I can't be more pleased with Stumpy's. They have been trimming my trees for 7+ years now. Their pricing is consistent year after year. This latest time Glenn (the owner and arborist) provided recommendations on how to trim our fastest growing trees to lengthen the time between tree trimmings and save us money. The crew always shows on time, is friendly and efficient, and do a great job of cleaning up after (especially with our pool). Cannot recommend more highly. read more

Needed 2 ornamental pear trees and 3 other trees pruned. Stumpy's estimate was competitive. Crew arrived on time, super polite, used great care to not damage backyard lighting and irrigation systems. Pruning was done exactly as we discussed with crew. Clean up was impeccable. Went above and beyond to take care of pruning some shrubs also. Highly recommended. Will use again for our pruning needs! read more

These guys did not disappoint. I outlined my requirements on my email message for bids and made a few requests. The first of which is confirmation that they were licensed, bonded, and insured. They were the only ones who provided me what I asked for which was a break down of their services plus an add alternate for additional things we wanted done. The work was done within the time frame that we agreed upon and the foreman called to notify me when the crew arrived at our house. We weren't home when the work was done but they left the job the way they found it. They cleaned up and there was hardly ever any trace of them being at my house to cut down a dead 50' redwood. I'm completely satisfied with their work and would highly recommend them for others seeking the same type of services. read more

Stumpy's came to my rescue after a huge branch cracked and was going to fall off my tree bringing power lines with it. The crew came incredibly fast and took down the hazard that afternoon! They have experts to prevent falling branches from hitting and downing power lines and everything was done cleanly and neatly. Stumpy's saved me!!! Highly recommended professional fast and efficient service. Definitely would use them again. My sincere thanks to the guys who took care of my tree!! read more

My neighbor informed me the roots from my redwood trees encroach onto his property. Edward Wilt (certified arborist) from Stumpy's Tree Service came out to assess the situation. Edward was professional, straight forward and not rushing. I really appreciate his honest evaluation, explanations and answering my questions. Alex, the lady who answered the phone was very pleasant, helpful and returned calls promptly. I will do business with this trustworthy business without hesitation. read more

I need some trees trimmed and Stumpy's was fantastic. An estimator came out and went through what I wanted to get done. They then sent me a completed estimate via email and we were able to schedule an appointment. The crew came out on time the day of service and was fantastic. The office was easy to communicate with and very thorough. I highly recommend Stumpy's Tree Service. They make the whole process very easy and they provide excellent service. read more

I've used them 2x now and both times I've been totally impressed. Glen is super knowledgeable and good at sharing that information with those who don't know much about trees. He was able to diagnose trees where another company didn't mention anything about a trees condition. His crew is respectful of my property and neighbors. read more

Needed tree removal and stump grinding. Great communication. Arrived right on time. Did an awesome job! Clean up was excellent. Reasonable price. Friendly guys. Zero complaints. And they worked in this crazy heat wave. Hire this company for any and all tree service. You won't be disappointed. I wasn't! Thank you Stumpy's team for being reliable, trustworthy and great at what you do! read more

I used Stumpys back in 2016 to remove five 40ft cypress trees from my backyard and was very satisfied. So satisfied that I hired them again this year to remove a mulberry from the front yard. Their price was the lowest (I got three estimates), and they took care of the permit process with the city of Livermore. There was a slight hiccup with the city but Glenn's team went above and beyond to rectify the situation, and were at my house the next day after I told them the permit was approved His crew showed up on time, worked in a professional and safe manner, and cleaned up after they left. I even received a call later in the day to make sure the area was clean and I was satisfied. I'd highly recommend Stumpys to anyone interested in tree removal. read more

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I have two trees which required attention, and Stumpy's did exactly what they promised, faster than I anticipated. One was a plum tree awkwardly planted against our fence bordering on our neighbor's yard, and Stumpy's trimmed it well, cleaning up the debris from both yards. They estimated 3 weeks from scheduling until completion, but were able to stop by considerably sooner when other jobs were finished early. I wish all contractors could do that! read more

I am a repeat customer of Stumpy's and I am always pleased with their work. They respond right away and their crew works quickly and efficiently. They go over your request and make double sure everyone understands what the project is. Their pricing I feel is fair for the projects. I like to support local businesses when possible and this is one of my go-to companies. I would definitely recommend this tree service. read more

