the removal of any stump. I highly recommend Damon Carlson and Busy Beaver for all your stump grinding/removal needs.

Damon was so awesome! He came out within an hour of calling him to give an estimate to remove our tree and grind down the stump. He made arrangements to come out and do it at a convenient time for us. He's extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He took the time to make everything nice and tidy afterwards. We will be planting another tree soon and will definitely be using him for that as well. Highly recommend! I'd give 10 stars if I could.

Made a call to Damon around noon on a Wednesday, he showed up to a half hour later to look and bid the job. Offered an exceptional price and was available to complete the work beyond satisfaction the next day. Highly recommended. Thanks again Damon

Highly recommend Busy Beaver Stump Removal. On time (which is BIG in Florida), professional, hard worker and did a great job taking care of a bothersome stump from a tree we had cut down long time ago! Highly recommend to anyone who’s in need of this service!!

Great experience and excellent Job!

Damon is a super nice guy. Came to give me a quote to remove 3 stumps in my back yard and went ahead and did them for a very reasonable price. My neighbor jumped on board with a couple of his stumps, Damon took good care of him also. Highly recommended. 👍🏽👍🏽

Damon is very professional and everything was done in a timely manner as was promised. Thank you!

Damon not only did an awesome job, but explained the process about the tree, what tree he would recommend, and also gave landscaping tips. He did the job very fast and he was very You will not regret contracting him.

Very impressed with Damon and his willingness to work through a problem project. Highly recommend him for future jobs.

Damon was a giant help in removing a stump that had been not ground down enough by another tree service. I'm putting a concrete driveway where the stump was and he was able to completely remove the whole thing for me. He came out the same day I called and did the job the next day at a reasonable price. Would definitely hire Busy Beaver again.

Needed a stump grinded after Milton destroyed our bottle brush. Needless to say tree service providers were swamped. Damon returned our call very quickly and when he gave us his rate we thought it was too good to be true and there had to be a catch. 48 hours later Damon arrived as scheduled and did an absolutely top notch job, quickly, efficiently and for the agreed upon price. I would highly recommend him.

Perfect Bamboo Removal. Hated the bamboo planted by the previous owner. Just could not spend the time to keep it in check any longer. Called Conrad at Busy Beaver and got the bamboo removal scheduled right away. Now it is all gone with stump removal as well. Fair price and completed as promised. I am thrilled at the result and happy for no more bamboo maintenance. If your bamboo is a nightmare like mine, call Busy Beaver and get that problem solved.

Busy Beaver! Damon was awesome - from picking up my call right away to arriving on time the next day to first look at the job, then return an hour later with his equipment. Prior to his arrival we had a huge Bismarckia palm and stump removed to ground level by an arborist. We realized in order to re-plant another tree we needed a lot more of that stump removed. Damon carefully maneuvered around our pool, ground up the rest of the stump and moved two large containers of palm trees for us. Damon is accommodating, pleasant, and performed an excellent job at a reasonable price. Thank you Damon!

Hired him to remove a large stump from my backyard. Friendly guy. He completed the work quickly and professionally. He was also very reasonably priced.

Second time using Damon. In total, he's removed 3 stumps as well as a dead bamboo cluster stump, that no one else would touch. Quick and very reasonable. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.

Just had a stump grinding job completed by Damon and it turned out perfect just as he said it would I would highly recommend him for your removal of a stump. Very professional and very reasonable rate.!

Fast service, quality and the courtesy of the staff.

They did a great job. On time, easy to deal with, pleasant, professional, and most importantly they busted their buts and got the job done quickly and efficiently. Highly recommend

We were sooo fortunate to find Damon! He was professional, reliable, so friendly and gave us great advice. we were in town this weekend from SC to do some yard projects for a friend moving into a new home. On Friday we wanted to remove bamboo that was planted by the previous owner. the stalks had been cut down. three of us worked for an hour with shovels and hatchets trying to dig up the roots. quickly we decided to cut our losses and call a professional. A quick search and a phone call led us to Damon and Busy Beavers. he was very thorough as he talked us through how he could help. we were all in. At 9:45 the next morning, a Saturday, Damon showed up on site. an hour later the job was done!!!!Price was so reasonable. I would encourage anyone to call Damon if they have a similar problem. DON’T don’t do it yourself. 😆. YOU will be relieved!

