Areas served: San Francisco, CA and surrounding San Mateo County
San Francisco's urban forest spans 124,000 street trees and countless private specimens across highly varied microclimates and soil conditions. The city's tree care industry navigates complex permitting requirements administered by SF Public Works, protected species designations for heritage trees, and challenging access constraints inherent to densely built neighborhoods. Professional arborists here routinely work with species ranging from coastal redwoods in fog belt areas to Mediterranean varieties in sunnier districts, requiring specialized knowledge of local growing conditions and disease pressures.
SavATree's Redwood City branch is staffed by ISA Certified Arborists including Emily Rushka, Dylan Garrett, and Sophia Huang, who have served North Santa Clara County and San Mateo County for over 15 years. They specialize in comprehensive tree and shrub care, including drought stress management, sudden oak death treatment, and emergency tree services. With a 5-star rating from 177+ Google reviews, they provide science-based solutions tailored to California's unique environmental challenges, serving homeowners, businesses, and municipalities throughout Redwood City, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and surrounding communities.
“When property insurance mandated tree and limb removal on my property, SavaTree RWC did a fantastic job. They were able to do all the required removals without damaging the street appearance of the property at all. Reasonable price, very responsive service.”
— J Papp, Google Review · 5 ★ avg from 177 reviewsImage Tree Pros is a full-service tree care company serving Sonoma and Napa Counties since 1990, with over 7,500 projects completed. Their team of certified arborists specializes in tree pruning, removal, health assessments, airspading root management, and sustainable tree care for residential, commercial, and public properties. Known for transparent pricing and professional service, they care for everything from young saplings to century-old trees across Northern California's wine country.
“Zach at Treepro Professional Tree Care and his team provided excellent 10 star service for trimming a very large oak tree that hung over the driveway and the roof of the house. His team pruned the large tree taking special care of the tree and giving us peace of mind that our roof stays in great shape as well as the tree. I would hire them again and again, true professionals, they cleaned trimming, leaves, etc. on the driveway and the roof.”
— Elisa Del Carlo, Google Review · 5 ★ avg from 155 reviewsBrush Hog Tree Care is a family-owned tree service serving Half Moon Bay and the San Mateo County coastside, led by ISA Certified Arborist Ryan Donovan with over 15 years of experience. They specialize in coastal tree pruning, hazardous tree removal, storm damage response, and stump grinding, with particular expertise in managing wind-damaged trees and eucalyptus removal common to the coastal environment. With a perfect 5.0-star rating from 155+ Google reviews, they're known for 24/7 emergency service and meticulous cleanup.
“Brush Hog Tree Service is incredible! A stray cat living in my yard was stuck in a tree for two days and they came to the rescue. I was immediately connected with Louis, who was kind, calm, and helped triage everything so quickly. Within 15 minutes, Ricardo and Danny arrived. Danny geared up, climbed the tree, and safely brought my cat down — they were so gentle, patient, and truly cared. They also recently removed a massive tree from my in-law’s yard next door, which was wedged tightly between two houses, and they handled it safely and efficiently. This team is skilled, compassionate, and absolutely the best. I’m forever grateful and would recommend them to anyone! I would give them 10 stars if I could!!!”
— Megan Webber, Google Review · 5 ★ avg from 154 reviewsTreemasters is a full-service tree care company serving the San Rafael area and Marin County with comprehensive arboricultural services. They specialize in tree removal, trimming, pruning, stump grinding, and emergency storm damage cleanup, handled by certified arborists and trained professionals. The company is licensed and insured, offering free estimates and same-day emergency service for urgent tree issues.
The Urban Arborist is a full-service tree care company founded by Josef Sikelianos, an ISA Certified Arborist (#WE-9111A) with over 60 years combined team experience in the Bay Area. They specialize in precision pruning, complex removals, and commercial/municipal tree management for San Francisco's challenging urban landscape. Known for ecosystem-focused tree care that prioritizes long-term health and safety, they serve residential, commercial, and municipal clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area with licensed, bonded, and insured crews.
“Before and after photos show pruning at the top and around and thinning to let more light through to the inner branches. The after photo was taken 6 months after pruning and growth has already begun. This is our second time using the urban arborist for these trees and we will use them again. They communicate well, the work is expertly done, clean up is taken care of and the price is fair. It’s a good company to hire.”
