Brush Hog Tree Care

(483 reviews)

If you own property in the Bay Area, you already know tree bids can get... aspirational…read more I've used EC Tree Service three times over five years -- everything from removing multiple 50-year flowering pear trees to taking out three tall birches to regular roofline trims so my insurance doesn't panic. Edwin's estimates are straightforward and fair. No "we'll reassess once we're up there." The number stays the number. I've also priced the larger companies (including The Davey Tree Expert Company), and the difference wasn't subtle. EC came in literally 3-4x less. Same clean cuts. Same haul-away. Same spotless yard. They show up. They move fast. They clean everything. In a region where contractor pricing sometimes feels venture-backed, Edwin is refreshingly old-school.

We had a large birch fall over and hired EC to remove the tree and grind the stump. They did a…read moregreat job from start to finish. They were able to come out promptly (Elmer was at our place within an hour after I contacted them) to provide a quote. The price was very fair. They had a crew out a few hours later to remove the tree. The foreman was respectful of the property, careful not to damage surrounding landscaping. A second crew came out to grind the stump and did such a good job redistributing the mulch that it looks like there had never been a tree there. Both teams were friendly and explained what they were going to do. The invoicing was accurate and easy. Will definitely consider EC again for tree work.

Precision Tree Care

(174 reviews)

We hired Precision Tree Care to deal with several massive trees that were constantly raining leaves…read moreonto both our roof and our neighbors'--which meant nonstop gutter clogging and growing concerns about insects. It had become a real maintenance headache. On top of that, a bunch of small trees had started sprouting everywhere from the seeds constantly dropping from these larger trees. The arborists from Precision Tree Care took care of all of it, pruning everything cleanly and restoring order to the space. Their team came in and absolutely saved the day. They cleared things out thoughtfully and professionally, and the difference is huge--our backyard now gets much more natural light, and we're no longer dealing with constant debris buildup in the gutters. The whole process was smooth, and the results exceeded our expectations. Really appreciate the work--thank you, Precision Tree Care!

Ryan and the Precision Tree Care team did a fantastic job pruning all four of my palm trees. From…read morethe start, Ryan took the time to walk me through the different service options and explain what each one actually meant. I didn't know much about palm pruning going in, and he was genuinely patient and thorough in helping me understand what my trees needed. The estimate was professional and straightforward, and he provided several options for me to consider. On the day of the job, Ryan and the crew showed up on time, worked efficiently, and wrapped everything up faster than I expected. Smooth from start to finish. Highly recommend.

Cavara Tree Service

(77 reviews)

Castor and team has great service and highly recommended. When I initially sent out request for…read morequotes he was the first to respond and also show up first thing on a Sunday morning to look and give a quote. They pruned by 7 Cypress trees and left no mess. Job finished in about 2 hours

Castor and his team removed three trees and thinned out 10 other trees. They did a great job and…read morewere wonderful to work with. Cavara is a family business and I was happy to meet three generations on the job.

Cabañas Tree Service

5.0

(10 reviews)

Oscar was very helpful and delivered excellent quality wood chips to our home - we mulched our…read moreentire front and backyard with them. I'd highly recommend this company. Thank you so much!

Cabañas came out very quickly in the evening and did a great job clearing some huge downed oak tree…read morelimbs from street and sidewalk. Their pricing for emergency services on a holiday was very reasonable, especially when it was more work than they had originally expected from the photos. They explained well why the initial quote needed to be slightly adjusted, and the pricing was still very reasonable for the entire job.

Monster Tree Service of the Coast

(58 reviews)

The tree specialist Joe Markey met with me and discussed my options on trimming or removing the…read moretrees. After deciding to do a big trim to the trees I called to make the appointment . I spoke with Violet in the office who scheduled the appointment. She was friendly, professional, super easy to talk to! She helped to accommodate my hectic schedule and did a fabulous job! The crew showed up on the day of the appt on time ready to work. The crew supervisors David and Oscar were professional and pleasant and instructed the crew on what needed to be done. Oh and there was no stand around time. They all worked very hard and when the job was done, they cleaned the area spotless and left no debris behind! The trees look fantastic! My sincere thanks to you David, Oscar and crew! Gayla Olsen San Mateo

Took over two weeks with follow-ups from me to get a quote to remove a small willow tree. Sort of…read morecomical, since the quote was more than 3x ($2,400) vs the final price we paid for EC tree service to remove ($725), and still more than double the next highest quote (we got 4 quotes from yelp) They were recommended by our neighbors and we thought it was cool that they could give a quote over the phone/text but in the end were too slow and way too expensive for a simple tree removal (not including stump). Don't recommend and I encourage folks to get quotes and compare

Coastside Tree Service

(16 reviews)

Kordo was extremely responsive to our initial outreach--even getting back to me on a Sunday. Tree…read moredamage was assessed and damaged branch was removed within 48 hours. The work was done extremely well and he was a pleasure to do business with. Very happy to have found him and know we will continue to work with him in the future.

