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5 Best Tree Services in San Diego (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 8 min read

We compared 20 tree services in San Diego on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A tree leaning toward a roof doesn't wait for a quiet week. The tree services in San Diego on this page hold more than 820 Google reviews between them, rated 4.8 or higher, and reviewers describe everything from an emergency removal within a day to palm trimming and a pine over 40 feet tall taken down on a steep slope.

Short answer: CM Precision Tree and Landscape Maintenance Inc has 5.0 stars from more than 230 Google reviews, with reviewers describing emergency removal, trimming and stump grinding. Higuera Tree Care (4.9) and Rancho Coastal Tree - SavATree (4.8) carry more than 170 and more than 160 reviews. No prices are published here.
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Tree Crews Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 CM Precision Tree and Landscape Maintenance Inc 5.0 ★ 236 Removals, trimming and stumps View ›
2 Higuera Tree Care 4.9 ★ 176 Trimming and palm care, Chula Vista View ›
3 Alex Tree Service 5.0 ★ 137 Palms, pines and storm damage View ›
4 Rancho Coastal Tree - SavATree 4.8 ★ 168 Arborist-led pruning and care View ›
5 Ramos Tree Service Inc. 5.0 ★ 111 Palms, big removals, storm cleanup View ›
5 Best Tree Services in San Diego (2026)

Who to call for which tree job

CM Precision Tree and Landscape Maintenance Inc logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

CM Precision Tree and Landscape Maintenance Inc

5.0236 Google reviews

CM Precision Tree and Landscape Maintenance Inc is a tree service at 4401 Twain Ave that Google also lists as an arborist service and landscaper. Its site lists tree removal, tree trimming, stump grinding, plant health care, landscape maintenance and fire prevention and ground clearing, and describes a team of arborists, climbers and tree trimmers. Google lists it as open 24 hours.

What people praise

  • One reviewer says the crew roped down every branch of a pine over 40 feet tall on a steep slope and protected the neighbors' property
  • Another reviewer got an emergency removal in under 24 hours after a tree fell on two sheds
  • A reviewer says the crew came a week earlier than scheduled for a major trim before a storm
  • One reviewer got an estimate with a breakdown and picked which work to have done

Worth knowing

  • Google lists it as open 24 hours, so confirm after-hours availability when you call
Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego
Rating5 / 5
Review volume236 · 98th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The largest review base on this page, covering emergency removals, trims and stump grinding. A good first call for big or difficult trees.

4401 Twain Ave, San Diego, CA 92120

Higuera Tree Care logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Higuera Tree Care

4.9176 Google reviews

Higuera Tree Care is based in Chula Vista at 187 Mace St and is listed on Google as a tree service and arborist service, with landscaping and lawn care also listed. Reviewers describe tree trimming and pruning, removals, and work on varied trees including a sweet gum, eucalyptus and king palms.

What people praise

  • One reviewer was given a clear estimate and the crew returned a few days later to do the work
  • Reviewers describe thorough cleanup after trimming
  • One reviewer expected damage to established landscaping and found none
  • A reviewer says the team did something extra at no charge

Worth knowing

  • It is based in Chula Vista, so confirm that it serves your address
Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume176 · 93rd
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-reviewed Chula Vista crew that covers a wide range of tree types. A fit for homeowners who want a careful trim and a clean yard afterward.

187 Mace St Suite H, Chula Vista, CA 91911

Alex Tree Service logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Alex Tree Service

5.0137 Google reviews

Alex Tree Service is a tree service at 5069 Trojan Ave. Its site describes it as a locally owned and operated company that is licensed, bonded and insured, offering tree removal, trimming and pruning. The site also says it covers 25 miles around Chula Vista. Reviewers describe pine removal, stump grinding, storm-damaged branches and cleaning up about 25 palm trees.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say Alex and his sons are on time and give estimates
  • One reviewer who had storm-damaged branches says the crew was safety-focused and found a large hole inside a branch
  • A reviewer with palm trees untouched for over two years says the crew came the morning after a text and cleaned up the debris
  • Reviewers describe fair prices and tidy cleanup

Worth knowing

  • Google lists it as open 24 hours, while its site says Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Its site says it covers 25 miles around Chula Vista, so confirm your address
Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego
Rating5 / 5
Review volume137 · 83rd
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Reviewers name Alex and his sons, and the work described runs from pines to palms. Call to confirm hours and coverage before you plan around it.

