Very impressive and knowledgeable. The whole team was hardworking and professional. Definitely recommend them

Very professional and fast. I would hire them again. Jeff came the next day to give an estimate and the team was onsite early the following week to do the work. read more

We consulted with Jeff Rebischung at Fine Tree Care to assist us with litigation and we could not be more happy that we did. We unfortunately had a new neighbor file suit against us for an old felled deep forest Douglas fir tree. A very large tree that spanned 3 properties and was professionally felled long ago on a very steep hillside. This neighbor also changed the environmental condition around his portion of the tree trunk and the trunk itself. The changes made were so drastic that it changed the safety condition of the trunk section on our property which lays uphill from our cabin. The neighbor was attempting to have us pay the $12,000 cost of these changes. This complicated situation required the expertise of Jeff at Fine Tree Care. Jeff interviewed us several times, examined all our pictures, understood the history and reviewed our evidence. Jeff then made a site visit to evaluate and validate all he had seen and heard. Jeff then produced a full forensic tree assessment and safety report that spelled out his analysis into a 4 page report. A report that held up in court and was used extensively in our defense. With the help of this report, our defense won the day. The judge found in our favor and we owe our neighbor nothing. Thank you Jeff! read more

I needed a monster of a monterey pine to be gone. The last Christmas storm brought down many limbs, so the best option for this leaning tree was to say goodbye. After talking to Kyle who gave me the detail of this, I decided on Fine Tree Care, which was only a stone's throw from my property. The crew, of Daniel, Eric and others were the most professional of tree people. They were timely, clean and respectful and finished the job on time. The value was very competetive, actually the best bid too. So, thanks guys. read more

Jeff spent a bunch of time with me problem solving, ultimately suggesting a DIY solution. How refreshing! Super impressed and looking forward to hiring him someday. read more

We have aprox 140 trees on our 5 acre property so we have some serious experience with tree care & removal. We've done allot of it ourselves over the past 20 years but we had 2 huge diseased pines over important structures on our property and just felt it was way past our scope of ability to deal with. So we reached out to Fine tree care for an estimate. Had that estimate with in days of reaching out. Work was scheduled with in a week & yesterday they took those big pines down. We were so impressed with their competence, speed, carefulness & understanding of what we wanted. They also did a nice job of keeping the areas of work really pretty clear of debris so we can get in and do what we need to do. Very happy with Fine Tree Care. We'll be having them out for all our challenging tree work! read more

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These guys did some very serious tree work around my home to mitigate fire risk. They killed it. Quickly and very thoughtfully pruned my trees, so they will be more healthy and less prone to damage the house. I'll have them back for many more projects. read more

Fine Tree Care - Tree pruning - Tree Services Near Me - Sebastopol, California

During our meeting, Jeff and I discussed what I wanted Jeff to do with my trees, which included some tree thinning as well as some upper crown tree reduction. I also wanted two branches to be cut, each about 3 to 4 inches in diameter. Despite the high price, I decided to trust Jeff and his crew. On the scheduled day, Jeff's crew arrived promptly, and we went over what was on the contract. I explicitly pointed out the two branches (both 3 to 4 inches in diameter) that I wanted cut. I offered to stay outside with the crew to oversee their progress, however they reassured me that they had everything covered. Fully trusting in their ability, I went into my house to do a few chores. When I came out in about an hour, I couldn't believe my eyes. A huge branch about 7 to 9 inches in diameter was gone! My heart sank and I was in shock. I told the crew that they had cut the wrong branch, but they became defensive and started arguing. After calling Jeff's office and him coming to my house to assess the damage, he offered a discount, but the damage was already done. You cannot glue back half of a tree that used to be there. Now half of my tree is gone, and instead of having a nice shady area, the sun beats down in that spot every afternoon. Additionally, the agreed upon upper crown reduction work was never even started. I am terribly disappointed, and my tree has suffered irreparable damages due to the inattentive and irresponsible work of Jeff's crew. I want to warn any future customers to be extremely cautious when hiring this company. read more

Fine Tree Care has proven to be a top-notch professional service provider. We hired them to remove a 100-foot Douglas Fir that was a threat to our property, and possibly our lives if the tree fell on our house. The crew is very good at their work, and they did a fantastic job. Prior to using Fine Tree Care, we used 3 other companies to handle our tree care. Fine Tree Care surpasses all of them in professional, excellent work at a reasonable price. Fine Tree Care is now our permanent tree care company. read more

I was looking for a tree service that would help to rehabilitate my trees after they were pruned so poorly by the last tree company that only puny branches grew back with leaves just on the ends of the branches. Strong winds snapped the branches like they were twigs. The crew from Fine Tree Care were pros, showing up on time and displaying artistry in attempting to wrangle my mature trees back into some kind of reasonable shape. I can see where they're heading with correcting what was a boondoggle chop job, and will definitely be using them in years to come. They cleaned up everything (after cutting 170 thin branches from one tree!) and did a walk-around with me at the end of the job. Even the office called to make sure I was happy--within minutes of the team leaving. I couldn't recommend them higher. read more

Awesome service, with the owner personally coming out to bid the work. I would definitely recommend them.

