When we bought a home in Sonoma County our property had a few whacked eucalyptus giants. One stood over a live fireplace chimney (go figure)! Plus the surrounding land of our new home had mature Italian evergreens, a messy young, Liquid Amber tree and youthful willow. Chip Sandborn, not only gained our trust on the first free visit, but he volunteered details about neighbors' trees, which leaned over our fence and backyard. We hired Sandborn Tree Service after we obtained our city tree removal permits. The big job was to take down one hazardous eucalyptus tree, which hung over the sidewalk and a street parking space. The day Sandborn brought his crew to our place, it was storming intensely. High winds and wild spats of rain pelted us. I had no idea how massive and heavy the limbs of that Blue Gum Eucalyputus tree were, but Sandborn crew not only took it down safely, they cleaned up 100% of the mess. The removal of that tree shook our home like small earthquakes. I'm still grateful that we choose Sandborn Tree Service, especially given the terrible weather and size of the danger. We highly recommend this company. Deborah T read more

Just to update the preliminary review above: Sandborn finished removing our two 100' tall trees that fell during the Christmas storms. They were very accomodating to our schedule. They were also neat and efficient, and spent a lot of time cleaning up the area afterwards. Communication throughout the process was easy, friendly and very helpful. With their very reasonable pricing, one might expect them to cut corners, but the opposite is true - they are very thorough and industrious. read more

They promptly came out to do an estimate, but never sent it to us, even with a call to ask.

On Christmas Eve, we had a neighbor's redwood tree fall on our house in the middle of the night. I called Sandborn Tree Service at 4 am and was able to talk to someone about the situation. Chip Sandborn came out at 6:30 am to assess the damage and had a crew clearing the tree off of our roof that same morning. If anyone ever needs an arborist or any tree removed/maintained, I can't recommend Sandborn enough! I've had them to my property a few times in the past and always appreciated their expertise, dedication, and hard work. Matt Banchero is an expert arborist on their team and has been a great resource when discussing the health and maintenance of our own redwood trees. After this traumatic experience for my family, on Christmas Eve of all days, I have an even greater appreciation for this amazing local company. Thank you Sandborn for the quick response and helping relieve some of our anxiety that day! read more

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We have a bunch of large trees that needed to be pruned: valley oak, live oak, pistachio, walnut etc . Matt came out and walked the property explaining which trees needed what type of pruning. He was extremely knowledgeable and personable which was why we chose to go with Sandborn tree service. It was a two day job with four workers and they were extremely careful not to damage anything and did an excellent job cleaning up both days before leaving. The trees look great and our neighbors were also happy with how the workers were extremely careful when accessing their yards to prune our trees. Sandborn Tree Service does excellent work and they're now the guys we'll call for all our future tree service. read more

Prompt ... Professional ... Personable Did an outstanding job from start to finish! Every employee involved in project responded in a timely fashion and two Magnolia trees are in the best shape ever. Thank you Sandborn Tree Service. read more

I had Sandborn trim my poor fruitless mulberries that had been incorrectly pollarded in the past. They are old and I didn't know what to do with them. They took time and shaped them properly while helping me keep my insurance company happy by pruning them away from my roof. They also took care of an old stately ash tree that just needs TLC and did a marvelous job. They took time to listen to my questions and give me good information. Worth every penny spent. read more

Thank you for responding if only you've done the job you were hired to do we wouldn't be having discussion . FYI as for the heat of the day I had been supplying your workers with cold drinks from day one so you coming to save your poor dehydrated workers I'm not buying it. Anyway won't recommend you won't refer you you did a crap job and my trees are getting hit for a second time because of it. Just a suggestion maybe less talk and more work. And don't take a job unless you're going to complete it correctly **Caveat emptor** Sonoma County there's other tree companies But thanks Mariah I know I'll sleep better tonight knowing you're checking on your employees. Lol oh brother read more

Professional service. Very detailed look at all trees and excellent suggestions on what should be done with each.

Chip Sandborn came to check out our trees for cutting down. He was professional, kind and just an awesome human being. We scheduled an appointment and the guys were here yesterday. They worked efficiently, quickly and cleaned up perfectly afterwards. I will always continue to refer this business to anyone who needs help in their yard. Great company. read more

They did a fantastic job at a reasonable price very professional no broken fences in the process read more

Sandborn Tree Service - Tree Services Near Me - Sebastopol, California

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this company. They were kind, responsible, honest, and trustworthy. Ernie gave me the initial bid and didn't price gouge me (like some other tree service companies). His price was fair and very reasonable and I decided to go with him as they are also a local company. Ernie was also the only person to tell me what kind of tree was growing in my backyard! Other companies simply looked at it and gave me a quote without thinking twice. On the day of the job, Nacho and the crew arrive promptly and were very professional. They were harnessed up, wore helmets, and were very friendly. They also cleaned up after themselves impeccably! Mariana(sp?) at the office was also a pleasure to work with and made paying my invoice easy as pie. I felt like I was part of their family with the care they took with my property and would recommend them to anyone! read more

