Mr. Cabrera pruned three mature trees in my backyard - an olive tree and two saucer magnolias. He also purchased and planted two six-foot arborvitae trees in front of my house. The work was excellent and the cost was reasonable. I look forward to working with Mr. Cabrera in the future. read more

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From start to finish it was a pleasure working with Cabrera Tree Care. They were immediately responsive to my Yelp request, gave a quote rapidly based on inspecting the tree, were able to do the service the next morning, and gave good advice and guidance about what to expect over the next 2 years. I will certainly call them first for future tree care needs. read more

Carlos and his team are great. I was happily surprised when I first called and Carlos recommended I wait a few years to get my tree trimmed. It's two years later, and his team trimmed it today. They worked efficiently, were courteous and careful when moving equipment and debris through the house, and did a great job. I would happily recommend Cabrera Tree Care to friends! read more

I put a request on Yelp to trim up a few trees. Only one company called and came out that day for an inspection. Carlos came out, provided a quote after confirming the extent of the work to be done, and based on the other quotes I received, it was a more than fair price. The following week, they came out and completed the work not only quickly but also perfectly, including a thorough cleanup. Thanks again, Carlos! read more

San Francisco had bizarre weather including tornado conditions. After a wild morning - a huge backyard tree fell from our yard spanning 2 neighbors/properties. Thankfully no one was hurt but the first task was to remove the tree. On a Saturday. In a storm. I contacted Cabrera Tree Care - and Carlos answered! He was at the house in 20 minutes. Assessed this situation. And we schedule removal the following day. Professional. Honest. Concise. On time. Good team. Diplomatic (with the neighbors). Impressed by everyone. It was a dramatic day/event and not something I experience (thankfully) but I'm grateful to have worked with Carlos and his team. It made the process manageable. I'd highly recommend Cabrera Tree Care! read more

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I called Carlos on a Sunday between Christmas and New Year's because a storm left a tree with a branch hanging off and I was worried it would fall onto a shed and damage the roof. Carlos came over, within half an hour of my call, and when he realized he could climb on a neighbor's roof and bring down the branch safely, he did it on the spot, solving the problem. And he only charged me for "gas money" so I gave him $30 because I didn't know how far he had driven and because it was Sunday and he came through so well and so fast. Gracias Carlos! read more

Carlos came out multiple times to check our trees and the nearby utility lines. He was extremely communicative in what to expect and the additional costs. The work itself for removing two trees was very thorough, clean, and inexpensive. read more

From start to finish, Carlos was professional, skillful, and fairly priced. He is quick to respond, punctual, and communicative. Has a great eye for a tree's shape and balance. Am thrilled to find someone who is both expert and trustworthy--even advising me to delay trimming a large pine until winter to minimize its risk of disease. read more

Carlos was very responsive and quickly came to trim our very tall trees. Good communication, and did a great job.

Very professional, excellent customer service and very knowledgeable about each of our 8 trees. A Tree whisperer? He made suggestions and recommendations. Carlos and crew left the front, back and two side yards better than they found. Good price. read more

Cabrera Tree Care saved our backyard by removing a god awful palm tree. They came out to give a quote and were very communicative! Very helpful guys, were super knowledgeable, and finished the job relatively quickly! 10/10 would recommend. read more

I have had Carlos care for my trees for many years. he removed a 25 ft. fir tree a few years ago, and the clean up was the best. now, i have another approx. 25 ft. norfolk pine that needs to be taken out too. since i would not wish for anyone else to do this job, i am getting in touch with him today. diane porter, san francisco read more

Carlos was timely and did a quality job on a small street tree and second small decorative blooming cherry in the yard at a fair price. I would recommend him highly. read more

Carlos was super quick to respond to a non-urgent inquiry to trim our two backyard trees - Japanese maple and avocado trees. He asked us our expectations and added some valuable input. He showed up promptly on the work day with his team and got the job done! He was quite amenable to our requests and explained if there was something that would harm the tree and how the tree would respond. We really appreciated his pleasant demeanor and attention to detail. He cleaned up very carefully and protected our finished basement. His price was also very competitive when compared to other quotes. We would not hesitate to hire him again and have already recommended him to friends who need tree work. read more

