They were fast to respond. (Came by within a couple of hours of me requesting a quote and started and finished the job the next day.) Their pricing was incredibly competitive. The clean up was thorough. All round really good experience with Cal Line Tree Care. read more

Very prompt responses and services Crew showed up a bit late but got right into work and within an hour or so, the job was done. Made a tremendous difference in the backyard, cleaner and bright read more

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Amazing price and amazing work done. They far exceeded my expectations in everything they did; which was trim / shape a couple of trees, remove about 8-10 hedge plants, remove ivy going across about 50 ft of the fence line. And they also stump grinded everything for future planting. read more

2 Stars are because when I first called Alejandro, he sent me his CA contractor's license and insurance cert before even stepping foot on the property. We scheduled a time and the day of called me to see if he could come over earlier. No problem - I like this guy. Then things went dead. He promised a quote that day, and I told him I'll be on vacation for 6 days so wouldn't reply until I got back but I'd review the quote. He had some reservation about a few items I wanted done - and I told him he could forget those or quote separately. I wanted weed abatement in our side lot, a few vines removed, a tree removed, 1-2 trees trimmed and poison oak cut. He said no problem for all of this. Then I never got a quote. Called him again on when I got back, again a few weeks later after hearing nothing, I sent a text with my email in case he was having trouble texting the quote, etc. I finally texted again 6 weeks after expecting the initial quote and simply asked if A) he is going to send a quote or B) if not, please let me know. Crickets. I have plenty of time between contacts - just in the event he had a family or other emergency. But the communication remained 1-way. I had high hopes b/c I do prefer giving my business to responsive, hard-working younger professionals. But wow, the disappointment on this was way more than I expected. I would suggest if you have work to be done, look elsewhere - unless you've had positive experience in the past and he came through and you're a regular customer that he prefers vs. new business. Frankly, with our property having much clearing to be done, he had an opportunity for a long-term customer relationship who would have given him business year after year. It is not meant to be. Buyer beware. read more

I'm very happy with the work the Cal-Line did. Alejandro recently came to look at a big pine tree (least 40 feet up) on my property which we haven't touched in the 7 years we've lived there. Alejandro looked it over to confirm that the tree seemed healthy, and gave me quotes for a trim/prune and a full removal. One thing he told me was that Pines need to be pruned when it is cooler otherwise it improves the chances of beetles coming in and killing the tree, no other companies offering quotes mentioned that. We proceeded with them pruning our big tree, whom climbed on and used safety ropes. They roped big branches so they didn't just fall to the ground. They also had a team removing the branches to get chipped. They took off a decent amount of weight off while preserving the tree. While it would be safer in the long run to take down the trees, we wanted to keep them as long as we can because the not only provide shade or homes for animals but they add character to our property and neighborhood. The team worked pretty efficiently, did their work that day in a few hours. We have a bunch of trees on our property so we will probably call them again in the future. read more

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Alejandro responded promptly with an estimate. Had a capable crew. And very efficient.

Alejandro is was great to work with. Very responsive. Explained the process. They showed up on time and did a great job. Nice time we have tree work that needs to be I will call him. And you should consider Alejandro and his crew. Next time you need Tree work read more

These people are NOT arborists or anything close to it. If you need a tree removed and you don't mind branches falling on and breaking your other plants, and then having to pull the dead branches that fell onto your other bushes and trim the broken branches of those broken shrubs, then they are your men. Otherwise I do NOT recommend them for aesthetic pruning at all. read more

The crew removed a huge tree in my backyard. I watched the whole process from my kitchen window. They did an amazing job in very little time. I would highly recommend this company to anyone needing tree service. read more

Needed to trim/prune 4 large trees. Cal Line was by far and away the most professional. Response time, lines of communication, reliability, insurance/documentation all hit highest marks. The work was on schedule, clean, and perfect. The price was below market, affordable, fair and reasonable. As a home owner, I couldn't have asked for a better company, a family run business as Cal Line. Thank you Alejandro, you are my 1st call for any future work. High remarks and highest recommendation for Cal Line. read more

Alejandro and Cal-Line Tree Care were excellent to work with. I hired them to remove a 50+ foot pine tree, remove a large oak tree, and prune five additional trees on a steep hillside. Alejandro communicated with me throughout the project and followed up both during and after the work to make sure I was completely satisfied. His crew was professional, efficient, and left the property clean when they were finished. One thing I especially appreciated was that Alejandro took the time to communicate directly with my neighbors to make sure the project went smoothly and to address any concerns. I also obtained four quotes, and his pricing was very competitive. Based on my experience, I would absolutely hire Cal-Line Tree Care again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. read more

