Tell us whether the stump is part of the job
When you call about removing a tree, say whether you want the stump dealt with too. They're separate pieces of work and are priced separately. Our removal range covers one tree and excludes the stump, so a quote that sounds cheap may only cover half of what you have in mind.
A crane and a stump grinder do different jobs. The crane is part of how we plan a removal when a tree has to come down in sections over a structure or tight space. The grinder is for the stump after the tree is down. Naming the equipment doesn't tell you what a quote includes, so ask what's priced: which tree, whether the stump is in, and whether a crane is involved.
Safety starts before anyone climbs
We inspect climbing and fall-protection equipment before every use. Anything damaged or worn comes out of service. It doesn't go back up the tree with a crew member. When you're comparing crews, ask what they do with worn gear and expect a specific answer.
Electrical lines set a hard limit. If our workers can't keep at least 10 feet from the lines, we contact the utility to de-energize and ground them before work starts. We don't try to work around that distance by being extra careful. If there are lines near your tree, tell us when you call, because it can change how and when the job is scheduled.
What the price covers and what it doesn't
Removing one tree runs $450 to $1,450, stump excluded. That's a range, and where your tree falls depends on the tree and the job. It isn't a price for several trees, and it isn't a price for removal plus stump grinding.
If you want the stump ground, ask for that as a separate line. If a crane is part of the plan, ask how it fits into the quote. Comparing two bids only works when both describe the same scope.
Dry-season stress and new plantings
A struggling tree is a different conversation from one you've already decided to remove. Hanford is semiarid, with hot, dry summers and cool, moist winters, so newly planted or stressed trees can need attention during the long dry stretch. If your concern showed up during dry weather, or the tree went in recently, tell us. Calling doesn't have to start with a decision to cut it down.
There's no single watering schedule that fits every tree, and we won't pretend there is. If you're planning a replacement after a removal, think about establishment and summer watering before the new tree goes in. Removal and replanting are separate decisions.
Storm exposure here is low, so most calls come from planned removals or trees showing stress, not emergency cleanup.
What to tell us when you call
Give us four details: one tree or several, whether you want the stump included, whether electrical lines are close, and whether the tree is newly planted or stressed from dry weather. Those answers set the scope, the safety plan and the price, and they let us give you a quote you can compare against others.
See the Work
A visual look at what the service involves.
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:
- Brief the crew on hazards and establish communication between workers aloft and on the ground before rigging begins.
- Mark a drop zone and keep ground workers out of it during overhead work.
What It Typically Costs
Ranges to budget around - every situation is priced on its own specifics.
$267–$494
$200–$400
Our Service Area
We work across Hanford, CA. Call (559) 794-9788 to confirm coverage for your address.