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Tree Services Los Angeles, CA - 14 Top Tree Arborist Reviewed

Author: Ben McInerney
Certified Arborist

Last updated: 2 October 2021

The Master Arborist Awards and below list is about promoting the Top Rated Tree Service in Los Angeles, CA and taking the guesswork out of hiring.

Table of Contents

We took into consideration:

Years of experience, number of reviews and average score.

Taking a mathematical approach (see the formula used below results) we gave each local tree service a score.

Other minimum criteria to qualify include:

20 reviews
5 years in business
2 sources of customer reviews.

(E.g. Google review and Yelp, but most have 3 – 4 sources.)

Company

Details

Avg. Rating

GTQ score

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calander small grey Est. 1979

41 years in business

location small grey Serve Tampa, FL

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Reviews: 321

4.50

598

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calander small grey Est. 1977

43 years in business

location small grey Serve Tampa, FL

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Reviews: 224

4.83

466

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calander small grey Est. 2008

12 years in business

location small grey Serve Tampa, FL

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Reviews: 265

4.80

153

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calander small grey Est. 1972

48 years in business

location small grey Serve Tampa, FL

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Reviews: 66

4.63

147

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calander small grey Est. 2009

11 years in business

location small grey Serve Tampa, FL

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Reviews: 285

4.40

138

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calander small grey Est. 2011

9 years in business

location small grey Serve Tampa, FL

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Reviews: 236

5.00

106

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calander small grey Est. 2005

15 years in business

location small grey Serve Tampa, FL

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Reviews: 124

4.68

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calander small grey Est. 1992

28 years in business

location small grey Serve Tampa, FL

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Reviews: 59

4.70

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calander small grey Est. 1970

50 years in business

location small grey Serve Tampa, FL

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Reviews: 29

4.80

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calander small grey Est. 1985

35 years in business

location small grey Serve Tampa, FL

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Reviews: 46

4.30

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calander small grey Est. 2014

6 years in business

location small grey Serve Tampa, FL

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Reviews: 241

4.70

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calander small grey Est. 1969

60 years in business

location small grey Serve Tampa, FL

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Reviews: 22

4.63

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calander small grey Est. 1983

37 years in business

location small grey Serve Tampa, FL

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Reviews: 31

4.93

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calander small grey Est. 1978

42 years in business

location small grey Serve Tampa, FL

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Reviews: 36

3.67

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calander small grey Est. 2004

16 years in business

location small grey Serve Tampa, FL

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Reviews: 60

4.50

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calander small grey Est. 2012

8 years in business

location small grey Serve Tampa, FL

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Reviews: 106

4.63

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calander small grey Est. 1997

23 years in business

location small grey Serve Tampa, FL

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Reviews: 31

4.68

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calander small grey Est. 1997

23 years in business

location small grey Serve Tampa, FL

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Reviews: 24

4.90

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calander small grey Est. 2007

13 years in business

location small grey Serve Tampa, FL

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Reviews: 50

4.60

How much does tree removal cost in Los Angeles

The cost of removing a tree in Los Angeles will be determined by several factors that are worth knowing.

The average cost stands at $779. However, the actual prices start from $250 all the way to $1300 depending on a number of factors.

The main factors, in this case, is the size of the tree and the amount of work/time required to remove it.

Huge trees will always cost more to remove. A palm tree will require a different amount of work or time spent as compared to a palm tree.

The rest of the factors that you will affect the price of removing a tree include:

Time of the year
Location of the tree
How much access is there? Some trees are between buildings and there is little access. This will give the tree company more work to get their machines through hence charging more.
Tree service company
Species of tree
Obstacles around the tree like power lines

The best way to lower the cost is to make sure that there is good access to the tree, do the removal at the right time of the year, hire the right company among others.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Los Angeles County?

Yes. In certain conditions

Los Angeles requires you to obtain a permit to remove any tree in the list of protected trees, heritage trees or parkway trees.

The protected trees include trees under Oaktree regulations.

One will have to make a tree permit application to the Board of Public Works.

Are there exemptions?

Yes. There are certain conditions under which you do not need a tree removal permit from the Public Works Board.

In case you have received approval from the Advisory Agency on protected trees.
In case you have received a building permit for a property in which the protected trees are within and it will necessitate removal.