Super responsive and did a great job taking down my palm tree (very large) as well as grinding the stump. They were about 20% cheaper than the two other bids I got and I can't imagine I would have been any happier with the more expensive tree company. One hiccup was they hit the water main, but they got it shut off and repaired it at no extra expense to me so no harm no foul. Also they were great at grinding down the stump which other companies were a bit helpful about. read more

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I hired them to remove one tree that was about 25 feet tall, four shrubs covering approximately 49 square feet and standing about 6 feet tall, and dead branches from two other trees. The price was reasonable, and they did a great job. I would definitely hire them again for future projects. read more

These guys were amazing! They removed a huge tree for me and hauled it away in less than 5 hours! At least thats what it seemed like. They also cleaned the job when they were done read more

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I have a very, very tall Cedar tree in my backyard. Periodic cutting of long limbs have prevented damage or injury from falling limbs for the 25 years. But recently, two very large limbs, cracked and fell down. Thankfully they were in the evening when with the chilly winds, everyone was inside. I called about 5 or 6 Tree Professionals using Yelp's pre-screened recommendations. Cal-Line's owner CEO Alejandro Ruvalcaba came perosnally described what and where he would cut and why. The tree was healthy and solidy rooted, he assured me. He pointed out the insides of the fallen limb were healthy wood. Disease was not the cause and thus there was no need to cut the entire tree down. It's a trim job, not a removal job. I appreciated his honesty as removal would have been a major and expensive project. Finally, he quoted a very fair price, based on the 5 or so quote I got. More importantly, he could start the job 8AM the next. This in mind was an emergency. A third falling limb - we may not be so lucky. Alejandro explained that the change and increased risk is the result of the recent weather changes the past few years, including stronger and more winds and the new "river rain storms" or "Pineapple Expresses" new to the Bay area. Another tree service said the same thing. Overly, they have greatly stressed trees everywhere and lessened their stability. He struck me as very well informed about trees in general and climate change's impact on stability. Another Tree Service gave me the same explanation, but they could not start until a week later. Also, their quote was significantly higher. More important again, this being an emergency, Cal-Line could start work 8 AM the next day. They arrived on-time. Mr. Ruvalcaba later talked to my neighbor with whom I share a fence. She and her husband had a few concerns about safety on their side from the tree limbs straddling our property line. After some discussion, we scheduled another job for Monday morning and trimmed those. Those did not posed much of a risk as they were much thinner branches and did not extend far out. But after this unexpected drop, I decided "better safe than sorry." Anyway, the Cal-Line crew completed the job & removed all plant debris each day before leaving. The crew are all professional, efficient, and respectful. There's a comraderie group photo of them on the website. You can see photos of a variety of trucks and equipment for any size job. I highly recommend Cal-Line Trees. I have a couple of other tree jobs in the next few months and will ask Cal-Line Trees for a quote. read more

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Our neighbor called Cal-Line for tree trimming, including a limb from one of our trees hanging over their property line. When Alejandro arrived I had a conversation with him about trimming both big trees adjacent to the property line. We agreed on a very fair price. When I saw what a good job his crew was doing, I asked him to add another tree in front. Alejandro and his 3-man crew did an A+ job. He was very good at communicating, and his pricing was more than fair. I would strongly recommend his company for any tree trimming projects you might have. read more

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This review is long overdue! Last year we contacted Cal Line Tree Care because a large portion of our black walnut tree collapsed and we figured it was time to trim the whole tree, as well as totally remove a pear tree that had exposed roots and creeping towards our driveway and house foundation. Anyway, we had a great experience with Alejandro - he was very responsive and gave good prices for what we wanted done. Excellent work overall! Will definitely be using their services again! read more

