I've used Steve and his team for the last few years now. They come in with a large team and are in and out in less than an hour. IMO pricing is competitive and normally less than a well known competitor. I also like the quick response if I don't get a human immediately when calling. I highly Recommend! Keep up the good work! read more

We have a huge deodar cedar tree in our front yard which dropped three large branches on our garage roof. I got several bids from tree services to remove them and also to prune the whole tree to avoid such incidents in the future. When Steve came out to do the estimate, he seemed like a likable, straightforward guy. He took time to explain why the problem had occurred and what he planned to do to put things in order again. He also came in with what I considered to be a very reasonable bid for the job. I decided to go with Preferred and I don't regret my decision. In one day they got the job done, along with two more trees that I asked him about on the service day, also at a reasonable cost. Steve and the crew arrived on time, worked all day like a well-oiled machine, and cleaned up nicely before they left. We were impressed and pleased! As they were getting ready to leave, Steve took the words out of my mouth, "We're awsome, aren't we?" I had to agree. I'd definitely call on them again. read more

Great tree company. Very responsive on time quick and just a fantastic job. A great job of cleanup. I felt not only were they all professional but a great value as well. I would use them again and definitely refer them. read more

We needed a tree, a couple of oleander bushes and a privet hedge removed. After asking for quotes from a few different places went with Preferred tree service as they provided the most reasonable price for the job. The team did an amazing job on the day. They got everything done in under 90 minutes. We were completely satisfied with the work. We definitely recommend them to others read more

This was our second time using Preferred Tree Service. Steve's crew arrived a few minutes early and proceeded to get everything done perfectly and quickly. Cleaned up and left my yard looking better that when they arrived. Wouldn't hesitate to hire them again. Fair pricing as well. Thank You! read more

True professionals! From the Beginning to the end. The crew did an awesome job! Outstanding communications, very courteous and hard workers. We are so happy with their work , definitely will use them again and recommend them to everyone we know ! read more

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Had some trees trim. The guys are friendly and fast. They did a great job. I recommend them to friends and family. read more

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I got three quotes for my tree services and I selected Steve to do the job because of his communication, scheduling, and pricing. Serviced total of 8 trees. 4 of them need to be removed. Other 4 need to be trimmed at roof line. Steve's crew arrived on time and completed everything including cleaning up within 3 hours. read more

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We had 6 trees to trim and couldn't be happier with the results. Steve came out promptly for an estimate, which was very reasonable compared to previous estimates. Desiree called with the time scheduled and Sol and his team arrived on time. They walked the yard to make sure they did exactly what I wanted. They were polite, efficient and did a great job leaving me a cleaner yard than it started. Highly recommend! read more

This review is long overdue. If I could give Steve and his crew 10 stars, I would. Steve and the guys came in toward the end of last year and did an excellent job of thinning our redwood trees. Everyone was professional, personable and truly cared about the work they were doing. They cleaned up beautifully. Not only that, Steve and the guys did a job for my niece today removing a HUGE date palm. It was nothing short of amazing in the way they climbed up there and section, by section, took that thing down. Again, they were prompt, personable, and professional. There was a lot of clean up work to do with that tree and you'd never even know anyone was there after they left. There are many tree providers in our area, but Steve is the one to call should you ever need a quote or advice on trimming or tree removal. read more

I never write reviews but want to for this company as they were fabulous to work with. They were very responsive, well priced, service oriented, efficient and professional in every way! They take great pride in their work and make the process very smooth and easy! We highly recommend them! read more

So there are a few well known Livermore Tree services and let me tell you this one is going to be one of them, up with the best. Why? Let me tell you. So im in the public service industry as a local real estate agent so i know good service because i provide it. Providing a public service isnt just "getting it done" Its communication, transparency, honesty, attitude, going above and beyond you know the "extra mile". And than of course price, time frames of when work can be done, clean up, the crew and of course the actual work itself. So would it be possible to have all these items checked off and a very affordable price more than likely 10-20% less than the other local companies? Im here to tell you this is what you'll get with proffered Tree Service. On time, quick response, good price, great work, good crew and also important good energy and great attitude from the owner Steve Shockey who often times you'll find working hard "in the trenches" with his crew making sure your happy from A to Z, down to the last pine needle cleaned up on the way out. Steve has 30 years experience in the tree service industry and will show up with a smile, ready to go to work, price match any other service or beat it. Hands down the service you want to go with. I use Preferred Tree Service on all my rentals and personal home and more importantly i refer them to my clients , family and friends and they always report back with the same experience i had. I dont just refer anyone or put my name behind anyone as who i refer is a reflection of myself so i wait and look for someones proven track record and Preffered Tree Service has earned it in my eyes. What you read in this review is what you'll get. Give Steve the owner a call and see for yourself. hands down 5 star service. Steve Eveleth Remax Accord Livermore read more

