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GP Tree Service, Inc.

11425 Foothill Ave
5.00(
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GP Tree Service, Inc.

11425 Foothill Ave
5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro
68 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!

"Wow…just wow! Fair price, professional, positive energy through the grueling work, and so much more. I dreaded dealing with my three 60 foot pine trees, but besides their price, the care they took to safeguard our property was truly amazing. And they listened to our needs and desires. Please hire them. They are simply the best."

Bob A on August 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!

"Wow…just wow! Fair price, professional, positive energy through the grueling work, and so much more. I dreaded dealing with my three 60 foot pine trees, but besides their price, the care they took to safeguard our property was truly amazing. And they listened to our needs and desires. Please hire them. They are simply the best."

Bob A on August 2025

TIMBERLAND TREE SERVICE, CORP.

100 Gleason Avenue
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TIMBERLAND TREE SERVICE, CORP.

100 Gleason Avenue
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25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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ExTREEme Tree Experts

5270 Old Redwood Hwy
5.00(
16
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ExTREEme Tree Experts

5270 Old Redwood Hwy
5.00(
16
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
354 local quotes requested

With over 50 years combined experience in the industry, my partner and I are a great team. Our focus is getting the job done safely and efficiently to customer satisfaction. Tree Trimming and Removal Services

"Great results, and on time. Professional, cleaned up after and hauled away."

Lynn K on July 2025

With over 50 years combined experience in the industry, my partner and I are a great team. Our focus is getting the job done safely and efficiently to customer satisfaction. Tree Trimming and Removal Services

"Great results, and on time. Professional, cleaned up after and hauled away."

Lynn K on July 2025

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Noe’s Gardens

8 Gothic Dr
4.33(
6
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Noe’s Gardens

8 Gothic Dr
4.33(
6
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
397 local quotes requested
20 years of experience

Specializing in landscaping! We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Noe came to my house within an hour. We discussed what I wanted and then he never contacted me again. I called him and he said to send him my email address which I did, still didn't hear back, I called him again and he has never returned my calls after almost 3 weeks.In the meantime I have stopped taking other proposals.If my job was too small or he was too busy just tell me, no problem!"

Judy C on October 2024

Specializing in landscaping! We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Noe came to my house within an hour. We discussed what I wanted and then he never contacted me again. I called him and he said to send him my email address which I did, still didn't hear back, I called him again and he has never returned my calls after almost 3 weeks.In the meantime I have stopped taking other proposals.If my job was too small or he was too busy just tell me, no problem!"

Judy C on October 2024

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Johnson's Tree Care Inc

955 Prevost Street
4.71(
430
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Johnson's Tree Care Inc

955 Prevost Street
4.71(
430
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
630 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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Acer Landscaping & Tree Care, Inc.

672 5th Ave
4.50(
20
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Acer Landscaping & Tree Care, Inc.

672 5th Ave
4.50(
20
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
583 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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H3t0r Tree Service

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro

H3t0r Tree Service

5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
451 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

Pablo's Landscaping & Home Service

Based In
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Pablo's Landscaping & Home Service

Based In
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1891 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in landscaping services, tree service, house painting inside and outside, replace old to new concrete, hauling the dump, sprinkler system, installation new or repair fence, new or repair deck and retainer wall (brick, cement, wood or rock). We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in landscaping services, tree service, house painting inside and outside, replace old to new concrete, hauling the dump, sprinkler system, installation new or repair fence, new or repair deck and retainer wall (brick, cement, wood or rock). We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

B And J Tree Service

17602 17th Street
4.51(
113
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•Approved Pro

B And J Tree Service

17602 17th Street
4.51(
113
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
541 local quotes requested
42 years of experience

The best way for us to assist you is by calling us directly, our phone number 714-991-4160. In Business for the past 29 Years. Due to our professionalism and quality service we have developed an extensive list of references including property management Companies, School Districts, Demolition Companies, Major Landscape Companies and Municipalities. B & J Tree Service is Fully Insured with Liability, Workers Compensation and Auto Insurance . B & J Tree Services has the right equipment no job too big or too small.

"The service was quick and efficient."

Linda C on October 2020

The best way for us to assist you is by calling us directly, our phone number 714-991-4160. In Business for the past 29 Years. Due to our professionalism and quality service we have developed an extensive list of references including property management Companies, School Districts, Demolition Companies, Major Landscape Companies and Municipalities. B & J Tree Service is Fully Insured with Liability, Workers Compensation and Auto Insurance . B & J Tree Services has the right equipment no job too big or too small.

"The service was quick and efficient."

Linda C on October 2020

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National Wildfire Prevention

4.50(
8
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National Wildfire Prevention

4.50(
8
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
378 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

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FAQs for tree stump removal projects in San Francisco, 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.

The San Francisco, CA homeowners’ guide to tree stump removals

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