Signs a Tree Needs Attention
Dead branches in the crown while the rest of the tree is in leaf are the most common sign. A thinning canopy, bark that is cracking or peeling, and mushrooms or shelf-like growths at the base are the others. A limb that comes down on a calm day usually means the problem has been going on inside the tree for a while. Hanford has low hurricane and storm exposure, so a tree here that sheds limbs in still weather is more likely failing on its own than reacting to wind. Trees that owners write off as old or dry are often the ones that can still be helped.
What Treatment Looks Like
The work depends on what we find. Often it is pruning: taking out dead and dying limbs so the tree isn't carrying weight it can't support, and thinning or shortening a canopy that has become lopsided. If a fork or limb is the weak point, support hardware may be an option, and we cover that on its own page. The goal is a tree that is safe over your roof, fence, and driveway, not a tree that has been cut into something it wasn't.
When Treatment Isn't Enough
Some trees are too far gone, and we tell you so before we pick up a saw. If the answer is removal, we size up the tree and the work area, pick a retreat path, and control access around the operation so nobody wanders into the drop zone. If you want the stump gone too, we grind it below ground level. Grinding does not remove the roots underground, so expect them to stay and break down over time.
Climbing and Rigging
Most of our health work happens in the tree, not from a ladder. We climb on arborist climbing line, which lets us get to the dead or weak wood and work inside the crown. Rigging rope lowers cut limbs to the ground under control, so they don't drop onto your roof, landscaping, or lawn. This is most important when the tree stands close to a structure.
What Treatment Costs
Tree pruning runs $400 to $900 per tree. Where your tree lands in that range depends mainly on its size and on how easy it is to reach. A big canopy means more time aloft and more material on the ground. A tree over a house or boxed in by landscaping takes longer to work safely than one standing alone in an open yard. Light deadwood removal costs less than shortening a whole canopy. We give you the number after we've seen the tree. If we find something unexpected once we're up in it, we stop and talk to you before going further.
Before We Arrive
Take a few photos of anything that worries you, such as cracks, fungal growth, or bark damage, and note roughly when you first saw it. Keep people and vehicles out from under the tree. Don't climb it or cut into it yourself, especially if it's large or visibly damaged. A compromised tree can fail while you're working on it.
How It Works
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Tell Us What You Need
Tell us what you need done and when — you'll get a straight answer, not a sales pitch.
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We Walk the Job
We come out, look at the space, and confirm exactly what the job involves.
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Know the Price First
You get the scope and the price in writing before any work starts. No surprises.
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The Job, Done Right
We do the job right the first time, clean up after ourselves, and stand behind the work.
Depending on what we find, that can mean:
- If workers cannot maintain at least 10 feet from electrical lines, contact the utility to de-energize and ground them.
- For a heavy limb, make an underside notch cut, cut through the limb farther out to remove its weight, then remove the stub just outside the branch collar.
What It Typically Costs
Ranges to budget around - every situation is priced on its own specifics.
$450–$1450
Our Service Area
We work across Hanford, CA. Call (559) 794-9788 to confirm coverage for your address.