Preferred Expert Tree Service - Nice job on my neighbors trees Steve and the crew! This neighborhood is very particular about their yards! Nice work. - Tree Services Near Me

I had a couple of very tall trees knocked down in a storm. Upon calling preferred tree the owner came out immediately and gave us priority based on the emergency situation. His guys were out that day and had the trees gone in an unbelievably short time. They were professional, friendly, and did a great job. Highly recommended! read more

Steve's crew came out and did a fantastic job! They pruned 3 trees and removed one. Everything was super efficient, they were responsive and proactive and worked hard the whole time they were here. They gave me a great price so we were able to get it all done at once. Everything was cleaned well before they left. I would recommend them to anyone! They even left a neat pile of the wood we wanted to save for firewood. Thanks guys!! read more

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We have done business with Preferred Tree Service for several years and each time they have delivered the highest level of work and value. The crew works seamlessly from communication from the front office to scheduling and quoting through delivery of the tree services. Safe, reliable and experts in what they do. My yard never looked better! read more

Steve and his team are the real deal. They took down two 90ft redwoods in our backyard fast, flawlessly and for a great price. Clean up also excellent. Really nice bunch of guys too. Can't recommend them enough. read more

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Once again, Steve and his crew from Preferred tree service did a great job on trimming my oleander..... read more

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Preferred Tree Service delivered the professional treatment I was expecting. A crew of 6 showed up with an impressive display of heavy equipment and tools. It was evident they meant business! This was a medium height pear tree in my small front yard, which I asked them to trim. The Preferred Tree Service crew did the job in a very professional, safe and diligent manner, as they were to tackle a big sequoia in the town square. They completed the work in about one hour with minimal disruption (or nothing at all) on the adjacent street. The crew trimmed my tree exactly how I wanted it to be trimmed and in copying with the professional advise I received during the free estimation they offered. I was very happy with the cost compared with the professional service I received. Thank you, Steve, Robert and the entire Preferred Tree Service Crew. read more

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DON'T GO ANYWHERE ELSE BUT PREFERRED TREE SERVICE....I was looking to take a tree out of my front yard and posted on Social Media that I needed a tree service.....Steve reached out to me on Livermore Rants and Raves and said he can come by and look at how big the job would be....He arrived with in 2 hours of me posting what I was looking for.....Steve gave me a cost that I could not pass up.....His team of 5 were professional and did AN AMAZING JOB.......If you are looking for a tree company.....CALL STEVE.........He is one great guy read more

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We have two large trees in the front of our house that need to get trimmed regularly. I reached out to multiple companies to get quotes and feedback on what to do. From the beginning, Steve was upfront and straightforward about what needed to be done and at a very competitive price. The day of the job, Steve and team did a great job doing the trimming in a professional and timely manner. The trees are in great shape for a few years and looking forward to working with Preferred Tree in the future for my tree needs. read more

Needed a large elm tree thinned out for safety reasons as well as two smaller trees removed. Preferred's bid was considerably less than two other companies - and closer to a price I considered to be fair for the amount of work. The crew was able to come less than a week later. We did have one mishap - The stump grinder struck the base of a fence and damaged it. Steve checked it out; promised to get someone out as fast as possible and even offered us to hold payment until they fixed it. 3 business days later, the fence was fixed! Accidents happen and I'm glad they made it right without any hassle. Lastly, the big elm looks fantastic. What is even better, our neighbors that had branches over their yard have complemented us on how good it looks. I look forward to using Preferred again. read more

They were amazing! I called on a Friday afternoon, got a call back that night and he even came out that night to give me a quote! Then he and his crew came back today (Monday) and finished cutting my two trees within in hour! They cleaned my entire backyard after so there wasn't a mess left! Not to mention, they were the most affordable quote that I got around the area! I highly recommend hiring them! read more