Great communication. Came to see the job twice to make sure quote was accurate. Provided advice on what to clear out, what to remove. Carlos is the owner and came to do the estimates. Finished the job quickly and efficiently. Would hire again for any additional work needed. read more

I HIGHLY recommend Carlos! He arrived on time for my quote for a tree trimming and was extremely professional and honest in his tactics and pricing for my backyard eucalyptus. We agreed upon a date in a few weeks because he was out of town for a conference to maintain his certifications. He trimmed the tree today and there is nothing disappointing. It was trimmed exactly how we discussed (and backyard totally cleaned!). I can't wait to have him back in a year or so when the tree needs another haircut. If you need a high quality arborist, give Carlos a call!! read more

Carlos did a great job trimming my 100 year old yew tree as well as my overgrown podocarpus trees in the back yard. He responded quickly, came over and gave a very reasonable quote. Work was completed a day later. I will definitely be calling him again! read more

Easy, fast, and great communication! We called Carlos on a Sunday and he came over with 30 min to view the fallen tree in our backyard and give us an estimate. He was able to come back the very next morning and removed the tree easily. The fallen tree was at a strange angle that could've damaged other plants, but they were able to remove it without any further damage, which we were very grateful for. If you need any tree removal done quickly and for a fair price I highly recommend Carlos and his team! read more

Carlos was responsive. Reasonable and has strong knowledge of trees in San Francisco. Highly recommend

Carlos came out to remove a tree stump, and did a great job at a good price. He also gave me some useful advice on our DIY landscaping plans, and made sure we're ready to be successful planting a new tree where the old one was. I could tell he is a true expert who really cares about trees, and I'll definitely call Cabrera Tree Care again the next time I need anything. read more

Carlos helped us take down a messy plum tree in our yard and some other large pittosporum bushes that were crowded. Carlos was on time, did a great job, and the price was fair. He was really precise and careful taking down our plus tree, as it was near two buildings. I would recommend Carlos and his team to anyone I know. read more

Our very overgrown tree was expertly trimmed by Cabrera Tree Care! They did a great job from start to finish within 3 hours, including a thorough cleaning up. I will definitely use them again and highly recommend their tree services. read more

While we initially had some difficulty getting though to Cabrera Tree Care, this turned out to be because Carlos was out of the country at the time. Actually, he did phone even before returning, came out yesterday and furnished a fair estimate and also made suggestions regarding some questions we had about prudent trimming, and today took care of our fairly modest job with dispatch, professionalism, and utmost courtesy, notably cleaning up thoroughly upon completion. Highly recommended. As an aside, he also apparently attracted a visitor (or perhaps protestor), in the process (see photo below). read more

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Carlos and his team arrived on time, listened to what our goals were and did a very professional job all the way through. We had a challenging steep backyard hillside with mature trees, and the team really knew what they were doing and executed everything safely and professionally. Thanks! read more

It was a pleasure to work with Carlos and his team! He was quick to come by and provide a competitive quote to prune 4 overgrown trees. Once we decided to move forward with Cabrera Tree Care, Carlos was very communicative re: scheduling. It was a bit tricky with all the crazy rainy weather, but we were able to schedule quickly (faster than other services). The Cabrera team showed up on time - in fact, a bit early! - and got started right away. They were very professional and did a great job great thinning out and shaping our four trees. They were extra careful with their equipment and did a thorough job cleaning up afterwards. We are very happy with their work! Not only do the trees look much nicer, we get more light in our home and can walk under our trees without ducking. I highly recommend Carlos and his team! We will definitely work with them again when our trees need their next pruning!! read more

Good communication and professional service. We had several trees, including a very tall one, that needed trimming and they did a very good job. Trees look great and they also cleaned up the trimming well. read more

