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Rural & Large Tree Removal in Pescadero, CA

Professional Tree Care Services – Pescadero, CA

Pescadero’s rural farms, ranches, and wooded acreage are home to large redwoods, oaks, and conifers, often on remote properties where fire risk is high and access is challenging. Precision Tree Care Inc. is a fully licensed and insured local company specializing in large and hazardous tree removal, fire-prevention brush clearance, lot clearing, crown reduction, cabling and bracing, and certified arborist services.

For Pescadero’s big rural projects we bring skid steers, mastication units, aerial lifts up to 75 feet, and full technical climbing capability to clear acreage, remove large trees, and create defensible space, with documentation for fire inspections. Every estimate includes dump fees and haul-away with no hidden charges, and we leave your property completely clean. Pescadero property owners trust Precision Tree Care for capable, professional work backed by full licensing and ISA certification.

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Precision Tree Care Inc. proudly serves homeowners, farms, and ranches throughout Pescadero and the surrounding rural coastside, where large trees and big acreage call for serious equipment and experience. Whether you need land cleared, a large hazardous tree removed, or fast response after a storm, our crew is ready. Fill out the form below for a free estimate.

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Arthur A Hagan
September 10, 2026
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They did a great job pruning a tree in my side yard. Fast, Neat and Clean. Would definitely use them again!
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Andrew T.
August 23, 2026
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This is my third time reviewing this company. Once again, I cannot say enough good things about the Company, but Ryan who came out and did the estimate, but the crew and their professionalism. When they left the backyard was actually cleaner than when they got here. These are the reasons I will continue to use them and highly recommend them to anyone who needs tree work if it is for just tightening up or extensive work. They are pros.
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Allen Fong ..
July 23, 2026
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Second time using precision tree care. The service was fantastic. I highly recommend them.. Thanks to Ryan, Patty, and Leo and his crew.
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Ko I.
April 23, 2026
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We hired Precision Tree Care to deal with several massive trees that were constantly raining leaves onto both our roof and our neighbors'--which meant nonstop gutter clogging and growing concerns about insects. It had become a real maintenance headache. On top of that, a bunch of small trees had started sprouting everywhere from the seeds constantly dropping from these larger trees. The arborists from Precision Tree Care took care of all of it, pruning everything cleanly and restoring order to the space. Their team came in and absolutely saved the day. They cleared things out thoughtfully and professionally, and the difference is huge--our backyard now gets much more natural light, and we're no longer dealing with constant debris buildup in the gutters. The whole process was smooth, and the results exceeded our expectations. Really appreciate the work--thank you, Precision Tree Care!
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Andrew S.
March 23, 2026
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Ryan and the Precision Tree Care team did a fantastic job pruning all four of my palm trees. From the start, Ryan took the time to walk me through the different service options and explain what each one actually meant. I didn't know much about palm pruning going in, and he was genuinely patient and thorough in helping me understand what my trees needed. The estimate was professional and straightforward, and he provided several options for me to consider. On the day of the job, Ryan and the crew showed up on time, worked efficiently, and wrapped everything up faster than I expected. Smooth from start to finish. Highly recommend.
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M Y.
March 20, 2026
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Highly recommend working with Precision Tree Care. This was our second time working with them. Responsive, easy to schedule and their crew (led by Leo) did a very thorough job on our property.
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Greg K.
October 18, 2025
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We've had the pleasure of working with Precision for over 7 years now. They have always been responsive, professional and efficient. Highly recommend working with them.
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Red L.
September 13, 2025
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Quote for small job which required coordination with our neighbors to either get on their property or trim their tree that was encroaching on structures on our property. Ryan put us at ease from the start treating us with respect and addressing all our questions with direct and knowledgeable answers. Overall a very professional, direct, respectful and trustworthy business owner with a skillful and quick crew. He came on the day of work as well to check that everything was done according to our agreement. Did not expect that on such a small job. Thank you, we will be repeat customers! Hope this review helps you get more business!
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Alana B.
August 9, 2025
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Excellent service!! Quality work, great price point, fantastic customer service. This company is precise, and experienced!! Five stars
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Matthew E.
August 6, 2025
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Just had Precision out to care for and trim a few heritage live oaks, one that was on the sick side. They did a fantastic job. The team are like artists, and the resulting canopy looks beautiful and also balances a tree that needed some care. The team was also very responsive, and great to work with on the site.
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Lee K.
August 4, 2025
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Although I decided to use a different tree service company because that company was able to work on replacing our existing irrigation, I have no doubt that Precision Tree Care would have done a thorough job. I met with Ryan, their arborist, and he was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Ryan offered some unsolicited advice that I could do on my own to care for my plants and I really appreciated them. He also offered a very competitive estimate. I will definitely keep Precision Tree Care in mind for future tree work.
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Lance H.
July 18, 2025
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The crew did a wonderful job pruning a large oak tree that was rubbing against my house. They were professional, efficient, and clearly knew what they were doing. They took great care not to damage the property and cleaned up thoroughly afterward. Communication was clear from start to finish, and the price was very reasonable. I highly recommend them and will definitely call them again for future tree work.
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Linda T.
July 16, 2025
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Prompt response from start to finish. Arrived on time and worked quickly and efficiently. The crew was polite and very careful of property. The office staff is excellent.
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Justin L.
June 30, 2025
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Great experience with these folks. Fantastic communication leading up to the project. Leo and his crew made fast work of trimming the cypress tree in front of our house. Very easy to talk to, accomodating and funny! Cannot recommend them enough.
