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Tree Service in Fresno, CA

Compare 10 local tree service pros. Typical service: $294–$824.

Top Tree Service Companies in Fresno

  1. 1.Maldonado Brothers Tree Service

    4.9★ (536 reviews)

    4.9★ from 536 reviews

  2. 2.Mendez Brothers Tree Service

    4.9★ (119 reviews)

    4.9★ from 119 reviews

  3. 3.A.B.O Tree Service

    4.9★ (63 reviews)

    4.9★ from 63 reviews

  4. 4.Tree Maniac Tree Service Inc.

    5.0★ (54 reviews)

    5.0★ from 54 reviews

  5. 5.Crown Leaf Tree Services, Inc.

    4.9★ (35 reviews)

    4.9★ from 35 reviews

  6. 6.M & M Martin Tree Services

    4.8★ (16 reviews)

    4.8★ from 16 reviews

  7. 7.J/Rtreeservices

    4.5★ (19 reviews)

    4.5★ from 19 reviews

  8. 8.HDZ Tree Services Inc

    5.0★ (10 reviews)

    5.0★ from 10 reviews

  9. 9.Squirrel Tree Service

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

  10. 10.Ski's Tree Services

    3.5★ (12 reviews)

    3.5★ from 12 reviews

Tree Service Cost in Fresno

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Fresno
Tree trimming$294–$824/job
Tree removal$471–$1,766/job
Stump grinding$177–$530/job
Storm damage removal$589–$2,354/job

Tree Service prices in Fresno run about 18% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 10 companies serving Fresno, rated 4.7★ on average across 870 customer reviews.

Fresno Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Fresno's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
February 2
First fall frost
December 6
Annual precipitation
11.5"
Heating degree days
2,346
Cooling degree days
2,124
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan38.3°54.8°2.19"
Feb41.5°61.6°2.03"
Mar45.6°67.6°2.03"
Apr49.4°74.6°0.95"
May56.2°84.1°0.43"
Jun62.4°92°0.21"
Jul67.6°98.4°0.01"
Aug66.2°97.1°0.01"
Sep61.5°90.9°0.17"
Oct53°79.5°0.63"
Nov43.4°65.1°1.07"
Dec38°54.9°1.77"

NOAA station data 4.06 miles from Fresno.

Permits & Regulations in CA

  • Tree work requires a CSLB C-49 Tree and Palm Contractor license, which covers planting, pruning, removal, stump grinding and limb guying
  • The classification was formerly D-49 Tree Service and was reclassified by the CSLB — a current license reads C-49
  • Incidental pruning by a nurseryperson, or of planted trees by a gardener, is exempt from the license requirement

License required: CSLB C-49 Tree and Palm Contractor license

Sources: www.cslb.ca.gov

Tree Service FAQs for Fresno

How much does tree trimming cost in Fresno?

Tree trimming in Fresno typically runs $294-$824 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Fresno, CA?

In CA, Tree work requires a CSLB C-49 Tree and Palm Contractor license, which covers planting, pruning, removal, stump grinding and limb guying. Check Fresno ordinances before removal, since tree rules are usually municipal rather than statewide.

How many tree services cover Fresno?

We track 10 tree professionals serving Fresno.

How does Fresno rainfall affect tree work?

Fresno averages 11.5 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Fresno trees keep growing?

With 2,124 cooling degree days and summer highs near 98F, Fresno trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in Fresno more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in Fresno runs about +17.7% versus the national average.

Do Fresno trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 38F and 2,346 heating degree days set how much Fresno trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Fresno?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Fresno means after the first frost around December 6 and before spring growth starts.