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About us
Arbor Age Tree Service, Inc. is equipped to handle all of your Residential and Commercial Tree Service needs. Backed by over 30 years of experience, our specialists have the expertise to do the job in a timely, efficient manner. We take pride in our ability to exceed your expectations with our quality workmanship and caring customer service. Also services Fairbanks Ranch & Rancho Santa Fe
Business highlights
43 years of experience
Services we offer
Tree trimming & tree services - lacing-out, brush chipping, crown reduction, debris removal, free mulch, heading back, ornamental pruning, pruning & trimming fruit trees, removals, safety trimming, storm damage, stump grinding, stump removal, thinning, yearly maintenance
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
4.966 Reviews
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Regg V.
Mar 2016
unknown
Raymond H.
Jan 2016
Good
Jeff T.
Sep 2015
Ive used Arbor Age about once or twice a year for the past three or four years. I've had no problems. The owner is very easy to work with. The work crew shows up on time, works efficiently and cleans up afterwards. The guys do a great job of trying to keep branches from falling over the fence into the neighbors yard. Arbor Age will do the work requested but also will add helpful suggestions - much appreciated. Based on my experience this is a very good, reputable company to do business with.
Response from Arbor Age Tree Service Inc
"Thank you for your kind compliments toward my company and crew. I hope our business relationship shall continue to be "fruitful" for the both of us."
John W.
Aug 2015
unknown
Response from Arbor Age Tree Service Inc
"I always appreciate receiving "full marks" for my company's performance. With that in mind, a service voucher that may be used at your discretion on a future visit will be mailed shortly. Once again, many thanks for your positive response."
John N.
Jul 2015
It took a while for us to make up our minds about when we wanted the work done and when we finally fixed a date, we needed to call Arbor Age out a 2nd time go back over the work. Although it turned out later that we learned this was an inconvenience for Christopher, he re-wrote the work order, and we settled on the date and time. The time was set for 7:30am. The first member of the crew showed up at 8:30 and the rest of the 3 man crew showed up around 9:30. My wife asked if they could make some additional tree cuts when it was discovered that one of the branches had grown through the fence; she was told it wasn't on the work order, so it couldn't be done. The crew chief confided to her that they thought they should have done that cut and several others, but were under orders to follow the work order. The job took a day and a half. After looking at the results, I decided to call Christopher and ask him if we could review the work order at the house (the job site). We set a date and time of a day later at 5:30pm. I left work early to meet him. At 5:25pm, he called to say there were some problems with another job. I Explained I was already at the house waiting for him. He said he would try to make it over and would call me back. He called at 7:45pm to say he would not be able to come over. He asked if we could discuss it on the phone. I suggested rather nicely that I honestly thought we should look at the results in person together. At this point Christopher said it was an inconvenience to come up a 3rd time, noting that he come twice to write and review the work order. It is worth noting that Christopher never saw the work in progress nor the finished product and now he was disinterested in viewing the results. I suggested it would really be useful to do this in person. He asked again whether we could do it over the phone. I explained that I had already tried to suggest we do this in person at the house. He made it clear he wasn't coming out again. I told him I wasn't going to try to describe the current situation over the phone. I thanked him for his time and let him know we would be moving on and would find someone else when we needed the remaining trimming in the fall. A final note......Christopher did not have time to view the final results, but he had time to get the check cashed within 24 hours of being paid. I would not recommend Arbor Age.
Ed S.
May 2015
Excellent work. They were punctual, fast and professional.
Response from Arbor Age Tree Service Inc
"Thank you for an exceedingly positive review of my company's work. Very shortly, please look for a voucher to arrive in the mail that may be used at your discretion for a future visit from the Arbor Age Tree Service crew. Once again, much appreciative for your online response."
Andrew Y.
May 2015
Arbor Age Tree Service did a great job with our trees. They completed everything in a timely, professional manner and even trimmed some extra tree's that weren't part of the bid. Chris was more then happy to provide me as wood chips as I needed for free. I plan on using their services again in the future.
Response from Arbor Age Tree Service Inc
"Thank you for all of the positive input regarding my company's performance. A voucher for usage on a future visit has been sent via the postal service. Once again, much appreciative of all your compliments."
Cathy C.
Mar 2015
Chris (the owner) has been trimming and cutting trees for us for years, even before we both joined Angie's list. His crew arrived early, (which was fine), and was done in less than 90 minutes. It's actually fun to watch the guys use what seem to be rock climbing skills to climb to the tops of the trees.