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Brianna M.
April 3, 2025
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BEYOND impressed with the service by Precision staff! They not only did an exceptional job, they were polite, courteous, professional,and my yard was actually left cleaner than before they arrived! No doubt that I will be using them again for any help with the trees on my property! Thank you guys!! AAAA+++++ service. Highly recommended!
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Sarah A.
February 26, 2025
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They were prompt in replying, and the quoting process. Worked with us to update the quote quickly and find a date that worked for us. We had some time restrictions given the school traffic on our street. The team came earlier and finished the job very quickly and efficiently. They trimmed the trees to our satisfaction, would definitely use them again. Their quoted price was also ~30% less then another quote I got from another company.
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Ellen L.
December 22, 2024
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Precision Tree Care have been our "go to" service for tree trimming and tree removal since 2020. Last week we had a small job that was given immediate attention. The crew was cordial, attentive and quick. I am appreciative of the follow-up by Patty and Ryan. Add this company on your list for tree service.
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Carol L.
December 19, 2024
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This is the 3rd time I've used Precision Tree Care to trim and remove trees. My interactions with the office and on site staff have been great. They are timely and efficient, as well as doing a professional job at competitive pricing. Every time, I am amazed at how quickly they get the job done and how well they tidy thing as back to normal afterwards!!!
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Janette C.
September 6, 2024
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Ryan and his crew were AWESOME!! We had four large camper trees trimmed, and one tree removed in our backyard. Their pricing was reasonable and the job was done professionally. Many neighbors have asked who trimmed our trees as they too were impressed with the work performed. We highly recommend.
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Jon S.
August 21, 2024
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Precision Tree Care went above and beyond each time we have used there services. There workers are hard working men and deliver to there customers ! Thanks Ryan & Patty !! City Of Pacifica
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Cathy Plevin P.
July 17, 2024
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Trust me on this,use this fine company for your tree needs.Ryan ,the owner is an arborist who definitely knows how trees grow,fail etc etc. His stellar crew just took some huge limbs off a very large willow at my home today.Crew so incredibly skilled with safety a clear priority. Tree looks so much better and is safer as if a limb fell ,it could cause great harm . They took extra care not to step on or drop anything in newly refreshed flower beds which pleased me also. Thank you Ryan and also Leo and his team.
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Haydee A.
July 6, 2024
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They came and gave me a reasonable quote within 48 hours for a tree removal. Highly recommend.
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SC S.
June 15, 2024
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Exceptional people, fabulous results! The team arrived an hour early (in whose universe does that happen?) and talked with me about the job and my expectations. They went to work, did a magnificent job and had a wood chipper to dispose of the tree branches. easy to communicate with and I would hire them again. The only complaint I have was the suggestion that lunch was included. Huh?
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Jack P.
May 8, 2024
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Had them trim my birch trees and plant a new tree in my backyard. They were very reasonably priced and did a great job. I am going to continue to use them for additional landscaping projects and would highly recommend them. Jack P.
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Mary S.
April 17, 2024
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Highly recommend Ryan and his crew of workers at Precision Tree Care. They just finished trimming three trees for us and we are very pleased with the job. The crew arrived early but did not start working until 8 am so they would not disturb the neighbors. Worked quickly and efficiently and had us approve the final trimming and clean-up before they left. Will definitely use Precision when our trees need to be trimmed again.
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Allen Fong ..
March 15, 2024
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Highly recommended .. Patti returned my call within 2 hours. We set up a date for Ryan to come out to estimate the job. Ryan came out, we went over what I wanted done and was text an estimate . Accepted the estimate, signed and sent back to Patti . Leo and his team showed up as scheduled. Reviewed the work order and got started. Less then two hours the job was done . The cleanup was like they used a vacuum cleaner.
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Christina R.
December 3, 2023
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Outstanding company ! From start to finish. Starting with our estimate, it was very thorough and for the extensive work to be done surprisingly affordable. We have several very large oak trees in our backyard growing on a steep hill, with the rains last year and the expected rains this year we needed to trim the trees back. Once we signed the proposal we were given a start date. The owner and the foreman came out the day before to go over the job , figuring what needed to be cut and how so the trees look natural while asking for our input and to explain what will happen the next day. The next morning the crew came out and quickly went to work, trimming back all the overgrown trees but keeping in tact the natural shape and future growth in mind. Once the job was done our yard was cleaned immaculately!!
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Nancy R.
October 9, 2023
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I have used Precision Tree Care several times. They are professional from the start with bidding by Ryan, Scheduling by Patti and the outstanding, quiet and coordinated working of the tree team of highly skilled men managed by Leo who works right along with them. Their clean up is as impressive as their outstanding tree work. Highly recommend.
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Nora B.
September 6, 2023
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We have a number of large cypress trees in our yard that needed care. After soliciting quotes from four competitors, we settled on Precision Tree Care for trimming of four trees and removal of two. They were neither the most nor least expensive, but throughout the quote process Ryan and Patti provided the most professional service of the companies we contacted. That efficiency and professionalism extended into scheduling and executing the job. Ryan, Patti and the crew completed the work very much to our satisfaction. A wonderful experience! They should be at the top of everyone's list for best tree care service in town!
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Samantha Q.
August 30, 2023
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Precision trimmed our two large trees. Fantastic experience overall! They were responsive, experienced, hard working, efficient, and the results look great. Our trees were not easy to shape but they came out looking lovely.