Neighbors on both sides of our property have been using Mr. Arbor over the years. In addition, Mr. Arbor, a local family business, coordinates with the fire department in our city. Hector and his son, Ruben, are professionals. The quoted price was fair, the work was done in a timely manner, and cleanup was great. Their crew worked safely and efficiently removing some 6-8 trees on my neighbor's side and a downed willow on our side. Hector, Ruben and I will be doing business annually to maintain our trees. Thumbs Up! read more

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We have Sanborn prune our trees every year. They have qualified arborists to advise. They have kept our trees healthy, and in great shape. If you need a Japanese Maple specialist, Rufino is your man. He and his staff are excellent. On time, polite, and do more than expected. Trust me you cannot go wrong. They are the experts in tree care. AND, the office staff are exceptionally friendly and polite. read more

I had a very large, canary island, pine tree, cleaned up, taking out a lot of dead material. The estimator was impressively knowledgeable. Nacho and Luis, who did the actual work, were excellent. This company has a good reputation. read more

Free estimate by a nice guy but then no response for over a month. When they finally decided to call, I told them how ridiculous they are thinking that I'd wait for over a month for them to reach out to me to just put me on the schedule for another several weeks out. Highly disappointing. read more

Chip Sandborn and Sandborn Trees Service have been servicing Sonoma County's trees for decades...and there is a reason -- they are the ultimate professionals. We have lived here 35+ years and have required Sandborn's expertise a number of times, the latest being yesterday to bring down a huge bay trees and 5 (five!) very tall dead redwood trees. Great price, on time, talented and skilled employees, the job is always done right the first time. I highly recommend this company to anyone requiring skilled tree labor at an honest price. read more

We've used Sandborn twice to deal with downed Doug Firs on our property. Next day service, polite, professional, and expert. They deposit the chips where you want and clean up completely. First class. read more

I am so thrilled to have gotten my very neglected dancing pear tree thinned and shaped by the Sanborn team. Very responsive and technically perfect..giving perfect balance to the rest of the garden. I am really looking forward to seeing it bud out and leaf this spring. Thanks again Chip Sandborn and team. read more

I have used Sandborn Tree Service more than a dozen times over the years. I never hesitate to recommend them to friends and co-workers. The professional crew always does an excellent job, especially when it comes to safety, cleanliness and being on time. On the latest job, the trees were in a difficult location and the job was accomplished with no damage to the surrounding structures or landscape. Ernie was great checking before the job started and then again after the job was completed to insure everything went as planned. read more

Our family has owned property in the Guerneville area for over 80 years. Maintaining a 2nd property can be challenging so we asked Yard Pro, Inc. (who maintains our land and fruit trees) for recommendations. Sandborn Tree Service was the only company they recommended. From the very first interaction with the office (Linda, Diane & Mariah) to meeting Ernie, who provided a very detailed, itemized proposal within 24 hours, to the crew (Daniel, Luis, Juan and Ignacio) who treated our property like their own - everyone was an absolute pleasure. The itemized costs were reasonable considering the size and tree variety (Redwood, Oak, Sycamore & Ash) and Sandborn did exactly what we asked; remove potential hazards and evaluate all of the trees. We spent a few days with Daniel and the crew. They were fantastic! They arrived exactly on time every day, reviewed daily progress and the next day's focus. They were very respectful of us, our property, the neighbors and our requests and questions - they even saved a section of a tree trunk for a future DIY project (thanks guys! We'll send you a picture of the bench and sign when complete!). Sandborn's equipment (chippers, lifts, chainsaws, stump grinder) and trucks are well maintained and it was a wonderful to have such an experienced team restore safety and beauty to our home and property. We are looking forward to sleeping more soundly during winter storms and enjoying a sunny yard this summer. We would recommend Sandborn Tree Service to anyone! read more

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I have used Sandborn many times. They are: Experts. Timely. Friendly. Talented. Hard working. Well priced. read more

Omg these guys rock, rid me of an old dead tree, stump from an old fallen tree, pile of logs from the above, brought a bobcat and leveled the affected areas did some grading for me even hung my owl box for me, respectfully, fast and friendly. I will be calling them in the future. Jim read more

Chip, Fito, and Diego were great to work with. Chip came out to the property and patiently listened to our tree cutting needs, made appropriate suggestions, and provided a service quotation. After meeting Chip, I was confident his company was the right one for the job. Chip, Fito, and Diego came out on the day of the work to reconfirm the requirements. Fito and Diego worked diligently throughout the day in a friendly in professional manner. May not be the cheapest, but excellent value for money. read more

Excellent work. They cut our tall tree in a day at a good price. They did everything they said they would do and they cleaned up wonderfully. I just recommended them to my friend and highly recommend them. I'll use them next time I need a similar service. read more