Response from Arbor Age Tree Service Inc
"I am so glad that your recent experience with my crew was a joyful one. Thank you for very kind compliments toward my company. A voucher will be forthcoming in the mail shortly for use upon the crew's next visit to your property."
Janet W.
Feb 2015
Arbor Age Tree Service arrived at my home early and started to work immediately. All of the men were professional and also very helpful with any questions that I had. I have used them before and will use them again. I am very pleased with their work and my neighbors always comment on the beautiful job they do on the trees. It takes an exceptional company for me to write a review and I would highly recommend this company. Thank you for a job well done !!
Response from Arbor Age Tree Service Inc
"I am so pleased that my company could receive such an "elite" status in your mind's eye. I look forward to continuing our business relationship. With that said, a voucher for a future visit will be arriving in the mail shortly. Thank you once again."
Kenneth K.
Dec 2014
Chris came out the day after I called to give me a price for the job...which was very reasonable. They were booked up for about 60 days but showed up on the date scheduled and did great work. I would definitely use them again.
Response from Arbor Age Tree Service Inc
"I am pleased that my company could serve your needs. I appreciate your kind review. A voucher for future service will be forthcoming in the mail."
Lonnie T.
Dec 2014
It couldn't have gone better. They were prompt, and quickly and efficiently got the job done. The workers were considerate of our neighbors and did an excellent job. It turned out better than we expected. We would definitely use them in the future.
Response from Arbor Age Tree Service Inc
"I am pleased that you had such a positive experience with our company. Thank you for the very complimentary review. A voucher for future service will be forthcoming in the mail."
Dave O.
Nov 2014
Christopher, the owner, prepared a complete and thorough estimate of work to be performed. He explained everything and his pricing was very fair for trimming nine trees. At 7:15 AM on November 20, 2014 the crew arrived and quickly setup their equipment. They were no nonsense and ALL BUSINESS. The entire crew was very professional, courteous, and true Artists at their trade. All the trees were transformed from plain and unimpressive to truly works of ART. The crew went up and beyond my expectations and even provided me with care and maintenance tips to keep my trees in great shape and healthy. They thoroughly cleaned up all debris and left the property in perfect shape. I am already getting positive comments from neighbors on how great they look and how beautiful the Canary Date Palm was transformed. I would not hesitate to recommend Arbor Age to friends and neighbors for their tree service requirements. Special Kudos to the Tree Trimmers Derrick, Brian, Dave and Omar. JOB WELL DONE!
Response from Arbor Age Tree Service Inc
"Thank you for a very glowing review of our business. It is highly appreciated. A voucher for future tree service will be forthcoming in the mail shortly."
Lou F.
Oct 2014
Have used Christopher for the past 2 years. Found him on Angies list. Very good at explaining what needs to be done. Will not quote on the phone needs to come out. Always on time. Cleans up afterwards. Palms never looked better. Had other companies in the past and would never think of going back.. Chris is the best. Price is fair, not the cheapest but then you get what you pay for.
Response from Arbor Age Tree Service Inc
"Lou, thank you so much for the review, Chris."
Lucinda G.
Sep 2014
Fantastic job! Before hiring Christopher and his team, we called around and got other estimates. As expected, costs were all over the board, and Christopher was not the cheapest. But in my opinion, he was the best VALUE. You get what you pay for.
Christopher is a man of integrity. He answered any and all questions I had. He explained clearly what work would be done and how it would be done. He has great respect for the trees, and takes care to ensure they are well taken care of (no spikes; rope climb only). Christopher called me the night before the service to ensure I had thought about moving the cars (I hadn't) to allow easy access to the yard. His team showed up promptly the next morning, and did all the work beautifully and professionally, leaving the yard immaculate when they left. The tress look better than they ever have. His team demonstrated superb safety practices, which is just another indicator of the professionalism of this company. Arbor Age ensures all their insurance is up to date to protect everyone - their employees, the client and the business. I couldn't be more impressed with every aspect of Christopher and Arbor Age and I look forward to hiring them again. They receive my highest possible recommendation.
