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Tree Service in San Jose, CA

Compare 9 local tree service pros. Typical service: $312–$874.

Top Tree Service Companies in San Jose

  1. 1.Emerald View Tree Service

    5.0★ (246 reviews)

    5.0★ from 246 reviews

    +14089148601Website

  2. 2.Majestic Tree Service

    4.9★ (210 reviews)

    4.9★ from 210 reviews

    +16693240376Website

  3. 3.Godinez Tree Care, INC

    5.0★ (32 reviews)

    5.0★ from 32 reviews

    +14089120343Website

  4. 4.Oasis Tree Service

    4.9★ (32 reviews)

    4.9★ from 32 reviews

    +14084012096Website

  5. 5.Zazueta Tree Specialists

    4.8★ (18 reviews)

    4.8★ from 18 reviews

    +14086175739Website

  6. 6.PV Tree Service, Inc.

    4.8★ (16 reviews)

    4.8★ from 16 reviews

    +14085690030

  7. 7.L&T Tree Service

    4.7★ (14 reviews)

    4.7★ from 14 reviews

    +14088410585Website

  8. 8.Orchard’s Tree Service Inc

    3.7★ (21 reviews)

    3.7★ from 21 reviews

    +16504352402Website

  9. 9.Miabella Experts Tree Service inc

    4.1★ (15 reviews)

    4.1★ from 15 reviews

    +14085156682Website

Tree Service Cost in San Jose

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

ServiceTypical range in San Jose
Tree trimming$312–$874/job
Tree removal$500–$1,874/job
Stump grinding$187–$562/job
Storm damage removal$625–$2,498/job

Tree Service prices in San Jose run about 25% 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 Jose, rated 4.7★ on average across 604 customer reviews.

San Jose Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
January 13
First fall frost
December 18
Annual precipitation
15.82"
Heating degree days
2,257
Cooling degree days
636
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan42°58.1°3.07"
Feb44.7°61.9°3.11"
Mar46.6°65.7°2.54"
Apr48.6°69.3°1.18"
May52.4°74.3°0.51"
Jun56°79.1°0.1"
Jul58.1°81.9°0.02"
Aug58.3°81.9°0.02"
Sep56.8°80.1°0.18"
Oct52.5°74°0.8"
Nov46°64.3°1.68"
Dec41.9°58°2.61"

NOAA station data 6.13 miles from San Jose.

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 Jose

How much does tree trimming cost in San Jose?

Tree trimming in San Jose typically runs $312-$874 per job.

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

How many tree services cover San Jose?

We track 9 tree professionals serving San Jose.

How does San Jose rainfall affect tree work?

San Jose averages 15.82 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 Jose trees keep growing?

With 636 cooling degree days and summer highs near 82F, San Jose trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

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

Tree work in San Jose runs about +24.9% versus the national average.

Do San Jose trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 42F and 2,257 heating degree days set how much San Jose trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in San Jose?

Dormant pruning works best, which in San Jose means after the first frost around December 18 and before spring growth starts.