— mrsdantastic, Google Review · 4.9 ★ avg from 771 reviewsQuality Tree Care is a full-service tree company run by ISA-certified arborists serving Pleasant Hill and the Diablo Valley since 2000. They specialize in tree pruning, removal, emergency storm damage response, and hazard evaluations, with all assessments completed by certified arborists who prioritize tree health and safety. With a 4.9-star rating from 330+ reviews, they're known for fair pricing, professional crews, meticulous site cleanup, and same-day consultations.
“I helped a friend, Larry P., find a tree removal service to remove a huge oak tree where the branches spanned the length of his house. To give you an idea, the base was 17 feet in circumference! I called Quality Tree Care first because of how many Reviews they had compared to two other tree service companies that had over 100 less Reviews. When I spoke to their office, the gal who answered the phone, indicated that the Owner of the company could meet with my friend the very next morning. Two days later, the crew came at 8am sharp and took the huge tree down by 4pm! The crew cleaned up everything including the shavings. The Owner appeared prior to 4pm to make sure everything was perfect! My friend gives Joe, his crew and his office staff a 10+!!!”
— Terri Frank, Google Review · 4.9 ★ avg from 327 reviewsThe Davey Tree Expert Company's San Francisco office, managed by Adam Jensen, serves the Bay Area with comprehensive tree care backed by over 145 years of arboricultural expertise. Their ISA Certified arborists provide science-driven tree services including removal, pruning, health care, and storm prep for residential and commercial properties throughout San Francisco, Daly City, Burlingame, Pacifica, and surrounding communities. Davey is fully licensed (CA #694001), bonded, and accredited by the Tree Care Industry Association.
“Our flowering plum tree was looking very ill, and after consulting with our arborist from Davey Tree, we learned it was time to remove it. I always think trees live forever, but the plum had lived a full life. Now vulnerable, it was home to beetles that were making things worse. The tree removal crew arrived early and the foreman, Abel, was very personable. He and his team, Carlos and Nick, completed their work in less than 15 minutes, with efficiency and professionalism I associate with Davey Tree.”
— Nancy Barbata, Google Review · 4.9 ★ avg from 139 reviewsJC Tree Care & Landscape is a family-owned Marin County tree service specialist operating since 2003, led by a Certified Arborist with over 20 years of professional experience. They provide comprehensive tree trimming, removal, and care services with scientific analysis of tree health and landscape needs. Known for exceptional attention to detail, competitive pricing, and 100% client satisfaction with zero customer loss in their 20+ year history.
Mayan Climber Tree Service Inc. is a family-owned, licensed and insured tree service company serving Novato and Marin County for over 34 years. They specialize in residential and commercial tree removal, trimming, pruning, stump grinding, fire abatement, tree cabling, and bracing—using state-of-the-art equipment including cranes and bucket trucks. Operating 24/7 with emergency storm services, they're known for meticulous attention to detail, complete job cleanup, and even offer free wood chips to customers.
The Dog Tree Service LLC is a professional tree care company serving San Francisco and surrounding areas with a team of experienced arborists. They specialize in tree removal, stump grinding, emergency tree services, tree planting, and comprehensive tree care, holding a 4.9-star rating from 213+ Google reviews. Known for prioritizing both safety and tree health, they handle everything from routine pruning to urgent storm damage response throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
“Eric and his team were fantastic. They were very professional, arrived on time, did great work in trimming my bamboo trees, leaving them styled nicely and making sure that I approved before finishing up. They then cleaned up all the scraps and left the backyard and other areas looking spectacular. I would absolutely recommend him and his team.”
— Jeremy Weinstein, Google Review · 5 ★ avg from 208 reviewsTreekeeper SF offers comprehensive tree care services for San Francisco and the Bay Area, specializing in pruning, maintenance, tree planting, and consultations for small to medium-sized trees. Owner provides considerate, knowledgeable care focused on tree health, structural development, and risk management, with expertise in urban tree stewardship. Services also include soil testing, cabling and bracing, pruning lessons, and aerial access work.
