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Avatar for Johnson's Tree Care Inc
Johnson's Tree Care Inc
4.7(
445
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin arrived promptly and performed the services we agreed on to my satisfaction. He's friendly, easy to talk to, and knows how to deal with trees since he's a licensed arborist. There was no indiscriminate or unnecessary cutting. I'd use Johnson's Tree Care again and have already recommended him to my neighbors."
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+10

Response time10 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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ONE TWO TREE CARE INC
4.8(
231
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired one two tree care for trimming my huge Ash tree in my property. They crew members were very professional from the beginning of the estimate to the end of the work. I highly recommend One Two Tree Care for your trees needs. I will 100% use them for my trees care when they need again."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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P&J Tree Service Inc
4.7(
26
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"P&J does fantastic work. I am more than pleased. Joe is an arborist and has keen knowledge of trees, when and how they should be pruned and groomed or even removed. P&J removed three trees and many shrubs, pruning and shaping many other trees. Stump grinding was done to the removed trees. His crew of seven and himself showed up on time at 8am and they were done at 1130am. Amazing! They are licensed, bonded and insured."
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+24

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Aly's Tree Trimming Pruning & Yard Clean-Up
4.8(
351
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Serving San Jose, 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 time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Gil Tree Service
5.0(
33
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Joel & his team are honest, brave , & hard working. They arrived on time everyday & cleaned up & left my home neat & well cared for every night. I have dozens of large live oaks & Monterey pines on my property some 60 feet tall. Joel helped me maintain a fire safe cleared area all around my home removing huge branches & limbs from trees that had to be climbed & cabled for safety. These are tree professionals. Actual experts not just tree trimmers. My property is a steep hillside. No problem. Most of my trees are 50 to 100 years old. Some I planted as a boy. I am 63. Everything was done safely & neatly with every tree cared for so each will thrive & live another 50 or 100 years. Joel even found a dove’s nest full of baby birds on a limb 40 feet up set to be cut & came down to ask me how to proceed. We saved the limb to save the nest while the mother & father flew around nervously. Hire Gil Tree Service. This guy is the real deal. They are the best decision you can make."
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+70

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Agri-Con Tree Care Professionals
4.4(
147
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Customers say: Quick response

"The work crew showed up on time and did a very good job trimming the tree. The men do know proper tree care. They were very careful not to damage my roof, gutters or the surrounding bushes and plants. The price was high but I hired Walter and Mika because Walter is a certified arborist and a professional in whom I had confidence. I would have given 5 stars but the clean up could have been a little better. The workers blew some small twigs under my bushes instead of racking them up. It was nothing too objectionable but for what I paid I expected a more thorough clean up without having to check on what they did. I would have asked the foreman to clean up more thoroughly but I did not notice the small twigs until after the crew left."
Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by48%of homeowners
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AAA Tree Service
5.0(
14
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired Víctor Barajas to cut down a tree in my yard, and I really liked his very professional way of working. He and his team took the tree down and left the area very clean. They really did an excellent job—thanks for such great work! 👍"
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Recommended by35%of homeowners
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Bama's Tree Care, Inc
4.3(
101
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Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Oscar and his crew did an amazing job cleaning up my front and back yards, removing two problem trees which were planted too close to the house many years ago, out of control oleander bushes, an overgrown aloe patch and other assorted weeds and plants which had taken over the front and back yards. They worked quickly and efficiently, and left everything as nest as a pin. I could not ask for more and I would definitely hire them again in the future should the need arise. They even fixed a stump which was inadequately removed by a previous tree service company, and informed me of another incomplete stump removal, which I will have the other company come back and address. I would not believe what they were able to accomplish in 5 hours if I did not see it myself!"
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+8

Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

For tree service in San Jose, use locally sourced mulch, such as redwood or oak chips, to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Choose drought-tolerant fertilizers and install drip irrigation for native trees like coast live oak or western redbud. Galvanized steel stakes provide wind resistance for young trees, while fire-resistant plants and proper safety gear are essential for maintaining defensible space and long-term landscape health.

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In San Jose, the duration of tree service projects depends on the job’s complexity. Tree removal for a mature valley oak or redwood may take up to two days, while tree trimming or pruning a single tree often finishes within a few hours. Stump grinding is typically completed in one to two hours, but emergency storm cleanup can extend over several days, especially after significant weather events.

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Professional tree service in San Jose can enhance your home’s value and curb appeal, especially when focusing on healthy, well-pruned native trees like California sycamore or valley oak. Buyers appreciate properties with mature shade trees, proper tree trimming, and defensible space for fire safety. These improvements can also support energy efficiency, meet insurance requirements, and attract buyers looking for sustainable, low-maintenance landscaping.

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When comparing tree service quotes in San Jose, look out for missing written estimates, unusually low bids, or requests for full payment upfront. Be wary if a provider lacks proper insurance, a valid business license, or a local address. Avoid companies that pressure you to approve unnecessary tree removal or topping, or those unwilling to discuss their safety protocols and equipment for tree trimming or stump grinding.

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San Jose’s Mediterranean climate—with dry summers and mild, wet winters—affects tree service scheduling and methods. Most tree trimming and removal is best done from late spring to early fall to avoid wet soil and compaction. Drought conditions may require extra care for native species like coast live oak, while fire risk in hillside neighborhoods increases the need for defensible space and regular pruning to reduce fuel loads.

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