If you own property in the Bay Area, you already know tree bids can get... aspirational…read more I've used EC Tree Service three times over five years -- everything from removing multiple 50-year flowering pear trees to taking out three tall birches to regular roofline trims so my insurance doesn't panic. Edwin's estimates are straightforward and fair. No "we'll reassess once we're up there." The number stays the number. I've also priced the larger companies (including The Davey Tree Expert Company), and the difference wasn't subtle. EC came in literally 3-4x less. Same clean cuts. Same haul-away. Same spotless yard. They show up. They move fast. They clean everything. In a region where contractor pricing sometimes feels venture-backed, Edwin is refreshingly old-school.

With the strong storm winds we had, a large tree branch fell on our roof on Christmas Eve. We…read morecontacted EC Tree Service for emergency removal and trimming, and they were absolutely fantastic. Even though it was Christmas Day, Elmer showed up within 30 minutes and provided an extremely fair and honest estimate. His crew arrived about 30 minutes later and completed the job promptly and professionally. They were very careful with our clay tile roof while removing the large branch and also took the time to prune all the weak branches from the tree to prevent future issues. Everything was done safely, efficiently, and with great attention to detail. It was a pleasure working with them during a stressful situation, and I truly appreciated their responsiveness and professionalism--especially on a holiday. I would highly recommend EC Tree Service to anyone in need of tree work.

Cabañas came out very quickly in the evening and did a great job clearing some huge downed oak tree…read morelimbs from street and sidewalk. Their pricing for emergency services on a holiday was very reasonable, especially when it was more work than they had originally expected from the photos. They explained well why the initial quote needed to be slightly adjusted, and the pricing was still very reasonable for the entire job.

Cabanas performed efficient tree trimming at our front yard. The work was quick with a full crew…read more They used safety gear, PPE, during the job above and on the ground. They cleaned up all the debri before leaving. I would recommend Cabanas to others.

I also interviewed 5 other tree services, they were one of two services that actually gave me a…read morewritten estimate. The rest were pretty much verbal estimates. I was really impressed with the crew's work/removal on 3 cypress trees. They truly were "hardworking" in the removal process. Cleanup and hauling away more than I can ask for. Excellent job!

We called Joel's Tree Service after having interviewed 4-5 other competing services. They ended up…read morebe the best priced and were accommodating on scheduling, coming over today (Saturday) in the morning. They arrived in time and setup without us even having to do anything. Efficient and punctual is great for any contractor! They took about 6 hours total to remove 1 very tall (but dead) Monterey Pine to about the fence line and trim away the dead branches on a second pine. The cleaned up and made the area even cleaner than it was before. All of the debris was hauled away and in the second tree they not only cut the dead branches away but also made it look nicer by doing expert pruning. Overall we are so happy with the work. They have easily won a place in our books for any future tree needs.

Jose and his helper did a great job to prune my big tree. It was easy to schedule time with him,…read moreand they cleaned the environment thoroughly after their work. One area they could have improved to bring their business to the next level, is to make it easier for the communication. Other than the first a few messages exchanged, most of my SMS and emails were not replied. After the service, I sent him 3 SMS, 2 emails, and left 1 voice mail before I could get the receipt of my payment one week later.

Jose, the President and owner, was very prompt in his response to come out and provide me with an…read moreestimate for the job, and thoroughly explained what he was going to do prior to performing the service. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional to work with, and his crew was respectful and meticulous when doing the job and with clean-up afterwards. I highly recommend Jose Cortes and Arborist View Tree Care for all your tree care needs! Al M.

They were very professional. And I felt that the value was very good. They did a great job for me.read more

Very professional, knowledgeable about plant species, and accommodating to changing work…read morecircumstances.

Hi, I wanted to share my recent experience with JJI Tree…read moreService. Their response to a request for a quote was the same day. Joaquin scheduled me for an onsite estimate for a few days later. I had received quotes from a few other companies already but Joaquin's ability to explain the process was an educational experience which won my business. I'm so happy with the results. His team worked efficiently and they cleaned up after themselves. JJI Tree Service is my go to tree service company. I highly recommend them. Thanks, Joaquin and team!

I found working with Joaquin to be very easy and they did a great job. He first produced a fully…read moreline-itemed quote so I could pick and choose what I wanted. His prices were fair. We arranged for a day of work. They came out and executed without issue. Highly recommend.

Promptly showed up to our scheduled quote appointment. They did the work the next day to stake and…read moreprop-up a tree that had partially blown over in the wind. The transaction was painless and they accepted Zelle.

Alvaro is an amazing guy to work with. They were very professional and did an amazing job. They did…read morethe job nicely and made sure I got value for my money. I used their service for trimming like 7 trees in my backyard and front yard. Price was excellent as well.

We just used JC again to trim the redwood trees in our backyard. I had forgotten that I already…read morewrote a glowing review and was going to post a new one, just add it as an update Still very happy with this firm, JC is very professional and I believe knows what he is doing as a certified arborist. He's very pragmatic. Highly recommended.

I have had JC Tree trim my huge NorCal Cypress a couple of times. They are not the cheapest, but…read moretheir work is outstanding. They are licensed arborists so no hack job and they will tell you what they think needs to be done for the health of the tree. I have a telephone pole nearby with a number of wires servicing the block and they accidentally severed my internet and a neighbor. The foreman notified me and so did the home office, right away. Any damage would be covered. I have included a picture of my tree with a haircut and the neighboring trees without a trim. Thank you JC and will see you in 4-5 years for another trim.

The tree specialist Joe Markey met with me and discussed my options on trimming or removing the…read moretrees. After deciding to do a big trim to the trees I called to make the appointment . I spoke with Violet in the office who scheduled the appointment. She was friendly, professional, super easy to talk to! She helped to accommodate my hectic schedule and did a fabulous job! The crew showed up on the day of the appt on time ready to work. The crew supervisors David and Oscar were professional and pleasant and instructed the crew on what needed to be done. Oh and there was no stand around time. They all worked very hard and when the job was done, they cleaned the area spotless and left no debris behind! The trees look fantastic! My sincere thanks to you David, Oscar and crew! Gayla Olsen San Mateo

Took over two weeks with follow-ups from me to get a quote to remove a small willow tree. Sort of…read morecomical, since the quote was more than 3x ($2,400) vs the final price we paid for EC tree service to remove ($725), and still more than double the next highest quote (we got 4 quotes from yelp) They were recommended by our neighbors and we thought it was cool that they could give a quote over the phone/text but in the end were too slow and way too expensive for a simple tree removal (not including stump). Don't recommend and I encourage folks to get quotes and compare

Jesus and 4 men promptly arrived at my apartment building in Menlo Park. They worked hard on my…read moretrees and shrubs for over 7 hours and did all the cutting carefully and by hand. My trees looked fantastic when they left and I found the workers to be professional and nice to be around. I will use Jesus every year for my garden and I think he is very knowledgeable and hard working.

Jesus always does a great job! He has been taking care of our trees for many years, as well as all…read moreof our neighbors. He is thorough, knowledgable and gets the job done with as little disruption as possible. Always a pleasure to work with!