We have a huge Monterey pine, which we love, that needed to be lifted and cutback for insurance reasons. Ronnie gave us advice on various options, but also made a point of understanding our desires and needs. He respected our opinions on specific limbs we hoped to keep, and provided experienced advice as an arborist regarding how to preserve a healthy attractive canopy, with best future prospects for growing into a nice, natural shape. We were never concerned that limbs would be indiscriminately hacked off against our wishes. The crew were absolute magicians. They worked together quickly and efficiently. The tree was in an extremely awkward space behind the house, but they managed to rope everything out without a hint of damage, and cleaned up thoroughly. read more

We are a moderate size HOA and we just had our trees trimmed by Montecito Tree Care here in Santa Barbara. Ronnie and his team did a fantastic job! Could not believe how efficient, quick and talented his team is. Communication was clear, respectful and courteous. His workers worked amazingly well together as a solid team. There was no hint of damage and clean up was great. I cannot say enough of how good these guys are and at a very fair price! Ronnie really ought to change his business name to " All-time Santa Barbara's Best Tree Care"!........not just for Montecito! read more

I had a great experience with Ronnie and his crew. They did a nice job with trimming and shaping some trees plus giving me sound advice on other trees. Ronnie sent out his guys on a Saturday to accommodate my schedule and to get the job done before the next round of storms begin. I have used other tree trimmers over the years, but I will use this company again in the future. Quality work, professional and reasonably priced! read more

We just had Montecito Tree Care complete a big job for us at our home in Hope Ranch. The trees had not been trimmed in quite a long time. They lifted and cleaned up several large oak trees, Magnolias, Liquid Amber, a Jacaranda & an Ornamental Pear tree. The team was incredibly efficient. They arrived on time, worked tirelessly all day and left the yards spotless before leaving. The property feels so open, bright and airy since they completed their work. We look forward to working with their team again and would absolutely recommend them to others. read more

We have many olive trees on our property and Ronnie's guys trim them so they look natural, not butchered like our neighbor's. I've even gotten compliments on what a great trim job they do. We also have a large Pepper Tree and Tipu tree that they trim. They do a great job and we highly recommend them! read more

After a recent rain & wind storm, a large tree in our backyard fell. Ronnie Gosnell sent his crew to remove the tree, stump and roots. Since the crew was already here, we decided to also have the remaining trees trimmed. The crew did a great job with the fallen tree removal, trimming additional trees, and an impressive job cleaning up after they completed the job. Once again, we are extremely pleased with the work and demeanor of the crew from Montecito Tree Care. read more

I had a tree in my backyard with roots that eventually if not removed would lift my fencing and grow under the house. I called Ron Gosnell of Montecito Tree Care and he came out and gave me an estimate which was very reasonable. The men came out removed the tree including the stump and roots. They were very polite and careful not to damage anything. They cleaned the area before leaving. Great job!! read more

The guys doing the work are awesome. Beware Ronnie the used car salesman. Beware of low bid liars. It takes a special kind of fool to under bid a job, leave the hardest part, and try and flip blame to the client. We have used his sons business, Nick's tree care on multiple projects with great results. Apple tree must have been planted on a slope! read more

I have use Montecito Tree Care several times, most recently for a landscape remodel. Initially, I was involved in picking out each tree. However, after understanding their knowledge of trees and landscape, I could simply tell them what I was looking for and they would show up with a beautiful specimen that was better than I envisioned. It was such a relief to know that Montecito Tree Care was able to take my wishes and produce and awesome final product. I guess that is why I went with a professional tree company. The old adage of "you get what you pay for" rings true again. Thanks Montecito Tree Care! read more

