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Jarquin Tree Service, LLC

5.00(
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Jarquin Tree Service, LLC

5.00(
14
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are 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.

"My next door neighbor had the tree removal done some time ago. He recommended this tree service to me. It was easy to make an appointment for an estimate, and sep up the date for tree removal. They did a very good job removing two tree stumps. They did not damage other shrubs during cutting, carrying, and grinding. I really appreciate their professional work. They were very courteous and pleasant. I recommend them for other customers."

Gregory D on July 2024

We are 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.

"My next door neighbor had the tree removal done some time ago. He recommended this tree service to me. It was easy to make an appointment for an estimate, and sep up the date for tree removal. They did a very good job removing two tree stumps. They did not damage other shrubs during cutting, carrying, and grinding. I really appreciate their professional work. They were very courteous and pleasant. I recommend them for other customers."

Gregory D on July 2024

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Bill's Tree Care and Landscape, Inc.

4.14(
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Bill's Tree Care and Landscape, Inc.

4.14(
7
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Customers say: Quick response
18 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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Bear Tree Company

5.00(
5
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Bear Tree Company

5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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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Acer Landscaping & Tree Care, Inc.

4.50(
20
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Acer Landscaping & Tree Care, Inc.

4.50(
20
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
70 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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West Valley Tree Care

5.00(
2
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West Valley Tree Care

5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
94 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

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A&Y Expert Tree Service Inc

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro

A&Y Expert Tree Service Inc

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 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

4.91(
394
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Johnson's Tree Care Inc

4.91(
394
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
242 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.

"Johnsons Tree Care did outstanding work on my relatively small job. Kevin and Adam were experienced, professional and detail-oriented. Many tree companies would not accept such a small job, but Johnsons Tree Care staff really want to help, and take great pride in their work! I highly recommend them for any tree service needs you have! "

Diane R on October 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.

"Johnsons Tree Care did outstanding work on my relatively small job. Kevin and Adam were experienced, professional and detail-oriented. Many tree companies would not accept such a small job, but Johnsons Tree Care staff really want to help, and take great pride in their work! I highly recommend them for any tree service needs you have! "

Diane R on October 2025

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Northland Tree Enterprises, Inc

5.00(
1
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Northland Tree Enterprises, Inc

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 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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GP Tree Service, Inc.

5.00(
6
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GP Tree Service, Inc.

5.00(
6
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•Approved Pro
78 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 were tremendous, fast communication & completion! "

Jane L on October 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 were tremendous, fast communication & completion! "

Jane L on October 2025

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Nature Care Tree Specialist

5.00(
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Nature Care Tree Specialist

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

Family owned business with over 22 years of experience handling all of your Tree Service for Residential and Commercial.

"Ramon and his crew from Nature Care Tree Specialist were very professional and courteous. They provided outstanding service to us. We are very delighted. I approached Ramon for an estimate when they were performing some tree work on a nearby street. He came within 10 mins to give an estimate, suggested various options for pruning about half a dozen trees big and small, before giving an estimate. He was very easy to communicate with and courteous. The estimate was reasonable. They came promptly for the appointment, which, due to a cancellation, was within 2 days. Ramon himself climbed and led charge, pruning and cutting, advising his crew as needed. He would check with us often during the pruning to ensure it’s to our satisfaction and we are happy. They did the work patiently and carefully and did not try to rush at all. His crew was the same. They cleared and cleaned the yard very well after the work. Thanks to Ramon and his crew, our trees now look fresh, beautiful and young! Ramon also came promptly the next day to clear two stumps. He carefully removed a couple of geranium plants nearby before the removal and replanted them back after. He was also careful with PG&E pipe/wires nearby. I should say I found an excellent tree service by chance. Really happy and satisfied, would gladly recommend him to my friends. Thank you, Ramon and Nature Care Tree Specialist! Please keep the customers happy like this, and your business will thrive!"

Kandy p on October 2023

Family owned business with over 22 years of experience handling all of your Tree Service for Residential and Commercial.

"Ramon and his crew from Nature Care Tree Specialist were very professional and courteous. They provided outstanding service to us. We are very delighted. I approached Ramon for an estimate when they were performing some tree work on a nearby street. He came within 10 mins to give an estimate, suggested various options for pruning about half a dozen trees big and small, before giving an estimate. He was very easy to communicate with and courteous. The estimate was reasonable. They came promptly for the appointment, which, due to a cancellation, was within 2 days. Ramon himself climbed and led charge, pruning and cutting, advising his crew as needed. He would check with us often during the pruning to ensure it’s to our satisfaction and we are happy. They did the work patiently and carefully and did not try to rush at all. His crew was the same. They cleared and cleaned the yard very well after the work. Thanks to Ramon and his crew, our trees now look fresh, beautiful and young! Ramon also came promptly the next day to clear two stumps. He carefully removed a couple of geranium plants nearby before the removal and replanted them back after. He was also careful with PG&E pipe/wires nearby. I should say I found an excellent tree service by chance. Really happy and satisfied, would gladly recommend him to my friends. Thank you, Ramon and Nature Care Tree Specialist! Please keep the customers happy like this, and your business will thrive!"

Kandy p on October 2023

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FAQs for tree stump removal projects in Santa Clara, 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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