Christopher is a man of integrity. He answered any and all questions I had. He explained clearly what work would be done and how it would be done. He has great respect for the trees, and takes care to ensure they are well taken care of (no spikes; rope climb only). Christopher called me the night before the service to ensure I had thought about moving the cars (I hadn't) to allow easy access to the yard. His team showed up promptly the next morning, and did all the work beautifully and professionally, leaving the yard immaculate when they left. The tress look better than they ever have. His team demonstrated superb safety practices, which is just another indicator of the professionalism of this company. Arbor Age ensures all their insurance is up to date to protect everyone - their employees, the client and the business. I couldn't be more impressed with every aspect of Christopher and Arbor Age and I look forward to hiring them again. They receive my highest possible recommendation.
Response from Arbor Age Tree Service Inc
"Geepers, thanks!!"
Arthur T.
Aug 2014
Arborists arrived a day early and were on time the next two days. They cleaned up each day. Work performed was excellent. Very professional.
Response from Arbor Age Tree Service Inc
"Thank you for your kind comments regarding the company. A thank you card/voucher will be forthcoming in the mail."
Peggy S.
Aug 2014
The owner, Christopher, is obviously an expert. He explained everything, and provided me a copy of his license, insurance and workman's comp. he has on his employees. He does not use spikes to climb palm trees,as this is dangerous to trees. His employees use ladders and ropes to get to areas needed, even to the top of tree. This alone would make me use his service again.
His employees were very nice, professionals, and also explained everything. They arrived on time, and cleaned up after they were done. They even got together in backyard to finish hauling and raking quickly so I could let my dog out to play before they did front yard. I thought this was a nice gesture.
Overall a very nice job and experience. Will definitely use them in the future rather than other companies I used in past.
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Response from Arbor Age Tree Service Inc
"Thanks for such a nice review, Chris."
April S.
Aug 2014
Arrived early with time to prepare area. Pleasant and professional. Completed work earlier than projected time of 5 hours. Cleaned area pretty well. Only damaged a few of my plants surrounding the tree, which was somewhat expected.
Response from Arbor Age Tree Service Inc
"Thank you for the nice posting. Will mail u coupon for next service."
John D.
Aug 2014
During initial visit, Christopher (the owner of Arbor Age Tree Service) was totally transparent in his explanation about his companies insurance, contractor?s license & Angie?s List association with a discount. I first wanted one tree removed and was undecided about the other two. He wisely wrote it up for both options, which I changed after a few days to having all three trees removed. This changed my service call schedule from one week to five weeks out.
Evening prior to the service call, Christopher phoned and confirmed his service team arrival at approximately 7:20 AM. At that time, they arrived and I was told everyone?s name and they immediately staged their trucks, wood chipper & ladder. Then they put on their safety equipment and systematically started taking down the trees. One would expertly cut tree limbs/logs from the top, and carefully drop them to the ground, an other would pick it up and another would feed the wood chipper.
This went on for seven hours, during a hot day, and ended with the replacement of my gate that they removed to accommodate the entry of the stump grinder and a thorough cleaning of the area. No damage, the service team had a very strong work ethic and every interaction that I?ve had with Arbor age was a pleasure. Excellent job - all the way around.
Evening prior to the service call, Christopher phoned and confirmed his service team arrival at approximately 7:20 AM. At that time, they arrived and I was told everyone?s name and they immediately staged their trucks, wood chipper & ladder. Then they put on their safety equipment and systematically started taking down the trees. One would expertly cut tree limbs/logs from the top, and carefully drop them to the ground, an other would pick it up and another would feed the wood chipper.
This went on for seven hours, during a hot day, and ended with the replacement of my gate that they removed to accommodate the entry of the stump grinder and a thorough cleaning of the area. No damage, the service team had a very strong work ethic and every interaction that I?ve had with Arbor age was a pleasure. Excellent job - all the way around.
Response from Arbor Age Tree Service Inc
"Thank you for your very kind and thoughtful comments. They are much appreciated. I believe I had previously sent you a response on a different website. If not, please be so kind as to send me an email. Thank you once again."
Dan G.
Jun 2014
From our first meeting, Christopher was very professional, personable, friendly, and demonstrated extraordinary knowledge of trees, trimming, and plants in general. He confirmed the date of job several days in advance as well as a friendly reminder call the night before, including helpful information in preparation of the work to be done, i.e., arrival time of the crew, review of work to be done, approximate length of time for completion of the job, and suggestions to make the day easier for the client, such a "You may want to park your cars in the street before the work begins to have easy access."
The crew arrived on time. They were very professional and friendly. They appeared to be very safety conscious. Crew also demonstrated care for and protection of our house since it was in close proximity to the work to be done. The job was completed in the time frame outlined. The tree was cut and removed precisely as discussed with Christopher. Clean-up was excellent. Other than the absence of the tree, one would never know extensive work was done in the front yard. Price was very competitive.