I am so happy with the excellent tree care and customer service I received from Jeff and his crew! My trees look great! I was nervous because I love my trees but they really needed some attention after years of neglect and Fine Tree Care did an amazing job! I really appreciated Jeff's consultation and talking with me about each of my trees and his recommendations. Very nice! Plus, they were out quickly. Thank you! read more

This tree service is great. They were on time and pleasant. I recommend this tree service. Madelyn Archibald read more

We have never had to hire a tree trimming service. New to the area, our property was somewhat overdue for a proper tree management plan. We contacted several local companies, and were not very impressed. Until we received a call back from Jeff, the owner of Fine Tree Care, in Sebastopol. He personally met us at our home, and educated us on their business practices and environmental management objectives. Since my wife and I were at odds with what we wanted to achieve on our property, Jeff actually guided us on what was needed to accomplish what we both desired. Jeff really went above and beyond by meeting us several times for hours, explaining the process he recommended for our properties tree management plan. He even toured us through a larger project that his company recently completed nearby to show the different types of tree management techniques that were used. Despite the severe rainy weather conditions during the week of our project, Jeff's team was properly prepared to handle it all. Every morning consisted of a full team briefing, and a thorough walk through. All of the staff displayed excellent knowledge and skill, evidence of Jeff's hiring practices and his training methods. Large commercial equipment were used in areas to mitigate the impacts of possible damage to the surrounding environment and our home/garage structures. Following the multi-day project, it was evident that they took extra care to keep our property looking as though they had not recently been there. This was all accomplished only several days before the Christmas holiday, with us having to prepare for visitors staying at our home. Our property is now much improved in all areas that we set out to accomplish. Keep in mind, that this was not a "slash and dash" style of tree trimming. Fine tree Care truly are professionals in providing proper tree management services, using arborist methods, and valuing the surrounding natural landscape. On top of all that, our proposal bid came in slightly higher at completion of the project. However, Jeff's office staff assured me that our financial responsibility was only the bid, not any overages that may have occurred. This is somewhat remarkable of any business these days. We now have a future property plan with Fine Tree Care to properly manage and maintain our surrounding forest with nature in mind. We highly recommend Fine Tree Care for your property needs. read more

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They did a great job. -Great equipment- -Very efficient- It was a worry for me because it was an entire tree and stump removal. So happy it was done so well! read more

Fine Tree Care is the best contractor I've ever worked with, including plumbers, electricians, and especially some other big name tree people. I've used them twice. They are true experts who, after listening to my concerns, explain what they will do and why, and what to expect after. Their crews do meticulous work and are very courteous and friendly. I've had to trim back a huge maple, a huge persimmon and more. When they finished taking them down several feet in height and trimming out great amounts of cross branching, you could not tell the tree had been pruned if you hadn't seen it before. They did exactly what I wanted. read more

I honestly didn't know that my trees could look that good. Reasonably priced and excellent work. Thank you!!

Very professional fellows that came to Sonoma to cut 1/3 of a bay tree off our fence, prune back oak branches from the sidewalk, and clean up some cedar and redwood branches. We always can use mulch for the garden so they chopped up what they had and left a nice pile in the driveway. All of the debris was cleaned up before they left. The two guys arrive in protective clothing, wear ear phones and head gear. Again, very professional. Also, dealing with Hope in the office is a pleasant experience. She called, after they left to be sure all was taken care of. read more

The guys at Fine Tree Care did some much needed pruning of 3 large trees last week. Very pleased with the work, expertise and professionalism of the crew. Will definitely use them for our tree care needs going forward. read more

