Traverso removed a really big pine tree from our property. We had a few companies come out to give us bids, and while Traverso wasn't the cheapest, it wasn't the most expensive by far. We were really impressed by their professionalism, and the fact that they didn't throw tons of unnecessary and expensive equipment into the mix. It took a surprisingly short amount of time for them to remove the tree, and they left our yard cleaner than they found it. read more

I live in a subdivision called Muir Oaks, Every year for at least 14 years our Home owners association has called Traverso Tree Service to hang (16) 50' strings of Christmas lights from the top of our beautiful Deodara Cedar tree sitting on the entrance island to our community. Every year Steve has arrived on time, climbs up to the top and throws down those lights tied to a bean bag. He has that tree full of lights in about an hour. In January he comes again and takes down the lights. The price Traverso charges for this service is very reasonable. Decorating and lighting our entrance island tree has become a community tradition and calling Traverso Tree Service to help us is part of that tradition.. read more

After a huge wind and rain storm a huge branch from a tree in my backyard broke and damaged my roof. I called traverso out to see about cutting some of the other big branches hanging over my house and Steve gave me a great price. Was very professional and gave me other recommendations about how to take care of the tree in the future. I'm actually having them out again for other projects. read more

Sep 2015 we needed the tops of trees topped off on a slope behind a rental property in Orinda to clear the view, and got a few bids. Traverso was the lowest bid by a couple of hundred $. They were able to schedule us within 2 weeks but due to road closures and had to reschedule the day. I was called and informed at that time; they just didn't no-show. When they got access and trimmed the trees, they did a great job. They have great customer service; it's a family owned business and Elise Traverso answers the phone. I just scheduled another appt with them for today and looking forward to another good experience. read more

Traverso Tree has done several jobs for me, but most recently trimmed two trees and did deep fertilizing/watering for them. They sent an arborist to recommend treatment for the trees and give me a quote. I could tell he was very knowledgeable and well trained. They were reasonably priced and their crew was very courteous. They did the work quickly and efficiently and cleaned up after themselves. The trees look great. I would definitely recommend them and hire them again! read more

They gave me the best quote of three tree removal services I contacted. Were able to give me a quote based on pictures I sent them of the trees that required to be removed. Was able to schedule an appointment promptly. They were quick, proessional and cleaned up after themselves! Would definitely use their services again! read more

These guys are using a tree on my property to leverage a tree that fell on their client's house. I will write more after they are done!

Of the three tree services that I've used, Traverso is simply the best and a 'cut' above. Not only is their workmenship highly efficient, they clean the premises to its original state. I am so impressed with the outstanding human relations skills of everyone in this company, plus they deliver a service that is reasonably priced. read more

I had a good-sized CA Pepper tree fall over my car and house during a big rain storm on Jan 8 2017. Next day I was able to get my car out by cutting a few branches, but the rest of the tree was way to tricky to remove and should be done by people who know what they are doing (and are insured). I called Traverso (recommended by neighbors) and explained the urgency of the situation. They then sent a crew, headed by Luis, within an hour to take care of this emergency! That was nice, since the next rain storm was predicted to come a few hours later. But even better was the absolute professional, courteous teamwork that I saw. They chopped down the complicated tangle of branches partially hanging over my roof, and fed the big logs into a hungry chipper. It was hard to believe, but this part of the job was done in maybe 45 minutes. The price, given the emergency situation and the speed and efficiency with which this was taken care of, was reasonable. Great job done by Luis and his team. read more

Professional, Punctual, and have stood around to test the time. Been doing business with these guys forever. Would recommend to ALL of my customers. Thanks again for the great business guys. read more

There's no need for an elaborate review -- this business does everything right. From the moment I contacted them on line, they were calling me to schedule an appointment for an arborist to evaluate what we needed done. The arborist (whose name I have regretfully forgotten) was on-time, professional but friendly, and definitely knew his stuff. Our problem was addressed quickly at a far lower cost than I had anticipated, and the tree still looks perfectly natural (not hacked to pieces). Yelp didn't let me down on this one -- thanks, fellow Yelpers! read more

I used them four times for large tree maintenance and removals. They arrive right on schedule, have professional and courteous crews, work safely and quickly, clean up well. They have modern and capable heavy equipment. They have competitive pricing. What else could you ask for? read more