I can't say enough nice things about Alejandro and the whole Cal-Line team. Within five minutes after I posted this project on Yelp, Alejandro contacted me with an offer to view the acacia tree that had grown to monstrous height and width and was dangerously overhanging our neighbors' yards and roofs. I sent him a video of the tree and surrounding area, and within an hour he was here on site to review the issue. After a thorough inspection, he provided a very reasonable verbal quote, and followed up just a few minutes later with a detailed written quote conveniently texted to my phone. He also texted me his active contractor's license and certificate of liability insurance. I accepted the quote and we made an appointment for two days later. Alejandro was happy to adjust his suggested time to my schedule, and his crew showed up on time and ready to roll. To be honest, I was fearful of this project, having had a horrific experience a few years ago with a large tree that blew down in a storm. But my fears were totally unfounded: The Cal-Line team completed the entire project quickly, smoothly and professionally. They took great care to control the fallout from branches and trunk segments, using ropes to ensure that nothing fell outside of our own property or on any areas or surfaces that could cause damage. The crew efficiently cleared the debris away as it fell, piling it neatly in front of the house, next to their parked wood chipper. Although his foreman was perfectly capable and experienced, Alejandro himself took the trouble to show up about halfway through the project, just to make sure things were running well. When the tree was pruned to their satisfaction and mine, they cleaned the yard and patio spotlessly, leaving not a single stray leaf on the ground. They disposed of the piled branches in a matter of minutes, made sure I was happy with the job, and went off on their way. I recommend Cal-Line Tree Care wholeheartedly and without reservation. I could not have had a better experience. read more

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Great experience overall! Responsive and efficient. Their quote is fair, we had 5 quotes and Cal-Line's was within range of 3 of them. Our ~50ft Eucalyptus tree was removed within 4 hours. Thoroughly impressed. I would definitely call them back if I have another reason to remove a tree. read more

Alejandro came out quickly to give me a quote for removing three trees, and his pricing was very reasonable. He and his crew showed up the next day and completed the entire job in under three hours, including stump grinding and full cleanup. The yard was spotless when they finished. I highly recommend Alejandro and his team! Fast, efficient, professional, and easy to work with. read more

Cal Line Tree Care did a great job removing three palm trees from our back yard. Alejandro was both very professional and personable. They were both punctual and efficient. They did the whole job in about 4 to 5 hours and left the yard in good shape. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to my friends and would definitely hire them again should the need arise. read more

Alejandro is great! They're very flexible, friendly, and the price is very reasonable. I've used their help a couple of times for tree trimming and definitely recommend them to anyone. read more

I had a mixed experience with Alejandro over the 6-8 months I worked with him. While he was generally responsive and made lots of promises, he misrepresented himself as an arborist when I needed one for tree root pruning around a sidewalk permit with the City of Oakland. Alejandro only told the truth after we had gathered a big 10-person crew of my general contractor's team, the city inspector and whole concrete team ready to pour the sidewalk. With all these men looking to him for approval as the arborist, he buckled and admitted he wasn't a "certified arborist" but a "licensed arborist." We were all dumbfounded. This colossal waste of time cost me several thousand dollars more from a two week delay and extra man hours over Xmas, when Alejandro left a big safety hazard of sharp nails, overturned plywood, and a mess of wood chips on the sidewalk that another crew had to manage when he was a no-show on the cleaning part. At least he did actually prune the roots after he found a real "certified arborist" to replace him. He did cut back the tree branches just fine. But If you need anything more official than a tree haircut, I don't recommend you choose Alejandro. read more

Alejandro and his crew were great. I needed a tree removed immediately before it damaged my fence, Alejandro came out Friday afternoon to give me a quote and the tree was gone Saturday morning. They also removed a 2nd tree that was on its way down, all for around the same price that I was quoted by other companies just for the single tree. My neighbors saw their work and hired them for another job on the spot. Highly recommend these guys. read more

Superb service by Alejandro and his team! I had to remove a stump in the middle of a construction project. Alejandro made sure that work was done next day. The task was accomplished flawlessly and at a very reasonable price! Thank you, Alejandro! I'll work with you again! read more

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Fast to respond to online inquiry, came same day to give me an estimate which was a great price and was able to complete job within 2 days. Highly recommended. read more

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Great experience, highly recommended. I am amazed at how fast, easy, efficient, and painless the whole operation was. Timeline: Mon - 9:29 am: Requested quote on their website. Mon - 9:34 am: Alejandro called, said he'd be at my house at noon. Mon - 11:50 am: Alejandro showed up, gave us a GREAT bid. Tues - 7:52 am: Work started (Trim 2 big trees way back, remove 2 dead trees, and removal of a huge overhanging branch from a neighbor's tree). Tues - 12:35 pm: Job done, everything cleaned up. I'm still shocked that the entire job is done a mere 27 hours after I reached out. We could not have asked for a better experience. read more

Alejandro was very responsive over text, and scheduled us for a free quote quickly. The quote was written clearly with all of the itemizations, so that we could decide what work to get done based on the information. The workers were professional and got the work done quickly. We had four tall cypress trees removed, and they cut them all down plus shaved down the stumps and hauled away the cut trees. We were happy with the work they did. Thanks! read more