We had 2 very special trees pruned by Fine Tree Care this week and were completely satisfied. The owner Jeff came out to our house prior to have a discussion about our options. We were apprehensive because this is an older tree with some issues; but is very dear to us. Jeff understood how important it was to us to preserve the tree so we can continue to enjoy the apples it produces for as long as possible. Our other tree is a beautiful Japanese Maple that also has great significance to us. Jeff made recommendations and his team came out a few weeks later and followed his instructions to the letter. We were also consulted during the pruning to make sure everything was to our liking. After the work was completed, they cleaned everything up around the front and back yard with the utmost of respect for our property. We were very satisfied and recommend Fine Tree Care for any tree work you need done. read more

We hired Fine Tree Care to create access for our well technician and to get us started on the first phase of a fire safety plan - they did an outstanding job in 3 days. We were not on-site and didn't feel like we needed to be - the owner, Jeff Rebischung, provided daily updates and we had full confidence in his team's ability to do the job, which they did! Living in West Sonoma County in 2020 means being acutely aware of wildfire risks, and putting in the effort and resources to manage vegetation to reduce the risk of fire to property structures. Jeff took the time to walk-through part of the property with us to prepare a quote and in the process offered a lesson in Introduction to Vegetation Management. We are thrilled to have worked with Jeff and his team and look forward to partnering with them on future phases of vegetation management for our new home. Thanks Fine Tree Care!! read more

And 3 hrs. later a very reasonable quote to do the tree work: perfect. Jefff (owner) was quick to respond to my request for someone to come out and look at the property to assess some tree work. Daniel (smart, thoughtful) came iver the next day and listened to my prattling on about the trees- listened and then told me about the trees, there health, there are... he took some pictures and promised he'd have something for me by the evening - he had it for me by mid-afternoon. Good People. More after the work. read more

True Tree Professionals! Trustworthy and knowledgeable. Worth every penny. How do you know who to choose for your tree service? From a flyer in the mail? a post in the newspaper? I wanted a company that knew what they were doing, true professionals, not paid monkeys in the trees. Fine Tree Care held true to their mailed flyer! They brought an experienced team to my property right on time and worked non stop for two days. They cared. They took their time to do a REALLY GOOD JOB, not the bare minimum. With a smile. They did more than what was asked and cleaned up flawlessly - my property looks like a professional landscape team came in! Thank you Fine Tree Care for taking pride in your work. read more

Jeff Rebischung (owner) and his crew removed a large oak tree over hanging one of the houses and pruned up 2 other trees one the had to use rope to climb and lower limbs down that were above my house. They are very good, fast and safe at what they do. They get a top rating from me. Michael Wilson (Sebastopol) read more

I have seen lots of ads in various local papers and the reviews here seemed positive. My experience has been anything but positive. I called several weeks ago to request an estimate to prune/trim some trees by my house that are overgrown. I spoke with a woman who took down all my details who said the estimator was in the field and would call when they were able. One week later - no calls. I called again, spoke to the same woman and got the same spiel. THIS time I asked them to leave a message on my phone because sometimes my cell phone puts unfamiliar calls to voicemail. Four days later - no call, no message. I understand that things go slower because of Covid but this seems more than should be expected, especially since the promise was to call back in a day or so and there was no indication that it would take weeks to speak with someone. I'm out. read more

Really impressed by Jeff and Fine Tree Care. They earned my trust from the first call. The professionalism, attention to detail, and pride in their work is rare. They not only responded to me quickly, they patiently and generously walked me through my tree species, tree removal, wildlife, and permitting questions before I even obtained a quote. Jeff was a fountain of information and also referred me to other local professionals to meet some related needs. Highly recommend you get in touch with them for tree questions or jobs. read more

Last week, during the first storm of the season, a huge branch from our whomping willow-esque tree fell on my car during the night. It was large enough to crack my windshield in a few places. We panicked a bit since this tree overhangs the sidewalk and we live across from a school, so visions of another branch falling & hitting a child ensued. Fine Tree Care was recommended to me by my aunt's husband, who is an arborist, as well. I called and told them it was an emergency and they agreed to come out same day!! It continued to pour most of the day, but the FTC gentlemen worked until it was dark, cleaned the street well, and chipped the wood into our yard for later mulching. They also cut some of the better wood into manageable pieces, on request, to use for firewood. We have plans to have them come back to trim up another whomping willow next spring and my boyfriend has been giving out their card/name to his solar clients. Highly recommend!! read more