Do I need a permit to trim my trees in Los Angeles city?

No. You are not required to obtain a permit to either plant or trim trees on your property in Los Angeles county.

Cost of trimming my trees in Los Angeles

The range cost of trimming trees in Los Angeles is between $150 and $50.

However, the cost is determined by several factors. These include the size of the tree, the species, location, time of the year, and accessibility.

Some tree species require more time and work to trim as compared to others.

The extent of trimming will also determine the price.

What about Parkway trees?

Trees that are growing on Parkways are protected by the county.

Such trees are removed under the following conditions.

Diseased
Dead
Dying
Damaging property
Structurally unsound
Outgrown their space
Need to allow work on adjacent infrastructure

Can I remove/trim street trees in front of my residence in West Los Angeles?

Yes. In cases where you have a parkway tree in front of your residence and meets the county’s removal/trimming requirements, you are required to apply for a permit to remove.

You can get the Road encroachment permit to allow you either trim or remove the trees.

The permit is free of charge.

Does Los Angeles County administration trim/remove parkway trees?

Yes.

The public works department can trim/remove a tree in the county in case it meets the requirement.

In case you want the Public Works department to trim/remove parkway trees you can make online requests.

Illegal tree work in Los Angeles

Removal of protected trees or those on the streets is illegal in Los Angeles.

If you are found guilty, you can be fined up to $10,000, 6 months in prison or both.

One Day Tree Service

4.50

(324)

One Day Tree Service focuses on keeping its clients happy in the short and long term. The business was formed by Jose Chavez Senior in 1979. It has always been a family business. Chavez continued to keep his father’s respected name by doing... Read more >

Serve Tampa, FL

41 years in business

San Fernando Valley Tree Service,INC

4.83

(224)

San Fernando Valley Tree Service in Mission Hills, California provides tree services such as tree trimming, pruning, and skinning. They also provide the removal of unsightly stumps in your yard.... Read more >

Serve Tampa, FL

43 years in business

Gabriel’s Tree Service and Landscaping

4.80

(265)

Gabriel’s Tree Service and Landscaping offers knowledge and competitive quotes to all Southern CA counties and aims to advise and address projects and property issues or turn or landscaping dreams into reality. ... Read more >

Serve Tampa, FL

12 years in business

Kerry’s Tree Service.INC

.63

(66)

Kerry’s Tree Service cares about your trees. They provide the highest level of knowledge, expertise and service when it comes to trimming, pruning, removing and the general routine care of your trees.... Read more >

Serve Tampa, FL

48 years in business

Inexpensive Tree Service

4.40

(285)

Recognized as a trusted team of tree care specialists, Inexpensive Tree Services is staffed by professionals who provide top-quality maintenance for a variety of commercial and residential landscapes in San Gabriel Valley and surrounding regions. They are proud that the relationships that they have built with their clients have endured through the years.... Read more >

Serve Tampa, FL

11 years in business

TreeCareLA

5.00

(236)

Though Inglewood is their home, Tree Care LA service much of Los Angeles County. 90% of all of their cutting is done quietly with manual tools such as hand saws, hand pruners and pole pruners. ... Read more >

Serve Tampa, FL

9 years in business

Safeway Tree Services.INC

4.68

(124)

Safeway Tree Service is a premier tree removal company in Granada Hills, CA and the surrounding areas. They provide a variety of tree services such include tree trimming, tree removal, palm tree trimming and more. They have the skill and experience necessary to remove all times of trees and offer the highest quality services and customer care in the Granada Hills area.... Read more >

Serve Tampa, FL

15 years in business

Evergreen Arborist Consultants

4.70

(59)

Evergreen Arborist Consultants, Inc., is a Los Angeles Arborist and San Francisco Bay Area Tree Specialist company concentrating in forensic tree investigations and technical consulting. With over 28 years of experience, their tree specialists and tree consulting firm can expertly handle any of your tree issues. ... Read more >

Serve Tampa, FL

28 years in business

Crestwood Tree Services

4.80

(29)

Crestwood Tree Services is a tree trimming company which provides high-quality services at competitive rates. Their team has been serving the people of Los Angeles, CA since 1970 and they know how to exceed the expectations of even the most demanding clients.... Read more >

