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Avatar for Johnson's Tree Care Inc
Johnson's Tree Care Inc
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Johnsons Tree Care did outstanding work on my relatively small job. Kevin and Adam were experienced, professional and detail-oriented. Many tree companies would not accept such a small job, but Johnsons Tree Care staff really want to help, and take great pride in their work! I highly recommend them for any tree service needs you have!"
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+10

Response time10 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Aly's Tree Trimming Pruning & Yard Clean-Up
4.8(
351
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job went like clockwork. Aly was prompt in coming out when contacted to provide an estimate. While the cost for cutting and hauling this very large pine was not inexpensive, it was reasonable given the size of the job and was within the parameters of other quotes I received. I was impressed with the many positive client reviews I read about Aly's Tree Trimming and the fact that the company was bonded, a certified Arborist, and licensed. Aly was able to get his crew over immediately after PG&E had finished their job of cutting near the high voltage lines. Aly has a large crew and they worked quickly and efficiently. Alex the foreman, did a wonderful job working with our difficult neighbor in handling the issues of working on the neighbors property. They cleaned up every day and when a small tree on the neighbor's property was damaged, they replaced the tree with a similar specimen. The crew were very professional and courteous. They avoided any damage to the two properties (other than the tree mentioned above). I would definitely use Aly's Tree Trimming again and would highly recommend it to other clients who are seeking the highest professionalism, and courtesy."
Response time4 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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JMV Tree Service
4.9(
92
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The most professional tree service i have encountered. Juan called me throughout the project, always informed me of changes, he is thorough and very hard working and professional. I highly recommend him."
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Redwood tree
Redwood tree

+9

Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Jake's Landscaping & Tree Services
4.7(
86
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jakes Tree Service guys were on time and very professional and respectful for other people s property. They cleaned up all debris. They did the job in a timely manner to our expectations. They were reasonably priced. I would use and recommend Jakes Tree Service again."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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GP Tree Service, Inc.
5.0(
9
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

"We have used GP Tree Service for a few years now starting in 2020. They always provide a competitive quote, perform the service quickly and professionally, provide outstanding guidance and recommendations. We refer all our neighbors to them. We even use them for our neighborhood association."
Response time2 days
Response rate91%
73 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bama's Tree Care, Inc
4.3(
101
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service. Knowledgeable about trees and the best time to trim/prune. (He advised to wait to prune for health of the tree rather that do the job at the moment..) Have used Bama's for several years. Crew is careful about under plantings to avoid damage. Courteous and hardworking. Highly recommend."
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+8

Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Acer Landscaping & Tree Care, Inc.
4.6(
23
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Acer Landscaping & Tree Service were a pleasure to work with. They provided a fair and reasonable quote for removing several trees and their stumps in my backyard. Since the owner was in my local area, he was able to visit the site and provide a quote on the same day I called. The owner and his crew were onsite early and worked efficiently and professionally while maintaining social distancing and/or wearing of face masks. I'm very pleased with their services and will hire them again for future work."
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+58

Response time7 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Landscaping Bay Area
4.6(
117
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner initially came to my home to assess the work I needed to have done. He is very knowledgeable about landscaping. The time he spent upfront was greatly appreciated as he fully understood to my landscaping needs. He had great ideas on how to replant a tree, recommend how to control grubs and how to properly care for specific plants. Once the project began the owner was no longer involved. In fact, I never saw him again. In addition to his landscaping services I had him give me a bid for painting my new fence and yard fence. The painting itself was very nicely done however, the worker(s) were careless and left several oil based paint spots damaging 15-20 of my brand new pavers. When I addressed this with The Owner he replied via email his worker(s) told him they didn’t do it. I provided pictures of the pavers as proof to substantiate my claim. The Owner had his lead come by our home to fix a sprinkler head that was covered during sod repair and to remove these stains. When I reached out to The Owner again he solely relied upon his lead who promptly told him the oil based paint stains were removed. The stains still remain, I’ve contacted my pavers company who clearly stated “oil based paint cannot be removed!” It became blatantly obvious the owner was siding with employee. In fact, The Owner not once has stepped foot on my property since he took the bid. He never came to oversee the project and all contact with him has been via email or text. Lastly, we were in agreement to plant a new tree. As of this review, I have never heard back and there was never any follow up as to when this would be done. I really had high hopes In the beginning and I am very disappointed in The Owner’s project management. He appears to be knowledgeable but my recommendation is that he needs to manage his team, stay closer to the project and make an attempt to do a final walk through. Lastly his hourly bill rate was inconsistent vs. negotiated. Hourly rate doubled for final day of painting which I regretfully paid."
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+15

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

The shepherd’s tree, native to the Kalahari Desert in Africa, holds the record for the deepest known tree roots at over 230 feet deep. Some African communities refer to it as the “Tree of Life” since it provides food, shade, and medicinal properties to the surrounding community.

Local tree removal prices range from $200 to $2,000 overall, but vary depending on:

  • Local cost of labor and supplies

  • Accessibility of the tree

  • Local laws regarding who is allowed to remove the tree

  • The species of the tree (softer woods are often easier to remove)

  • Local seasonal discounts for the off-season

Some people prefer to leave or even carve a leftover stump, but we recommend removing it if possible. You can often dig out smaller trunks with a shovel once they have died and dried out. You can have stumps professionally removed, or request a service to grind them down to ground level so they can be replaced with other landscaping or objects.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

If you aren’t sure what you’re doing, be very careful when cutting mature tree roots (roots larger than 2 inches). Root cutting and pruning can affect both a tree’s stability and its ability to nourish itself. Issues during root cutting can result in damage or injury. 

It’s recommended you call in a pro to help, unless it’s a very small tree and you aren’t worried about the prospect of losing the tree.

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