Tree Care in Pescadero: Big Country, Big Trees

Pescadero is working country – a creek-bottom village between the marsh and the forested Butano and Pescadero Creek watersheds, with ranches, farms, and rural homesteads strung along narrow county roads. Tree work here runs bigger than anywhere else we serve: second-growth redwood and Douglas-fir over barns and houses, aging eucalyptus near the marsh, riparian alder and willow along flood-prone creek banks, and oak and tanoak stands hit hard by sudden oak death, which has been working through the Santa Cruz Mountains for two decades. Since the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex burned through the hills south of town, dead and fire-damaged hazard trees have been a fact of life for property owners toward Butano. This is exactly the work our crews are equipped for – large technical removals, skid steer and mastication clearing for acreage, and honest triage of what is dangerous versus what will stand another fifty years.

County Rules and CAL FIRE Country

Pescadero is unincorporated San Mateo County in the Coastal Zone, so the county’s significant tree rules currently apply: removing a tree of roughly 38 inches in circumference (about a 12 inch trunk) requires a county permit, and heritage tree regulations protect certain species beyond that. This is also State Responsibility Area, where CAL FIRE enforces 100 feet of defensible space around structures. Our ISA Certified Arborist confirms the current county requirements for your parcel and prepares permit documentation where needed, and our fire prevention crews build defensible space that passes inspection.

We Come to You

Long response distances are the rural Coastside’s weak point – ours are shorter, because we are based up the coast in Pacifica and work Pescadero, Butano, and the Stage Road corridor regularly. Fallen limbs, blocked driveways, and hazard trees get a 24/7 emergency response. Every estimate includes dump fees and haul-away. Call (650) 355-1277.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tree Service in Pescadero

What trees are most common in San Mateo County?2026-07-21T18:18:19+00:00

The Peninsula splits into three tree zones. On the coastside (Pacifica, Montara, Half Moon Bay), blue gum eucalyptus groves shape the canyons, with Monterey pine and cypress through the older neighborhoods and willows in the creek corridors – salt wind and steep ground stress everything equally. In the hills (Belmont, San Carlos, Hillsborough, La Honda), coast live oaks dominate the woodland with redwoods and Douglas fir in the deeper canyons. On the bayside flats (Burlingame, San Mateo, Foster City, Palo Alto), mature street trees, estate oaks, and ornamentals fill compact lots.

