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Avatar for P&J Tree Service Inc
P&J Tree Service Inc
4.7(
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose came to give us an estimate in one day and his crew completed the work the next day. We had a few estimates and P & J was the best price. Another company told us they were booking a month out. P & J did our job the next day. Prompt, courteous service and they didn’t leave any mess. Very pleased with how nice our trees look and we will have less falling leaves to clean up this Fall."
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+24

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Aly's Tree Trimming Pruning & Yard Clean-Up
4.8(
351
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Serving San Mateo, 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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JMV Tree Service
4.9(
92
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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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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Serving San Mateo, 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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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GP Tree Service, Inc.
5.0(
9
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Serving San Mateo, 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 rate93%
76 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bama's Tree Care, Inc
4.3(
102
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bama's Tree Care did an excellent and thorough job on two of my trees. My tree overhangs the neighbor's yard. They were very careful to place plastic and 8x4 boards on the neighbor's new deck to protect the deck. Also placed the boards to protect my windows. The owner, Oscar, was calm, professional, and I would highly recommend hiring him. Good price, cleanup, and easy to work with."
death cypress
death cypress
death cypress
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+8

Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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H3t0r Tree Service
5.0(
6
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"Hecter and his team did the job according to schedule. There are about 25 trees in this job and they did a good job here."
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+21

Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Acer Landscaping & Tree Care, Inc.
4.6(
23
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was contacted by Eli just after I put a request for prices to do the above work. He made an appointment for the next morning. After I made the decision to hire him, he started the work on the following Monday. He removed two 60 ft. trees. He and his crew were extremely organized and efficient with their time. Trees were removed along with all debris. The cleanup of the both front and backyards were great. I would highly recommend him for work and plan on having him back to prune fruit trees at the proper time."
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+58

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

A grafted tree is a tree grown by combining two trees. It takes expertise. Branches from grafted trees don’t grow strong roots. Save yourself the time and frustration by having an arborist help you with this advanced project.  

You can often tell if a tree is grafted because it will have a noticeable line. Above the line, the bark will look different than it does below the line. It’s most common with fruit trees.

A tree can split because of high winds, a change in temperature, or from an infestation or tree disease. All of these factors can overlap, making a single cause difficult to pinpoint. While winter storms are some of the most common causes for a tree to split, it can also happen because of termites or rot.

Usually, trees cannot grow back after their stump has been ground, but some very hearty types of trees can. For example, if you have a black locust or Redford pear, the grinding will need to go deep to prevent them from growing back. Ask your tree service or stump removal expert whether your tree can resprout after its stump is ground down.

Most tree surgeons cost around $100 per hour or between $70 and $200 per hour for their services. You might get flat fees for more straightforward services, like a tree assessment, tree removal, stump grinding, and one-off treatments, but many times, treatments for tree diseases or pests will be charged based on an hourly rate or a per-visit rate. Since the cost of a tree surgeon can vary widely, it’s best to speak with an arborist near you to get an idea of what your particular issue will cost to correct.

Late winter is ideal, but if you’re pruning apple trees in the spring, prune them as early as possible in the season. You want to ensure your tree is just creeping out of dormancy and hasn’t started pushing out new growth. If you prune your tree too late into spring, you generally won’t see results until the following year.

That said, there’s no pruning season for unhealthy growth. Remove dead, dying, or diseased branches as soon as you notice them, regardless of the time of year.

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