About · Columbia, SC · Since 1948
About · Columbia, SC · Since 1948
Our Story
Founded in 1948, Sox & Freeman has been locally owned and operated for 75 years. Chris Freeman, CEO, the son of Blake Freeman started with the company in 1976 and today leads the company with its President, Blake Roddy. No relation to Blake Freeman, but a man of great work ethics and integrity. The company's premise is to build a strong workforce with like attributes of the company and continue to invest in the employees' skills and knowledge.
"Trees last a long time, and we're proud to be able to say that our relationships with our customers do too."
While the techniques, equipment and many faces have changed, the quality of work remains the same and will continue as a small local, family company. Today, 75 years later, the company stands as the leader in tree care in the midlands of South Carolina with the same business model of customer satisfaction and integrity.
At Sox & Freeman there is no secret for why we're still in business over 7 decades after we opened. We recognize, first and foremost, the importance of cultivating relationships with our customers. Some of our current clients include the children and even grandchildren of our first generation customers. Trees last a long time, and we're proud to be able to say that our relationships with our customers do too.
Why Choose Sox & Freeman
At Sox & Freeman we aren't just a few guys with chainsaws -- every one of our crews is led by an ISA-certified arborist. This means that you're working with tree experts who have the training, education, and experience to handle the most challenging tree problems.
Sox & Freeman has been in business for 75 years and some of our clients have been with us for three generations. Like the trees we work with, we take a long view of the world and prioritize developing long-term relationships over short-term gain.
We don't rest on our laurels and are always training the next generation of arborists. At Sox & Freeman our non-certified crew members are given the time, training, and resources to become certified arborists via our Arborist Development Plan.
No experienced arborist will say that their profession is without risk -- and we're as experienced as they come. To that end we safeguard both our crews and your property with industry leading insurance and workers compensation plans.
Our Journey
Blake Freeman and C.L. Sox establish Sox & Freeman Tree Expert Co. in Columbia, South Carolina -- locally owned and operated from day one.
Chris Freeman, son of founder Blake Freeman, joins the company and begins his journey toward leading the organization as CEO.
Every crew led by an ISA-certified arborist. The Arborist Development Plan launched to raise the next generation of certified tree care professionals.
Winners of Best of Columbia Metro for over five years. Certified tree care safety professionals serving all of The Midlands under CEO Chris Freeman and President Blake Roddy.
Leadership
Son of founder Blake Freeman, Chris joined the company in 1976 and today leads Sox & Freeman with a mission built on customer satisfaction and integrity. Under his leadership the company has grown into the undisputed leader in tree care across the South Carolina Midlands.
A man of great work ethics and integrity, Blake Roddy serves as President of Sox & Freeman alongside CEO Chris Freeman. Together they lead the company's ongoing commitment to building a strong workforce and investing in the skills and knowledge of every team member.
Every tree service team is led by an ISA-certified arborist. The International Society of Arboriculture requires extensive training, testing, and continuing education -- and we carry industry-leading insurance and workers compensation plans so our crews and your property are always protected.
Certifications & Awards
Tree Doctors
We love Columbia for its amazing tree cover and it is always our goal to preserve as many healthy trees as possible. Your problem trees will be safely removed -- but whenever possible we will provide you with recommendations for non-destructive solutions.
On top of a customer-first approach to business, we also truly care about our work. We believe that God created trees for more reasons and benefits than most individuals could ever imagine, and so we don't simply provide tree removal services -- we provide tree care. It is our goal to preserve trees. We're professional tree doctors who would always rather see healthy trees left standing.
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