I found Stumpy's Tree Service on Yelp. I was impressed by their reviews. I scheduled my appointment online and Ed, the Arborist, who came out to give me a quote. We had come to an agreement on what needed to be trimmed or cropped. I felt comfortable with the quote. They were booked out for 4 weeks. I asked them to let me know if they had any cancellations because the property behind my house was vacant (rental) so it was an opportune time to trim 3 large branches from the neighbor's yard. Sure enough, they called with an opening and showed up on that day and one time. The Ernesto and his crew started right away. They all had their masks on. They allowed me to check out the work. They cleaned up the yard and left. Alex in the office was great to work with. Billing was easy and all online. Thanks Stumpy - Great Job. Mark read more

I got an estimate for a removal of 3 trees last week. They called me today said they could be here in half an hour. They completed the job and cleaned the place up nicer than when they got here. I am super impressed with their speed, professionalism and attention to detail. These are the guys you want working on your trees! Hire them right now. Based on what I experienced, you will not be disappointed! read more

They removed a tree, ground the stump and did a major trim of a tree above the pool without leaving debris in the pool. They brought a large crew and finished the job quickly. Very professional and reasonable. I recommend them. read more

Nobody ever picks up the phone. They do not return calls even after leaving multiple voicemails. In fact, they don't even answer on Yelp messages for a quote request. Initially I gave them the benefit of doubt that perhaps they are overloaded with work and covid parameters have increased general processing times but I have called and left voicemail last month and then again yesterday and called again today. Sent a Yelp quote request twice now and still no response. My experience to even obtain a quote from them has been.. to say the least, very frustrating. read more

Spoke with Catherine and I was surprised how well she was able to recall my situation ( a troublesome palm tree that's creating multiple complications) based on my voice mail. Glenn was able to come out the same day between jobs to give me an estimate. Definitely appreciate that since the weather has them booked solid. He set the right expectations and talked me through the estimate. Ultimately went with a different vendor because of availability and price, however, I wanted to recognize them for their customer service and flexibility. read more

A year ago we got awesome service from Stumpy's. The crew was fast, clean, and very professional despite some setbacks in the weather. If you'd asked me then, I couldn't speak highly enough about them. One year later they wanted nearly twice as much to do the same tree, despite the fact that there was a lot less foliage because of their previous work. And we got no explanation. I guess I should have seen it coming when they wanted to do an estimate on a job they had just done a year ago. read more

Very easy process, good communication, very prompt and thorough service, and a fair price. Can't really ask for anything more.

Courteous, on time, did a great job on our trees. I appreciated the walk-thru before they started to confirm what we wanted done. Good communication from the main office as well. A little bit of confusion with the billing, but easily fixed and all friendly interactions. read more

Just had to put in another review of the top notch service and accommodating scheduling of Stumpy's Tree Service. This was my third time using them and each time Glenn has gone above and beyond my expectations. I would never use anyone else! Glenn and his crew do an impeccable job of cleaning up afterwards and every time i feel like i have a brand new backyard! I highly recommend Stumpy's Tree Service! read more

Stumpy's was great! We needed a stump ground out of our backyard and called a few places to get quotes. Stumpy's was the most reasonable and also they returned our phone call in a timely fashion and were very polite. So we hired them, hoping we didn't make a mistake. We didn't. They were great. They showed up on time, and we agreed to grind the tree down 12 inches. When they went to do it they realized that only a few more inches and it would be totally gone so they did that for us no charge. They also gave me some great advice on thinning my olive tree. We'll be hiring them to do more work in the future for sure. read more

Simply the best. Called Stumpy's and scheduled an estimate with Glen (and later with a few other companies too). Glen was punctual and clearly asked what my tree cutting needs were. He provided various pruning options that matched what I needed. His prices were 10% less than other local arborists. He and his crew arrived and performed the work according to the work order. There was an accident where a fallen branch cracked a roof tile. Glen immediately paid for a professional roofing company to repair it. I've worked with a lot of contractors over the years. You get exactly what you want with with Stumpy's. Clearly laid out estimates, competitive pricing, clear communication, punctuality, reliability and ability to fix hiccups (if they arise) in a timely and professional manner. His scheduler, Karina is also fantastic. Her positive personality will make your day brighter each time you call. I will be using them for any future tree cutting needs and referring all my friends and family to them. read more

