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Avatar for Setare Trees Inc.
Setare Trees Inc.
11899 EDGEWOOD RD
3.75(
8
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Approved Pro
Setare Trees Inc.
11899 EDGEWOOD RD
3.75(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
1918 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Welcome to Setare Trees, Inc., where we guarantee satisfaction with integrity. We proudly serve Northern California from Lake Tahoe to the Bay Area, as well as Southern California in Santa Barbara County. Our mission at Setare Trees, Inc. is to set the standard of quality in the tree service industry through our workmanship and care of your property, as well as quality customer service. We aim to build long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. Our certified, licensed, and insured team is dedicated to keeping your property safe and your trees healthy. We provide quality and timely services for commercial and residential properties. We specialize in defensible space clearing, tree pruning, limbing, and removal servicing. Please call us today at 530-559-8712 or click here to schedule a free estimate. The office is open Monday-Friday from 8 am to 5 pm for your convenience; we can also be reached at info@setaretrees.com. Emergency services are available upon request at 530-802-6569. Thank you for choosing Setare Trees, Inc.

"The service they did was mediocre at best and they are not very careful. Had them cut trees down by my house and they decided to fell 1 of them right along the side of my house instead away from it and hit my roof and broke a window when I live in the forest and there was plenty of clear area to direct it towards. They also crushed my garden and fencing in this act. It has been 2+ months and they STILL have not fixed what they have broken and getting them to respond is next to impossible. So if they can't do any damage to ANYTHING on your property I would say maybe give them a chance but avoid them completely if there is a risk of anything being hit, no matter what the value because they won't fix what they break and will leave you for 2 months in the snow without a freaking window and your chimney crushed!!!!"

Bud M on January 2022

Welcome to Setare Trees, Inc., where we guarantee satisfaction with integrity. We proudly serve Northern California from Lake Tahoe to the Bay Area, as well as Southern California in Santa Barbara County. Our mission at Setare Trees, Inc. is to set the standard of quality in the tree service industry through our workmanship and care of your property, as well as quality customer service. We aim to build long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. Our certified, licensed, and insured team is dedicated to keeping your property safe and your trees healthy. We provide quality and timely services for commercial and residential properties. We specialize in defensible space clearing, tree pruning, limbing, and removal servicing. Please call us today at 530-559-8712 or click here to schedule a free estimate. The office is open Monday-Friday from 8 am to 5 pm for your convenience; we can also be reached at info@setaretrees.com. Emergency services are available upon request at 530-802-6569. Thank you for choosing Setare Trees, Inc.

"The service they did was mediocre at best and they are not very careful. Had them cut trees down by my house and they decided to fell 1 of them right along the side of my house instead away from it and hit my roof and broke a window when I live in the forest and there was plenty of clear area to direct it towards. They also crushed my garden and fencing in this act. It has been 2+ months and they STILL have not fixed what they have broken and getting them to respond is next to impossible. So if they can't do any damage to ANYTHING on your property I would say maybe give them a chance but avoid them completely if there is a risk of anything being hit, no matter what the value because they won't fix what they break and will leave you for 2 months in the snow without a freaking window and your chimney crushed!!!!"

Bud M on January 2022


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Castillo Landscaping & Tree Services
528 Lucerne Ave
5.00(
5
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Castillo Landscaping & Tree Services
528 Lucerne Ave
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
105 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

Tree service company. We offer quality service at an affordable price. Contact us today about an estimate!

"Excellent - great price and work done well."

Julia H on September 2024

Tree service company. We offer quality service at an affordable price. Contact us today about an estimate!

"Excellent - great price and work done well."

Julia H on September 2024


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Johnson's Tree Care Inc
955 Prevost Street
4.71(
430
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Approved Pro
Johnson's Tree Care Inc
955 Prevost Street
4.71(
430
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
780 local quotes requested

A family owned and operated company, Johnson's Tree Care Inc. Has proudly served the San Francisco bay area for over 25 years. We are licensed by the CSLB of California (Lic# 1007582) and are fully bonded, insured and guarantee all our work and services. With industry experts on staff, including an ISA Certified Arborist, we are a company that cares about you and your tree service needs.

"Kevin arrived promptly and performed the services we agreed on to my satisfaction. He's friendly, easy to talk to, and knows how to deal with trees since he's a licensed arborist. There was no indiscriminate or unnecessary cutting. I'd use Johnson's Tree Care again and have already recommended him to my neighbors."