The species mix explains most of our work: eucalyptus weight reduction near homes, retiring 60 to 70 year old Monterey pines weakened by pitch canker, protecting native oaks, and keeping healthy trees pruned so the winter wind finds nothing loose to take.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Pescadero?2026-07-16T21:30:38+00:00

Usually yes for mature trees. Pescadero is unincorporated San Mateo County in the Coastal Zone, so county rules currently apply:

  • Trees of roughly 38 inches in circumference (about 12 inches across) need a county permit
  • Heritage protection applies to certain species
  • This is also CAL FIRE State Responsibility Area: 100 feet of defensible space around structures is state law

For fire-damaged and hazard trees, documentation matters both for the permit and for insurance. We confirm the current requirements for your parcel and prepare everything the county wants to see.

Do tree stumps and dead trees attract termites?2026-07-21T19:23:50+00:00

Yes – and it is one of the most practical reasons not to leave them. Stumps and dead wood are standing food for subterranean termites and nesting habitat for carpenter ants. A colony established in a stump 20 feet from your house is a short foraging run from your framing, deck posts, and fence lines.

The risk hierarchy worth knowing: a dead tree or stump touching or near the structure is the priority; one at the back of a large lot is a smaller concern. Grinding removes the food source below grade, and the ground-out chips do not attract colonies the way solid wood does. If you have an old stump near the foundation, grinding it out is inexpensive insurance – and if we find active insect damage in a standing tree, we will tell you before it becomes a structural conversation.

Do you offer stump grinding and stump removal?2026-07-21T17:54:50+00:00

Yes – stump grinding is one of our most requested services. We use professional-grade stump grinders to remove stumps below ground level, eliminating tripping hazards and preventing regrowth. We serve residential and commercial properties of any size across San Mateo County. Ask about adding stump grinding to your tree removal quote for a bundled discount.

Two details worth asking any provider: how deep they grind (we go below grade so the area can be replanted or re-sodded) and whether backfill and cleanup are included. Both are standard in our price – the ground is level and usable when we leave.

What is the best time of year to trim trees on the San Francisco Peninsula?2026-07-21T19:23:50+00:00

For most species on the Peninsula, late fall through early spring – the dormant season – is ideal for heavy pruning. It minimizes stress, reduces disease exposure through fresh cuts, and lets the tree channel its energy into healthy spring growth. That said, dead wood, hazardous branches, and fire prevention clearance can and should be done any time of year – waiting until the “right season” is not worth the risk when a branch is a liability.

The big local exception: native California oaks prefer the dry season (July through October) – wet-season pruning invites the pathogen behind sudden oak death. If your yard mixes oaks and ornamentals, the honest schedule is two visits, not one.

How quickly can you respond to emergency tree situations?2026-07-21T17:54:49+00:00

We offer true 24/7 emergency tree service across all of San Mateo County – from Daly City and Pacifica to Menlo Park, Half Moon Bay, and Pescadero. Call (650) 355-1277 and our crew mobilizes as quickly as possible, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Commercial properties and maintenance contract clients get priority response – blocked entrances and liability exposure add up fast.

While you wait: keep everyone at least one tree-length away, never approach anything touching a power line, and photograph the scene from a safe distance – your insurer will want pictures taken before cleanup starts. Sending a photo and a gate or access note with your first call means the crew arrives with the right equipment loaded.

How much does tree removal cost in San Mateo County?2026-07-21T17:54:50+00:00

Tree removal costs vary based on tree size, species, location, and complexity. A small tree removal typically starts around $300–$600, while large or hazardous tree removal can range from $1,000 to $3,000+. All Precision Tree Care estimates include removal, dumping, and hauling – no hidden fees. Call (650) 355-1277 for your free estimate.

What moves a quote from the low end to the high end: height and trunk size, what the tree hangs over, equipment access, and the tree’s condition – dead trees are slower and riskier to dismantle. Comparing bids? Confirm each includes hauling and dump fees, or the numbers are not comparable.

Do you work on both large rural and small residential properties?2026-07-21T19:23:51+00:00

Absolutely. We handle everything from small residential yards to large lots, HOA common areas, commercial properties, and working ranches and farm parcels around Pescadero and La Honda – tailoring equipment, crew size, and approach to the property. A quarter-acre lot in Belmont and a multi-acre hillside parcel are both jobs we handle regularly.

The equipment scales with the parcel: hand crews and compact machines for town lots, skid steers and mastication equipment for acreage. What does not change with size is the standard – written scope, licensed crew, complete cleanup – whether the job is one afternoon or one week.

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