Goodwood Tree Care’s mission

Meet the passionate professionals behind Goodwood- your trusted partners in tree care. We will provide safe, efficient and cost-effective service for all your tree needs.

Our Story

Goodwood Tree Care was founded with a simple mission: to provide Cedar Rapids and Iowa City with safe, professional tree services and exceptional custom woodworking.

What started as a passion for arboriculture has grown into a comprehensive service combining tree care expertise with fine woodworking craftsmanship. We believe in giving trees a second life - whether that's through proper care and maintenance or transforming fallen wood into beautiful custom pieces.

With hundreds satisfied customers we've built our reputation on reliability, safety, and exceptional results, and exceptional results. Every project, from emergency tree removal to custom dining tables, receives our full attention and expertise.

Meet Our Team

Dylan Hillyer

ISA Certified Arborist

with 12 years of experience. A former US Forest Service Smokejumper and Hotshot, Dylan specializes in complex tree removals and hazard assessments. He graduated with honors in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Northern Iowa. He is fluent in Spanish, and love his dogs.

ISA Arborist #: IW0135A

Jack Adams

Lead groundsman + mechanic

Jack is passionate about learning all things chainsaws and is a mechanical whiz. In his free time he is a coordinator at the Corridor Hockey Association.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • There are two main ways to climb a tree : either with spikes/gaffs ( tree removal only, this causes damage to a tree otherwise), or with ropes which is my preferred method. Climbing has certain advantages over a bucket truck: accessibility to trees in complex terrain, efficiency in removal, and lower impact (no ruts in the yard).

  • Most jobs are completed in a day (*weather dependent). Some more complex work may take longer.

  • The EAB is an exotic beetle whose larvae embeds and destroys the inner bark of ash trees. Unlike other trees, which remain relatively stable after they die, ash trees lose moisture internally very quickly and begin to fall apart soon after they die creating a hazardous situation. The city of Cedar Rapids is in the process of removing all infected parkway ash trees (more information can be found at cedar-rapids.org/EAB).

  • GoodWood does not provide legal advice. Any information provided here is not intended to be a substitute for legal services from a competent professional. Your property line acts a plane which any vegetation that resides on your side is technically yours. Iowa follows the common law or “Massachusetts Rule.” Thus, a landowner may trim a neighbor’s trees branches from their own side of the fence line. They may also dig up roots from their neighbors trees if they cross onto their property. To expand upon this you can read: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-law-about-neighbors-and-trees.

  • Yes. Tree trimming and removal is a taxable service per the following rule: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/iac/rule/10-19-2011.701.26.66.pdf The total sales tax I charge on each service is 7% (6% to the State of Iowa + 1% location option sales tax in Linn County and many other Iowa counties.)

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