Bob's Firesafe Team, led by Bob, specializes in fire-safe tree and vegetation management for Marin County property owners. They remove highly flammable plants like acacia, eucalyptus, juniper, and bamboo, and handle general tree services including limbing, deadwood removal, branch trimming near roofs, and tree cabling. If your fire insurance has been canceled or you've received a fire department notice, they help restore defensible space to meet safety standards and get policies reinstated.
Marin County Arborists is a family-owned tree care company founded by Ken Bovero, an ISA Certified Arborist (WC877) with over 35 years of hands-on experience. Specializing in residential, commercial, and municipal tree services throughout the Bay Area, their crew is trained in ISA-approved standards and combines traditional craftsmanship with modern arboricultural science. Based in San Rafael, they're known for precision pruning, hazardous tree removal, and ecosystem restoration across Marin County and surrounding areas.
“Marin County Arborists have become our hands-down, go-to problem-solvers for our many tree care challenges. More specifically, Robert — our representative arborist — is a trusted, knowledgeable, diligent, friendly and super-valued resource. They are dependable, hard-working and very fairly priced and have never tried to upsell their services. Shout out also to Mauro who applied great care and an aesthetic eye to everything he touched or trimmed.”
— Rocky Botts, Google Review · 4.9 ★ avg from 22 reviewsBartlett Tree Experts in San Rafael serves Marin County and the North Bay with comprehensive tree care backed by over 115 years of arboricultural research. Led by certified arborists trained at Bartlett's own research laboratories, they specialize in large tree pruning, disease diagnosis, pest management, and tree risk assessment. Known for their scientific approach and year-round tree health monitoring programs, they're the trusted choice for residential estates, commercial properties, and municipal tree inventories throughout the Bay Area.
The Small World Tree Company provides comprehensive tree care services to Marin County residents, including tree removal, trimming, pruning, and stump grinding. With over two decades of experience, they handle both routine maintenance and emergency storm damage, combining professional expertise with personalized service for residential properties.
Marin Tree Service, a division of SkyView Tree Experts, Inc., has been Marin County's trusted tree care provider since 1976. Their team of ISA-certified arborists offers 24/7 emergency services, tree removal, expert pruning, and comprehensive plant health care tailored to Marin's unique tree species and microclimates. As a TCIA-accredited business with a CA Contractors License, they serve residential and commercial clients throughout San Rafael and Marin County with environmentally responsible practices and modern arboricultural standards.
Mr. Arbor Tree Care is a licensed arborist company with 34+ years of experience providing comprehensive tree services throughout Marin, Sonoma, and San Francisco counties, plus the East Bay. They specialize in tree trimming, pruning, thinning, crown reduction, tree removal, stump grinding, hillside cleanup for fire regulations, and 24/7 emergency tree services. All work is managed by a licensed arborist and the company is fully licensed, bonded, and insured.
Precision Tree Care Inc. is a full-service tree care company serving the Pacifica area and surrounding communities. They specialize in tree removal, trimming, pruning, and stump grinding, with expertise in handling both routine maintenance and emergency storm damage. The team is licensed and insured, offering professional arboricultural services for residential and commercial properties.
Peninsula Tree Care, Inc. has served the San Francisco Peninsula for over 50 years with comprehensive tree services including removal, precision trimming, stump grinding, and certified arborist consultations. Their team of certified arborists provides 24/7 emergency service and thorough evaluations for residential and commercial properties across Belmont, San Mateo County, and surrounding communities. With a perfect 5-star Google rating and half a century of local expertise, they're the go-to choice for safe, professional tree care.
“The crew removed a very large branch that had fallen on to our deck during the last wind storm. They were quick, professional and thorough. Our neighbors, owners of the tree, Steve and Antonela, called Peninsula Tree Care. RWC”
— Joan Marshall, Google Review · 5 ★ avg from 6 reviewsTrees Company is led by Christopher Altman, an ISA Certified Arborist serving San Francisco and the Bay Area since 2009. Specializing in residential and commercial tree pruning, risk assessment, and comprehensive tree health care, Christopher brings professional expertise to urban tree management. Based in the Mission District, Trees Company is known for science-based arboriculture and personalized service for San Francisco's unique urban forest.