My 70-80 year-old Eucalyptus citriodora (Lemon-scented gum) began leaning to the south many, many years ago. A lovely, tall tree. We call her "The White Lady." There were a few weighty branches which became a bit of a worry, as they were hanging high above one corner of my home. When I finally decided to do something about these branches I had three main concerns: 1) I didn't want to pay more than I should have to pay to have the work done, 2) I wanted someone who knew how to safely get up into that giant tree and do the work and 3) I wanted only what was needed to be removed should be removed. I called several Yelp-recommended tree care companies. I have never liked Beaver Tree or Action Tree so those were out of the question. One company gave me a ridiculously high estimate, after I sent a photo of the tree. Not only did Ronnie Gosnell return my call in a timely manner, he came right out that day and took a look at the job. He endeared himself to me forever when his first words were, "You know that tree is never going to fall over onto your house, right?" It is always heartwarming to have one's convictions corroborated by an expert. Plus, then I knew I wasn't dealing with someone who wanted to "take" me, by trying to talk me into either removing the tree or trying to talk me into having too many branches removed. We discussed the shape of the tree and talked about taking off what was necessary to keep as much greenery as possible. A fair price was agreed upon; 1/2 what the one company had asked. The crew came out within a few days, the job was done efficiently and painlessly. At my request, the men loaded the wood chips onto a tarp in my yard, so that I could use my Lemon gum's chips as mulch. This made me very happy. If you want the job done right, if you want someone who really knows trees and you want someone who cares about trees, have Montecito Tree Care do the job. You'll be glad you did. read more

Needed 2 trees removed and Ronnie Gosnell and crew did a great job at a very reasonable price. Very friendly, professional, on time, and left our property spotless. Would highly recommend for tree removal. read more

Ronnie and his team know trees and I trust them completely. These experts were able to climb up 40 feet in the air and hang from a rope with a chainsaw in one hand, balancing to cut large branches. The whole team was very knowledgeable and friendly. They showed up with a team of 8 and 3 pieces of major equipment to finish the job in one day instead of the 2 days originally quoted, so it was good to only have to deal with the noise for a few hours. They were on time the day of our appointment, did really good work and cleaned up the area nicely. I will be happy to use them again on our Live Oaks the next time we need the work done. read more

The crew at Montecito Tree Care always works beautiful magic with my trees. The shape they give to the trees and care they take with each cut is pure art. They always do a thorough job, including with clean up. They take complete pride in their job --- many of them have been working with Ronnie for more than a decade. Ronnie, himself, is a sincere professional who never dishes out misleading information just to make a sale. You can trust Ronnie, which is always the key to a good business and good person. read more

I called Ronnie last year when I was worried about my beautiful big Oak. It was covered with caterpillars. They were all over the house & everywhere. He not only took the time to call me back, he explained to me in detail what was happening.. I called him recently to have him shaped the tree. He is very knowledgeable in his field. He gave me a fair price for everything he did and his guys are very nice. They did a wonderful job & cleaned up nicely when they were done. Ronnie's guys not only shaped the tree beautifully to get it more balanced but they cut, split and stacked the wood for me along with cleaning the gutters and downspouts. I'm thrilled with the job and I highly recommend him! read more

A great team of professional tree experts who are totally reliable, prompt and efficient, and a pleasure to work with. They have trimmed our Royal Palm tree for 3 years in a row and each time they do an incredible job. Highly recommended! read more

I called and set up an appointment and Ronnie, he showed up on time to give me an estimate to thin out my oak tree that was causing damage to a retaining wall. His crew of three guys showed up when they said they would and got right to work. By the time I got back to my house a few hours later the tree looked amazing and the yard looked like they had never been there. The wood was stacked on the side of the house and everything was clean. If you need to have tree work done, I highly recommend Montecito Tree Care!! read more

Ronnie and his crew did an excellent job on all the varieties of trees at my Goleta house! And he gave a very reasonable quote. The crew were polite and did a good job of cleaning up. I would highly recommend him for any tree work you may want done. read more

Ronnie and his workers have been very knowledgeable and professional and all work has been does as agreed! We highly recommend them. Jim and Carolyn read more