Serve Tampa, FL

50 years in business

Dario Tree Trimming

4.30

(46)

Dario Tree Trimming in Sylmar, California offers professional tree removal and trimming services for both residential and commercial properties with exceptional customer service. They offer tree trimming... Read more >

Serve Tampa, FL

35 years in business

Aper’s Tree Service

4.70

(241)

Aper’s Tree Service, Inc. will take the time to listen to your tree servicing needs and will put careful thought into the recommendations that they offer. Suggesting ideas and brainstorming with the customers allows for a satisfactory outcome. Their company does more than simply trim your trees. ... Read more >

Serve Tampa, FL

6 years in business

Newhouse Tree Service

4.63

(22)

Newhouse Tree Service has been a family-owned and operated business, serving the Los Angeles County and San Fernando Valley California areas since 1960. With over 60 years of experience in commercial... Read more >

Serve Tampa, FL

60 years in business

Pacific Tree Care

4.93

(31)

Pacific Tree Care has been serving as a leading Arboricultural company since 1983. As a fully qualified company, they are ready to tackle anything from the most complex and large scale construction projects... Read more >

Serve Tampa, FL

37 years in business

Tree King Tree Service.INC

3.67

(36)

Tree King Tree Service, Inc. has been serving the greater Los Angeles area for four decades. Established in 1978, they have grown to become one of the largest tree maintenance and plant health care contractors in Southern California providing a full range of arborist and plant maintenance services ... Read more >

Serve Tampa, FL

42 years in business

Any Kind of Tree Service

4.50

(60)

Any Kind of Tree Service is your one-stop provider for Los Angeles. From maintenance to emergencies, they do it all. They are a third-generation, family-owned business with your satisfaction and needs being our number 1 priority. You can trust their experience to get the job done right.... Read more >

Serve Tampa, FL

16 years in business

Escarate’s Tree Service

4.63

(106)

Escarate’s Tree Service in Van Nuys, CA provides professional tree care services. They are equipped to handle residential and commercial gardens. They offer everything from tree trimming to tree removal and beyond.... Read more >

Serve Tampa, FL

8 years in business

Cisneros Tree Service

4.68

(31)

Cisnero’s Tree Care has been locally owned and operated in Los Angeles since 1997. They are a family-owned business with more than 20 years of experience in the tree care industry. Their crews handle jobs of all sizes for residential, commercial and HOA’s including tree trimming as well as tree and stump removal.... Read more >

Serve Tampa, FL

23 years in business

CP& Son’s Tree Service

4.90

(24)

CP and Sons Tree Service has solidified itself as an indispensable part of the  local tree service  community. They continue to push forward and elevate the standards of arboriculture in their community. They also push the standards of ethics and customer service. ... Read more >

Serve Tampa, FL

23 years in business

Coronado Tree Service

4.60

(50)

Coronado Tree Service is dedicated to protecting your landscape’s beauty, health, and value. Their goal is that when you call us we provide you with the service you need in a quick and friendly manner.... Read more >

Serve Tampa, FL

13 years in business

Selection Process

To qualify to make the above list, the company needed to have a minimum of 20 reviews total across a minimum of 2 different platforms. This can be Google, Facebook, Yelp, Yellow Pages, Angie’s List, Home Advisor or any other 3rd party review platform.

Curated reviews taken on personal websites were not counted.

The company needed to be in business for a minimum of 5 years and have a minimum average score of 4.0 or higher.

We feel that years in business is a big factor as it speaks volumes about their experience and competence as a whole. A lot of the business on the list have been in business for 10 years or more.

GTQ rating formula

The GoTreeQuotes rating is a mathematical formula which takes into account the number for year in business, the number of reviews, as well as the average score.

The formula:
Years in business X number of reviews / 1000 X Average score = GTQ rating

Example:
17 x 247/ 1000 x 4.95 = 208

Taking into account all three performance indicators of a business gives us a pretty accurate look at the overall satisfaction of customers while the tree service has been operating.

We found this to be the fairest way to do things for the companies and customers using the list to help them choose a local tree service.

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Author: Ben McInerney - Ben is a qualified arborist with 15 plus years of industry experience in Arboriculture. He ran a successful tree service before turning to writing and publishing. Ben is dedicated to providing users with the most accurate up-to-date information on everything trees.