Alberto was nice, attentive, respectful and didn't ever try to pressure me into hiring him when I called him, multiple times, for information to help me make my decision as to who to hire. He quoted me the lowest price out of five businesses. I agree with the other five-star reviews: Great service all the way around. His son, Aiden (sp?), was, also, nice, attentive and respectful. I hired based on all of these factors, not just price. I feel very pleased. read more

Excellent work again. Consistent and meticulous. They trimmed our three tall palm trees looking like ananas now and took care of a bee hive hiding in the tree. They protected my hedges and cleaned everything at the end. Well done. That's the company you want to use for all things trees and hedges and Alberto the boss is a pro. read more

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Great experience! Great crew! I needed 7 Cypress trees removed from my property for fire safety compliance. I was worried about the power and cable lines running right through the trees, but Alberto assured me his crew could handle it. And they sure did! Alberto quoted me a more than fair price for removal and stump grinding, and his crew was awesome in every way -- professional, polite, and extremely careful of my delicate California native garden. The guys worked expertly around the power lines and there wasn't a single issue. And the cleanup afterward was spotless. I highly recommend these guys. Big thanks to Alberto and his awesome crew! read more

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Alberto and crew did required tree trimming last year and the results were great. They came back this week to remove 5 cypress trees (I found out were highly flammable) and more trimming. They are professional, efficient, and clean up the area well. I wouldn't call on anyone else for this kind of work. read more

I highly recommend this company for any tree services. Very professional and knowledgeable people. Amazing customer service and the job was done perfectly. Very happy . read more

Alberto and his crew did a fantastic job on removing a very old 65 foot tree that broke over the weekend and crashed on the patio. Alberto came out on Saturday and gave us a reasonable quote and was here Monday morning to facilitate the removal. The entire crew was professional, friendly, and hard-working. The cleanup was well done and they went above and beyond. read more

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I highly recommend them for any job you need done. They were very professional and did an amazing job. I needed three trees trimmed as well as over grown vines on the side of the house. Pricing was very fair considering the work and time. read more

Alberto and his team came today to remove a large cypress tree. They were quick, super friendly and did an amazing job for an affordable price. I would definitely call them again!! read more

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Alberto was so great! I have been trying to find a tree stump for my backyard for quite a while when I saw a some workers on a street in my community. I asked one of them,Sergio, if I could possibly get one from them and he gave me Alberto's number who called me back immediately. We spoke on Friday and he delivered one to my house, on Saturday, the very next day! How amazing is that? He was so nice and did it for free. If they are anywhere as good as their customer service (mind you they were hired by my city as private contractors to remove huge trees on a major street) then I would recommend them to everyone. I can't say enough nice things about them! Thanks Alberto...you are amazing! read more

Highly recommend! Alberto and his crew of 9 arrived on time and promptly got to work on our tree that needed dead and broken branches removed, as well as being thinned out. 5 guys worked in the tree while 4 guys picked up all the branches immediately to prep for the shredder mulcher. Alberto knew exactly which branches to remove and also had his crew branches that I also wanted cut back a bit more. They all arrived in full gear and face masks. They were safe, funny, and respectful of our property and our yard. They ensured that our landscaping was not damaged or ruined. They finished the job in 2.5 hours and cleaned everything up in the yard - I didn't need to clean anything up. Very professional and something that I appreciate. Be aware that they have a lot of work going on while people are staying at home, so I had to be patient and wait a couple of weeks for an appointment, but I wasn't going anywhere! read more

I am so glad I called Alberto Castro from Special Tree Service. I initially called to see if they could work around some bees in a tree I wanted trimmed (other companies didn't want to deal with it). An hour later (!) Alberto and an 8 man crew were at my house trimming an ash tree, a cedar tree, and 5 palm trees. I couldn't believe it - they worked FAST and did a quality job for a great price. They say if you want good price/quality/speed you have to sacrifice one but let me tell you, Special Tree Service gives you all three. I highly recommend them and would use them again without hesitation. read more

