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

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed 2 trees removed and 1 trimmed back, I spoke to Aly & Maria a few times in a 4 day period they gave me their prices and I gave them my budget I had for the job to be completed.
They had worked with me and I gave them my word I would not look elsewhere, they came out the day before garbage day in about 2 1/2 hrs in the late afternoon they were done and I opted to have them leave trimmings in front of house for the garbage people to remove, they came the following day while I was at work and removed the stumps.
Very professional service and friendly staff is what makes a company, I manage one so I understand that and I am very impressed and satisfied that I chose Alys and his company is recommended highly!
Thanks Aly!
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Response time4 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Johnson's Tree Care Inc
4.7(
445
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Serving Portola Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My old 40 ft+ silver maple had been butchered several times, in part causing the tree's decline. The shape was unbalanced and the tree looked raggedy. Kevin Johnson's crew removed all the dead branches and bracelet tips and reshaped the tree into a natural canopy shape. The tree looks fantastic. My deodar cedar, a soft wood tree looked spindly and ragged with overly long branches with heavy end weights which were a hazard in stormy weather. The crew removed the heavy ends and by reshaping they turned the ragged tree into a stunning specimen tree. Kevin and the crew understood exactly what I was looking for in the Magnolia grandiflora, the foundation tree in the back garden. They cleaned out the water sprouts and dead wood and trimmed some of the outer branch tips without giving the tree an unnatural lollypop shape. The pruning cuts were done correctly, above the bud, but not too close to interfere with its future growth. All in all, I couldn't be happier. Thank you, Kevin Johnson and crew. You are true professionals. I will call you back when I need more tree work done. Monica, UCCE Master Gardener, Alameda County."
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+10

Response time10 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Acer Landscaping & Tree Care, Inc.
4.6(
23
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Serving Portola Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Acer Landscaping & Tree Service were a pleasure to work with. They provided a fair and reasonable quote for removing several trees and their stumps in my backyard. Since the owner was in my local area, he was able to visit the site and provide a quote on the same day I called. The owner and his crew were onsite early and worked efficiently and professionally while maintaining social distancing and/or wearing of face masks. I'm very pleased with their services and will hire them again for future work."
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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 Portola Valley, 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 Portola Valley, 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."
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+5

Response time30 mins
Response rate99%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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California tree solutions
5.0(
9
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Serving Portola Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were fabulous! Jose and his crew showed up right when he said they would come, and everything seemed to go like clockwork. They stopped whenever I would want to take a close up look, followed my reasonable requests, and If I wanted something done that was not good for the overall health of the tree, he would tell me. The crew had fun, and sang and laughed while they kept working. They were polite and kind. The ending result is that the tree looks beautiful, there are lots of windows to see through, and when the breeze comes through, it looks just great. They cleaned everything up so nicely, and took all the tree clippings away, and also were done in the timeframe that Jose had committed. We will absolutely will hire them again! Thank you Jose and crew. We love you all!!"
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+1

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Carlos Tree Service
4.4(
62
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Serving Portola Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carlos phoned me within a day of my request for an estimate. He came to my house the next morning to give me an estimate and was prepared to cut the tree down, then and there. He and his team did a fantastic job! I had asked for the trunk to be cut into sections so that I might use them around my yard...they did it. All the other parts of the tree were put out onto the street for collection. The bits and pieces that were previously covering the lack of fence were all put back into place, better than before. Wow, it's so nice to have the work done so professionally, by a friendly team, and in a very timely manner! The price was fair and averaged out to be less than an estimate made by a company with a Big Deal.
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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FAQs for tree stump removal projects in Portola Valley, 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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