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Tree Service in Los Angeles, CA

Compare 7 local tree service pros. Typical service: $297–$830.

Top Tree Service Companies in Los Angeles

  1. 1.LB Holistic Tree

    5.0★ (38 reviews)

    5.0★ from 38 reviews

    +15622705463Website

  2. 2.Aleman Masonry and Landscape

    4.8★ (24 reviews)

    4.8★ from 24 reviews

    +14244732340

  3. 3.Edgar Landscaping

    4.7★ (25 reviews)

    4.7★ from 25 reviews

    +15622001252Website

  4. 4.Travers Tree Service, Inc

    4.0★ (27 reviews)

    4.0★ from 27 reviews

    +13105303920Website

  5. 5.OD Diaz Tree Services

    5.0★ (10 reviews)

    5.0★ from 10 reviews

    +15629365466Website

  6. 6.Veras tree trimming

    4.0★ (7 reviews)

    4.0★ from 7 reviews

    +13103879663Website

  7. 7.Valley Crest Landscape Maintenance

    3.5★ (4 reviews)

    3.5★ from 4 reviews

    +13103278700

Tree Service Cost in Los Angeles

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

ServiceTypical range in Los Angeles
Tree trimming$297–$830/job
Tree removal$474–$1,779/job
Stump grinding$178–$534/job
Storm damage removal$593–$2,372/job

Tree Service prices in Los Angeles run about 19% 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 7 companies serving Los Angeles, rated 4.4★ on average across 135 customer reviews.

Los Angeles Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Los Angeles's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Annual precipitation
13.93"
Heating degree days
1,368
Cooling degree days
712
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan47.8°65.1°2.81"
Feb48.7°65.9°3.75"
Mar50.4°67.4°2.39"
Apr52.8°70.3°0.6"
May56.6°71.7°0.31"
Jun59.8°74.6°0.06"
Jul62.7°77.9°0.01"
Aug62.9°78.6°0.01"
Sep61.7°77.7°0.11"
Oct57.3°74.3°0.53"
Nov51.2°68.8°1.22"
Dec47.3°64.6°2.13"

NOAA station data 1.01 miles from Los Angeles.

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 Los Angeles

How much does tree trimming cost in Los Angeles?

Tree trimming in Los Angeles typically runs $297-$830 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles ordinances before removal, since tree rules are usually municipal rather than statewide.

How many tree services cover Los Angeles?

We track 7 tree professionals serving Los Angeles.

How does Los Angeles rainfall affect tree work?

Los Angeles averages 13.93 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Los Angeles trees keep growing?

With 712 cooling degree days and summer highs near 79F, Los Angeles trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in Los Angeles more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in Los Angeles runs about +18.6% versus the national average.

Do Los Angeles trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 47F and 1,368 heating degree days set how much Los Angeles trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.