Never in my life have I been treated with such respect, care and attention. Never. I left a message asking for help with my new kitten who got himself stuck up a terrifyingly tall redwood tree. Earlier in the day, I had spoken with numerous arborists, fire stations & animal care agencies in the search for help. If I was not completely dismissed, I was either met with ambivalence or disorganization. It seemed that no one could get their act together and no one was interested in assisting. Around 8:30PM, I received a call from Jeff who was returning a message that I left regarding the situation. Before we even talked about what could be done, he gave me some advice based on his experience with curious cats who end up in these precarious situations. I instantly felt like someone actually cared about what was going on - that alone was a major comfort. Jeff then asked me some logistical questions which signaled that I was in the hands of someone who knows what he is doing. He wanted details so that he could make better decisions and offer better assistance. After listening to the kitten cry all night in the tree, my phone buzzed at 6am. It was Jeff asking how my cat was doing. When I let him know that he had not come down overnight - Jeff deployed a truck that was there to help in less than an hour. That's right, less than an hour. Mason and Jacob arrived and were eager to help. But it was not going to be easy. This particular tree was situated in an inconvenient spot; tucked away on top of a steep grade that permitted very little access. Leave it to Nicholas to climb up the most difficult tree. But it seemed like these men were up for anything. They expertly maneuvered their vehicle and equipment, overcoming any logistical trouble that we may have feared. Within minutes, Nicholas was being carried down to us. He was hungry and tired and we were beside ourselves with gratitude. Now with Nicholas safe and sound, we cannot wait to have Jeff, Mason and Jacob help us with the rest of the trees on our property. read more

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Fine tree care did a great job in our place, Jeff and his staff are very knowledgable and friendly. They took care of three trees in our front yard. They worked fast and left the place spotless. They use good equipment and were following safety precautions. Thank you guys for a well done job. read more

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Every year or two I have 2 medium sized oaks thinned and trimmed away from the house. I have used 5 or more local tree companies throughout the years. Most have done a good job, but nothing so special that would make them my go-to-company. So each time I go out for new quotes. This year I contracted with Fine Tree Care. I was very impressed with Jimmy when he came out to provide me a quote, Price wise, his quote was pretty much in-line with the other quotes, but I liked how he recommended we thin and shape the trees. Jimmy brought a crew of 6 and spent the whole day. It is rare the vision that is projected during the quote becomes the reality of the finished cut. This is the first time the trees came out better than I had expected. As long as Jimmy remains with this company, Fine Tree Care will be my go-to tree company. read more

Previously we used Fine Tree Care for the Bennett Valley Grange, now we've used them also for our own property. I can not speak more highly about the quality of service and expertise of Jeff Rebischung and his crew at Fine Tree Care. We've used a variety of tree services in the past and Fine Tree Care surpasses the others by a wide margin. Fine Tree Care is fully licensed bonded and insured. They're also Licensed Contractors, a Licensed Timber Operator, and both a Registered Professional Forester and a Certified Arborist. They're also Diamond Certified and Better Business Bureau certified and rated A+. Their website is http://sonomatree.com We called Jeff and he came out and gave us a estimate of what needed to be done. Because of the scope of work, we went ahead and scheduled a full day's work for a crew of 7. As we booked a full day, we could get a substantial discount over the prices quoted by other companies. We have 6 large Redwoods (plus another 3 shared with our neighbors), 3 Crepe Myrtles, 1 Cherry Tree, 1 Star Magnolia Tree, plus many large shrubs on just over 1/3rd acre that needed a lot of work. We also had a number of stumps that needed to be removed that could not be accessed by a stump grinder, so they were chopped up and removed by hand. On the day of the project, Jeff arrived with Crew Chief Jimmy and crew members: Dan Greg, Rico, Churro, and Joey. We've dealt with a lot of other tree services in the past, but were totally blown away by the detail briefing Jeff provided his crew before work began. We've never had a service that spent that much time making sure upfront that they would be getting the job done right. As the crew worked, we were delighted at the care they took with our trees and the safe working measures taken. At the end of the day, the meticulous clean-up left our property in perfect condition. We will be using Fine Tree Care in the Future and we've already recommended it to others in our neighborhood. read more

We called Fine Tree Care on the recommendation of a friend who had used them. After receiving estimates from six other companies, I can say that their bid was best by far in terms of clarity and professionalism. The estimator provided a verbal quote, but followed up with a detailed, typed quote and contract the next morning from the owner of the business, clearly stating cost, scope and payment terms. Then, they followed up by phone. Every other bid was at best scratched onto a carbon copy bid sheet. Given the extraordinary expense of tree removal and the fact that any mistake could result in serious damage to our house or neighbors' property, good communication is a huge trust builder! My biggest fear was that their bid came in almost 20% lower than the others. But then they showed up with a huge crew of 8 people and a fleet of vehicles, and they took the eight huge, dangerous trees down and removed all traces of them in four days. Very pleased!! read more