Excellent company. Very prompt and clean. Damon did a great job and was very pleasant to do business with. We would highly recommend him

Worked with Damon Carlson for removal of a few stumps in my yard, missed by the previous company I hired. He was a great communicator, very reliable, and reasonably priced. Wish I had chosen him for the stump grinding job the first time around. I highly recommend the Busy Beaver Stump Grinding company and would not hesitate to use them again in the future!

Damon came to our house twice for three different stumps (2 extremely large). One of the stumps was in the way of a pool that was being started and he came out same day and did a lot more than a prior company we paid more for. Would highly recommend to anyone and will definitely use for all future tree/stump needs.

Damon was 10 out of 10 to work with. Called him this morning, got the best quote, he was here in the afternoon and stump was gone in 20 minutes. He raked & blew the debris, and was pleasant to engage with.

Damon was fantastic! I called Friday Night, and he was at my place first thing Saturday morning. Work was done efficiently, handled my yard with care, and left the area spotless. Great service, fair pricing, and super responsive. Highly recommend!

Very professional and good customer service. Owner is a very nice guys. Reasonable and professional work.

Nothing but positive things to say about busy beaver stump removal. Responded to my call promptly, arrived on time and cleaned up after the job was finished. I highly recommend this company to anyone.

We notified busy bee tree removal Saturday.spoke with Damon Carlson about our stump removal.Mr. Carlson called back immediately. Came on that following Wednesday was very professional. Did an amazing work. Very satisfied.would call them again.

Professional and Easy to Deal with. Thanks for getting the job done so my HOA can get off my back!

Can’t say enough about Damon and his crew. Not only are they fairly priced, but he was able to get us on his schedule without much delay. They showed up and completed the job on time. Damon went beyond what we asked him to do, hauling away extra debris that I couldn’t move myself. He was thorough in letting us know what was needed to do on our end. We had them remove some trees, grind numerous stumps and cut down a tree that had been a nuisance for years. Highly recommend.

This company is great.. I had a quick need for stump grinding and luckily, he came the same day! Damon was professional and very reasonable. 5+ stars!

Just cut down some huge hedges in our yard, and we needed to remove 75 feet of stumps. Called Damon this morning and by the end of the day — all stumps were gone! Looks great. Damon was very professional and got the job done right at a fair price. Will definitely use him again.

When I called for a quote, he made an appointment for the same day to come over. He looked over the area we need assistance with, gave best price and said he could do the removal same day...professional and dependable

When I called to find out about stump removal Damon stated he could come and meet up with me that afternoon. He was prompt and took care of it right away. I was overly concerned about the stump being picked up by the city as it was quite large and heavy but he assured me it would and it was!

I was in the middle of a major landscaping project for a home that I just acquired. I was in a bind as the previous person, who was responsible for grinding the stumps for the trees, did not do an adequate job at all. I was not aware of this fact as the debris from the stump grind was used to cover the actual stump. The issue was that I had sod arriving the next day and needed that stump ground down quickly and properly. I called around to several companies and they were a few days out (that is not unreasonable). I left a message with Damon and he returned my call about 30 minutes later. I explained the situation and his response which was, “you need this done right now”. I responded “yes” and was prepared for the following: i) He would not be able to accommodate me, and ii) He would charge me an exorbitant amount of money given that I was in a bind. Well, the opposite was true. Damon actually indicated that he was in the area and could show up at my house in 10 minutes and do the job on the spot (this was at the end of the day, too!). He also quoted me a price that was, quite frankly, very inexpensive. Also, upon arrival, he walked around the house and noticed quite a few more things that needed to be ground down. The surprising part was he basically stuck to his quote and only charge me a very small incremental amount for the extra work. I highly recommend Damon and his company and am extremely pleased that he was able to get the job done in a ridiculously timely manner. He is also a kind and personable guy. I have another home that will require major landscaping in the near future and will not hesitate to use him again for that project.

Had a bunch of stumps removed did a very good job in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend them to others.

Damond was quick to respond, coming out the same day and sooner than anticipated. He removed everything quickly and was friendly with throughout the entire experience. It was also very affordable.