If you are deciding on whom to hire for tree service, don't look any further. In preparation for installation of driveway pavers, we had to remove a beautiful magnolia tree and its large roots which was abutting our driveway. We also required the stump to be removed and ground. Scott (arborist) gave us a reasonable estimate for the removal and stump grinding, as well as some tree maintenance. We had Traverso prune and trim back 4 liquid ambers, a plum tree and clean up some dead branches on 5 redwood trees. Scott and his crew of 3 accomplished the above in a timely and professional manner. Clean up was superb! We highly recommend Traverso Tree Service and will use them again in the future. read more

There is no one more professional and honest than Traverso Tree Service. If you want your trees well taken care of and kept healthy this is the company you want. They have been taking care of our trees for many years and have never disappointed us. The saying goes you get what you pay for is certainly true here! They are punctual, reliable, and leave your property perfectly picked up. I highly recommend this company! read more

The Certified Arborist who did the estimate was great, and I liked that he was interested in not over pruning. The guys who came out to do the work were very nice, efficient, and did an excellent job, including clean up. Great experience and we will use them again. read more

Traverso Tree Service just finished working on my trees and they did an excellent job. The crew was very accessible to my questions as was John Traverso who I called a number of time to ask him some questions as the work was being done. The bid as others have noted was in the middle of 3 bids I received. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a quality, honest and dependable tree service. read more

This is a simply wonderful company! I have used them three times, and they will always be my "go to" tree trimming company. Scott is professional and prompt, and the lady who answers the phone in the office is always congenial and efficient. The work crew worked hard and did a great job of artistically pruning my Japanese maple. After they left, I noticed that a sprinkler head which was hidden in the ivy had been broken off. When I called the office, they said, no problem, we will send our maintenance guy right out. He came the next day and repaired the sprinkler. Professional, efficient, timely, hardworking and friendly are all adjectives to describe this great family owned company. read more

Traverso Tree Service did an excellent job. We had a huge pine tree on the side of a hill and the crew removed the tree quickly and cleaned up so the yard looked better than ever. I was worried that there could be damage to my plants under the tree, but nothing was disturbed. The quote was done timely, the work scheduled within 2 weeks and done exactly as stated. We checked out a few places and I believe the price was within the range of other companies - not overpriced at all. Excellent service, friendly crew, professional, on time and will definately refer them to our friends! read more

Best tree company ever! I had them trim a large cedar in my front yard. Unfortunately I was not able to be there when they did the work. Everything was left clean and had a number of branches that were surgically trimmed back (not easy to do given the weight of those limbs). I noticed one branch that still hung low and rested on another branch. I called Traverso and they had someone out to look over the branch. They scheduled to have it removed that next week at no charge to me. Fantastic service! read more

We couldn't have been more pleased. Steve, the arborist, came out initially to size the job and provide a quote and in the process convinced us that some of the work we had anticipated was not necessary and could actually have been harmful to our oaks. In essence he turned away the opportunity to do more work and charge us for it which was markedly different from the other two companies we got quotes from. As to the actual, smaller job, Traverso showed up when they said the would, did the work efficiently, kept checking with me to be sure that they hadn't missed anything and cleaned up well afterwards. They were altogether professional and a pleasure to deal with. I definitely recommend.. read more

I have used Traverso Tree Service several times. They are prompt, courteous and efficient. All work done as requested. Cleanup was impressive. Prices are fair read more

