Yes! We are licensed as a D49 tree contractor through the California State Licensing Board (Lic. #1093210)

We have a contractors bond through the American Contractors Indemnity Corporation (Bond #100661339)

We also are covered by liability insurance for up to 2 million dollars by George Peterson Insurance Company.

Safety is our number one priority and because of this we have yet to have any accidents on the job, but you should have the peace of mind that if any errors are made by us that lead to damages, both you, your property, and our team are covered by our policy.

Tree work varies in how much equipment needs to be used, the difficulty of accessing trees etc., and because of this, so do the costs. The best way to get an understanding of the price of your job is to have Cameron come out and give you a free estimate! If you need an estimate immediately you can call or email with a description of the work and we’ll do our best to give you a rough estimate, but generally we will need to come to your property to check out the work before giving you a firm bid. 

Most trees will appreciate a light pruning job any time of year. But there are seasons that are better than others for more substantial pruning jobs and for certain kinds trees. Winter/early spring tends to be a the best time of year for most trees (including most fruit trees). 

A tree should be removed if it poses significant risk to property or people, or if it is clearly dying with no chance or recovery. In order to assess this you will need an arborist (preferably one that is also qualified as a tree risk assessor) to come to your property and evaluate the tree. As a general rule of thumb, if there is significant damage to the main trunk of the tree (large crack, significant amount of bark peeling off etc.), and/or if 25% or more of the canopy has died back, there is a good chance that the tree will need to be removed.

A certified arborist is an individual who has a significant amount of experience and education related to the biology, maintenance, safe work practices and related technical matters when it comes to trees and the science of arboriculture. In California this individual needs to gain this experience as well as pass a lengthy qualifying exam from the International Society of Arboriculture before being approved as a certified arborist. 

We are fully prepared to chip and haul away all of the debris from our jobs and this is what most customers request of us. But if you would like to keep the chips, or do the cleanup your self for a price reduction, we are happy to discuss options with you.