I called Damon for a quote in the morning and he came out the same day to complete the work. He's very skilled and did a flawless job on my 8 bush stumps. He also took extra care to find my water line and steer clear of it. His price was totally fair and he cleaned up the area afterwards. It was a pleasure doing business with him. I highly recommend!

Very happwith the prop response, aswellas the price quote. The work was performed in a timely manner, and I would definitely recommend this company. Don B. Gulfport, FL

Amazing service! Had 4 stumps removed and was so happy we had him come back and do another along with the tree removal. VERY competitive prices and incredible service!

Damon is professional and genuinely cared about doing the job well. He arrived when he said he would and texted me when he was on his way. His quote was significantly lower than the other companies I contacted, but the service was exceptional. The quote was to take two stumps down to ground level, but Damon removed both stumps entirely because I mentioned my wife was planning to make a garden there and the stumps would have gotten in the way. After removing the two stumps he quoted, Damon noticed two smaller stumps in the parkway and asked if I wanted them removed. I said i was planning to dig those out on my own, but Damon removed them at no charge. Great service at a great price! I will certainly be calling Damon for any work I have in the future.

His prices were very reasonable and he did an excellent job removing a palm tree for me and a 12 ft diameter stump!!!

Great experience from start to finish. They did an excellent job removing the stump — fast, clean, and very professional.

I hired Damon to remove a few stumps. He showed up on time, gave me a reasonable price and did a terrific job. I agree with other reviewers that describe him as polite and professional. I definitely recommend him.

I've used Busy Beaver Stump Removal several times grinding up tree roots. Damon is good to work with and always willing to do what it takes to get the job done. I highly recommend him.

We originally called someone from Craigslist, they showed up a day late and left us with a huge mess! We thrn called Damon, he was very professional, nice, did a great clean job at a fair price!!!

Very pleased with the end result of old stump area after grinding. Definitely improves my Homes curve appeal. He was very efficient and respectful of my property. Communication is on point. Showed up when he said he would, did a great job. Thank you.

Best in the business!

My name is Mike Stickel. I am the property maintenance superintendent for New Destiny, church and school in Clearwater, we had Damon come out and do an extensive job on our multi acre property grinding minimally 14 stumps, he worked right through the week, including Sunday, did an amazing job, very diligent, very hard-working great price. We greatly appreciate his service and recommend him highly to others that are needing the same.

Damon did an awesome job on removing the many stumps on our church ground Widely recommend him to you👍🏾

Damon at Busy Beaver is a man that delivers his word. I had a very large oak that uprooted during hurricane Milton and called 3 stump grinding companies. Damon took my call on a Sunday and was at my home in 20 minutes. He gave me a fair bid and came a day early to remove the stump. I highly recommend Busy Beaver Stump Grinding!

Highly recommend! I called Damon to come out and look at grinding down a tree stump and he was at our home within a few hours and completed the work that same day. The price was very affordable and he did a great job! He is very professional and knowledgeable and we would definitely use him again.

Damon was efficient, on time and ver yprofessional Would highly recommend his service Thank you!!

I called 3 other companies for a quote, and they didn't even bother to return my call. Damon not only answered his phone right away, but was also able to give me a very reasonable quote on the spot. As promised, he arrived the same afternoon and removed a stump from my yard. Damon's excellent work, superior responsiveness and fun personality will make me look to him for any future projects. Can only recommend. 5 stars!

Excellent communication. Came the very next day to get the job done and great pricing. Will definitely use again. THANK YOU !!

Great customer service, on time, good price and job well done!! I recommend this company 100%!

Damon grinded 7+ stumps for a very competitive rate. Was punctual and flexible working around other contractors. Use Busy Beaver if you want a hassle free, excellent job!!

Great guy! Great work!

Amazing service. Called this morning he showed up within the hour to give a price, same day removal. Great price. Highly recommend!

Would highly recommend, Damon was very prompt "in fact was was even early", knowledgeable and professional. I had a large stump by pool that he took care of for me. I could not be happier with results I would not hesitate to use his services again. Roque Casasnovas

Called Damian and he came out the following day at the exact time he said, got to work did a fantastic job at a great price. Highly recommend him.

We highly recommend Busy Beaver Stump Removal. They do an excellent job and their customer service is amazing.