Overall, an excellent experience with Arbor Age Tree Service, including Christopher and crew. We will definitely use Arbor Age in the future if and when we have a need for tree service or removal. We enthusiastically recommend Arbor Age Tree Services. You won't be disappointed.
The crew arrived on time. They were very professional and friendly. They appeared to be very safety conscious. Crew also demonstrated care for and protection of our house since it was in close proximity to the work to be done. The job was completed in the time frame outlined. The tree was cut and removed precisely as discussed with Christopher. Clean-up was excellent. Other than the absence of the tree, one would never know extensive work was done in the front yard. Price was very competitive.
Overall, an excellent experience with Arbor Age Tree Service, including Christopher and crew. We will definitely use Arbor Age in the future if and when we have a need for tree service or removal. We enthusiastically recommend Arbor Age Tree Services. You won't be disappointed.
Response from Arbor Age Tree Service Inc
"Thanks [member name removed] for the nice review!"
Shay B.
Jun 2014
Chris first came out to give a bid for his work. He was very punctual and meticulous. He also showed me his proof of insurance. This latter part turned out to be very important because shortly after, I learned that my friend was being sued by a tree trimmer that seriously hurt himself while working in her yard (he was not covered under his employer's workers comp).
Chris went into great detail on his quote. It looked very fair, considering all of the work he would be doing (3 solid days of work). When we came to an agreement, I was surprised that he would not be returning when the work was scheduled, but his crew knew his "shorthand" (description of work to be done).
Sure enough, on the exact day and time scheduled, his crew showed up. They did in fact understand Chris' shorthand and did the exact work that I expected. Derek, Dave, Omar and Jesse all worked extremely hard over the three days while here, and were all very kind and professional.
Now, for the result. The transformation of my yard is complete. Hard to believe, after looking at it with dread for over two years now. My yard went from a dark "spooky jungle" to a yard filled with sunshine and impressive looking tropical plants. I relied on Chris' expertise and advise on how to bring back my yard, and he did a perfect job.
Thank you, Chris, Derek, Dave, Omar and Jesse!
Chris went into great detail on his quote. It looked very fair, considering all of the work he would be doing (3 solid days of work). When we came to an agreement, I was surprised that he would not be returning when the work was scheduled, but his crew knew his "shorthand" (description of work to be done).
Sure enough, on the exact day and time scheduled, his crew showed up. They did in fact understand Chris' shorthand and did the exact work that I expected. Derek, Dave, Omar and Jesse all worked extremely hard over the three days while here, and were all very kind and professional.
Now, for the result. The transformation of my yard is complete. Hard to believe, after looking at it with dread for over two years now. My yard went from a dark "spooky jungle" to a yard filled with sunshine and impressive looking tropical plants. I relied on Chris' expertise and advise on how to bring back my yard, and he did a perfect job.
Thank you, Chris, Derek, Dave, Omar and Jesse!
Response from Arbor Age Tree Service Inc
"Thank you for the great review!"
Mark K.
Jun 2014
From the initial contact to the completion of the job, I was completely satisfied with Arbor Age. Once Christopher arrived to provide the estimate, he provided all documents showing that he had insurance and other items that are required, He provided these without being asked, and then the estimate was provided. I had to change the date that we initially set due to work, and it was completed with a single phone call. I received a reminder call the evening prior, and when he said the crew would be there first thing in the morning, he wasn't kidding. They arrived at 7:30 and spent very little time preparing for the job. They were very meticulous in setting up a safety buffer and all signs were placed on the sidewalk and road before any work began. The trees were cut down and removed, and the area was cleaned up upon completion. I would not hesitate to use this company again, and recommend them for anyone needing tree services.
Response from Arbor Age Tree Service Inc
"Thank you so much for the nice review"
Mary W.
Jun 2014
The team showed up earlier than the scheduled afternoon date on May 12, were courteous to me as I walked with them to the areas in my yard that I had scheduled to be improved. They worked consistently, and they hauled off all of the debris when they were finished. I was satisfied with most of the work, but I had wanted the trimming of the neighbor's trees to reach higher to stop the branches from reaching out to my nearest tree. The worker who did the trimming said that the equipment he had would not reach as high as I wanted. I spoke with Christopher Templeton, the owner of Arbor Age Tree Service about my disappointment, and he came to my home within a few days to look at the overreaching high branches. Immediately, he set up another date, June 9, to send the crew back to complete the task. He told me that I would receive a phone call on the evening of June 8 to confirm that the team would be here as scheduled?and he did. They arrived today (again earlier) with two large trucks, one of which was equipped with very high-reaching equipment and the other to grind up all the debris. I was very satisfied that Arbor Age took care of the matter to my satisfaction, and at NO extra cost to me.