We've done a few jobs w Cal-Line Tree Care, and we're really happy with the quality of the work. Alex/Alejandro is always readily available to communicate via call/text. They've done a big job for us, which was removing a redwood that was shared w my neighbor, requiring a permit with the City of Oakland. Alex provided all the documentation needed to put our minds at easy w such a big project. His team was able to add on additional tree trimming last minute. Most recently they did a small job for me pruning some over grown maples. I was putting off that work because the last folks I had trim them completely ruined the shape. But Cal-Line Tree Care did a wonderful job thinning out the tree and maintained the beautiful aesthetic. They are so professional. I was a little shy to ask them to trim a bit more off, but their on-site team didn't pressure me or make me feel like my asks were a burden. Lastly I found that their quote are fair and on the lower range, compared to other arborists that will charge you exorbitant fees just because they big or overgrown trees. Proud to be a repeat customer! read more

Very happy with the work Alejandro and team provided for us. We had work to be completed between 2 neighbors fences and they were very careful working in their yards and did a great job of cleaning up as well. read more

Alejandro was very quick to respond to our emergency request, and he was efficient and thorough with the inspection and estimate. His large team arrived the very next morning to remove our fallen tree plus five other very tall acacia trees. They used ropes to safely lower the large branches and trunk piece by piece, and they chipped and hauled all of the debris away all within four hours start to finish. read more

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Great job, nice cleanup and friendly efficient crew. Fair prices too. Will use again.

We reached out to ask if they would be able to help get a cat out of a tree. I left a message and Alejandro called me back within minutes. They came over right away and did an amazing rescue. They were able to navigate the situation and organize to climb the tree right away. They did so safely and took care very step of the way. In the future I will be using them for all of my tree trimming and if you ever have a cat stuck in your tree... read more

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I am updating my previous review as the owner personally came to address the issues. It was definitely above and beyond, and I appreciate the effort to address the situation and make it right. He was very sincere said that he will talk to his crew about what occurred to not have it happen again in the future. ######## I reached out to this company twice via their website contact form about an issue that I had with them at my home and they never responded. This company removed two trees from my neighbor's property on the side that faces my property. I was home all morning but no one came to ring my door bell or talk to me before the work started. I was only alerted to the work when I heard their workers walking on MY roof and saw them dropping tree limbs onto MY garage roof and then dragging them along the roof and throwing them onto the sidewalk in front of my house. The truck said "Cal-Line Tree Care" "LIC.#1091502." This is extremely unprofessional. You do not work on someone's property, let alone go on their roof, without asking permission first. I went outside and told them that this roof was brand-new and to please not drop things onto it or drag tree limbs across it. It didn't seem to change how they were working. They were working extremely fast, without much care for my property. After they left, I discovered that they dented one of my gutters, they also scratched the new paint job on my home and my detached garage from dropping tree limbs against it, and they left a mess on my roof, all of which I had to clean up. read more

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Alejandro was very responsive and schedule crews on a timely manner. Got the job done quickly and smoothly both times I used them. Their team was great doing tree pruning and also cutting tree including stump. Will be using them again! read more

Requested they do stump grinding from recent demo and yard work. Slightly more expensive service than the absolute lowest quote I got, but given my happy review from March, I was happy to go with them, knowing the quality of their work. They removed one large stump that had largely dry rotted out after being covered by a building for 40 years, but used a grinding machine that was about the size of one of those stand up rider mowers (one big engine on tracks with a gnarly looking articulated circular saw sort of head) to get the two newer stumps and some collections of stumps left over from some shrub removals. For large stumps, the machine and operator also removed the big roots showing at the surface. The process left a mixture of dirt and sawdust. read more

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Alejandro and his crew were super efficient, doing the work quickly and professionally, but not rushed. We've trimmed a bunch of our trees before ourselves and are knowledgeable, and they listened to our suggestions about which limbs to remove. Care was taken not to damage our garage or anything in the yard. They did a great job blowering and cleaning up after all of the trimming was done. We're on a budget and their estimate was very fair. Alejandro is very personable and his communication was great. I highly recommend them! read more

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Alejandro and his team were amazing - quick, efficient and had competitive pricing. I'll be using Alejandro and team again!

They did a fantastic job. They trimmed all the big trees. Cleaned up really nicely, too. I highly recommend them for your tree trimming needs. They are very thoughtful and considerate of the house and property. They are licensed and insured. They give free estimates, too. Definitely good value. Wonderful people. read more

Alejandro was very prompt and professional. He was able to remove two big trees safely and efficiently at a great price. look forward to using him again. read more