Ken C on April 2025

A family owned and operated company, Johnson's Tree Care Inc. Has proudly served the San Francisco bay area for over 25 years. We are licensed by the CSLB of California (Lic# 1007582) and are fully bonded, insured and guarantee all our work and services. With industry experts on staff, including an ISA Certified Arborist, we are a company that cares about you and your tree service needs.

"Kevin arrived promptly and performed the services we agreed on to my satisfaction. He's friendly, easy to talk to, and knows how to deal with trees since he's a licensed arborist. There was no indiscriminate or unnecessary cutting. I'd use Johnson's Tree Care again and have already recommended him to my neighbors."

Ken C on April 2025


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National Wildfire Prevention
4.50(
8
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Approved Pro
National Wildfire Prevention
4.50(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
366 local quotes requested

We are a company dedicated to protecting the most important thing in your home. We prepare your home to be able to resist the attacks of nature, in this case, wildfire

"Fantastic - Quick removal and easy to work with, would highly recommend!"

Victoria C on April 2025

We are a company dedicated to protecting the most important thing in your home. We prepare your home to be able to resist the attacks of nature, in this case, wildfire

"Fantastic - Quick removal and easy to work with, would highly recommend!"

Victoria C on April 2025


Avatar for Rodríguez Tree Service
Rodríguez Tree Service
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
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Rodríguez Tree Service
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Because everything we do we do well and safely above all and my clients are my glory because we like them to be happy and satisfied

Because everything we do we do well and safely above all and my clients are my glory because we like them to be happy and satisfied


SavAtree - Redwood City
1193 E Bayshore Rd.
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
SavAtree - Redwood City
1193 E Bayshore Rd.
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
120 local quotes requested

SavAtree - Redwood City is your go-to tree service in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing top-notch tree care and maintenance. With our extensive knowledge and state-of-the-art equipment, we can handle any tree project with ease. Contact us today for all your tree service needs!

SavAtree - Redwood City is your go-to tree service in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing top-notch tree care and maintenance. With our extensive knowledge and state-of-the-art equipment, we can handle any tree project with ease. Contact us today for all your tree service needs!


Neftali Alfaro Gardening Service
1514 Alemany Blvd
4.75(
36
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Approved Pro
Neftali Alfaro Gardening Service
1514 Alemany Blvd
4.75(
36
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
106 local quotes requested

3 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service fees. No extra charge for after hours service.

3 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service fees. No extra charge for after hours service.


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Northland Tree Enterprises, Inc
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5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Northland Tree Enterprises, Inc
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5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
557 local quotes requested

We are a tree service business located in the Bay Area providing over 30 years of experience in the field. Contact us for a free estimate

"They did a great job, they gave me a quote quickly, and they were able to come out quickly, they did not damage anything also I absolutely recommend them."

Oceanna x on June 2023

We are a tree service business located in the Bay Area providing over 30 years of experience in the field. Contact us for a free estimate

"They did a great job, they gave me a quote quickly, and they were able to come out quickly, they did not damage anything also I absolutely recommend them."

Oceanna x on June 2023


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West Valley Tree Care
197 Cumulus Ave
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
West Valley Tree Care
197 Cumulus Ave
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
645 local quotes requested

West Valley Tree Care is your go-to tree service in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our expert team specializes in tree pruning and removal, as well as stump grinding. Whether you need assistance with your residential or commercial property, we have the skills and equipment to get the job done efficiently and safely. Contact us today for all your tree care needs.

"Juan and the team got the job done quickly, and it looks great!! They were very easy to work with, and it was well-priced (about what I was expecting). They cleaned everything up, and I am really happy with the work. I will definitely be using West Valley whenever I need a next tree service."

Josh G on September 2024

West Valley Tree Care is your go-to tree service in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our expert team specializes in tree pruning and removal, as well as stump grinding. Whether you need assistance with your residential or commercial property, we have the skills and equipment to get the job done efficiently and safely. Contact us today for all your tree care needs.

"Juan and the team got the job done quickly, and it looks great!! They were very easy to work with, and it was well-priced (about what I was expecting). They cleaned everything up, and I am really happy with the work. I will definitely be using West Valley whenever I need a next tree service."