My tree service job was unusual in that it required coordination with 10 neighbors with whom I coown most of the 120+ trees on the perimeter of my landlocked 1 acre plot in the El Cerrito hills. Most of the trees are huge old eucalyptus with a few large cypress in one section. The work was directed by a consulting certified arborist, was designed to meet the Fire Marshal's interpretation of the local fire code, and had to meet all the coowners needs. So, there were many hands in this pot to be accommodated and satisfied. As background, let me say that over the 26 years I've lived in this property, I've had to have a lot of tree work done so have lots of prior experience with tree workers. Traverso Tree Service excelled in every aspect of this job. Just specifying the detailed work to be done on each individual tree, e.g., which limb to be cut and exactly how much, to meet the needs of the fire dept, satisfy homeowners, and maintain the structural integrity of the grove was an incredibly tedious, complicated task, requiring many meetings, emails, phone calls, and site visits. Throughout this process Traverso remained positive, helpful, readily available for questions, quickly responsive, and happy to accommodate everyone's concerns. The positive tone they set carried the rest of us through a very difficult process. On the job they were positive, deferential, always accommodating, informative about planned schedule for the work, and happy to do little extras, e.g., if a friend wanted some logs for firewood, they were happy to cut the requested amount to specific dimensions and stack wherever desired. If they were in a tree working and from there could easily reach a limb on another tree not part of their job, they would happily prune it also. And they were thorough: every dead branch and piece of loose bark was removed with no short cuts and no evidence of an "that's good enough" attitude. Furthermore, the crew was always happy: whistling, singing, calling to each other in the trees in positive tones. On breaks they would talk/laugh/be relaxed with each other. Nowhere was the subtly sullen, unhappy tone that workers often have. They worked efficiently, carefully, with good coordination between tree and ground work, made steady progress, and always cleaned up well after each day's work. If they needed to leave machinery on site overnight, they asked permission to do so and where it would be least inconvenient. Overall, they were a pleasure to have around my home and made what is usually a stressful, messy, noisy, unpleasant experience very pleasant. And this job lasted 3 weeks! Also, they were careful not to damage other foliage, fences, retaining walls, or driveway. They used no spurs to climb trees. And their final cleanup was immaculate, beyond the mess that was caused by their work. Finally, the job they did on the trees was amazing. As I said, I've had a lot of tree work done in the past, but I was unprepared for the beauty of the trees that they pulled out of the previously undirected growth. The cypress especially were so graceful, balanced, sculpted, and lovely to behold. Even the giant eucalyptus were stately, graceful, and in aesthetic harmony with their neighboring trees. The grove was beautiful, looking at individual trees and at the whole group. They even made a tangle of olive trees graceful and light. I was surprised and very pleased. Their work was truly artistic, while at the same time meeting the Fire Code, neighbors' structural concerns, and the arborist's dictates for grove stability. In sum, this is a very well run organization whose happy, accommodating perspective of the owners filters down to the lowest level and permeates every aspect of a job. They are truly a pleasure to work with, from start to finish. And their work is aesthetically pleasing, competent, safe, and tailored to satisfy the goals of the homeowner. I continue to enjoy the new beauty of my trees as well as the balance, harmony, and light their work has brought to my property. I cannot recommend them too highly. read more

They were on time, which I consider a big plus. My Fruitless pear tree was very over grown and hanging in neighbors yard. They did a good job without any complaints from my neighbor. The only reason they didn't get five full stars was the job was a little pricy. But you get what you pay for. read more

I have used Traverso Tree Service for 5 years. I appreciate the expertise of their arborist and they consistently are on the site when they say they will be. The tree trimmers are professional and need very little direction while the job is underway. I had so much confidence in them, the last time they trimmed trees, I explained the job over the phone and wasn't even home when they did the work. I never worry that there will be a mess after they've worked on my property because they clean up well before they leave. They even offer free mulch delivery when they have extra available. The office personnel is professional and efficient. I highly recommend Traverso Tree Service! read more

They did a great job, came at the agreed time, and were done in less than an hour. They also did a small extra pruning job for me as well and cleared out everything they cut and more. Very professional job. Friendly on the phone and in person. Call them early, they get booked way in advance. Highly recommended. Thank you! read more

Have not used them for any work as such, but had a very honest and friendly bloke come over yesterday and give me advice on a tree issue which may or not become a problem.. But I appreciated his knowledge and friendliness, and not trying to b.s. me to get business. No charge for the callout either. So will use them if needed. read more

From the friendly lady at the office to Scott coming out and sharing his years of experience with us we were totally happy with the service. I quote around a lot and they were reasonable timely and totally professional. Their crew foreman Gerardo keep the crew going and got a big job done in only two days. The piece of mind working with a local company that is bonded and insured and has all the right equipment was priceless. You won't make a mistake by choosing this company! Great job. read more

These guys did an awesome job on my love oak and valley oak trees. They are professional, on time, great follow-up...and my trees look great. They took a lot of weight off and removed dead limbs and I can't even tell where all the cuts are! Definitely recommend to others. They are not cheap but worth every penny. read more

Wow, what a pleasure to experience excellent customer service in this day and age! Traverso Tree Service was easy to contact via email, online and someone actually answers the phone when you call (no need to leave message and wait for call back). The estimate was done very quickly and I didn't even need to be home when they came out for the estimate or to do the work! Pricing is very reasonable and right in line with the other bids I got. They came out to remove a very large (25 foot or larger) Monterrey Pine Tree and grind the stump. We didn't need to oversee their work. They hauled away everything and I mean everything. They didn't miss a thing! It's the best cleanup job I have ever seen. The tree is gone. The stump is ground down. They invoiced me in the mail later and allow payment by credit card. (They didn't even want payment on the day the job was complete.) I highly recommend to anyone looking to remove a tree. I will definitely use again if needed. read more

