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Tree Service in San Francisco, CA

Compare 9 local tree service pros. Typical service: $373–$1044.

Top Tree Service Companies in San Francisco

  1. 1.The Urban Arborist

    4.9★ (784 reviews)

    4.9★ from 784 reviews

    +14156761949Website

  2. 2.The Dog Tree Service LLC

    5.0★ (241 reviews)

    5.0★ from 241 reviews

    +14152181828Website

  3. 3.CC Tree Design

    5.0★ (62 reviews)

    5.0★ from 62 reviews

    +14152396100Website

  4. 4.Bartlett Tree Experts

    4.5★ (53 reviews)

    4.5★ from 53 reviews

    +14152060790Website

  5. 5.Treekeeper SF

    5.0★ (28 reviews)

    5.0★ from 28 reviews

    +14157356202Website

  6. 6.Trees Company, Christopher Altman, Certified Arborist and Tree Service

    4.7★ (14 reviews)

    4.7★ from 14 reviews

    +14157577603Website

  7. 7.Urgent Tree Care

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +18882178781

  8. 8.City Trees

    4.0★ (4 reviews)

    4.0★ from 4 reviews

    +14156268535

  9. 9.Trees & Thank You LLC

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +14155802753Website

Tree Service Cost in San Francisco

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

ServiceTypical range in San Francisco
Tree trimming$373–$1,044/job
Tree removal$596–$2,237/job
Stump grinding$224–$671/job
Storm damage removal$746–$2,982/job

Tree Service prices in San Francisco run about 49% 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 9 companies serving San Francisco, rated 4.8★ on average across 1,193 customer reviews.

San Francisco Climate & Seasonal Timing

What San Francisco's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Annual precipitation
20.68"
Heating degree days
3,564
Cooling degree days
19
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan45°56.6°4.18"
Feb46.5°58.6°4.1"
Mar47.5°59°2.63"
Apr48.8°59.1°1.18"
May50.6°59.5°0.64"
Jun52.5°60.8°0.21"
Jul54°61.5°0.01"
Aug55.3°62.8°0.05"
Sep54.8°63.8°0.1"
Oct52.9°64.5°1.06"
Nov48.8°61.6°2.55"
Dec45.3°56.8°3.97"

NOAA station data 28.8 miles from San Francisco.

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 San Francisco

How much does tree trimming cost in San Francisco?

Tree trimming in San Francisco typically runs $373-$1044 per job.

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

How many tree services cover San Francisco?

We track 9 tree professionals serving San Francisco.

How does San Francisco rainfall affect tree work?

San Francisco averages 20.68 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do San Francisco trees keep growing?

With 19 cooling degree days and summer highs near 65F, San Francisco trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in San Francisco more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in San Francisco runs about +49.1% versus the national average.

Do San Francisco trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 45F and 3,564 heating degree days set how much San Francisco trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.