Shawn McDaniel started Elite Tree Service in 2020 with one goal: honest work done right, by the person who owns the company. Every job has the owner on site and every quote is given straight.
Shawn McDaniel is on every job. He started in tree work over a decade ago, learning the trade from the ground up. When he founded Elite Tree Service LLC in 2020, he brought a simple philosophy: do the work yourself, know your crew, and treat every property like it's your own.
Shawn works alongside his crew every day. You'll find him in the trees, running the equipment, and managing the job site. He's hands-on because he cares about quality, safety, and how the work gets done.
When the owner is on every job, the standard stays consistent from the first call to the final walkthrough. That's not something you find from every tree company.
Our team brings 40+ years of combined experience. We're a tight group of professionals who know each other, know the work, and know how to work safely.
Every crew member is trained in current safety practices. Everyone on our team carries workers' compensation insurance -- not because it's required, but because it's the right way to operate. We invest in proper equipment, ongoing training, and a safety culture that keeps people going home in one piece every day.
That matters on jobs where one mistake can be serious.
We believe in simple, direct communication. You shouldn't have to chase us down or wonder what's happening on your property.
We answer the phone. We return calls the same day. We show up when we say we will, and if something changes, we tell you why.
We provide a written estimate before we start any work -- you know exactly what you're paying before we pick up a chainsaw. We clean up before we leave: debris hauled, chips and logs cleared, property swept if needed.
Whether you're a residential homeowner or a property manager with a portfolio of locations, the process is the same.
Elite Tree Service LLC carries full general liability insurance, is bonded, and maintains workers' compensation coverage on every crew member on every job.
That insurance protects you. If something unexpected happens on your property, you're covered. We don't cut corners on coverage and we don't ask you to take on risk that should be ours.
We provide certificates of insurance on request. For commercial clients, we can meet specific documentation requirements before work begins.
We serve Central and South Arkansas covering a 120-mile radius from our base in Gurdon. That includes Hot Springs, the Little Rock metro, Pine Bluff, Benton, Texarkana, Bryant, Hot Springs Village, Malvern, Magnolia, Camden, Hope, Nashville, Arkadelphia, and dozens of smaller communities.
See our full service area for city-specific pages and coverage details.
Call or fill out the form. We'll schedule an on-site visit, walk the job, and give you a written quote -- no obligation.
