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Bernard's Landscaping
1419 40th Avenue
4.90(
5
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Approved Pro
Bernard's Landscaping
1419 40th Avenue
4.90(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 years of experience

We understand that the outdoor aesthetic of your home or business is as important as your interior. We are dedicated to building long term relationships with our clients by providing the highest standard of quality on every project. Our reputation for customer satisfaction in the San Francisco area is what has made Bernard Landscaping a household name in the industry. Contact us today for a free consultation and see the difference experience makes!

"Bernard's Landscaping land service is very nice, I am very happy to see their work."

Amanda B on April 2024

We understand that the outdoor aesthetic of your home or business is as important as your interior. We are dedicated to building long term relationships with our clients by providing the highest standard of quality on every project. Our reputation for customer satisfaction in the San Francisco area is what has made Bernard Landscaping a household name in the industry. Contact us today for a free consultation and see the difference experience makes!

"Bernard's Landscaping land service is very nice, I am very happy to see their work."

Amanda B on April 2024


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GP Tree Service, Inc.
11425 Foothill Ave
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
GP Tree Service, Inc.
11425 Foothill Ave
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

"We have used GP Tree Service for a few years now starting in 2020. They always provide a competitive quote, perform the service quickly and professionally, provide outstanding guidance and recommendations. We refer all our neighbors to them. We even use them for our neighborhood association."

Doug B on March 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!

"We have used GP Tree Service for a few years now starting in 2020. They always provide a competitive quote, perform the service quickly and professionally, provide outstanding guidance and recommendations. We refer all our neighbors to them. We even use them for our neighborhood association."

Doug B on March 2025


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Noe’s Gardens
8 Gothic Dr
4.33(
6
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Approved Pro
Noe’s Gardens
8 Gothic Dr
4.33(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
420 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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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
365 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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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
777 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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Rodríguez Tree Service
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
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


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West Valley Tree Care
197 Cumulus Ave
5.00(
2
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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
641 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


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
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
554 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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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
654 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 stump removal projects in South San Francisco, 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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