When we moved into our home, we knew we had our plate full in terms of tree and landscaping work. About a half acre has been let go and is full of blackberries and willows falling all over the place. We've been able to cut a lot of it back, but one tree in particular looked too daunting and dangerous for us to try as amateurs, so that's how we found American Tree Experts. The husband and wife team Bill and Stephanie came to our house to take a look at the job and give us an estimate. I texted with the wife for some time on how much they could do, and they sent us a very competitive quote and we signed it, sent it back to them, and they arrived the very next day to do the work. That morning the team arrived, and they were friendly, professional and got to work immediately. I was really impressed with their safety management protocol, using such powerful tools. The cut down work was done in a flash, and then they transitioned to chipping. Once the chipping was done, they raked, swept, and blew away all the debris from the chipping and honestly the area was cleaner than before they started. Such a wonderful surprise! I love the personal accessibility of this team, via phone, text and email. It was a breeze to get a quote, as well as get the work finished, and the price was excellent for how much work this team got done in a very short period of time. The results speak for themselves, and my yard is much safer with this tree removed. I'm glad we found American Tree Experts, and am glad to have started a relationship with a local company for long term work that we know we will need for a pretty overgrown piece of land. Can't wait to do work with them again! read more

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The cornerstone to our property is a majestic Valley Oak, at least 100 years old. It has been in need of a good arborist for some time and I've called over 10 tree experts in the past two years. A couple have come out to assess it, but no one has followed up with a plan or even an assessment until last week when I called Bill and Stephanie Dobbs, owners of American Tree Experts. Inc. Bill came out on Tuesday and was able to squeeze our beautiful tree in on Thursday. His crew was courteous and efficient and cleaned up the area afterward. So, please...if you need any tree work done...call them! They have another business they are getting off the ground making picnic tables and Adirondack chairs. The shop is on Petaluma Boulevard, next to Pinky's Pizza. I'll be their next customer for the outdoor furniture! read more

They did a great job removing our Sweet Gum Tree within a couple of days after first contacting them. We didn't really want to have to remove it but the roots were affecting our driveway and the sidewalk, and the little balls that fall off of it were a real pain to deal with. Bill and Stephanie are really nice people and were very accommodating. It was a real pleasure meeting them and doing business with them. read more

We have over 20 eucalyptus trees that line our property and have been saying for years we need to cut them down so they don't fall on our house! Well we had a very large limb break and crushed our fence, that was our sign that the trees needed to be serviced immediately. Bill and his team were better than expected. They gave us an estimate, we decided to move forward with them after comparing 5 other companies. We looked at professional knowledge, price and time to complete the job, of which they were the best in all categories! After putting our deposit down they scheduled within a week and were done in 2 days. We had over 10 eucalyptus that needed heavy trimming, one dead truck and several other trunks cut down to reduce the weight and prevent the potential of falling onto our house. The trees look great and I feel safe that we made the right move to finally trim these big trees back. I would highly recommend American Tree Experts for anyone needing tree servicing. read more

We were thrilled with the friendly and professional customer service. Bill and his crew were great. They removed 6 large trees, the surrounding HUGE roots in the grass and ground down a concrete trip hazard. Other companies weren't willing to go the extra mile. Stephanie, office manager, is really nice and helpful. Super experience overall. We highly recommend this company. Thank you! Frank and Kathleen read more

Great experience... This company / crew worked on several trees on my property today and did an exceptional job. This entire experience has been 5 star... from communicating and coordinating appointments with Stephanie & Bill (Owners) to working with the crew on specific details. Professional crew and quality equipment. At the end of the day the crew cleaned up so well it was hard to find a trace that they were here. Tree work is not cheep but I would recommend American Tree Experts to anyone for quality and value. If you think this is a SB fluff review, feel free to private message me and you are welcome to check out their work on my property. read more

Excellent company! From the office to the arborist my job was handled quickly and professionally with great clean up! I will use again and highly recommend! 5 stars! My tree never looked better. read more

Quick, efficient and very pleasant to deal with. I had a tree that fell down overnight and called them in the morning. They came and checked it out and then returned that afternoon and took care of it. read more

One of the best companies I worked with. Professional service throughout the job I hired them for. Highly recommend!