Called Busy Beaver at 11 am and he was finishing up a job in a short time 10 minutes from my house. Damon arrived one hour later and gave me a quote which I thought was fair and said he could remove the tree stump right then. I had to leave to go to work, when I came home it was completely gone and no mess. I would definitely be recommending Damon to anyone that needs his service. I would rather support small business owners then the BIG companies of the world out there!!!

These guys are great! They quoted me a price on a Friday and were out first thing Monday morning to do the job. I've never dealt with a tree trimming crew so professional and courteous. The job was done as promised, on time and looks amazing. I will gladly continue to refer Robert and Damon to anyone who needs tree trimming/removal services. Thank you so much!

Damon is a great guy.. I felt comfortable when I first met him.. he gave me a better deal than any other companies did and they did a great job. I wouldn’t look elsewhere if I need the service again. Go to him and you won’t regret it.

Great experience with this company! He came ready to do the job and was very careful getting to the back yard with his equipment! Easy to work with explained what and how he would take out the stump! I recommend this company to everyone!

Very nice man. Showed up ready to work, explained everything and got to it. Price was super reasonable. He did a great job and guarantees his work. Highly recommend him.

Excellent service at a very reasonable price. He is very nice. Look no further.

Great prices and very timely. I called last night and he was out first thing this morning. Had it all done in under 30 minutes. Damon did a great job and was very friendly. I highly recommend

Damon was awesome,, He came to my house the same day I contacted him, grinder 2 stumps ,, quick and very very reasonable,, I would highly recommend his services,,

I txt Damon at 9:00am on Saturday morning. We agreed to meet at my building at noon. he showed up on time, finished and cleaned up by 1:00pm. He did a great job and I would highly recommend him.

I called Damon to look at a stump for me for removal and within a couple hours of my call it was gone completely, Great service and quick and even the best price So I will definitely use him again

I had a very difficult problem with tree roots in an inside corner of my house. Damon told me exactly what he could do and what he would not be able to do. I am very satisfied with the results. I definitely recommend this business if you need this type of work done.

Reasonable price, friendly, done quickly, and cleaned up nicely after finishing. Thank you, Damon!

Great service and fast.

Good work, have used before. Job done well. Im Happy. Thank you.

Damon was quick to respond to my inquiry for an estimate; competitive with his price and expedient to come and get the job done. Glad I found him on craiglist.

Great experience

I needed 2 stumps ground down and Damon came right out to give a price. Great price and a great job. Don't mess around with any one else. Damon at Busy Beaver is the one to call. I have other properties and will call them again. Like they say, "You can never get enough Beaver"!

First time to have a stump removed; we had a large oak tree removed in front of our house. I am very pleased and satisfied with how the stump was removed in little to no time at all. I will use Busy Beaver's services with any future jobs and will not hesitate to refer him to family and friends. Thank you for your help today!

Damon was very personable to talk to and responsive to our needs to grind a robolini palm stump. I called on Monday, texted him pictures of the work and surrounding area and he was able to meet and do the work the next day. Because I didn't know where the electrical line was running from the lamp post to the house, he was very cautious on how deep he could go (which he advised before he did the work), and was most appreciative. Price was very reasonable. I would call on Damon again for our next tree/stump removal.

Professional, insured, and reasonable stump grinding service. Needed help due to storm ETA. Owner was timely, fair, and did a great job. I highly recommend this small business!

Damon is very professional and super nice....he did a fantastic job on my stumps...thank you

Busy beaver stump removal was amazing. They were on time Their prices were great. They cleaned up area and went above and beyond my hopes expectations. I definitely recommend this company no matter how big or small your project may be. Thank you for your great work

Damon showed up the same afternoon I called and quickly and competently ground down two stumps in my backyard at a very fair price.

I called Damon about removing roots from my bamboo plants that I cut down and he was here the next day to help remove the roots. Very nice guy! Very knowledgable! On time and thorough with his work! Would highly recommend.

They handled business professionally and in a safe and timely manner. i will be using them for all of my tree projects!

My experience with Damon and his company was unsurpassed! He is reliable, punctual, cost-effective and most of all a great guy! I highly recommend his services. Wishing him the absolute best moving forward.