Response from Arbor Age Tree Service Inc
"Thank you for the nice review."
Anne R.
Jun 2014
Arbor Age Tree Service is great! Christopher came out for initial quote and was very knowledgeable about all things tree. He even gave some advice about my other trees which we greatly appreciated. He gave me a quote to remove a tangerine tree and lace a very very large juniper.
I did get a quote from another tree service who was $75 less than Arbor Age. But the other tree service people were not nearly as professional and I just got an overall bad feeling from them compared to Christopher. Christopher took his time and explained exactly what he was going to do and educated me about why he needed to do it.
After several weeks I decided to go with Arbor Age and called Christopher to set up a time. Unfortunately the first date he gave me did not work with my timeline. I needed my tangerine tree removed pretty quickly as I was putting in a patio and needed the tree gone. When I told him this he offered to send someone same week to remove tree and then send another team the following week to remove Juniper tree. Could not have worked out better. He kept the same price as quoted but for now two different trips.
I could not be happier with how the juniper tree was laced. Truly a professional and knowledgeable team. Worth the money for the quality of work we got.
I did get a quote from another tree service who was $75 less than Arbor Age. But the other tree service people were not nearly as professional and I just got an overall bad feeling from them compared to Christopher. Christopher took his time and explained exactly what he was going to do and educated me about why he needed to do it.
After several weeks I decided to go with Arbor Age and called Christopher to set up a time. Unfortunately the first date he gave me did not work with my timeline. I needed my tangerine tree removed pretty quickly as I was putting in a patio and needed the tree gone. When I told him this he offered to send someone same week to remove tree and then send another team the following week to remove Juniper tree. Could not have worked out better. He kept the same price as quoted but for now two different trips.
I could not be happier with how the juniper tree was laced. Truly a professional and knowledgeable team. Worth the money for the quality of work we got.
Response from Arbor Age Tree Service Inc
"I sincerely apologize for the lateness of this response. It was an oversight on my part. I would like to thank you for your highly complimentary review. It is always a good feeling to know my company is meeting all customers' needs. I will be sending a voucher for future service immediately. Thank you for your patience."
Laura Q.
May 2014
I called Arbor Age on a Sunday after an intense storm had rolled through the night before, breaking three huge limbs on my Chinese Elm tree. I left a message and Christopher called back with an hour or so, saying he could come by that day - a Sunday - to take a look and give me an estimate. He showed up on time and was very pleasant to talk with. He not only gave me an estimate on the Chinese Elm, but another smaller tree that was sadly overgrown, too. He impressed me with his professionalism - he's a real arborist. Unfortunately, his crew was booked solid for a month, but he reassured me that the hanging limbs were safe and could wait. His crew came out and made quick work of the smaller tree, but wanted to wait on the Chinese Elm because one of the crew had a hand injury. Since this was the guy that was going to be climbing the elm, I wanted him to have two good hands! They did make the elm safe by removing the hanging branches and I booked them to come back and finish the job. They returned on time and did the job far quicker than forecast (1-1/2 hours versus 3). They were not only quick, but did a fantastic job on that Chinese Elm. The difference is stunning and the yard looks so much better with a properly trimmed tree. Kudos to Christopher and his crew! You may need to wait a while before they can come out, but the wait is definitely worth it. Oh, by the way, I can't comment on the fairness of their pricing, because I didn't bother to get any other estimates. After talking with Christopher, I quickly decided he was the one I wanted to do this job. Bottom line: call Arbor Age and get it done right. You won't be disappointed.
Response from Arbor Age Tree Service Inc
"Thank you for the kind and comprehensive review of our company's work."
Ken P.
Apr 2014
unknown
Response from Arbor Age Tree Service Inc
"Thank you for the "straight-A" review. Perhaps we can do business with you again at some future date."
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FAQ
Arbor Age Tree Service Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Arbor Age Tree Service Inc accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, Arbor Age Tree Service Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Arbor Age Tree Service Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Arbor Age Tree Service Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Arbor Age Tree Service Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, Arbor Age Tree Service Inc does not offer warranties.