I was very happy with Traverso. They gave me bids to clean up three types of trees. One set of trees they stated was too late in the season (already spring), and they recommended waiting until the fall. I appreciate them considering my trees before their pocket book! They arrived as scheduled, and when they left, other than the clean looking trees, I couldn't even tell that they'd been there. My kind of company! read more

Had them out twice in 2 weeks for emergency work on oak limbs which crashed into our yard and house. They were very responsive-came out the same day. They worked efficiently and quickly and did a good job of cleanup. Easy to deal with and very flexible. read more

This was my first experience with a tree service, and I couldn't have been happier! I found Traverso Tree Service in the Good Service Guide and read some of the Yelp reviews. It was great being able to communicate through email to schedule the estimate and tree removal. Danielle always got back to me quickly, and when I talked to another associate on the phone, the communication was consistent. Scheduling the estimate was easy, and Scott was even able to come 3 hours early, which was great! I asked him to look at 4 pine trees, and he recommended that 2 of them be removed. I was told that I could schedule the tree removal for 6 weeks from now, but with the threat of El Nino, the next available date was 3 months from now. Because of special circumstances, I asked to be put on the "move up" list in case there was a cancellation. I was thrilled to be contacted the very next day that a crew would be willing to come out just a few days later! The crew was polite, always asking if they could trim any other trees that were in the way of the job, and careful not to ruin the gazebo in front of the tree or any part of the house. They scheduled for a two-day job and got it done in one day! I later found out that my in-laws have been using Traverso Tree Service for nearly 20 years! We shared the same thoughts as to why we will use Traverso Tree Service again: fair pricing, professional, effiecent, and they just get it done right! read more

Best bid. Good crew. Trimmed 5 large trees and removed a 50-year-old, dead redwood. Excellent cleanup. We have used them before and will be using them again. read more

My huge ash tree had gotten to the point where I was worried about branches breaking whenever the wind blew. My positive experience started with the initial conversation. They went out of their way to help me get an appointment right away, and when there was a cancellation they called me right back and did it even sooner. Then Scott and his crew showed up in force and not only made my overgrown old tree beautiful again, they left the yard cleaner than they found it. Long story short: Nice people, good work, competitive price. read more

They were prompt and sent a huge crew which led to problems of too many men trampling all over the front yard and plants. The tree trimming portion of the job was ok. As for the clean-up portion, several of the men paid no attention to where they were walking. Hopefully, there was no permanent damage though they dragged huge branches over existing bushes pulling them over. read more

Traverso just came out to do remove a Japanese Maple that had died, a Black Pine, and to prune a large liquid amber tree. They sent an experienced arborist to do the estimate. We were confident that we wanted Traverso to do the work, so we had already booked a date. They're really busy, but were able to squeeze us in several weeks early, due to cancellations. They sent a full crew to work on the backyard and front yard simultaneously. They do excellent work and clean up after themselves. Complete professionals. We have recommended them to several friends. The office is very responsive about returning phone calls, and are very friendly and easy to work with. These guys are the best! read more

Not at all happy with these folks. Their bid for our trees was very high. When they came to cut my neighbors trees they essentially invaded our yard and brought a DOG who then drove my dog crazy. Not professional to bring animals to a work site. Any maybe one guy to the front door before pulling trucks into my driveway would have been a nice way to begin. read more

Traverso has worked on my property several times. Most recently they came out when I had a cracked tree leaning towards my house after this week's crazy rain and wind. I was so happy that they were able to come out the next day after I called them and cut it down. They are professional, honest, and reliable. What else do you need? I have bid and used other companies services, Traveso calls you back quickly, shows up on time, prices fairly, and completes the work professionally. Thank you Traverso. read more

We've used Traverso tree several times. The first was 10 years ago - to remove some large pines. We brought them back this year after a neighbor's tall pine fell, badly damaging one of our trees and leaving a giant mess behind. Traverso's crew were able to get out quickly to removed the wood from the fallen tree, including the enormous trunk. They then returned to remove our 150 foot tall pine, that had been damaged by the fallen tree. It was a challenging job because of the size of the tree and the location, but they handled it well. The crew was back today to trim our remaining tall pine. Each time the crew has done a fantastic job. read more

Traverso was recommended by the company renovating our backyard, and it was excellent advice. They are in very high demand so we had a bit of a wait for them. They put us on their cancellation list and got us in sooner. We are so happy we waited! The goal of using their service was to trim the trees to open up the views from our yard. WOW!! The views are incredible! Jaime and his team came out and we walked the property with John also to go over which trees we needed to be trimmed and what we wanted to accomplish. They are so incredibly professional and expert, we highly recommend them! read more