This review is overdue, since it is for a job that Carlos made in March 2023. (soon after, I had to travel overseas and returned to San Francisco only recently). I needed a large avocado tree removed from the back yard of a duplex in San Francisco. Tight space, access only through a garage and a family room. Got several estimates with prices ranging from just over $ 2000 to $ 6,000 (!!!) (somebody actually quoted by phone a very competitive price but when he came to see the location, the estimate doubled...). Carlos was among the least expensive, and sounded very professional. Not only he did a very good and fast job, but his (and his crew) attention to avoiding any damage to the living area the branches and stomp had to go through was remarkable. On top of it, very friendly and cordial: a pleasure to chat with him. Should I have other similar projects, I will not hesitate to call him again read more

Carlos and his worker did an excellent job of trimming some trees for us. His communication from providing an estimate to the day of the job was great. Price was reasonable and he cleaned up beautifully. He was also thorough and made sure the work met our satisfaction. I would recommend his services to others! read more

A tree outside our house was almost completely bent over by the wind during the big storms over the weekend. We reached out to Cabrera Tree Care, and Carlos was very professional and knowledgeable about our options for salvaging the tree. He was very transparent on pricing, and he provided great value for the cost. He and his colleague showed up promptly during a very busy time. They quickly put in some stakes and stabilized our poor tree! The job was done super quickly; we highly recommend Cabrera Tree Care! read more

Carlos of Cabrera Tree Care offers a great service. He did a professional job for me, restoring my view and did an excellent job of cleaning up afterwards. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again! read more

After reading the reviews, I contacted Carlos. Very good response time and he came out to do an estimate. Very professional and friendly. His rates aren't insane. He was extremely knowledgeable too. read more

Carlos and Cabrera Tree Care are the best. He responded immediately and gave me a reasonable estimate for a thorny stump and branch removal. I called on Friday and the whole thing was done by Monday. In addition, he offered to grind an old rusted basketball hoop that was too large to put on the curb - just as a favor. I was totally satisfied with the service and Carlos is a super nice guy. read more

WOW! What a difference a Certified Arborist makes. Carlos Cabrera of CABRERA TREE CARE is a Certified Arborist who pruned my large Blackwood Acacia today. Carlos and his assistant did a fantastic job from start to finish. They showed up ahead of schedule and did the job quickly, efficiently, and their cleanup work was exceptional. What is a Certified Arborist? Here are excerpts from the following link: https://www.americanarborists.net/tree-tips/2017/march/what-is-an-arborist-anyway-/ - "A Certified Arborist is someone who has gained extensive training, experience, and a high level of knowledge in the art and science of arboriculture." - "Therefore, if you're thinking about hiring a tree pro to take care of and maintain your trees, a Certified Arborist is the way to go. Anyone with a chainsaw can chop up tree branches and limbs and call it pruning. It's the knowledge and expertise in the proper way of pruning, trimming, and removing trees that really makes a difference." I very highly recommend CABRERA TREE CARE for any tree-related service. Carlos Cabrera is a friendly, specially trained professional who deals with the art and science of planting, caring, maintaining, and diagnosing trees. Therefore, I can highly recommend CABRERA TREE CARE for all your tree-related services. read more

I highly recommend Carlos and his team at Cabrera Tree Care. I had a large blackwood acacia that had gotten too large for my small SF garden. The crazy winds of this past winter ('22-'23) terrified my neighbors as my wee garden is surrounded on all sides by houses, including next door and their glass solarium. Were this tree to topple, it had nowhere to go without damaging one or more houses. When the storms subsided, I started looking for a tree-removal company and checked out a few that were recommended by neighbors and on social media. Many of the companies wouldn't even come and look because the tree was so tall. I contacted Carlos, he called me back and came out right away, showed up when he said he would show up, and gave me a competitive estimate. I did a bit more due diligence over the next week, decided to hire him and scheduled him to take out the tree and stump. On the day of removal, he and his team showed up when they said they would, worked all day taking the tree out, made me some beautiful rounds to dry and make my kid a table (at my request), and came back another day to take care of the stump and roots. Carlos is himself the climber and he and his team on the ground were so professional, comfortable and reassuring in the face of chainsaw, ropes, pulleys. I think it's worth noting that the other workers and Carlos himself all seemed happy to be working, and to be working together. This was important because it says so much about an outfit that folks are treated respectfully and well, and this whole thing was pretty traumatic for me since I loved that tree; Carlos and the other workers made doing the responsible thing go as smoothly as possible. Then they came a couple days later (owing to my schedule, not his) and ground out the stump. They had to take my tradesperson's alley door off its hinges and lift that heavy stump grinder up into the garden to make eliminating the stump possible. Both days they kept the sidewalk so clean it impressed the neighbors such that they went out of their way to compliment Carlos' work. I can't recommend Carlos and his team enough. read more

