Business Profile Written by Holly Stupak Photos courtesy of Bradley Tree Experts
Large Enough to Serve, Small Enough to Care
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pring has finally sprung, and for many homeowners, that means your trees will be in need of some attention and care. Whether you need tree removal, pruning and shaping or other tree-related services, our local Tree Care and Inspection Expert Mike Bradley, Owner of Bradley Tree Experts, is an experienced tree arborist with all the equipment necessary to accommodate any job from large to small. Mike grew up in Upper Darby and was the oldest of his five siblings. He started climbing trees when he was just 11 years old and hasn’t stopped since. Mike’s tree-climbing skills as a kid caught the attention of his neighbor, who happened to be a tree surgeon. He recruited Mike to help with his own tree business, and passed down his knowledge and expertise. “Not only
Mike Bradley with his granddaughter Adrienne
did I realize that I was good at tree climbing and working on trees, but I found it very rewarding,” Mike said. “Since the day my neighbor asked me to help, I’ve never looked back!” While Mike attended Upper Darby High School, he continued working with his neighbor, and in the summers, he started his own landscaping business, overseeing 60 properties. “I was definitely a hustler!” Mike said proudly. After high school, he took classes in accounting at Delaware County Community
Marple Newtown’s Tree Care & Inspection Experts
Large enough to serve. Small enough to care.
Fast, Affordable, Reliable Emergency Tree Service Experts
For when the unthinkable happens! Your Tree Care Specialists!
Firewood From The Experts!
• Storm cleanup • Tree pruning, shaping & fertilization • Stump grinding, bush & brush removal
• Sold by the cord, ½ cord & ¼ cord • Stove wood available (16" and smaller)
For more than 30 years.
Delaware Valley’s Best Firewood Provider.
610-325-8600 • www.BradleyTreeExperts.com • 289 Langford Rd, Broomall 16 Marple Friends & Neighbors / Bringing People Together