I sent a request through Yelp on July 1st and never received a response. At least close the loop…read moreand say you're not interested or too busy.

Howard Linacre - Arborist

(60 reviews)

Howard and his team did an amazing job pruning our tree. I did not write a review right away…read more However many months after they did their job, every time I look at our tree, I think about how well and professionally they trimmed it. Our tree looks much healthier and happier than ever before. Howard knows how to make trees happy!

Howard and his team did a great job of removing some juniper hedges and stumps from the front of…read moreour home. He also trimmed a beautiful over grown Cedar tree. He was responsive and attentive, coming out to our house a couple of times before the work was performed so that he could understand my needs. I appreciate that the day of I decided to remove another hedge and he did that too, it was nice to work with someone that was so flexible.

JC Tree Care & Landscape

(163 reviews)

JC and his crew did a great job. They were on time and finished on time. They trimmed and removed…read moremany trees for us. Thanks!

7/2026 We thought they were going to be a great vendor,…read moreafter 3 days the owner decided to cancel the job we had scheduled over 30 out and now JC Tree Care is trying to charge us for cancelling. We have never had a CA Vendor try to charge us after a few days, the law even says right to cancel for 7 days. We would have been happy to pay for an inspection, but $1100 to cancel a job is absolutely ridiculous. DO NOT RECOMMEND We will not use them for any projects since this is how they want to run their business.

Huertaz Firewood Sale

4.4

(76 reviews)

We have purchased cords of wood from them for last 3 years. Great service, quality oakwood to heat…read moreour home, shows up to deliver and stack wood on time. Fair prices for service. Highly recommended.

Did a wonderful job and the wood is really great. Incredibly fast turnaround and stacked neatly…read more Will use them again for sure

Howard Linacre - Arborist

(60 reviews)

Howard and his team did an amazing job pruning our tree. I did not write a review right away…read more However many months after they did their job, every time I look at our tree, I think about how well and professionally they trimmed it. Our tree looks much healthier and happier than ever before. Howard knows how to make trees happy!

Howard and his team did a great job of removing some juniper hedges and stumps from the front of…read moreour home. He also trimmed a beautiful over grown Cedar tree. He was responsive and attentive, coming out to our house a couple of times before the work was performed so that he could understand my needs. I appreciate that the day of I decided to remove another hedge and he did that too, it was nice to work with someone that was so flexible.

Precision Tree Care

(174 reviews)

We hired Precision Tree Care to deal with several massive trees that were constantly raining leaves…read moreonto both our roof and our neighbors'--which meant nonstop gutter clogging and growing concerns about insects. It had become a real maintenance headache. On top of that, a bunch of small trees had started sprouting everywhere from the seeds constantly dropping from these larger trees. The arborists from Precision Tree Care took care of all of it, pruning everything cleanly and restoring order to the space. Their team came in and absolutely saved the day. They cleared things out thoughtfully and professionally, and the difference is huge--our backyard now gets much more natural light, and we're no longer dealing with constant debris buildup in the gutters. The whole process was smooth, and the results exceeded our expectations. Really appreciate the work--thank you, Precision Tree Care!

Ryan and the Precision Tree Care team did a fantastic job pruning all four of my palm trees. From…read morethe start, Ryan took the time to walk me through the different service options and explain what each one actually meant. I didn't know much about palm pruning going in, and he was genuinely patient and thorough in helping me understand what my trees needed. The estimate was professional and straightforward, and he provided several options for me to consider. On the day of the job, Ryan and the crew showed up on time, worked efficiently, and wrapped everything up faster than I expected. Smooth from start to finish. Highly recommend.

