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    After: lifted, opened up, and shaped nicely. Ready for new and healthy growth this year.

    Tree Mechanics did a beautiful job once again. Chris was very easy to communicate with and schedule, and the price was very reasonable. I trust him with both the tree health and with the long-term shaping and maintenance of the centerpiece of our front yard.

    We can't say enough great things about Chris! We hired Tree Mechanics to remove multiple trees that had grown into shared property lines, including a coastal oak that had literally grown through a chain link fence and a plum tree that had grown entangled with a neighbor's tree. We also needed an expert to care for 60+ year old Magnolia grandiflora that was showing signs of drought stress. Chris was responsive throughout each stage via email, phone, and text -- from his initial visit to create a detailed estimate through the job completion -- which all took place within a 2 week timeframe. Not only was he able to work within our tight schedule, he and his team took great care navigating a very narrow access point with their machinery, around the house and landscaping, in/out of the backyard. Most of all, you can feel his love and respect for the trees and their overall health. Plus, the rapport Chris had with his Tree Mechanics team was friendly and full of laughs. We will absolutely be calling on Tree Mechanics again for future tree projects and ongoing maintenance.

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    Dora C.

    If I could give Chris and his crew a million more stars, I fucking would cause that job he did for us was a MONSTER. I can actually see the ground now and I cannot believe how long the previous owners left it unpruned. The amount of work his team did clearing all the junk and rotted palms away was astounding. The price was more than affordable. The level of expertise and care was phenomenal. Seriously. I practically cried when I saw it afterwards. I would absolutely hire Chris again, and I will be recommending him to everyone I know in the bay area (including my mom). Hell, I'm going to put him on speed dial. I'm still in shock.

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    Kai D.

    Chris responds quickly, has professional equipment, and get the job done nicely. I have a huge stump and they grind it down to the ground.

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    Jennifer S.

    Chris and his team made short work of a large tree on our property. The team even made sure to avoid the electrical wires which were intertwined. Super impressed and would highly recommend. Thanks so much, Tree Mechanics!

    In the beginning.....

    We were in a quandry: the two (75 foot?) redwood trees were overgrown and we needed to do something. Should we cut them down (hard decision for an amature botanist) or attempt to have them trimmed (could that even be done aesthetically)? Chris from Tree Mechanics confirmed the trees were healthy and looked at the trees from all angles, taking numerous photos. The redwoods were in the corner of the backyard, very close to the fence and the yards of three neighbors. It would be challenging but Chris recommend trimming them. Wow, was I glad I accepted that advice. Chris and his crew of four arrived right on time. It took about 45 minutes to bring all the gear in and another hour perhaps to get the lines placed but the prep work paid off. Then the shaping of the trees began. With great attention to safety Chris and Matt pruned limbs with precision. They showed great teamwork, using radios built in their helmets to communicate with each other and the three on the ground. One person managed the lines and two others cleaned up as the limbs went down. Chris made excellent decisions as to which branches to cut and which branches to keep. In the end, the heavy growth at the bottom was removed and branches higher up were thinned to allow for more air to pass through, providing added safety. No large branches ended up in the three neighbors' yards and nothing around that tight space was damaged. The trees now look terrific. Chris and his crew did a wonderful job and the team cleaned up everything perfectly. I definitely would use Tree Mechanics again without hesitation!

    Before Chris' work on our beast of a tree!

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    Very professional crew. If you want things done right, these are the guys to call. This is who you want tackling any type of tree issues

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    Chris was very helpful, knowledgeable, responsive and he gave us the best price for taking out our difficult huge tree stump.

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