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Tree Trimming and Pruning

50 tree services · ordered by Google review volume

Tree trimming and pruning covers the ongoing care of a living tree: removing dead or crossing branches, thinning the crown, raising the canopy over roofs, driveways and walkways, and clearance work near structures. Owners typically order it as periodic maintenance, after noticing dead limbs, or when a tree begins interfering with a building or line of sight. Pruning standards exist - many companies reference ANSI A300 - and practices such as topping are widely discouraged by professional bodies, so ask what standard the crew follows and how much live crown they intend to remove. When comparing companies, ask whether an ISA Certified Arborist plans the work, for proof of liability and workers' compensation insurance, and for a written scope that names the trees, the cuts and the cleanup included.

Quote comparison note

No rates are published here. Trimming quotes depend on tree size, condition and access - compare written estimates that name the same trees, describe the specific cuts planned, and state whether debris removal and cleanup are included.

Tree Trimming and Pruning by city

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Counts reflect directory category assignments derived from business submissions or public business information. Confirm the current service directly with each provider.

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  1. 1
    GTree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    Good Guys Tree Service

    Austin Tx

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Emergency and storm damage

    Google 4.8 · 1,522 reviewsView profile →
  2. 2
    BTree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    Beny's Tree Service

    Austin Tx

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding

    Google 4.9 · 901 reviewsView profile →
  3. 3
    STree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    Sid Mourning Tree Service

    Austin Tx

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding

    Google 4.9 · 476 reviewsView profile →
  4. 4
    WTree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    Wilder Tree Company

    Austin Tx

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding

    Google 4.9 · 439 reviewsView profile →
  5. 5
    HTree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    Happy Tree Service of Austin

    Austin Tx

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Arborist consultation

    Google 4.9 · 370 reviewsView profile →
  6. 6
    RTree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    Raleigh Tree Service

    Raleigh Nc

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding

    Google 5 · 357 reviewsView profile →
  7. 7
    ATree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    A+ Tree & Crane Services

    Raleigh Nc

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding

    Google 4.8 · 349 reviewsView profile →
  8. 8
    BTree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    Blackhawk Tree Services

    Raleigh Nc

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding

    Google 4.9 · 339 reviewsView profile →
  9. 9
    ATree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    Adam's Apple Tree Service

    Austin Tx

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Arborist consultation

    Google 5 · 298 reviewsView profile →
  10. 10
    CTree Service Company
    Trimming and Pruning

    Certified Arbor Care

    Austin Tx

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree trimming and pruning · Emergency and storm damage · Arborist consultation

    Google 4.9 · 277 reviewsView profile →
  11. 11
    CTree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    Cary Tree Removal

    Raleigh Nc

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding

    Google 5 · 275 reviewsView profile →
  12. 12
    LTree Service Company
    Trimming and Pruning

    lakeway tree experts

    Austin Tx

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree trimming and pruning · Arborist consultation

    Google 4.9 · 248 reviewsView profile →
  13. 13
    ATree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    ArborMax Tree Service

    Raleigh Nc

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding

    Google 4.8 · 238 reviewsView profile →
  14. 14
    JTree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    Joshua Tree Experts

    Raleigh Nc

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Emergency and storm damage

    Google 5 · 214 reviewsView profile →
  15. 15
    TTree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    The Davey Tree Expert Company

    San Diego Ca

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Emergency and storm damage

    Google 4.8 · 211 reviewsView profile →
  16. 16
    FTree Service Company
    Trimming and Pruning

    Fredin Tree Service LLC

    Raleigh Nc

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree trimming and pruning · Land and lot clearing

    Google 5 · 205 reviewsView profile →
  17. 17
    ATree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    Alvaro’s Landscaping and Tree service

    Austin Tx

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning

    Google 5 · 198 reviewsView profile →
  18. 18
    TTree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    Tree Amigos

    Austin Tx

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding

    Google 5 · 197 reviewsView profile →
  19. 19
    CTree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    CS Tree Services Inc

    Raleigh Nc

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding

    Google 5 · 192 reviewsView profile →
  20. 20
    PTree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    Pedro's Tree Service

    San Diego Ca

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Palm tree trimming

    Google 4.9 · 183 reviewsView profile →
  21. 21
    ATree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    AB Tree Service

    Raleigh Nc

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding

    Google 5 · 181 reviewsView profile →
  22. 22
    MTree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    Monster Tree Service of Raleigh Durham

    Raleigh Nc

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding

    Google 5 · 180 reviewsView profile →
  23. 23
    LTree Service Company
    Trimming and Pruning

    Leaf & Limb

    Raleigh Nc

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree trimming and pruning · Arborist consultation

    Google 4.7 · 180 reviewsView profile →
  24. 24
    LTree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    Love Branch Tree Pros & Yard

    San Diego Ca

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding

    Google 5 · 178 reviewsView profile →
  25. 25
    ATree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    Austin Tree Specialists

    Austin Tx

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding

    Google 4.9 · 174 reviewsView profile →
  26. 26
    Tree Men Services LLC
    Tree Removal