Jose Avina Garden Service

4.4

(37 reviews)

After I posted my original review, Jose personally reached out to apologize and took the time to…read moremake things right. I really appreciate that he took my concerns seriously and followed through. The team came back at the expected time and did an excellent job on my yard. They thoroughly cleared out and removed all of the overgrown weeds, and the yard now looks clean and well-maintained. I'm grateful they took the time to address my concerns and made sure the job was completed properly.

Started out great but now communication fell off the cliff. We will be moving in another direction.read more

Santos Hauling

5.0

(924 reviews)

I've used Santos Hauling twice now for getting rid of random house junk. Both times they were the…read morebest price. They are fast and efficient, with great communication. Just keep in mind they aren't always available same-day - they are sometimes busy!

We had a yard full of 4-5 feet tall weeds/grasses and Santos Hauling cleared everything out in…read moreunder an hour with his crew of 10. We are very pleased with the amazing transformation! Everyone was very nice as well. Highly recommend them and would not hesitate to use their services again.

Blue Sky Designs

4.4

(11 reviews)

Having worked with many contractors over the years, I have become painfully familiar with the…read morestress the comes with feeling like I have to oversee every aspect of a project to ensure that (a) the work is completed as discussed, and (b) we don't blow past our budget. The golden question: Is it worth a bit of a premium to hand a project over to a true professional who will manage every facet of a project? In the case of working with Blue Sky, the answer is a resounding yes. KC, the project lead, is exemplary at every facet of his job. We described what we were seeking, and after a short visit to our house, he came up with a detailed plan that perfectly matched our vision. Instead of thinking, "Well, that's not quite what we had in mind..," we found ourselves saying, "We should have thought of that!" Every suggestion he made was perfectly on point, and better yet, when we asked him inane questions (which was a regular occurrence), he displayed unusual patience in answering. He also didn't flinch when we wavered back and forth on our choice of plantings, and instead carefully explained the pros of cons of various options. When we wanted to tweak a facet of the plan, he was always more than happy to try to accommodate our wishes. After the crew installed a beautiful bluestone patio, we realized that one of the stones didn't look right to us -- the color was off. KC agreed and his crew quickly rectified the issue, which involved a fair amount of work. Talk about customer service! It's clear that KC and his team take great pride in their work. It's such an unusual and wonderful experience to work with a team that continually does more than expected, and on a fixed price contract. Each time I had a question about some facet of the project, I found that KC's team had gone above and beyond and installed a top-quality solution, whether my question pertained to drainage, lighting, or electrical. I can't imagine working with a nicer team and a more intelligent, articulate team lead than KC. We were a bit hesitant to embark on this project due to budgetary constraints, but we are overjoyed that we did. Blue Sky has continually surprised and delighted us.

I'd give 4.5 stars if I could. Overall, Blue Sky Designs did a fantastic job, and ahead of…read moreschedule. Were they expensive? Well... you get what you pay for, and that's QUALITY WORK. Also, they pay their people a fair wage and I respect that. It was worth a small premium to know the work would be done right the first time, and if it wasn't, they would make it right, no excuses. Their employees were great. They showed up on time, were friendly, and did a professional job. You can't ask for more than that. They widened my driveway by 7 feet, extended some wooden fencing, installed a fake lawn in the back, as well as put in a putting green - both look very natural. Also, they ripped out all the existing concrete and plantings and put in a new concrete path and areas for furniture, as well as all new plantings and installed lights. One thing I will say is that, for the money, I was expecting to be shown several options. I was asked what I wanted, and, not being a landscape designer, I threw out a few things I had in mind, but was really hoping for something unique and inspired by their creative team of landscape design professionals. I was looking for someone to say, "A water feature over here, and a fireplace here, and outdoor kitchen here, and a stone wall here, and a pergola over there..." - and show me 3D renderings of several options. What I got was... what I had in mind! LOL Not actually a bad thing. Fortunately, I have good taste. Granted, I wasn't considering an outdoor kitchen or a water feature, but really just looking for someone creative to make the most of a relatively small space. They did, however, take the few things I threw out there and brought it to life, so there's credit due there, for sure. My thinking was just, "I'm not a designer. I'm looking for them to be the designer". And they were; but I was expecting more from them on a higher-concept level that I could consider and buy into. But.. I'm happy with what came out of it, so... 4.5 stars. :) My only real "complaint" would be that it was difficult/impossible to figure out what I was paying for for plants and labor, as they just provided a list of plants and a total cost. Things like this are a LITTLE fluid and changes are normal, so it would have been nice to understand the cost ramifications of removing or adding plants, up front. Several attempts at getting these numbers were only marginally successful, and nothing in writing. But, as I said, overall this was a positive experience with a well-oiled team of landscapers, and, if you have the budget for it, I would highly recommend them.