I had phone multiple Arborists, before phoning American Tree Experts. I wanted to work with a local business. Bill, of American Tree Experts, showed up on time to assess the trees on the property, listened to my concerns and provided plan and outlook for a possible day to do the work. Stephanie was easy to speak to and work with, provided a prompt estimate and written contract. The crew was very polite, professional and prompt. Respectful of the Covid mask requirements. They used proper safety gear when pollarding my 50 foot tree and used great care when pruning my fruit trees. They cleared and cleaned up everything, leaving the property in excellent shape. Great work. Great value. read more

I recently used American tree service for my 34 year old Camphor tree. Although my tree was distressed from my neighbor cutting branches, they did an amazing job cleaning up and trimming my tree. Very professional company. Stephanie was a great help will all our questions. I highly recommend using them for all tree services. read more

We had two sickly pines in our backyard that we needed a true, experienced professional to remove. We thought we would meet with several arborists before picking one. However, after meeting with and doing a walk and talk with Bill and Stephanie, we looked no further. Lovely people, professional and knowledgeable. Stephanie explains what Bill is doing, and Bill gives a very thorough assessment of the trees as he works. We felt that they truly cared about doing good work. On the day of the job, the team arrived, set straight to work, and had the trees down and the debris removed in a flash. The process was amazing to watch. The end result is equally amazing. We are sad to have lost the trees, but for safety they had to go. American Tree Experts treated us with professionalism and kindness, and the work they did is impeccable. read more

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While I was not the person who hired American Tree Experts, they were hired by the management of my Mobile Home Park, I want to let you know what kind of job their team did for us. Our Park has lovely landscaping, especially redwood trees. that bring people to our Park to live. I became aware of the branch grinder outside my window this week and went out to see what was happening. That is when I met the crew and saw what they were doing. They had been hired to, among other things, remove a very tall dead tree. Not only did they do that but they were carful to avoid having any branches fall onto my tomato & squash plants growing almost under those large branches. The crew cleaned up after themselves so well one could not tell they had been there. The next day they came back and trimmed back the overgrown branches of bushes that were touching the roof and walls of my storage shed. This was not what they were hired for, but they saw the job needed to be done and so the took care if i for which I was very grateful. All the new members were very nice, polite and well spoken. Nice work American Tree! Sarah read more

I can't say enough good things! Almost half of a very large tree on my side sidewalk broke off in that strong wind we had on Tuesday. It fell into my neighbor's driveway and completely blocked it. This was 1:00pm. I'm spinning because I don't know who to call. Made a phone call to a friend who had "over the top" praised a company she'd hired awhile ago. It was American Tree Services. Stephanie could not have been better at reassuring me it would be okay, she called her husband Bill (who was on another job) and he was there within 20 minutes. He's so knowledgeable! He told me lots of things I didn't know about my trees ~ he promised to get his equipment and be back ASAP to clear up everything and he came back the next morning to trim that ailing tree so it could be saved . . . It looks beautiful! Plus, the price was very reasonable I so appreciate a business like this and will tell you ~ you can't go wrong in hiring them to help you. Look no further. read more

Update: Just had Bill and his team out again for tree work and large hedge work - still a great team! My hedges and trees look fantastic and his crew was friendly, happy to be working, and did an excellent job on clean up! Give them a call you will not regret it! My review 3 yrs ago: We have had Bill and his team out to work on our trees and some other heavy yard work twice! Both times they did a great job. It is so nice work with people who are honest, dedicated and hard working! read more

We had 2 redwood trees and 3 additional trees removed from our front yard. The job was completed professionally and efficiently. We would recommend this company to anyone seeking a reliable, knowledgeable crew of professionals. Nice job! read more

I needed a tree trimmed. Years of unchecked growth had resulted in a very large branch hanging over my neighbor's roof - right above the chimney. I checked with three local tree specialists, and received quotes from each. The quote from American Tree Experts was not only the lowest, but it was the most thorough. It accurately spelled out what was to be performed, and included all the details I had specified. On the office side of things they were friendly, asked appropriate questions, and seemed eager to complete the job to my complete satisfaction They showed up at the agreed time, and did the job quickly and professionally I was unable to stay until the work was fully completed, but when I returned there were few signs that they'd ever been here (except for the tree having been trimmed). All debris had been removed, and the area thoroughly cleaned up. They did a great job, and based on my experience, I recommend them wholeheartedly. read more

