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Valero Brothers Tree Care

16028 Via Vecinos
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Valero Brothers Tree Care

16028 Via Vecinos
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18 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Valero Brothers Tree Care is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Valero Brothers Tree Care is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Bear Tree Company

352 L STREET UNIT B
5.00(
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Bear Tree Company

352 L STREET UNIT B
5.00(
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•Approved Pro
12 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We’re Bear Tree Company — a local crew serving the Bay Area with tree care that’s done right. We specialize in tree pruning, removals, stump grinding, and ongoing tree maintenance. No BS, just reliable, honest work. We're licensed, insured, and committed to leaving properties safer, cleaner, and better-looking than we found them. Whether it’s monthly upkeep or one big cleanup, we show up ready to work. We treat every job with the same care. If your trees need attention, give us a shout — we’ll take care of it.

"Ivan and his team gave all my trees an overdue makeover and really balanced everything out. The neighbors were impressed too and ended up getting some work done as well. Great experience all around."

Karla H on July 2025

We’re Bear Tree Company — a local crew serving the Bay Area with tree care that’s done right. We specialize in tree pruning, removals, stump grinding, and ongoing tree maintenance. No BS, just reliable, honest work. We're licensed, insured, and committed to leaving properties safer, cleaner, and better-looking than we found them. Whether it’s monthly upkeep or one big cleanup, we show up ready to work. We treat every job with the same care. If your trees need attention, give us a shout — we’ll take care of it.

"Ivan and his team gave all my trees an overdue makeover and really balanced everything out. The neighbors were impressed too and ended up getting some work done as well. Great experience all around."

Karla H on July 2025

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GP Tree Service, Inc.

11425 Foothill Ave
5.00(
5
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GP Tree Service, Inc.

11425 Foothill Ave
5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro
83 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

Welcome to GP Tree Service, the leading Tree Removal specialists serving San Jose and the surrounding areas. With over 5 years of experience in projects ranging from shrub removal to yard clean-ups, we look forward to earning your business. Call today for a free estimate! GP Tree Service is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"They did an excellent job! I would recommend them to anyone that needs a tree trimmed or removed"

Theresa K on September 2025

Welcome to GP Tree Service, the leading Tree Removal specialists serving San Jose and the surrounding areas. With over 5 years of experience in projects ranging from shrub removal to yard clean-ups, we look forward to earning your business. Call today for a free estimate! GP Tree Service is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"They did an excellent job! I would recommend them to anyone that needs a tree trimmed or removed"

Theresa K on September 2025

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Bill's Tree Care and Landscape, Inc.

P.O. Box 24950
4.14(
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Bill's Tree Care and Landscape, Inc.

P.O. Box 24950
4.14(
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Customers say: Quick response
47 local quotes requested
39 years of experience

Bill's Tree Care and Landscape, Inc., in business since 1986, is your locally owned and operated Tree Service business. We have over 30 years experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next residential or commercial project. Call us today and we look forward to your future business!

"loved it! quick, easy, and super great to work with- will work with again!"

LeAnn G on October 2025

Bill's Tree Care and Landscape, Inc., in business since 1986, is your locally owned and operated Tree Service business. We have over 30 years experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next residential or commercial project. Call us today and we look forward to your future business!

"loved it! quick, easy, and super great to work with- will work with again!"

LeAnn G on October 2025

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A&Y Expert Tree Service Inc

5.00(
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A&Y Expert Tree Service Inc

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
573 local quotes requested

Tree Service business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"A&Y Performed a tree removal for me. It was approximately an 80-foot tree very close to my house and backyard deck. I was a bit nervous as I had seen "TREE Fails" on YouTube. Their insurance was current and complete so that helped my nervousness:) The crew arrived on time and had the tree removed by noon. I was very impressed and highly recommend A&Y for tree removal. They left the worksite clean and split the rounds and stacked the wood for me (I wanted it for firewood). I felt the price was fair and the customer service was excellent. I would absolutely hire this company again. Thank you Yohana:)"

Mike S on February 2025

Tree Service business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"A&Y Performed a tree removal for me. It was approximately an 80-foot tree very close to my house and backyard deck. I was a bit nervous as I had seen "TREE Fails" on YouTube. Their insurance was current and complete so that helped my nervousness:) The crew arrived on time and had the tree removed by noon. I was very impressed and highly recommend A&Y for tree removal. They left the worksite clean and split the rounds and stacked the wood for me (I wanted it for firewood). I felt the price was fair and the customer service was excellent. I would absolutely hire this company again. Thank you Yohana:)"

Mike S on February 2025

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Johnson's Tree Care Inc

955 Prevost Street
4.71(
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Johnson's Tree Care Inc

955 Prevost Street
4.71(
430
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
661 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.