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R M.

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5

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7 years ago

I called this company about a tree that I wanted removed at my home in Half Moon Bay. When I contacted the office, they responded to my call within the hour and setup a time to come look at my tree the next day. They were knowledgeable and able to tell me the next steps that I needed to take as far as city regulations, permitting and arborist reports needed if I wanted to move forward with the tree removal. We decided to move forward and they were able to assist me with the nesting report needed, contacting PG&E to mark utility lines so we could grind the stump and the permit process required by the city. When the crew came out to remove the tree, the employees were experienced, professional and efficient. After completing the tree removal and stump grinding, the crew didn't leave any evidence, debris or mess showing that they had just removed a large tree from my front yard. Overall, my experience with Brush Hog was wonderful. They made the entire process easy for me, they provided a competitive price and were available every step of the way. read more

Robert H.

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3

0

5 years ago

I highly recommend Brush Hog Tree Care. From Krystle handling the County permit process, answering my many questions to the actual hard work of Chris and his crew, this company is awesome. Due to my lack of knowledge regarding this type of work, they went above and beyond to ensure I was satisfied with the job. I won't hesitate to hire them again should the need arise. Thanks again Brush Hog, you're the best! read more

William.Leo L.

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2

0

5 years ago

We are totally satisfied, 5 Stars, with the Tree service from Brush Hog Tree Care. They are: professional, efficient and conscientous. I highly recommend Brush Hog Tree Care to anyone who seeks a high quality Tree Care Service. I might add their prices are reasonable as well. read more

MaryAnn M.

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1

0

3 years ago

Great crew - so nice to work with. Started the job on time. Did an awesome job on the trees. Everything was cleaned up, no debris left behind. Highly recommend Brush Hog for any tree service. This is the second time we have used Brush Hog & are very happy with the work they do. read more

Charles K.

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1

0

3 years ago

Just had some large trees cut down on our property and these folks were excellent ! On time . True to their estimate and very professional.. excellent communication as well via phone, text, and emails . Would recommend to everybody here on the coast . read more

Jillian G.

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5

1

7 years ago

Can't say enough about Brush Hog Tree Care. They're incredibly knowledgeable, equally as friendly and absolutely priced right. I highly recommend them for big jobs, small jobs and everything in between. I'll definitely be using them again! read more

Hedgie M.

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3

2

5 years ago

Absolutely the best tree care company we've worked with. They provided terrific service - at competitive pricing - in removing two huge pine trees. Owner and crew went above and beyond our expectations. Highly recommend. read more

Jayme P.

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2

4

5 years ago

They were respectful, professional, and very helpful!! I am extremely happy with how they did everything as I wanted it to be. They keep me stress free with doing a great job, not to mention there firewood is amazing! read more

Dave M.

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2

0

5 years ago

We had a 45 foot Palm Tree cut down this morning. The tree cutting crew did an "outstanding" job. They were all professional, & did an amazing job, cleaning up. Again, a great job well done!!!!! Thanks again. read more

Lisa S.

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12

0

7 years ago

These guys are excellent. Awesome service! Exceeded our expectations. Great price, clean great work. The team went above and beyond to ensure we were happy. We will be using them again for sure! read more

Shigeru T.

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2

0

5 years ago

This isn't a review of the work but for Krystle's service - they were full on their schedule but she recommended a stump specialist that may help us. Going above and beyond! read more

Kris D.

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10

4

7 years ago

Very responsive, professional and great price!!! They chopped down many of our tall pine trees hanging over wires and did an amazing job!!

Remington C.

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2

0

6 years ago

These guys have been great. Both times I needed them they were able to fit me in. Nice work and they cleaned up well after themselves.

Keni V.

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1

0

7 years ago

I contacted Brush Hog about their free mulch delivery. The staff was friendly and very knowledgeable. 10/10 Will use them again! read more

David V.

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5

1

5 years ago

Brush Hog Tree Care has initially been very quick and thorough in their response. No price quote yet so I cannot evaluate that.

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