Damon really helped us out quickly! We called and within a day, he came out to remove 3 huge stumps we had in our front yard. He was very professional, courteous, and accommodating. We have used him in the past and he continues to be reliable time after time 😁

I gotta say I’m very grateful I found this company. I called as I needed to remove three stumps pretty quickly. They gave me a time a couple hours later, came on time, and removed the stumps I less than an hour. They actually removed additional items around the yard I wasn’t even aware of...for no additional cost. Fantastic job and at a great price. Thank you

Damon was great, came same day and gave me a fair price. Highly recommended!

I had a palm tree on my mobile home from hurricane Milton and Busy Beaver gently removed it from my home and also used his stump grinder to remove the stump. Damon is very professional and has a very skilled staff.

Damon is absolutely the best. Perfect job, fast, on time, very reasonable, and the nicest guy in the business. He's the only tree service I use.

Damon was so awesome! He came out within an hour of calling him to give an estimate to remove our tree and grind down the stump. He made arrangements to come out and do it at a convenient time for us. He's extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He took the time to make everything nice and tidy afterwards. We will be planting another tree soon and will definitely be using him for that as well. Highly recommend! I'd give 10 stars if I could.

Damon did an excellent job. Prompt, knowledgeable and affordable. He was able to grind out the stump the same day I called him. Would highly recommend!

I called Busy Beaver Stump Grinding on Saturday(May 6, 2019) and Damon said he could come on Monday. We had some very, very large roots left over from a previous tree-stump removal company and wanted them all removed so we could re-sod. He kept me posted during the day as to time he would be there. He was very careful about getting his equipment through the fence gate without damaging anything. He did an excellent job and the price he quoted was well below what we expected and we paid him more than what he quoted. Very nice fellow and I would recommend him to anyone in a heartbeat.

I hired Damon to remove one tree stump and he came out on a Saturday to do the job. He arrived when he said he would and used professional grade equipment. He was professional and fair in his pricing. I will call him again to help with my next tree grinding project.

Busy Beaver made quick work of the bamboo that I've been trying to get rid of for years. Nice to get my yard back. Reasonable price, great work!

Damon was referred by my landscaper. He came on time when scheduled. Did the worked as asked, and even took time to take care of a stump that wasn’t planned. As he was leaving, he told me to call if I wasn’t completely happy. About a week later, as we were planting trees in the area he removed the stump, we found it wasn’t removed deep enough. I called Damon to come and look to remove the stump well below ground level. He came back, early, and removed everything without question. I even asked for another small stump and he removed without concern. I am very appreciative of the work he did and will refer him to anyone. Very friendly and conscientious guy.

I called Busy Beaver and he was able to come out the same day and upon arriving he evaluated the removal and I agreed to have it done. My stump was quite large and it had to be cut into 2 sections and placed for pick up which would be the next day. I was Very concerned as whether the City would take these huge pieces away. I was assured they would and they did. I am Very Happy with the removal that Busy Beaver provided and would recommend them

Damon was awesome ! Professional, on time and easy to work with! Definitely would hire him again.

After Hurricane Milton, I left a message on a Sunday and Damon called me back first thing Monday morning. I explained about my citrus tree being uprooted and the need for stump and root system removal. We spoke for a few minutes and he said he would be out later that afternoon. I was pleasantly surprised; knowing they were most likely very busy after the storm. I was very pleased with the customer service, attention to detail, and timeliness of their services. They completed the project same day and at a cheaper cost than my other two quotes. I highly recommend Busy Beaver Stump Removal!

Busy Beaver is AWESOME! First class service, from the initial estimate to the finishing touches Damon and his crew did an awesome job. They grinded down 3 huge stumps and got my entire backyard cleared and level, and hauled away a couple tons of mulched stump and dirt for a great price. The whole crew was super friendly and did a great job cleaning up after the job was finished. I highly recommended Busy Beaver, 5 stars!

Great work grinding down our bamboo stumps! Efficient and thorough. Highly recommend!

Came out almost immediately, only because my schedule didn’t allow for same day service. Fair price and great work. Highly recommend.

Called for a quote and they were there the next day with a very reasonable quote. Scheduled the work later that same week and did an outstanding job. Trees cut, stumps removed and ground leveled in record time and great quality. Can’t go wrong with Busy Beaver!