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I absolutely recommend these guys. I sadly had to part with a 60 year old pine bc it was infested. In a half a day they came, cut down the tree, took out the stump, and left it so clean, you never would have known a tree was ever there. They are polite, professional, reasonably price. 10 stars! read more

They came in a big group and well prepared. They did a thorough job of bringing down two big ficus trees and removing the roots. They even helped me deliver and plant two 36 gallon olive trees. The overall cost is very reasonable. read more

Alberto is an expert at his craft and has complete command of his excellent crew. What really shines is his honesty, kindness, and consideration to get the job done in the timeframe necessary. He gave a beautiful large eucalyptus over my house the trim it badly needed. When I first hired an arborist just to assess it and Alberto's advice was the same I hired him immediately. What a great find he is to keep LA a tree-healthy city. Much much appreciated, and thankful for him. read more

Sadly we had a large pine tree on our property that we feared was dying . We called Special Tree service and Alberto was able to come over quickly and give us an assessment/ quote . As feared the tree was in fact dead , but Alberto gave us a fair estimate and was able to come back a couple days later with an efficient and friendly team . Removing the tree was a difficult task as it was on a steep hillside , but the team was able to cut down and remove it the tree quickly and they cleaned up everything. Highly recommend for fast , friendly and reliable service . read more

Winter Storm knocked down a huge tree right into my home! Alberto and his team gratefully were ready to help! Very responsive with same day weekend quote that was very reasonable. His crew were able to come quickly and they worked so hard. Very professional team. My family and I are so grateful to Special Tree Service for helping us in our journey to getting our home fixed after this disaster! read more

These guys were amazing!!!! Top notch professionals!! Hire this company for sure for any lawn care, tree removal situation you may have. I highly recommend them! Unbelievable job! Johnnie C Burbank read more

Alberto came to assess the tree branch situation, and offer the same day service. In a couple of hours, the whole crew consist of 5 workers arrived and got to work, and in 20 mins, the broken branches were cut and cleaned up. I will recommend the company to all my friends and neighbors. read more

These guys were great! On time, fast, Efficient, good price and clean. We have used them several times, give them a call

This was the first time I used this tree trimming service and I just loved the service! They showed up on time and worked until the job was done. I have a huge tree that I had them trim, and I was very impressed. they also cleaned everything up and left my yard looking like nothing had ever happened. read more

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We had Alberto come out to give us an estimate, and two days later his crew were at our house to trim our tree, which hadn't been trimmed for 3 years. They did an awesome job, in fact I think it is the best job we have ever had! Alberto was great to deal with, his crew were efficient and clean, everyone wore masks. A great service for a very decent price, plus they give a senior discount! I will definetly hire them again, and refer all my friends. Thanks Alberto! read more

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Alberto and his team are fantastic! He originally scheduled our big project over two days and arrived early to finish in one day! The cutting and shaping of our trees was thorough and well done! And their clean up was excellent! I had used them years ago and lost touch and am thrilled to find them again! I highly recommend Special Tree Service of La Crescenta! read more

Wow! What a wonderful, pleasant experience. We had Alberto and team take out a tree that was becoming a plumbing problem with roots, but also had his crew do an overall (and severely overgrown) clean up and prune in our front yard of natives. They came on time, with 6 crew members and worked effeciently. They left the area spotless. I wouldn't hesitate to call them again. read more

I met Alberto and his crew when they came to do a job for my neighbor. Since their access to the giant cacti was from my yard, I had interaction with all the guys. This is truly a great bunch of people. Alberto is very professional and honest. His crew is amazing! Respectful is an understatement. The job took 3 days. At the end of each day, my driveway was cleaned up. On the final day, I couldn't tell they had been there; except for no more 30' cacti! I asked Alberto to do some light tree trimming for me. Omar, one of the crew, made sure he trimmed exactly where and what I wanted. Oh, and, they do concrete removal, as well! I will be calling again soon with another small concrete removal job. I highly recommend this team of experts! read more

These guys were amazing. Super efficient super quick and they cleaned up very well. I would highly recommend this service to anyone. I had four palm trees that were a mess and these guys took care of business like real professionals. Thanks again!!! read more

Alberto and his crew did a wonderful job. They were punctual, courteous, and efficient. They are very professional and are experts in what they are doing. All the protocols for Covid were adhered to. This is the second time they have worked for me. They are the best and I highly recommend them. read more

We've working with Alberto for the past two years and always having good experience. Fair price with great service. Highly recommend!