Fine Tree Care - Removing dangerous Monterey Pines - Tree Services Near Me - Sebastopol, California

This review supercedes an earlier review that was written shortly after Fine Tree Care informed us it was dishonoring a contract that we had signed in good faith three months earlier to remove trees burned in the 2017 Nuns fire. Up to that point we had engaged FTC a number of times for similar work and held them in the highest possible esteem for the jobs they had done. We still feel that way about them and will ask them to come out again as needed. The reason for our change of heart is we were apprised after FTC discovered that the dishonored contract was apparently one of many written by an employee(s) without the owner of FTC's knowledge, for purposes contrary to the company's. Heartfelt and sincere apologies were made to us by FTC and we accept them gladly. It is unfortunate FTC was victimized by this. Our sympathy goes out to them, and it is our hope that this review can in some small way help reverse some of the damage our earlier one might have caused. Patrick M read more

Fantastic experience with Fine Tree Care pruning trees around my home. Crew was on time, full walkthrough before work began to ensure we were all on the same page, and then a job well done. Not to be overlooked was the full cleanup. Left the job site better than they found it. Thank you!! read more

This company is a fraud and almost ripped us off. I had their guy come out there and asked for a price to cut three trees. They estimated around $12000, I couldn't believe how much they charged. I finally had one of my amigo friends get in contact with their buddies who were professional tree cutters and did the job for $5000. Please don't let this place rip you. read more

We have .6 acre on Brush Creek and numerous trees of different types. Our forest was in need of attention and upon the raving recommendation of my mother-in-law and several other folks whose opinions I respect I called Fine Tree Service in Sebastopol. They brought eight guys--all very polite and obviously competent--and spent about 9 hours trimming, pruning, and removing oaks, sycamore, plum, conifers, and various shrubs. They pointed out the Japanese maples should not be pruned at that time because the trees were still bearing leaves. (Another service) did the previous pruning job and they chopped away on the maples, leaves and all. Before they began they took photographs of the yards so they could replace anything they had to move while working for safety reasons. All the trimmings were chipped and shredded for mulch and weed control and spread where requested. By the way, no one on the crew stands around. If they are not cutting they are raking or sweeping. When they left, the place looked like a new park. There was not a twig or leaf left on the ground. This was the most positive experience I have had with tradesmen of any trade in a very long while. When the maples shed their leaves we called them back to take care of those trees, as well. These guys are PROS in veery sense of the word. read more

Jimmy and his crew did an amazing job. They arrived..on time...did a briefing, walked around the property and went to work. The job they performed was excellent,...taking down two trees, grinding stomps. They thinned two redwoods and one other large tree. Removed all debris, the cleaned up was immaculate .... and did a great job placing signs and cones for safety. Again thank you Jimmy and his crew, the entire team was very professional and knowledgeable.... we were in awe just watching them do each one of their jobs!! Mike and Becky. read more

Fine Tree Care has an excellent response time, service, communication and in general are friendly, honest people.

I love these people! I give them a '10'! Wow what an incredible experience. First, I need to say that Jeff (the owner) is truly a tree-whisperer. He loves trees. Sees them in their beauty. How they live together, what a tree needs, how to support them for long-term health. He can see how I fire pattern can emerge and where to thin to improve the safety and health of our property. We had just bought our land - 25 acres - that had not been tended to for over a decade. He walked the land with us several times and helped us to 'see' our trees and learn how to best be stewards. Honestly, this was one of the very first things we did. Three days after closing! The crew arrived at 7am. And for 14 hours!!!!! Yes, that's right...for 14 hours straight they worked tirelessly - into the night with bright lights - to do what we had agreed upon. The crew was professional and thoughtful. They are all wired up with communication devices, so they are constantly communicating with each other about what they are doing and what is needed. The choreography was PERFECT! The execution flawless. But, most importantly - not only was the price fantastic - but the entire crew has an incredibly affinity - backed by training and mentorship - for trees. This was not a hack job, but reasoned and seasoned tree-work. I am such a fan that I even bought 4 sweatshirts. read more

Fine Tree was out just for an estimate.Fine Tree returned my inquiry quickly and scheduled an appt but werent available too soon. I ultimately used another company but no reflection of them. I called their answ srvc yo xcel which did not get passed on to the arborist who still came out - not complaining I just felt bad. The arborist was very thorough in the examination of the trees in question even though they had already been trimmed he took time to look them over and give me feedback. Their arborist was knowledgeable and friendly. read more