About Us
Owner-Led Tree Care Since 2005
OAK Services was founded in Aiken, SC in 2005 by Charles Rice — a 26-year veteran of the Green Industry and ISA Certified Arborist of 14 years. Two decades on, OAK is one of the most-credentialed tree service operations in the Southeast: TCIA Accredited (top 2% nationally), BBB A+ rated, fully licensed and insured. The owner is the certified arborist — not just a hired-on cert.
Powered by a Certified Arborist + Trained Crew
TCIA Accredited
Top 2% of all tree companies nationally — accredited since 2016.
Our Mission
Why OAK Stands Apart in the Southeast
Storm chasers arrive after every major storm event with magnetic signs and out-of-state crews. We’ve been at 3039 Charleston Hwy, Aiken, SC since 2005 — same address, same owner, same Certified Arborist. We work routine pruning the same week we work hurricane response. That continuity is the difference, and it’s what we offer to every property in our service area.
- ISA Certified Arborist on staff
- Top 2% TCIA Accredited (since 2016)
- BBB A+ Rated
- Fully Licensed & Insured
How We Stand Apart
How We Stand Apart from Storm-Chasers
01. Locally Rooted Since 2005
21 years of work in the CSRA. Every neighborhood, every species, every storm pattern — we know it. Out-of-state crews don’t.
02. Owner-Credentialed
The Certified Arborist isn’t a hired-on cert — he’s the owner. Charles Rice signs every work order. ISA TRAQ qualified. Top 2% TCIA accredited.
03. Equipped for Heavy Work
126-foot, 100-ton tree crane (Tree Mek + Mecanil). Handles trees on roofs, blocked roads, and structures other crews can’t reach. Every job is overseen by one of O.A.K.’s ISA Certified Arborists and executed by trained, insured crew operating under TCIA-accredited standards. 100% wood waste recycling on every job.
Our Team
Certified Crew + Owner-Operator
Charles Rice
Owner & ISA Certified Arborist
[Team Member 2]
Safety Officer
[Team Member 3]
Senior Climber / Certified Arborist
[Team Member 4]
Client Coordinator
[Team Member 5]
Tree Care Technician
[Team Member 6]
Project Supervisor
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Pre-position with OAK Before the Next Storm
Whether it’s a routine pruning request or a 2 AM emergency call after a hurricane, OAK has been the Southeast’s tree-care answer since 2005. Get a free quote or reach our 24/7 dispatch directly.
Email Us
info@oakservices.com
Call Us 24/7
(833) 625-7827
Frequently Asked Questions