Had them come most recently for palm trimming. Reasonable prices, asked how I wanted them trimmed, worked quickly and efficiently, careful not to damage nearby ground plants, and good cleanup when done. read more

Alberto and his team of 6 did a wonderful job for us. They were here from 8 to almost 6 pm. They cut down 6 trees, trim other trees, removed dead branches , trim vines on the slump stone wall. The best was the meticulous clean up raking leaves and blowing. Their price is reasonable. I highly recommend them. They read more

We have been using Special Tree Service for over 20 years. Alberto and his team are exceptional. They know how to trim trees We have used on a wide variety of trees from mature Italian Stone Pine, to Chinese Elm and Eucalyptus. They know how to trim them to the right degree without over or unhealthy trimming or spiking the trees. They have an understanding of each individual tree and what is necessary. Alberto takes great pride and is involved with what we are after and how to communicate it to his team. He is fair on his pricing, honest, and dedicated. A professional in tree trimming. On occasion I have had other tree trimmers come in, but I always go back to Alberto because he knows what he is doing and he is easy and fair to work with. Special Tree Service - Alberto are highly recommended. read more

I finally got the right company to take care all my trees trimming. Thanks again Alberto Castro for an outstanding job you and your crews did on my Palms trees. Very knowledgeable and very friendly. Very reasonable price as well. read more

Returning Customer of 5+ Yrs. Alberto is Professional & Friendly and so his his Team! Will Recommend for anyone needing Tree Maintenance Services. read more

I needed two trees removed ASAP. Alberto and his crew showed up on time and did an excellent job of removing the trees. Very professional and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend them. read more

Great service and did a fine job with the cleanup! Definitely would recommend this service to anyone who is looking for a good cleanup on their property. read more

Alberto Castro and his crew did an excellent job trimming a few trees on our property. Pricing was fair and the clean up was top notch. I could not tell that work was done except when looking at the trimmed trees. I recommended this team. read more

These guys are absolutely amazing, I've used them twice and they are reasonably priced and on time. The first time was when I had a tree come down due the wind, his crew was here the next day. This time I had several trees removed and they got in all done in 4 hours, he even trimmed our magnolia tree for free while they were here. I will definitely use this company again and refer to all family and friends. read more

We had a dead tree about to fall on the neighbors house. Special Tree Service came out right away, same day, removed the whole tree to the existing ground surface, cleaned their mess and left with the tree. Great price, fast service and very friendly people. read more

Great job by Alberto and his crew! Insured, efficient and cleaned up well. He provided me his insurance information and was very professional. Thank you read more

Special Tree Service - Great job today by Alberto and his crew. Cleaned up well, efficient, cost is reasonable. Provided me in advance insurance information. - Tree Services Near Me - La Crescenta, California

I needed someone to clean up some brush and trim some trees at my Mom's house. Alberto's crew did an excellent job with removal and clean up! My mother is disabled, and lives in a wooded area in the Glendale hills. She needs brush clearing every year for fire prevention. He quoted me the best price, and offered the quickest completion date. I am a business owner, and part of maintaining efficiency is to develop relationships with responsible/responsive vendors. Alberto is now my go to guy for any type of tree service or brush removal work. I'm extremely pleased with his services. Great Job Alberto!! read more

My family was in need of tree service for a while and found this service to be wonderful! This is our second time having a service done by Alberto and his crew and they were quick and efficient just like the first time. By the time they were done, everything as cleaned up nicely and we were even given the option to keep some logs for decorating in the future. Overall, the work and attitude of the entire team was professional and kind and the work they did came out great, all for a reasonable price! read more