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Rock's Tree & Hillside Service

Tree Service, Lawn Service,

About us

Rock's Tree and Hillside Service, Inc. has been a family-owned business since its beginning in 1976, a personal, hands-on company with certified arborist owners, fully trained crew and state of the art machinery that is eco-compliant. Customers, residential and commercial, return again and again because we take care to provide the best service possible. We're a company that prunes, shapes and deals with all measure of surgical remedies with trees, and one that clears hazardous vegetation at properties for fire code compliance. We work from the San Fernando Valley, Calabasas, Woodland Hills in the west to Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena and Sierra Madre in the east, all in Los Angeles County.

Business highlights

Se habla espanol
Veteran owned and operated
Family owned & operated
Emergency services offered
49 years of experience

Services we offer

Tree Removal, Tree Trimming, Tree Shaping, Brush Clearing, Fire Code Compliance, Clean Up, Deadwooding, Arborist Reports,, Stump Grinding, Stump Removal, Consulting

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Visa
  • MasterCard
Reviews
4.835 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
3%
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3%
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3%
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Debbie H.
Oct 2020
3.0
Lawn Service
$400
Every thing was done.

Louise V.
Aug 2020
5.0
Tree Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
It was fine, it was good. I had an estimate from them from 2013 and did not used them at that time. The 2 estimates that I had were pretty much equal. Everything was fine, they cleaned up after work.
Response from Rock's Tree & Hillside Service
"Thank you for putting your trust in Rock's Tree and Hillside Service. We look forward to working with you again."

Bill O.
Aug 2020
5.0
Tree Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
It was great. The pricing was good. They called me back right away. Set the appoitment right away. When they came out to do the bid, they were on time. The workmen were here right on time. They were friendly and nice to work with. The budget was exactly what they told us it would be. I have already contacted them to call me next year for the same service.
Response from Rock's Tree & Hillside Service
"Thank you so much for trusting Rock's Tree and Hillside Service to work on your trees. We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you again."

Georgeann C.
Aug 2020
5.0
Tree Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
It was very good, I had no complaints. I would use them
Response from Rock's Tree & Hillside Service
"Thank you [Member Name Removed] for trusting your trees to Rock's Tree and Hillside Service. We appreciate your business."

Robin B.
Sep 2019
1.0
Tree Service
Did not receive a call from them. Still waiting.

Karin B.
Aug 2019
5.0
Tree Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
They did arrive over one hour late. But the task was performed fast and clean. They wanted $700.00 for the service, but I told them, that I had an estimate from someone else for $500.00 So, I went with them and they did a great Job.

Paul K.
Oct 2018
5.0
Tree Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,030
Wonderful. Mary Beth was very prompt coming out and giving me an estimate; very knowledgeable. The crew arrived on time, and John Carlos did everything he could to make sure we got exactly what we wanted, catering to both myself and my wife. They were fast, helpful, cleaned up nicely, personable and professional. Just Great!

William S.
Sep 2018
5.0
Tree Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
Went great. They showed up on time and did a fantastic job. They covered the pool filter with plywood to avoid any damage from falling palm parts. The carrotwood tree belonged to the neighbor but extended into my yard too. They trimmed that nicely on both sides. They also trimmed the Bougainvillea's back to separate the neighbors tree from my side. Cleaned up nicely afterward too. (No dirt or anything in the pool! or the street). Highly recommended. Will use again.

Tara P.
Jun 2017
5.0
Tree Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Rock is awesome. He is so knowledgeable, and his team is professional and courteous. I would hire Rock again in a heartbeat.

Stephen F.
Sep 2016
5.0
Tree Service, Lawn Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
I had a landscaping design/build company until illness kept me from continuing. I felt like I was in good and knowledgeable hands when Rock came out for the estimate - he is an arborist so he understood exactly what I wanted. His crew showed up on time and were very professional with a very capable foreman who interpreted Rock's job description accurately, so the job was done perfectly and the place was clean afterwards.

Laura M.
May 2016
5.0
Tree Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100
We had Rock Tree & Hillside come out to a rental house I own to give an estimate on removing a pine tree that was about 70-75 years old and 60 or more feet tall. It was almost dead, so we were worried about it being blown over in a windstorm. We also had an overgrown chinaberry that was getting in power lines and littering the yard. The company worked with my tenant, which I appreciated, so I didn't have to go to the site. 

Carlos and his crew came out and worked quickly to do these jobs as well as pruning an avocado that was not part of the work order. The pine was completely removed and the spot left flat, despite the profuse root growth. The chinaberry required extensive pruning and the crown needed to be raised, which was done professionally. The crown has a nice shape to it now and was not overtrimmed. The avocado didn't require as much but was in a difficult spot. All the detritus was cleaned up and the yard left clean and tidy.

Another thing I appreciate was that when my tenant left for a bit, the neighbor asked if the crew could cut some other branches, and the crew told him no, that he wasn't paying them and they would have to get her permission. This is not to be ungenerous, but the neighbor was kind of trying to take advantage of the situation.

The estimate was $2090, and that is what I paid, even with the extra work and what must have been a ton of debris to remove. I plan on calling the company in the future to remove some dead trees from my own yard.

