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Aly's Tree Trimming Pruning & Yard Clean-Up
4.8(
351
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Serving Menlo Park, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used Aly's Tree Service for 20 years. They've removed dead trees and planted new trees and trimmed trees. Usually Aly is there during the service and things go great. Usually I give straight A's. This time I asked for pruning and trimming of citrus trees. Aly came for the estimate. He said my orange tree was fine for another year--I always appreciate his honesty. The lemon tree and the lime tree needed some work. They had gotten too large and dense. Workers came out promptly. No need for Aly for this smaller job. After 30 minutes (and $400) they said they were finished. I looked at the trees and they were densely shaped shrubs on a trunk. Now, I know I asked for thinning/pruning. I told them so but they said this is how they always do it and how Aly told them to do it. I wasn't thrilled with this as my gardener will do this same work for no added fee. I told them sun and air needed to get into there and thinning branches was needed for healthy fruit. They either didn't understand me or acted like they didn't understand me as I tried to explain what I wanted. Rather than continue to disagree, I let them go. I called Aly's number and he came right over and looked at it and said he'd send a crew right over to fix it and they did first thing in the morning. I loved that response. The second job done was excellent and exactly what I had in mind. I'm not sure what was going on with the first crew. Did they want to quickly get the job done and not do all the work? Did they really not know what pruning a tree involves? Do some people really like super dense shrub citrus trees? I really trust Aly, but was disappointed in the work his first crew did. I will continue to use Aly and continue to make sure the job is done the way I need it even if I have to call them again to fix it up."
Response time4 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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P&J Tree Service Inc
4.7(
26
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Serving Menlo Park, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were fast and efficient. They did leave the chips from the stump grinding which I thought they would remove. It cost me 300 more dollars to have them removed. The contract said remove all green waste. So I feel like the cleanup and removal costs weren't disclosed ahead of time."
Tree Service
Tree Service
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+24

Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bear Tree Company
5.0(
6
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Serving Menlo Park, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ivan and Bear Company did a great job removing a large tree from my property in Fremont. The team was professional, efficient, and left the area clean after the full removal. Highly recommend them for any tree work!"
Redwood Canopy Care
Oak Tree Pruning
Palm Tree Pruning
Oak Tree Clearance
Atherton Estate Project

+8

Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Acer Landscaping & Tree Care, Inc.
4.6(
23
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Serving Menlo Park, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was contacted by Eli just after I put a request for prices to do the above work. He made an appointment for the next morning. After I made the decision to hire him, he started the work on the following Monday. He removed two 60 ft. trees. He and his crew were extremely organized and efficient with their time. Trees were removed along with all debris. The cleanup of the both front and backyards were great. I would highly recommend him for work and plan on having him back to prune fruit trees at the proper time."
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Landscaping Project
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+58

Response time7 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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West Valley Tree Care
4.3(
6
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Serving Menlo Park, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rodrigo was a pleasure to work with. Super friendly. Very fast response. Fair prices. Did a fantastic job at trimming my trees, planting a new tree, and clearing out some trees I needed removed. As an added bonus, they cleaned up completely so that you could not even tell all of that work was done. I am referring them to my friends and will certainly hire them again."
Response time8 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Cano Tree Services
5.0(
3
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Serving Menlo Park, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The cypress tree branches cutting project went very well. The two workers had to work in a confined area under my landscaping and didn't damage it. After finishing the trimming they did a nice job cleaning up the cutting debris from my yard. I was so impressed by their work that I plan to hire them again for a much larger project."
tree pruning
tree prunign
tree removal
emergency tree removal
before we removed the tree

+5

Response time30 mins
Response rate99%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for tree stump removal projects in Menlo Park, CA

Always transport chainsaws with the engine off and chain brake engaged. Use the protective bar cover provided by the rental company to prevent accidental contact with the cutting chain. Position the chainsaw securely in your vehicle to prevent movement during transit, ideally in a truck bed or trunk rather than the passenger compartment. 

For gas models, ensure the fuel cap is tight and position the saw to minimize potential leakage. Keep the chainsaw away from passengers and other items that could be damaged.

Proper safety equipment is essential when operating any chainsaw. At minimum, you should have eye protection (safety glasses or a face shield), hearing protection (earplugs or earmuffs), cut-resistant gloves, chainsaw chaps or pants, and sturdy boots with good traction. 

Many rental facilities offer basic safety kits alongside chainsaw rentals. If you'll be using chainsaws regularly, investing in quality personal safety gear is advisable. Never operate a chainsaw without appropriate protective equipment, regardless of the job size.

While rental companies will rent chainsaws to beginners, inexperience significantly increases safety risks. If you've never used a chainsaw before, request a demonstration from the rental staff and thoroughly review the operator's manual before starting. Begin with smaller, more manageable cutting tasks to build comfort with the tool's operation. 

For significant cutting jobs, consider either taking a chainsaw safety course first or hiring professionals instead. The learning curve for safe chainsaw operation is steep, and caution is paramount.

If mechanical problems develop during your rental, immediately cease operation and contact the rental company. Most reputable rental businesses will either provide a replacement chainsaw or repair the equipment if the breakdown resulted from normal use rather than misuse. Document the issue with photographs when possible and maintain records of when you reported the problem. 

Having your rental agreement readily available when you call will expedite the resolution process. The rental company should adjust your rental period to account for any downtime.

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