I had Sandborn Tree Service to my house today to remove a tree stump. Ernie came out last week for an estimate. We agreed on a price of $150.00 for the job. The cost quote was in writing. Their man showed up right on time today with a larger machine that made short work of the stump. I would have no problem having them out to do other work as it is needed. read more

Sandborn Tree Service - Stump grinder - Tree Services Near Me - Sebastopol, California

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Sandborn Tree Service is a reliable, expert service. They know what they're doing, and they have all the right equipment to trim, cut down, and remove debris. It's a well established business with professional workers. Today they trimmed several fruit trees on our property and removed a dead tan oak that fell in the recent windstorm. I will use them again and again. read more

Excellent service, very fair prices, and nice people. Highly recommended.

Early this September an estimator from Sandborn gave me an estimate to remove a large branch from my Liquidamber tree and we agreed on a date and price. After confirming and cancelling three times, Sandborn called again to reschedule our appointment. I asked them not to bother and was very disappointed in their customer service. That evening, the owner of Sanborn Tree personally called me to apologize. They came out today and did a beautiful job trimming the trees and removing a branch. Thank you, Chip, for making it right. read more

Sandborn Tree Service has very professional, respectful, hard working and careful employees who did an excellent job in removing a giant Valley Oak branch that was leaning on my roof. Chip Sandborn even came by the day of the removal to check on the event. They were all very careful of my property and cleaned up all of the debris. I would highly recommend them to anyone that needs a professional tree service. read more

Call Sandborn and a gentlemn came out and gave me a bid that I accepted. Called the company and the lady said she was trying to find some "holes"in their schedule since the job was so small. Would call be back. After a week I called back and she told me the same thing. Never heard back! Still trying to find those holes! read more

Sandborn Tree Service has been taking care of our trees for about 10 years. Their service is affordable and very reliable. They do a fantastic job of keeping our trees healthy and beautiful. I will never have anybody but Chip and his teams out here working on our trees. They have my complete trust and respect. Thanks for all the great work, Chip!!! read more

I called Sanborn Tree Service. My call was answered immediately. I asked someone to come by and give a quote. Chip Sanborn came by the next day exactly when he said he would. He spent time explaining what he recommended I do to complete the work. He recommended a solution that saved me a lot of money. He felt his service would be too expensive for what I needed to do. He was patient, professional and gave me honest advice. What a great guy! When I need tree service in the future, I will go to Sanborn Tree service. Definitely! read more

Sandborn Tree Service just removed our Redwood yesterday. We could not be more happy with their service. There price was less than 1/2 of the other quotes we received. They showed up on time. They were efficient, professional, and quick! Really nice guys too! read more

We are extremely happy how our trees were trimmed. They were tough trees to trim but they turned out better than we expected. We would recommend Sandborn to our friends. read more

Sandborn came and trimmed and dropped a variety of trees for us. Rufino is a true tree artist! My trees are now beautifully shaped and ready for winter. Can't wait to see how they look this spring. They were polite and did a lovely job cleaning up. Very prompt and a pleasure to work with. I would recommend them highly. Their prices are very competitive. The owner Chris is a skilled arborist. No one else will touch my trees but Sandborn! read more

Last winter, in a bad storm a limb fell out of my 100+ year old HUGE fir tree leaving another limb dangerously dangling by a thread over our busy road. I called Sandborn and they were there in under 45 minutes. They had a crew out in under an hour to remove the limb, and didn't leave until they felt they had removed any additional limbs that were dangerous. It wasn't exactly cheap, but considering the urgency with which I needed them there, I can't complain at all! Will hire them again! read more

I went for a walk at the back of my acreage one afternoon and lo and behold, Sandborn Tree Service had cooperated with my neighbor to clearcut 1/4 acre of my land without my permission. They did not question taking down an 8 foot fence, or double checking ownership of land, but instead perpetrated unscrupulous cutting of trees without permission. When contacted they offered no recompense, just the least effective "so sorry" ever. I would not use this company as they are proven to have no integrity. read more

A volunteer in my vegetable garden grew to become a 50+ ft. monster pine, seemingly, in just a few years. Due to its size and location, the folks I normally call on couldn't remove the tree. It was growing close to two homes, in the back, and had split into two trucks midway up, with massive limbs extending out more than 30ft. It was a monster that, I feared, would soon take out every house it could when it came down. After meeting with several tree service reps, it was clear: Safe removal would require heavy equipment and a large crew. One bid was far cheaper than the other two. But I needed to do what I could to assure both nearby homes would survive. I hired Sandborn Tree Service (the middle bid of the three) - and was simply amazed. They were able to complete the work in half the estimated time, left both properties clean & unscathed - & several nearby plants in unexpectedly fantastic condition. These guys are the real thing - absolute pros! read more