Sally A.
Apr 2016
5.0
Tree Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600
This is the third time we've used them and they never disappoint.  They aren't the cheapest but if you care about your trees and how your lawn looks it is well worth the money.  They do an excellent job protecting all of the other plantings.  They also clean up really well afterward.

They are very knowledgable as well as being nice people.

Edward W.
Mar 2016
2.0
Tree Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mary Beth came to the house and gave me a good estimate. When I got back to her within a week to say I was interested in getting the work done they said they were booking work 30 days out and I told them that was unreasonable and they should have told me that when I called the first time because in that case I wouldn't have had them come over and give an estimate. It was very misleading and a waste of my time.

Jody N.
Sep 2015
5.0
Tree Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800
Rock arrived about three hours after I called. He quickly assessed the situation and called a crew to come to the house as soon as they finished their ongoing job. We were all worried more about the neighbor's property than anything else. Eight men, including Rock, worked for two hours, until after hours (5:30pm), until all was cleared. The work was speedy, excellent, and reasonably priced. I have had work done by Rock's before, but this was an urgent matter. I greatly appreciate the professional job the men did and would recommend the company without reservation.

Elizabeth E.
Jul 2015
5.0
Tree Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700
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Marlane M.
Feb 2015
5.0
Tree Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
Rock came on time and gave me an estimate of services and talked me through the
trimming and shaping of the trees on my property.  I had three estimates and his was
the best and he seemed to most knowledgeable and straightforward.  I took a night
to review the beds and hired him the next day, they put me on the schedule about
ten days hence.  That day Rock and a large crew of men came with their trucks and
 machinery on time and worked efficiently and quickly.  There were a few things I wanted
Rock to look at that I hadn't worked into my estimate and he was very helpful and
 conscientious.  Absolutely the kind of service people who go the extra
mile to make sure the job is done well and make customers for life.

Frank H.
Jan 2015
5.0
Tree Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
They were great and flawless.  It was fast and comprehensive.

Camilla W.
Apr 2014
5.0
Tree Service, Lawn Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$475
We were very pleased with the quick response and good work.  Rock came to provide an estimate within a day of my calling and then fit our small job in the same week.  All the workers who came were hard-working and polite and they cleaned up everything well too.  I recommended them to my neighbor and would use them again.

JEANNINE J.
Mar 2014
5.0
Tree Service, Lawn Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
I had them here twice. What stands out to me is that it is family owned and operated. Rock and his wife are both certified arborists. They come and give an estimate first. They go around the yard with you, look at everything, and tell you what their advice would be, what needs to be done. Then, they schedule it with their crew. They have their own crew. They are very quick. They have enough guys on the crew so they get the work done in quick time. They clean up everything afterwards and leave it looking beautiful. They are very professional.

Elizabeth E.
Jan 2014
5.0
Tree Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
They did an excellent job. The property manage reported back to me that they were terrific. I have been there since and it looks great.

Ronald P.
Dec 2013
5.0
Tree Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
A large crew and heavy equipment showed up at the appointed hour and proceeded to protect the roof of the house with plywood and tarps.  Cleanup was very good and the results outstanding.

JoAnn B.
Nov 2013
5.0
Tree Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
They cleaned up after themselves. They were so understanding. My neighbor called the cops and it was quite the emotional experience but they remained professional. They even cut up the wood and provided me with firewood. At one point, I began to reconsider having it done and Rocks wife talked me through it.

SUSAN D.
Jun 2013
5.0
Tree Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Rock's Tree & Hillside Service were fantastic. They were great. Their price was half or 2/3 what everybody else was going to charge me. They were on time and they did the job in half the time. I thought it was going to take whole day, but they were done in 3 hours and they cleaned up after themselves.  They were fantastic, they were efficient, clean, fast and reasonable. I called up a few people and they were the lowest and they came when they said they would. It was a big job, it was trees that had become so big, they were beginning to crack the foundation so it was a big job and they took the root out.

John B.
Mar 2013
5.0
Tree Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
Well.

Ray I.
Mar 2013
5.0
Tree Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
Rock's crew came for three days.  The tree pruners are excellent.  Careful and thorough.  End product is healthy trees that are very pleasing to look at.  It was a difficult job done very well.  Not at all happy with the hillside clearing which we would rate relatively poorly.
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Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number

648824

Trade License Locale

California

Trade License Authority

California: Contractors

Trade License Expiration

05/31/2026

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FAQ

Rock's Tree & Hillside Service is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Rock's Tree & Hillside Service accepts the following forms of payment: Check, Visa, MasterCard

Yes, Rock's Tree & Hillside Service offers free project estimates.

No, Rock's Tree & Hillside Service does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Rock's Tree & Hillside Service does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Rock's Tree & Hillside Service offers emergency services.

No, Rock's Tree & Hillside Service does not offer warranties.

Rock's Tree & Hillside Service offers the following services: Tree Removal, Tree Trimming, Tree Shaping, Brush Clearing, Fire Code Compliance, Clean Up, Deadwooding, Arborist Reports,, Stump Grinding, Stump Removal, Consulting