Clements Tree Service, Inc. is a Mill Valley-based tree care company offering comprehensive services including tree removal, trimming, pruning, and stump grinding. With decades of local experience, they handle everything from routine maintenance to emergency storm damage, serving residential and commercial clients throughout Marin County with professional, licensed, and insured work.
Sheppard's Tree Care is a locally-owned tree service company serving the Forest Knolls area and surrounding Marin County communities. They provide comprehensive tree maintenance and removal services, including trimming, pruning, stump grinding, and emergency storm damage response. With a focus on professional, safe arboriculture, they help homeowners and property managers maintain healthy trees and clear land safely.
Golden Gate Tree Care LLC is a full-service tree care company serving the Marin County area with expertise in tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, and emergency storm damage services. Based in Mill Valley, they provide professional arboricultural services for residential and commercial properties, combining skilled craftsmanship with safety-focused practices to keep properties healthy and well-maintained.
Bay Area Arborist Cooperative is a partnership of 11 licensed and bonded arborists providing comprehensive tree services across the San Francisco Bay Area. As a TCIA-accredited cooperative, they specialize in tree pruning, removal, root pruning, planting, cabling, stump grinding, and certified arborist reports. Their cooperative structure means clients work with a team of experts who collectively bring decades of experience in Bay Area tree care, from urban pruning to hazardous tree removal.
Trees & Thank You LLC is a San Francisco-based tree service company specializing in professional tree removal, trimming, pruning, and stump grinding. The company provides comprehensive arboricultural services for residential and commercial properties, with a focus on safe, efficient tree care and property maintenance. Their experienced team handles everything from routine tree maintenance to emergency storm damage removal.
Armstrong Tree Service is a professional tree care company serving San Rafael and the North Bay area. They offer comprehensive tree services including removal, trimming, pruning, stump grinding, and emergency storm cleanup. With a focus on safety and customer satisfaction, Armstrong Tree Service handles both routine maintenance and complex tree work for residential and commercial properties.
Howard Linacre is a professional arborist serving the Bay Area with expertise in tree care, removal, trimming, and stump grinding. With years of experience in arboriculture, Howard provides comprehensive tree services including emergency storm response and hazard assessments. His focus is on maintaining tree health while safely removing problem trees and stumps.
SavATree is the top-ranked tree service in the San Francisco area with a Lantern Score of 85.18/100 and a 5-star rating based on 177 reviews. They are an ISA Certified Arborist company with over 45 years of experience, specializing in tree health diagnosis, emergency storm damage response, and heritage tree management for homeowners, businesses, and HOAs.
Bob's Firesafe Team specializes in fire-safe tree and vegetation management for Marin County homeowners, with a Lantern Score of 79.63/100 and 4.8-star rating. They remove highly flammable plants like acacia, eucalyptus, and juniper, and are ideal for properties requiring defensible space or facing insurance concerns.
San Francisco residents can choose from several top options: Treekeeper SF (Lantern Score 81.04/100) specializes in pruning and maintenance for small to medium-sized trees, Trees Company with certified arborist Christopher Altman (Lantern Score 71.52/100) offers removal and trimming, and The Dog Tree Service LLC (Lantern Score 81.68/100, 5-star with 208 reviews) provides comprehensive tree care including removal and stump grinding.
TreePro Professional Tree Care (Lantern Score 85.08/100, 5-star with 155 reviews) and Brush Hog Tree Care Inc. (Lantern Score 85.07/100, 5-star with 154 reviews) both specialize in emergency storm damage response. Alternatively, The Urban Arborist (Lantern Score 83.99/100, 4.9-star with 771 reviews) is highly experienced in handling storm damage throughout the Bay Area with ISA-certified arborists.
None of the 27 tree services listed in the San Francisco area indicate weekend availability in their current hours. We recommend contacting your preferred provider directly to inquire about emergency weekend services, as some may accommodate urgent storm damage situations.
The Urban Arborist leads with 771 customer reviews and a 4.9-star rating (Lantern Score 83.99/100), making them one of the most established and customer-validated tree service providers in the San Francisco Bay Area. They specialize in urban tree management for residential homeowners, commercial properties, and HOAs.