Thanks Yelpers - I found Stumpy's on Yelp and it paid off! Glenn owns Stumpy's and he is a great arborist. He is now my tree guy! His crew came out to work on two huge dense magnolias, a crepe myrtle and an overgrown monster apple tree next to our house (okay, Glenn taught me the tree names). I am just a hack pruner but Stumpy's Tree Service is a professional service. I knew I needed someone to come out to work on trees above my ladder height. He came out for an estimate previously and he even apologized for having to schedule the work 3 weeks out because he was so busy. I can see why he is so busy - he does awesome work. And it is not just because his name is also Glenn. He had some advice but was really interested in my needs and helping me clarify the tree needs (e.g., security issues, shade, etc...). He has one crew and works all over the Tri-Valley area. He even came out to do a job for my friend up in Concord. He called the day before to confirm the actual day of work and showed up on time. His crew really knows their stuff - they did most of the trimming from within the trees and made sure to slide branches down along the tree trunk to minimize any damage at the ground level. They thinned out the trees and shaped them so that future growth would be optimal. They are really handy with the chain saw - not using it for brute force but for safe and efficient branch cutting. They cleaned all work areas (even areas they did not work in) and made sure our yard and our neighbor's yard (one tree hung over the fence) were in good shape after all of the work was done. Everyone on the crew said thanks for the work - this is not a typical thing to experience. Stumpy's is Glenn's business and he treats your tree trimming project with respect. I am so convinced of their great work that I will definitely bring them back out in a year or two to maintain our quick growing apple tree. read more

Stumpy's Tree Service is extremely professional, friendly, and they did an excellent job taking down 3 of my trees as well as pollarding my front tree. From the get go, Glenn was a pleasure to work with! He is very honest and upfront. They arrived on time, and was ready to go. We did one finally walk through where he explained everything they were going to do again, just to make sure we were both on the same page. His crew was just as professional and friendly as Glenn. They worked their butts off taking down my trees and making sure the stumps were gone! After they were done, my yard was spotless They went above and beyond my expectations and the whole experience was great. I would highly recommend them if you need any tree service. As a matter of fact, I plan on using them to shape my tree when it grows back. I have also recommended him to my friends and family. Thanks Glenn and Stumpy's Tree Service for an outstanding job!! read more

These guys were great! Well deserved 5 star reputation. They trimmed 3 fruit trees, 2 monster redwoods, a Japanese maple, a myrtle, a different type of maple, and a chrysanthemum bush all for less than a G. Not only was this by far the most affordable quote that we got, they did a beautiful job and cleaned up after themselves. When getting a quote ask for Glenjamin. He's great and a total tree dork. Fun to talk to, knows his stuff and doesn't BS. read more

Working with Catherine and Glenn was easy! We received three quotes to have our honey locust removed and were the most impressed with Stumpy's. Glenn was very thorough and advised us of something the other two businesses didn't; a potential sewer line issue. Our tree was removed quickly and easily. Thank you Glenn, Catherine, and team for your hard work, professionalism, and knowledge! My husband and I highly recommend Stumpy's Tree Service and will contact them again for any other tree needs. read more

I found Glenn and Stumpy's Tree Service through the reviews here on Yelp, and I'm so glad I did! I'd been using another service for a few years, and their work was ok, but very expensive. Glen provided a very reasonable quote, less than half of what the other large commercial company charged me; I also like supporting our local businesses, so thought I'd give his services a try. Glenn is such a pleasant fellow, a pleasure to do business with him! He responded to my call right away, was able to do the work within just a few days, and he did a wonderful job! My trees look great, all the debris was thoroughly cleaned up, and best of all my checkbook still has some money left over for Christmas gifts!! I highly recommend Glenn and Stumpy's Tree Service!! read more

It's amazing what a knowledgeable tree crew can do with my 15 trees. We usually have another company maintain out trees, but the last time they fell short, very short. It was time to find another tree company and YELP helped out with their rating system. Most companies only have a few ratings and most are very old ratings. Not STUMPY'S. They have over 50 and most are within a year. So they have been doing things right for a long time. So, I thought it was time to give them a try. Long story short, STUMPY'S is our NEW tree service company and for good reason. They do a GREAT job at a reasonable price. I'm a contractor and know how the bid game works. No games here. They weren't the lowest bid, but were far from the highest. Bottom line, I believe they are the BEST. They did a great job, on time and cleaned up their mess - in my yard and made sure there wasn't any debris in our neighbors yard. Great company with great management and crew. I really appreciate the job they did and I'll see them in two years to give the trees another trim. Thanks Guys and the gals in the office. Dan Fields The Fields Company read more

I am reviewing Stumpy's as a vendor, on behalf of my company, and I couldn't speak higher of them. My company needed to subcontract some work for a commercial property of ours and we were not able to use our usual vendor due to timing conflicts. Working with Stumpy's was quick and simple;; their office staff is professional, efficient, courteous, and accountable. They were able to give me an actual schedule date right away OR offered me the option to be put on a sort of "stand-by" list (if an opening came up) where they called an hour prior to arriving (I only wish I had discovered them sooner and saved myself the headache of dealing with other arborists.) read more