Josh G on September 2024


Avatar for Acer Landscaping & Tree Care, Inc.
Acer Landscaping & Tree Care, Inc.
672 5th Ave
4.50(
20
)
Approved Pro
Acer Landscaping & Tree Care, Inc.
672 5th Ave
4.50(
20
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
658 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

Acer Landscaping & Tree Care Inc is a professional company serving the entire Bay Area and East bay. Tree service and landscaping has distinguish Acer from the very begining. We provide rigorous training in the most progressive methods used to preserve the safety and health of trees. Our staff use the best practices from International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) tree pruning standards to ensure safety and quality for every single tree. Removing trees is not an easy task. Specially big trees. It represents a challenge and it requires a highly trained personnel to protect your property and people. Give us a call for a free consultation with one of our expert arborists. Fully Licensed & Insured!!!! 24/7 Emergency Services!! We do Pavers Pergolas Sod Artificial Grass Putting Greens Irrigation Fencing Retaining Walls Flag Stone Planting Tree Trimming Tree Removal Stump Grinding Mulching Gravel Installation Clean ups and more!!!

"Eli and his Acer Landscaping staff were beyond excellent, perfectly executing their top-notch design, which mirrored exactly what we envisioned for our backyard space: a family oasis. We love to entertain, play basketball, and relax and lounge outside. This is now our forever home/backyard, and it's all thanks to Acer. They stayed on budget and completed the project before the anticipated due date. In a heartbeat, we'd recommend Acer Landscaping to anyone looking to hire the perfect partner!"

Rhean F on December 2023

Acer Landscaping & Tree Care Inc is a professional company serving the entire Bay Area and East bay. Tree service and landscaping has distinguish Acer from the very begining. We provide rigorous training in the most progressive methods used to preserve the safety and health of trees. Our staff use the best practices from International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) tree pruning standards to ensure safety and quality for every single tree. Removing trees is not an easy task. Specially big trees. It represents a challenge and it requires a highly trained personnel to protect your property and people. Give us a call for a free consultation with one of our expert arborists. Fully Licensed & Insured!!!! 24/7 Emergency Services!! We do Pavers Pergolas Sod Artificial Grass Putting Greens Irrigation Fencing Retaining Walls Flag Stone Planting Tree Trimming Tree Removal Stump Grinding Mulching Gravel Installation Clean ups and more!!!

"Eli and his Acer Landscaping staff were beyond excellent, perfectly executing their top-notch design, which mirrored exactly what we envisioned for our backyard space: a family oasis. We love to entertain, play basketball, and relax and lounge outside. This is now our forever home/backyard, and it's all thanks to Acer. They stayed on budget and completed the project before the anticipated due date. In a heartbeat, we'd recommend Acer Landscaping to anyone looking to hire the perfect partner!"

Rhean F on December 2023

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FAQs for tree service projects in Millbrae, CA

You might remove a tree for free if it’s small, easy to reach, and your city doesn’t require a permit. Call the planning or public works office first to be sure. If they give you the green light, follow all safety rules, wear protective gear, and ask a friend to spot you. When in doubt—or if the tree is tall—hire a pro instead.

In many cities, you’ll need a permit—sometimes even an arborist’s report—before cutting down a tree. Start by calling your local building or planning department. They’ll tell you whether the tree is protected, how big it can be before a permit kicks in, and whether the work has to be done by a licensed pro. Get written approval before scheduling the job to stay on the right side of local rules.

It’s best to leave healthy trees alone—they add shade, boost curb appeal, and support wildlife. Take one down only if it’s dead, diseased beyond saving, or posing a real safety risk. Check local rules first; many areas protect heritage or street trees. 

When removal seems necessary, bring in a licensed arborist for an on-site assessment and written recommendation before you book the crew.

If you’re torn between trimming, pruning, or full removal, start with an honest health check. Trim to shape the canopy or encourage new growth. Prune when you spot broken or diseased branches that could spread trouble. 

Plan on removal only if the trunk is hollow, several major limbs are dead, storm damage is extensive, or the tree leans dangerously toward a structure.

A tree that’s 15 to 20 feet from your home isn’t automatically a problem. Healthy, small species often coexist just fine with houses. Trouble starts when the trunk shows decay, roots crack the foundation, or overhanging branches threaten the roof. Bring in a licensed arborist for a close look and written recommendation before you decide to remove or simply prune.

Timing hinges on size and complexity. A small tree might be gone in a few hours, a mid-sized one in half a day, and a giant could keep the crew busy for one to two full workdays. Add extra time if you’re grinding the stump, hauling wood, or navigating tight spaces near power lines or fences.

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