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We highly recommend Preferred Tree Service. We had two 80-90 foot redwood trees close to homes, fences and landscaping. The whole crew arrived promptly, went above and beyond to satisfy our needs, such as; taking down our neighbors lights to avoid any accidents, moving my special garden art to avoid damage and being careful around all the plants. After these huge trees were chipped up and hauled away the yard hardly looks like they were here. The staff was very friendly and professional. Their prices were great too. We will definitely bring them back in the future. read more

I had the most pleasant experience from Steve, his office assistant, and his delightful team of helpers! Starting from a very reasonable quote along with a clear explanation of what is needed and how best the task can be handled up to the finish line was just the beginning. He came with at least 6-7 helpers and all the right equipment and handled our tree trimming in the most efficient manner. He gave clear instructions to each one of them and I could see that their professional relationship with each other was adorable. They came as a team and finished the job as a team. I also noticed that he is very well liked by his team and that helps him finish the job safely and flawlessly. Thank you Steve and your great helpers! read more

I have two mature fruit trees that REALLY needed some professional pruning. Plus had a Meyer lemon tree that wasn't doing well where it was. Steve @ Preferred Trees was able to come over, give a very reasonable quote and schedule a time for the work all within days of my phone call. Now I have happy fruit trees, a clean yard and hopes for a great harvest for the next couple of years. They're bookmarked for me. Will have them out every other year to keep those fruit trees in top shape. read more

Artistry along with Practicality, Tree Health, Safety, and Customer collaboration/service all come together for why we not only "preferred" but demanded that our property management company hire Preferred Tree Service from Livermore. Steve and his very effective, while very friendly, crew took care of the immediate need to trim back trees to clear Waste Management trucks coming through our streets and branches overhanging rooftops while at the same time opening up the tree canopies for tree health and enhancing beauty. Steve responded to resident preferences, some to preserve privacy, others to open up windows to light, and for greater visibility. Where there were birds' nests to be preserved they were preserved or carefully moved within the tree. Identifying pine trees that were infested with pine beetle, Steve determined which trees could stay a few more years and which had to go. His crew is fully equipped to reach tall trees for trimming or removal with the ability to drop branches from high-up on slings that keep pieces under control without "just falling". It was an unexpected added service Steve provided when he injected fertilizer into the earth for the trees that were aging or struggling in some way. Chips from our pruned healthy trees were left for us to use to cover tree roots and preserve moisture, so needed during this time of drought. Steve worked with us to design a program to take care of priority needs for affordability. We plan to use his service regularly rather than waiting for extensive periods, where branches fall from weight due to lack of attention. We live in a community known for its trees and we are grateful to have found the care to have the trees and our community flourish. read more

Needed to have a tree removed and stump ground right away before getting some landscape work done. They were very accommodating and were able to squeeze me in right away since it was a small job. They were in and out in a flash and did a great job cleaning everything up. Would use them again read more

I was really impressed by the work done on my neighbor's trees so I asked who they used. They said that they got 3 quotes but went with Preferred Expert Tree Service. I passed this information onto my landlord and he proceeded to get 2 additional quotes before going with Preferred Expert as well. I'm glad that he did, the crew was amazing. They showed up on time, were very clear about what they were going to do and got right to work. Not a single slouch on the team, they were all friendly, efficient and hard working. Besides doing an efficient job cutting down our palm they also removed all the fronds they could reach that had previously got stuck in my neighbor's trees. They also worked it out ahead of time, per my landlord's request, to remove the fronds that had fallen into another neighbor's backyard. They went above and beyond at every opportunity and deserve all the rave reviews they've received on these kinds of sites. Next time we need this kind of service again we will be using Preferred Expert Tree Service without a doubt. read more

From first phone call through final result of tree gone and cattle field left clean of ALL debris from large tree cutting, I was amazed by this owner and crew! The family/owners were all positive, great-to-work-with people. The job was completed quickly and well! read more