    Tree Men Services LLC

    Raleigh Nc

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding

    Google 4.9 · 164 reviewsView profile →
  27. 27
    CTree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    Capitol Tree Care

    Austin Tx

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Arborist consultation

    Google 4.9 · 155 reviewsView profile →
  28. 28
    MTree Service Company
    Trimming and Pruning

    Mr. Beaver Tree Service

    Raleigh Nc

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding · Emergency and storm damage

    Google 4.9 · 150 reviewsView profile →
  29. 29
    ATree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    Ashland Tree Service

    Raleigh Nc

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding

    Google 4.7 · 149 reviewsView profile →
  30. 30
    ATree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    Apex Tree Company LLC

    Raleigh Nc

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Arborist consultation

    Google 5 · 137 reviewsView profile →
  31. 31
    TTree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    Texas Tree Experts

    Austin Tx

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Arborist consultation

    Google 5 · 136 reviewsView profile →
  32. 32
    LTree Service Company
    Trimming and Pruning

    Legacy Tree Trimming

    Austin Tx

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree trimming and pruning

    Google 5 · 135 reviewsView profile →
  33. 33
    TTree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    The Davey Tree Expert Company

    Raleigh Nc

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Emergency and storm damage

    Google 4.9 · 132 reviewsView profile →
  34. 34
    NTree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    North Raleigh Tree Service

    Raleigh Nc

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding

    Google 4.9 · 126 reviewsView profile →
  35. 35
    ATree Service Company
    Trimming and Pruning

    Alex Tree Service

    San Diego Ca

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree trimming and pruning

    Google 5 · 114 reviewsView profile →
  36. 36
    ATree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    Arbor Task Tree Service San Diego

    San Diego Ca

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Arborist consultation

    Google 4.9 · 109 reviewsView profile →
  37. 37
    RTree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    Ramos Tree Service Inc.

    San Diego Ca

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Emergency and storm damage

    Google 5 · 96 reviewsView profile →
  38. 38
    TTree Service Company
    Trimming and Pruning

    Tree Loyalty LLC

    San Diego Ca

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding · Emergency and storm damage

    Google 5 · 92 reviewsView profile →
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    McNeils Tree Service ISA Certified Arborist
    Tree Removal

    McNeils Tree Service ISA Certified Arborist

    San Diego Ca

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding

    Google 5 · 68 reviewsView profile →
  40. 40
    Tree of Life Tree Services
    Tree Removal

    Tree of Life Tree Services

    San Diego Ca

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning

    Google 5 · 61 reviewsView profile →
  41. 41
    TTree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    Tree Service San Diego

    San Diego Ca

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding

    Google 5 · 59 reviewsView profile →
  42. 42
    GTree Service Company
    Trimming and Pruning

    Green Planet Tree Service

    San Diego Ca

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Palm tree trimming

    Google 4.9 · 57 reviewsView profile →
  43. 43
    ATree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    Arce's El Cajon Tree Service

    San Diego Ca

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding

    Google 5 · 54 reviewsView profile →
  44. 44
    OTree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    Ocean Beach Arborists

    San Diego Ca

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding

    Google 4.9 · 49 reviewsView profile →
  45. 45
    CTree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    Crown Point Clippers, Inc.

    San Diego Ca

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding

    Google 4.6 · 46 reviewsView profile →
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    OTree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    One Tripp Tree Service

    San Diego Ca

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Emergency and storm damage

    Google 4.4 · 42 reviewsView profile →
  47. 47
    LC Tree Service
    Tree Removal

    LC Tree Service

    San Diego Ca

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding

    Google 4.3 · 42 reviewsView profile →
  48. 48
    Joel's Tree Service
    Tree Removal

    Joel's Tree Service

    San Diego Ca

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding

    Google 4.6 · 37 reviewsView profile →
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    ATree Service Company
    Tree Removal

    ArborSD Tree Service

    San Diego Ca

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree removal · Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding

    Google 4.8 · 31 reviewsView profile →
  50. 50
    STree Service Company
    Trimming and Pruning

    Select Tree Service

    San Diego Ca

    Public-source or owner-updated service fields: Tree trimming and pruning · Stump grinding

    Google 4.8 · 29 reviewsView profile →

FAQ

Tree Trimming and Pruning - common questions

How often should trees be trimmed? +
There is no universal interval - it depends on the species, age, condition and placement of the tree. Ask an ISA Certified Arborist to recommend a schedule for your specific trees and to explain the reasoning.
What is the difference between trimming and pruning? +
The words are often used interchangeably. In practice companies use pruning for cuts made for the health and structure of the tree and trimming for shaping and clearance work. What matters is the written scope: which branches, which cuts and why.
What should I ask a trimming company before hiring? +
Ask what pruning standard the crew follows, whether an ISA Certified Arborist plans the work, how much live crown they intend to remove, for proof of insurance, and whether cleanup and hauling are in the quote.
Is topping a tree a normal service? +
Topping - cutting main branches back to stubs - is discouraged by professional arboriculture bodies. If a company proposes it, ask them to explain the alternatives, such as crown reduction, and how their approach follows a recognized pruning standard.