5069 Trojan Ave, San Diego, CA 92115

Rancho Coastal Tree - SavATree logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Rancho Coastal Tree - SavATree

4.8168 Google reviews

Rancho Coastal Tree - SavATree is the San Diego location of the SavATree tree care brand, at 4349 Twain Ave Ste b. SavATree's site lists tree pruning, cabling and bracing, tree and stump removal, emergency and storm damage work, fertilization, disease treatment, palm care and consulting. Reviewers describe arborists planning trims and removals, and one tree planting.

What people praise

  • Reviewers name arborists who planned the work and communicated clearly
  • One reviewer says the crew caused no damage to irrigation and used a leaf blower for cleanup
  • A reviewer with an overgrown Chinese elm says earlier cuts by another crew were repaired
  • Reviewers describe competitive, fair pricing

Worth knowing

  • Its 4.8 rating is the lowest on this page
  • Google lists weekday hours only, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume168 · 88th
Confidencemoderate
Recency6 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A brand-name arborist team for pruning, plant care and removals, with detailed praise for planning and cleanup. Ask what visit and consultation steps come before a quote.

4349 Twain Ave Ste b, San Diego, CA 92120

Ramos Tree Service Inc. logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Ramos Tree Service Inc.

5.0111 Google reviews

Ramos Tree Service Inc. is a tree service and arborist service listed on Google without a street address. Reviewers describe palm trimming and cleanup, ficus and large tree removal, and trees that fell during strong winds. One reviewer notes the company is licensed, bonded and insured.

What people praise

  • One reviewer says an estimate came quickly and included the DigAlert notification needed
  • Reviewers describe palm trimming and a crew that covered plants under the trees to protect them
  • A reviewer with fallen trees says the crew arrived bright and early
  • Reviewers call the pricing reasonable

Worth knowing

  • Google shows no street address, so confirm coverage by phone
Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego
Rating5 / 5
Review volume111 · 73rd
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 on a smaller base than the others here, and a strong choice for palms and storm cleanup. Ask Pedro's crew about your specific trees.

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Reading the numbers

Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated a business, compared with the others on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a smaller group. Recency shows how lately customers are still leaving reviews.

What drives tree service prices in San Diego

No prices are published here. Tree work is usually priced by the job and depends on tree height and species, how close the tree is to a house or power lines, access, whether stump grinding or haul-away is included and whether it is an emergency call. Ask each company for a written estimate with the work itemized.

Where these crews are based

CM Precision Tree and Landscape Maintenance Inc and Rancho Coastal Tree - SavATree are both on Twain Ave in San Diego. Alex Tree Service is on Trojan Ave, Higuera Tree Care is based in Chula Vista, and Ramos Tree Service Inc. shows no street address. Looking for tree service near me? Each listing shows a phone number and map link so you can check coverage first.

What to ask before you hire a tree service

  • Are you licensed, bonded and insured?
  • Does the estimate include cleanup, haul-away and stump grinding?
  • Do you have an arborist who can assess the tree before the cut?
  • How do you protect my plants, irrigation and neighboring property?
  • Do you take emergency calls, and is there an after-hours fee?

Frequently asked questions

Which San Diego tree services handle emergency removals?

One CM Precision Tree reviewer had an emergency removal in under 24 hours after a tree fell on two sheds, and Google lists CM Precision and Alex Tree Service as open 24 hours. Alex Tree Service’s site says Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., so confirm by phone.

Who trims palm trees in San Diego?

Reviewers describe palm work at Higuera Tree Care (king palms), Alex Tree Service (about 25 palms cleaned up) and Ramos Tree Service Inc. (fishtail and pygmy date palms), and SavATree’s site lists palm care.

Do these tree companies grind stumps?

CM Precision Tree’s reviews describe stump grinding, and an Alex Tree Service reviewer had pine trees removed and stumps ground. Ask any company whether grinding is included in the removal quote.

Are all of these tree services based in the city of San Diego?

No. Higuera Tree Care is based in Chula Vista, and Alex Tree Service’s site says it covers 25 miles around Chula Vista. Ramos Tree Service Inc. shows no street address, so confirm each company serves your address.

Picking a tree crew

CM Precision Tree and Landscape Maintenance Inc has the largest review base and a long list of services on its site, Higuera suits careful trims and Ramos palm work. Whoever you call, get the estimate in writing and ask what the price includes.

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