I highly recommend Damon for any stump grinding or root removal. He answers his calls, arrives as scheduled, and does a great job! You will be very happy!

excellent service: called for 1 stump to be removed in the am. + by late afternoon that same day the stump was gone. Damon was very professional + very reasonably priced. thank you again!

Highly recommend. We are very pleased with Damon’s work. Communicated well, came when he promised, did great efficient safe work while respecting our yard and nearby plants. A very fair price. We couldn’t be happier with our experience and would gladly recommend Damon and Busy Beaver Stumps to anyone! Thanks Damon!!

Damon did an awesome job. We originally paid another company for a tree and stump removal. Due to the incompetence of the owner they under bid the job and never came back to remove the stump. Unfortunately we fell for the lies that they needed the money to pay their guys and for dump fees and paid the agreed upon amount before the stump was removed. After waiting over three weeks we finally called around for quotes. We explained the situation to Damon and he gave us the best bid. He even guaranteed to come back if we saw any roots after it settled. Being a great professional he worked 7 hours in the rain to get the job done as promised. You won't go wrong using Busy Bee Stump Removal.

He was busy today but he made time to get my stump done same day. Fast friendly service!

Damon showed up when requested, surveyed the project for removing 3 stumps, went over access which was quite difficult and detailed each move. Competed the job with minimal disruption even though adjacent to the pool. Excellent communication, fair price, highly recommended.

Met with the business owner Damon. He made suggestions following the completion. I was very satisfied and would make recommendations to others.

Damon gave an excellent price and the work he completed was awesome. I would highly recommend him doing your stump removal.

Awesome.!!! Worked this past Saturday and Sunday working on two huge stumps. Showed up when he said he would , did what he said he would , and then some. Great Guy. Thanks again.

Referred to Busy Beaver by tree pruner after telling him how much local tree removal companies wanted for grinding my 40"+ oak stump. Damon came out one evening and gave me a quote that was a fraction of what i had been quoted previously. I took his offer and we scheduled for a Saturday. He arrived before noon and had the whole job done and cleaned up in around two hours. It turned out to be more grinding and hauling than we had assumed and I voluntarily gave him more than he quoted. Even then it was, by far, less expensive than all my other quotes. Damon was very friendly and efficient and I will certainly engage Busy Beaver in the future if a need arises.

Highly recommend.

Called Damon to remove two large shrub stumps and surrounding roots. He was out the next day, did an excellent job, and was gone before I realized it. Very reasonably priced. So glad I discovered this company! Would definitely hire again!

We called on a Sunday and the owner was able to come out the same day. He took out several stumps quickly for a very reasonable rate. He was very friendly and professional. We would definitely use this service again if needed.

5 Stars – Highly Recommend! We recently hired Busy Beaver’s Stump Removal to tackle a couple massive, dense clumps of bamboo that had taken over our backyard in St. Pete—and they absolutely delivered. These guys were incredible from start to finish. They showed up on time, were extremely professional, and walked us through the entire process step-by-step so we knew exactly what to expect. If you’ve ever tried to remove bamboo yourself, you know just how exhausting and frustrating it can be. It’s no small task—but Busy Beaver made it look easy. They were honest, efficient, and their pricing was very fair given the scope of the job. We couldn’t be happier with the results and highly recommend them to anyone dealing with out-of-control bamboo or stubborn stumps. Save yourself the hassle—just call Busy Beaver and let the pros handle it!

Damon showed up on time and did a great job . He was professional and personable . We would highly recommend him . Don and Gina

What an awesome experience. Damon was very professional and kept clear communication with me as to his arrival . Once here it was quick and efficient , professional work . Will definitely use him again.

Great experience having 3 stumps removed, quick, easy and at a great price! I would use Busy Beaver again and highly recommend them.

I called Damon late this afternoon for a quote, he showed up on time, quoted me lower than several competitors and had 2 stumps removed by dinner time. Damon also found out I was a new property owner and took the time to educate me caring for other trees on the property. Thank you Damon for making my backyard safe for my little ones!!

Damon responded and came out immediately to provide us with a quote when we called. He gave us a very fair quote from the start and was prepared to begin the job immediately. I have had stump work performed in the past by other companies but Busy Beaver was by far the best quality work that I have ever had. I would highly recommend him to anyone as he is very skilled and very knowledgable in his trade. Thank you very much for your service.