We just had some work done by this crew and I am super happy with the outcome! On the day that we were scheduled, we got a call from the office letting us know that the team was leaving the yard and would be en route within ten minutes. This is especially helpful when you have dogs, and really expedites things (move your cars, etc). The team was pleasant, professional and they work so hard. It's pretty fascinating to watch- we had them work on an enormous Eucalyptus. The clean up was top notch, and the price was very competitive. I would not hesitate to recommend this company, and I am sure I'll be a repeat customer. read more

Bill took down a giant cypress tree in my back yard that was leaning towards the neighbors houses. This meant taking out fencing, negotiating a very narrow space with his bucket truck and then making certain that all the tree parts fell in my yard an not on my neighbors. This was all done quickly. Clean up was total. Couldn't even tell that they had been in the back yard, except for the large amounts of extra sunshine provided by the removal of the tree. Don't hesitate to call on Bill. read more

Excellent!! The crew arrived as scheduled. His wife Stefanie called as soon the crew left Petaluma giving the "heads up!" Which I really appreciated. They worked hard, and my 3 date palms look beautiful!! They cleaned up and were polite and professional. Bill Dobbs really knows his tree's. He talked to me about how these tree thrive best, made some good suggestions on how to keep them healthy . He is very knowledgeable about tree care. Dr. Dobbs!!!! ;-) I have much healthier tree's now. Great Job !!! Nicky and Dave Opatz Sonoma,CA read more

Bill and his team were exceptionally fast, efficient and they cleaned up the yard to my satisfaction. Their service was especially reasonable and I'd recommend them if you're looking for any tree work. Thanks! read more

I have used their service twice and will use again in the future. Bill and team are super responsive via email and phone and the crew that comes out do a great job and clean up after. The trimmed back a bunch of trees including some large oaks. Property looks great!! read more

Bill and his crew of 6 showed up on time and removed a large oak in about 4 hours including stump grinding. He was orderly, efficient, professional and very friendly. He left the area very clean and was careful to avoid damage the the house under the tree. I recommend him highly. Doug C. read more

Excellent service removing our palm tree in the back yard that was getting to big to prune. They call back when they say they will call back, show up when they say they will show up, and did very clean work at a very fair price. What more could you ask for! Thank you! read more

We had a very positive experience with American Tree Experts. Stephanie and Bill were both great to work with. We had a huge tree that needed to be removed and it was amazing how quickly it was taken down and professional they were. They were by far the most reasonably pricing estimate we received for our work needed. We will continue to use them for future projects. Bill has also been very helpful to explain the different trees in our yard (there are a lot!) and what maintenance they require to stay healthy. read more

American Tree Experts was recommended by our neighbor after we lost our pruner, and are very pleased with our experience and will use them again. Bill impressed us with his knowledge and Stephanie with her efficiency and both of them with their friendliness and reliability. We are very happy with their work pruning our overgrown fruit trees and trimming our shrubs. read more

Great job, excellent, skilled crew who know their stuff. They tackled several tree issues, major ones removing a pine leaning over a neighbor's roof, removing dead branches from a grand but distressed magnolia, already looking so much better, other remedial work and also clearing out a lot of dead trees and shrubs. Did a good job cleaning up after, and our deer returned five minutes after as if nothing had been going on! Highly recommended, and their prices are reasonable. read more

I've been using American Tree Experts for my annual tree maintenance, plus some major removal work, for two years now. They are very thorough and do a great job. I'm very pleased with their knowledge, quality of work, and the fact that they are very thorough in cleaning up when they're done. I tried them for the first time last year when my regular go-to guys (two well known local tree companies) were booked, and I read the American Tree Experts' reviews on Yelp. Couldn't be more pleased. Best of all, their prices are very competitive. Finally, Stephanie is very helpful and easy to work with. read more

I had American Tree Service prune my very tall palm trees, nine of them. This is a job no one wants to do! I had great communication with Stephanie and Bill and they quickly answered any concern that I might have had. Very knowledgeable. And their prices are very fair. Will call them again for palm trees and other trees on my property. read more