I had five trees that had to come out of my backyard. After calling around to different companies and getting many price quotes, Glenn at Stumpy's made an offer that couldn't be beat. To say Glenn and Stumpy's was professional would be an understatement. He took the time to explain to me all my options, what it would cost, how it would work and followed up with me after it was done to make sure I was fully satisfied with all the work. The work itself was quick and was done next day. I was so impressed with his work I had him do some other projects for me. I would highly recommend him for any tree work or landscaping you might be considering. read more

In a word, fantastic. Glenn was great to talk to, friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. I had two very large shrubs (myoporum (sp)) that needed removal (they had thrip...), and they did fantastic work, and cleaned up marvelously behind themselves (my yard looked better (and more open without the trees/shrubs) than before they got there. Thanks to everyone at Stumpy's. Great work, great prices, great service. This is the service to call. read more

These folks are very professional and honest. I had them come out to provide a quote on thinning out a couple of redwoods. They conducted a thorough inspection and the certified arborist ultimately recommended I hold off given that the trees were still in pretty good shape. As a newer homeowner I really appreciated that they answered questions/concerns I had and didn't just try to make a quick buck. read more

Yesterday, we had Stumpys come out and remove all our backyard trees because we are re-landscaping the yard. I am still very impressed with this company. First of all, Glenn and his guys came out on a Sunday because he is booked for the next several weeks and I needed him to come out before the landscaping can begin this week. I really appreciate that they would come out on a Sunday for me. All the men are courteous. Glenn is very appreciative of his clients and isn't afraid to say it. They do an amazing job and clean up after themselves. To top it all off, I don't think anyone can beat his prices! He charged us almost half of what the landscapers quoted us! I highly recommend Stumpys for your future tree needs! read more

Fantastic! I have a large yard with lots of work to be done. Glen gave me honest recommendation on what needed immediate attention but keep cost low. He was extremely knowledgable about every tree and their pros/cons to my yard. We ended up taking down 1 pine tree and pruning/tipping back/flush cutting a few other types of trees to protect the house and clear out debris. I had no clue on terminology and he was patient to explain everything. His crew came 2 weeks later and did an excellent job. They were polite and efficient. Stumpy's took the longest to come out for an estimate but probably because they are in such high demand for quotes. After I agreed on the quote, they were able to schedule me in within 2 weeks. Definitely worth the wait! read more

I have used Stumpy's for several years to control my fruit and ornamental trees. They come once a year for pruning and I have nothing but praise for the company. They are here on time, work hard, clean up the debris. Gail, Castro Valley read more

Wow, thank you to Glenn and his wonderful crew! I contacted Glenn for an estimate to get multiple trees trimmed, and one completely taken out. He was professional, knowledgeable and thorough when I met with him, even showing up early for the estimate visit. After a very competitive estimate, we hired Glenn and his crew out to perform the work we discussed. They showed up on time and were all professional, efficient, friendly and thorough with their work. I have to add that they left everything cleaner even than it was before they started the work, which was also a bonus. My yard looks brand new, clean and bright after his work. I will definitely have Glenn and his team back out to perform additional tree service in the future, and I HIGHLY recommend his company. read more

Had a dead tulip tree in the backyard that needed to be removed. We had several estimates but Stumpy's was the most reasonable. Not only did we save money but we were also satisfied by the excellent work completed by Glenn and crew. They even arrived early on the day of service. It took less than four hours to remove the tree, just as Glenn told us to expect. Honest guy! So glad we decided to go with Stumpy's! read more

5 stars! Fast, efficient and very professional. They sent an arborist out to quote, sent a detailed quote and finished ahead of schedule. Highly recommend. read more

We've had them out to do tree work twice and have been very happy with their work. When removing a very large tree they did accidentally damage our new fence, but then they immediately notified me, quickly repaired it, and contacted the fencing company to ensure they matched the stain correctly. How a company responds to problems speaks volumes. read more

GLENN was really nice and delivered our firewood one day after I called him! (GLENN delivers to your driveway or backyard if you have a driveway leading to your backyard, and my husband and I stacked the wood in our toolshed ourselves) His prices are very affordable and you can tell Glenn takes so much pride in his company! The firewood does not come split just yet - but that's okay; with a little elbow grease, my husband and I split our own and burned some calories LOL! I'd definitely call GLENN again for more firewood next winter read more