"My next door neighbor and I needed a major tree topping and trimming to the property line. We took 4 bids on this project. Johnson’s Tree Care won us over with Kevin Johnson’s professionalism and client care. He kept in close contact with us via text and phone. He worked with both our schedules, and came on the date proposed. His crew followed our requests to the letter. The workers had safety equipment, Kevin’s company is bonded and insured, which was important to us. The crew worked continuously and cleaned the site completely, chipping the branches and hauling everything away. Johnson’s was not the lowest bid, but we sensed a quality job. Kevin is an arborist and can « read » the pruning history of the trees. He knows his business. We got our money’s worth and will hire this company again! Thanks, Angi, for past reviews which also guided our choice of contractors."

Patricia B on March 2024

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.

"My next door neighbor and I needed a major tree topping and trimming to the property line. We took 4 bids on this project. Johnson’s Tree Care won us over with Kevin Johnson’s professionalism and client care. He kept in close contact with us via text and phone. He worked with both our schedules, and came on the date proposed. His crew followed our requests to the letter. The workers had safety equipment, Kevin’s company is bonded and insured, which was important to us. The crew worked continuously and cleaned the site completely, chipping the branches and hauling everything away. Johnson’s was not the lowest bid, but we sensed a quality job. Kevin is an arborist and can « read » the pruning history of the trees. He knows his business. We got our money’s worth and will hire this company again! Thanks, Angi, for past reviews which also guided our choice of contractors."

Patricia B on March 2024

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Northland Tree Enterprises, Inc

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Northland Tree Enterprises, Inc

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5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
603 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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Castillo Landscaping & Tree Services

528 Lucerne Ave
5.00(
5
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Castillo Landscaping & Tree Services

528 Lucerne Ave
5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
89 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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H3t0r Tree Service

5.00(
1
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H3t0r Tree Service

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
474 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"The work was done efficiently and very professional. Friendly and work was done in a timely manner."

Rosa De Hillsboro A on May 2023

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"The work was done efficiently and very professional. Friendly and work was done in a timely manner."

Rosa De Hillsboro A on May 2023

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PV Tree Service

459 McCamish Ave
4.86(
22
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PV Tree Service

459 McCamish Ave
4.86(
22
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
343 local quotes requested

PV Tree Service is licensed, bonded, and insured! We specialize in caring for all trees, including: Tree Shaping, Trimming, Pruning, Removals, Stump grinding, and highly experienced in power lines clearance.

"Only issue was that PV Tree sent out a crew without actually scheduling the service. I had a dialog with them over getting a written quote which they ultimately provided. PV surprised us with a crew at 8:00 on Saturday morning. We had them proceed with some reservations. The crew did a good job and left the areas clean of debris."

Martin K on July 2020

PV Tree Service is licensed, bonded, and insured! We specialize in caring for all trees, including: Tree Shaping, Trimming, Pruning, Removals, Stump grinding, and highly experienced in power lines clearance.

"Only issue was that PV Tree sent out a crew without actually scheduling the service. I had a dialog with them over getting a written quote which they ultimately provided. PV surprised us with a crew at 8:00 on Saturday morning. We had them proceed with some reservations. The crew did a good job and left the areas clean of debris."

Martin K on July 2020

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FAQs for tree stump removal projects in Palo Alto, CA

The time it takes to grind a stump depends on its size and the type of wood. Small, softwood stumps take only 15 minutes to remove, while large, hardwood stumps can take several hours. Before the project begins, ask your stump grinding pro for an estimate so you can plan accordingly.

There are several alternative methods to stump removal, including winching it with mechanical equipment, cutting it with a chainsaw, grubbing out the stump and roots, initiating a burn with the required permits, activating natural rotting processes, and applying chemical treatments to expedite decay. Each method offers its own advantages and safety requirements, so it is important to select the option that best suits your project and complies with local regulations.

The cost of tree removal typically doesn't include stump grinding. Removing a stump requires different equipment and skills than cutting down a tree. If you want both services, your contractor will often charge extra for grinding the stump. However, bundling tree removal and stump grinding can sometimes save you money, so it's worth asking about package deals.

Pest issues in a tree stump do not slow down the grinding process. The decay accelerated by pests can make grinding more efficient. However, if an infestation is present, it is important to arrange for pest control afterward to safeguard the health of your garden. Ensuring thorough pest management after stone removal supports long-term yard stability and prevents further damage.

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