Bill and Stephanie were great to work with, and the crew did an amazing job trimming two large trees in our yard. Couldn't be happier with the work, and the price was extremely fair for the work the did. Highly recommend and will definitely use the again. read more

So glad we found ATE. Of the several tree service companies that came to evaluate our situation with some very large trees that concerned us, Bill (the owner) came, as scheduled, and gave a very thorough consultation of how best to manage and deal with them. His bid was very reasonable for taking out some trees and trimming the others. I appreciated the time he spent answering all of my questions and concerns, as well as the way he handled the whole project in a very professional manner. His crew was very careful with structures and objects to protect on the property, always cleaned up after each day on the job, and were pleasant, helpful guys to be around. In the office, his wife Stephanie was also very professional and helpful with the administrative part of the project. We are happy with the results and give our highest recommendation for your consideration. read more

After some bad storms with high winds, we had a tree which was leaning badly. It was at risk of falling over our fence. American Tree Experts came out quickly. Initially they were there to sing assess the work which would need to be done. There was a threat of another storm with high winds in the next couple of days. Because of the danger that the tree would fall in a storm, they decided to immediately remove the tree. This saved us quite a bit of hassle as that tree clearly would have fallen and done damage. These folks respond quickly even after a storm when they have numerous calls. They know what they are doing. Their work is great. Their willingness to do anything and everything to assist their customers is truly exceptional. read more

I had Bill and his crew out to do a job for us and I was very satisfied with the service from start to finish. - Everyone was very pleasant and professional to work with, from the office to the crew. - The whole crew came through my gate and each one greeted me politely. - They were on time. - They did a great job of completing the work in a safe and timely manner. - They cleaned up really well. - Bill is very knowledgeable and knows what needs to be done. - Bill offered excellent advice regarding other trees in our landscaping. I would highly recommend this company and will request their services in the future. read more

Wow 5 stars everywhere except for me.I called for an estimate and left a voicemail with no response. 2 days later I left another voicemail and this time Stephanie called back and apologized for not getting back to me. She stated they were busy and would call back in the next couple of days to have someone come out for the estimate. It has now been over a week and once again no call. To many red flags for this company! read more

I had Bill out to prune a bunch of fruit trees and also take a look at a tree that I suspected had some problems. Bill noted that "It's in bad shape and when these type of trees go, all of the branches usually fall off at once." That night we had a pretty good rainfall and at 7am the next morning i looked out in the yard to see that our fence had been crushed and every branch had fallen off the tree in question. Ughh! One call to Bill and he was there the next day to cut the tree up and enable me to start rebuilding my fence. Fantastic service, REAlly knowledgeable, and a great guy. Highly recommended! read more

We are very particular about the referrals we give out to our valuable customers and each and every single time we have referred someone to American Tree Experts, we always get wonderful feedback from our customers and they are extremely happy with the services provided. Stephanie is incredibly helpful and Bill is the foremost expert on trees. We cannot give a higher recommendation and will continue to refer our customers to the team at American Tree Experts. read more

These guys did an amazing job on the two trees I requested to be done. They were able to quote me a great price, having evaluated what I needed done while I was at work. The results were amazing!! They saw my vision and made it a reality. Great work guys, and at a great price!! All my future tree needs will be with taken care of my American Tree Experts for sure!! read more

They did what they said they would do for the price they quoted. His crew works very hard at the task and their clean up of the four 30' trees I had removed was excellent. These trees were close to my bocce ball court and the Neighbors fence and there was no damage to either one. Great communication and they came the day they were scheduled. Bill knows his stuff and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. read more

This is the third time we've used American Tree Service and, once again, they did a great job. This time we had 5 trees trimmed, shaped and/or restructured and 1 palm tree cleaned up (remove dead fronds and ivy). The crew were very timely, efficient and did excellent work. Equally as important, they did an excellent job on the clean up as well. Stephanie and Bill are very knowledgeable and easy to work with. I highly recommend them and will us them again in the future. read more

I've found Stephanie and Bill to be efficient, cost effective and just great to work with. We scheduled a tree to be removed from my business property and I worried it might be noisy while I met with clients. When my staff and I arrived at 9 a.m., it was all done! Fantastic! Thanks Bill and Stephaie! read more