After get about 10 estimates I decided to hire the services of Steve Shockey of Preferred tree Services. He was reasonable and could understand my need. His workers were professional who knew exactly what they had to do and did it willingly. I could see that they were a happy lot. I had two very tall trees in my small backyard, almost 4 storeys, and they made sure to take care of the surroundings and my neighboring properties were not damaged or affected. They were quick and did a stupendous job. Both trees removed stump grinded amd cleaned in 6 hours. I will highly recommend them read more

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Preferred Tree Service was great! We have two large trees in front of our house. Their estimate was very reasonable and much less than we were used to paying for trimming, and frankly the quality of their work was superior to our previous trimmers'. They came early on their scheduled day and were very efficient. All messes were cleaned up. Our trees look great, and I was also given good advice on what to do next time and when to trim our gigantic redwoods as well. Thanks guys! read more

We were so happy and relieved when Preferred Tree Service removed a massive tree that was damaging our patio and our neighbors as well. We worried the tree would fall on one of our homes. They are fast, efficient, skillful. They are really great! They left out years in tidy shape. We even used the chipped tree for mulching our entire yard bed!! read more

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Preferred Tree Svc, provided the most reasonable price for our job. Trees taken down and stumps ground, trimmed our big Oaks. Thinned and cleared canopies on a number of tree. The guys were efficient and cleaned up the property beautifully. Will definitely refer them . read more

Quality - 5 Professionalism - 5 Price - 5 Customer service - 5+++ I found out about Steve at Preferred Tree Service on NextDoor and decided to get a quote along with another well known tree service. Steve's price was less than half the other service and he was able to do the job much sooner. He and his amazing crew of 5 guys trimmed 2 very tall palm trees, including those huge date pods, plus they removed and hauled away a large pine tree. The entire job only took 4 hours because they worked so well together as a team and obviously knew what they were doing. I ended up speaking with each of the guys at one time or another and they all spoke so highly of Steve as an owner and boss. They all showed pride in their work and seemed to enjoy it. This showed in the quality of their work which was excellent. When they were done they had cleaned up the back and front yard with blowers and everything looked amazing! In the process of removing the large pine tree a few of our neighbor's plants were damaged. Steve went to Alden Lane Nursery the following day, purchased the exact same plants, and came back the next day and replaced the plants himself to make sure my neighbor was satisfied. That's why I gave the exceptional customer service rating. He was willing to do whatever it took to make sure that not only I, but also my neighbor, were very happy. I can't see any reason to call anyone else if you need tree services. We just moved into our home in Livermore and I expect to use Preferred Tree Services for all our tree trimming needs for many years to come. read more

We contacted Preferred after seeing the five star reviews on Yelp. Beverly the efficient and pleasant office manager, set up an appointment for Steve, the owner to give us a quote. Steve came as scheduled and gave a reasonable price, for topping 10 Monterey Cypresses by about 15 feet. As a side note, Steve not only knows his stuff but is a personable guy. The crew of about 7 men showed up, topped the trees in no time and left the area spotless. I would/will certainly recommend this company to others and use them again, when needed. Very good experience! read more

This company is fantastic. They were efficient, speedy and left the space where they removed the tree almost impeccable. The owner has over 35 years of experience, so he's knowledgeable and friendly. His price was also the best. I would definitely use this company again for future tree needs! read more

Efficient and professional tree service by Steve and his team! We had major tree damage as a result of the wind storm in October. Steve responded to our voice message same day. During the estimate Steve explained all of our options clearly and quoted a reasonable price. He was able to save both of our 60+ year old Modesto Ash trees by trimming them all the way back to the trunks (palard) and the clean up was fantastic. His team worked together like a well-oiled machine. We will use Steve and his team for future maintenance and have already recommended him to others. Our neighbor booked him for a tree removal while he was here. read more

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Great team, great service! Steve came promptly to provide an estimate on removal of a dead tree, and his crew came as scheduled. They did a great job, worked quickly and safely, cleaned up the jobsite before leaving. I would definitely use them again and recommend! read more

Preferred Tree was professional and timely and went above and beyond even after finishing the job. They knew we would appreciate wood chips for our property with rains coming and delivered several loads just because...we will definitely use them again! read more

The owner Steve, his son Robert, and the whole crew were AMAZING! They cut down my 90ft Palm with complete calculated efficiency. They cleaned up everything, were priced very fair, and were extremely personable! Would highly reccomend them!! read more

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