New homeowner here - and quickly discovered that some backyard bushes provide an easy in for rodents onto the patio. Carlos responded with a competitive quote and was over with his crew the first day with good weather. The service was quick, Carlos' crew took care of hauling away the shrubs, and they trimmed trees not initially included in the quote. Carlos also helped me fix an exhaust pipe, which we discovered became dislodged during tree service. In addition to spotless service, Carlos is very knowledgeable with tree species. He will recommend you which trees or plants you'd need to maintain a healthy ecosystem in your backyard. For honest and quick tree service, I highly recommend Carlos Cabrera! read more

Carlos responded the day we contacted him for my 10 overgrown trees that needed severe pruning back. He was attentive to our needs and what we invisioned, then made suggestions and recommended better solutions, which we greatly appreciated (he truly is a tree specialist!). His total cost included cleanup and debri disposal and was very very reasonable. The entire job was done in less than 7 hours and we were very very very pleased, so we added a nice tip to his cost! He is our periodic arborist now for a quarterly review for tree maintenance. Carlos also recommended a competant and reliable lawn care specialist to give solution to our front and back yard aged, weedy, mossy lawns with compacted soils, and hopefully to fix before winter hits. Thank goodness for Carlos! Make him your tree man also, and you will not regret it! read more

Carlos was responsive, competitive on pricing, knowledgeable on the matter, and nice. He took care of a 3-story tree needing pruning in a couple hours with one guy. They cleaned up and were out, easy. For others who need a solid tree trimming, be prepared for a visual "Ahhh. Oh no, where did my tree go!" when you see the results. It'll grow back. read more

The juniper shrub in front of my house experienced an uncontrollable growth spurt. It grew to almost 20 ft high, making its maintenance difficult. Additionally, its trunk broke the brick planter that was housing it. It was time to get professional help to remove it. Carlos and team came to the rescue. Of all the quotes I got, Carlos' came in highly competitive. He is highly responsive, very personable, and took time to explain how he will remove the stump manually so as not to damage the house facade. The job was done with care, as promised, in a few short hours. The area was thoroughly cleaned after the job was completed. I am very happy with the service and will not hesitate to give Carlos a call again should I have another tree project. read more

Carlos and his team were fantastic, helping us in a tight urban situation with trees in our yard and overhanging our neighbor's. We got several quotes from different arborists and Carlos was the first to reply, the first to come onsite, the lowest quote, and the easiest to work with. The other arborists were quoting several thousand dollars more, and one of them said it would be several days worth of work. Carlos and his team were in and out in less than a day. They did the work safely, carefully, and thoughtfully, even helping sweep out our neighbor's yard too. read more

We have used Carlos for years, but our last tree work was poor and very expensive. I am only giving one star since his workers are good and effectively removed a stump and the branches that had grown up around it. We are elderly and were not able to get down to the yard to see two trees he agreed to shape were untouched. I left a message complaining about this but, a week later, there is no response. Another tree was not brought back as far as agreed. If you want shaping, pruning, made lovely, look for someone else. If you want a tree removed and can supervise the work Cabrera might be OK for you. He will come readily to give you an estimate and the workers come on time. As a long time customer, I am very disappointed with this last job. read more