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Venable's Tree Service

Tree Service, Lawn and Yard Work, Landscaping,

About us

Venable’s Tree Services is a commercial and residential tree care company specializing in tree maintenance and removals. Since 1956, we have been providing quality tree services to homes and businesses throughout California. We are committed to giving your trees and shrubs the care they need to greatly increase their life and beauty, as well as add value to your home. Homeowners and contractors alike rely on our team of professionals to handle their unique tree problems and appreciate the way we get the job done right the first time. Quickly, safely, and cleanly. From storm cleanup to lot beautification and all jobs in between, Venable’s Tree Services has the skills, experience and equipment to manage even the most difficult tree projects. Our reputation for providing top quality work at reasonable prices is why our clients come back to us over and over again for all of their service needs.

Business highlights

68 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential and commercial tree removal, lawn fertilization, gardening, sprinkler repair and installation

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.783 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
73%
4
14%
3
1%
2
1%
1
10%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.6
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.6
Showing 26-50 of 83 reviews

Cristy C.
05/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Professional, priced right and delivered as promised. We won't even look elsewhere again.
Description of Work: This was the second time we have used Venable's for tree removal services. They worked with us to schedule the job with those of our neighbors....12 trees in one day, plus they got two additional jobs. They did a superb job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

mark W.
05/2014
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They seemed to be prompt and fair. I think it’s reasonable. I would recommend them.
Description of Work: I used Venable’s Tree Services for tree trimming.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Jane G.
04/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Venable's promptly responded to my request for an estimate and gave me a fair price. When I came back with a slightly lower competitor's price, they met that price. They trimmed and shaped my trees, cleaned everything up, and completed the job in a very timely manner. I am very satisfied with their work.
Description of Work: They trimmed my huge pine trees.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Brad S.
03/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The job was done in 20 mins. I took 3 hours trying to do this and they made it look easy.
Description of Work: Dug out a tree stump

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Chris B.
03/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, tree service
  + 1 more
Monday they came out and gave an estimate and were available to do the work the next day. The arrived on time ealry in the morning and performed the job and cleaned everything up afterwards. Fielded questions and were very nice and projessional.
Description of Work: Trim front Maple tree.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$240

Ron C.
02/2014
1.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Not much to say. I called last week to request an estimate for tree trimming and/or removal. No answer at business number given, so I left a message with my name, phone #'s, date and time I called and the reason for my call on voicemail. No response from the vendor-none. I hired someone else.
Description of Work: No work done.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Betty W.
09/2013
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment, tree service
  + 1 more
I met with Fidel who provided me with an estimate that I thought to be quite fair especially given the fact that I had not had my trees and bushes trimmed in years plus the removal of a large palm tree. I was very pleased with their work. They arrived as planned and did most of the work the first day, but did return the next day to complete the task. They did a very good clean-up job, so good that it was hard to tell that I even had a tree removed. I think they went the extra mile when one member of the crew asked me if I wanted them to shred some of the tree material and spread it around as mulch. I would highly recommend Venable's Tree Service. I know that I will be using them again and, hopefully, on a more routine basis in the future.
Description of Work: Hired Venable tree service to trim trees and bushes in backyard that had not been done for way too many years.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lance E.
09/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The front tree looks great and you can't tell where the remaining stump was in the back yard. The cleanup was awesome and they were professional, polite, and courteous. When grinding the remaining stump in the back yard a sprinkler pipe (pvc) was broken and they fixed it without asking or charging extra (just good business).
Description of Work: Trimmed large tree in the front yard and removed remaining stump in the back yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Cristy C.
09/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Perfect for start to finish. I called, Tom was here within an hour to give me a quote on the trees. The quote was very reasonable and Tom was able to schedule it for three days later. The crew showed up promptly. Tom was here to supervise and get things started. As one of the trees was located directly over a water line, Tom and his crew took extra care in how they cut and removed the tree to project it. They were fast, they were safe and the cleaned up completely. Neighbors were so impressed they hired them on the spot to do some work on their trees! Super job!
Description of Work: Removed four dead coastal redwoods.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Dori R.
07/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were excellent. They were really outstanding. We've lived here almost 30 years and used a lot of tree services and these are by far the best we've had. They are very professional. They wear green and yellow uniforms, so you know they all belong to the same crew and match their vehicles. I think that made them look even more professional. The appraiser came back after they left and fixed a few extra things. They were just great. I just can't say enough good about them.
Description of Work: They trimmed some extremely tall palm trees.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Barbara H H.
07/2013
5.0
lawn service, tree service
  + 0 more
They were extremely helpful, even coming a day earlier that we expected, which was fine with us. They stacked all the trimmings neatly in one area on the front lawn (and this was a considerable amount) and when they were done, removed everything without leaving anything left over. They were polite and worked very efficiently. We would definitely use their services again.
Description of Work: They trimmed many trees in the front yard and on the street side of the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Julian D.
06/2013
2.0
lawn service, tree service
  + 0 more
Contact person was Fidel, he seemed good and professional. Well they left way too many roots, did'nt clean up properly and asked them to come back finish the clean up, they never came back. They dropped branches in my back nieghbors yard and never told them or us. The nieghbor informed us and put the branches back on our yard. I have some landscape work to do but they will not be considered for the bid...never again
Description of Work: Trim trees,cut bushes,extract unwanted plants

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0

$1,900

Jerri W.
06/2013
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
the forman came out and gave me a bid. we set up an appointment for the next day. come to find out they don't normally work in my area...only, or usually, up on the Panaromac Bluffs, and why not...that's where the money is. The crew came the next day and started the job. The forman came back to collect the money. At that time he noticed that it wasn't what they were supposed to do. He asked if I changed my mind. I said no. So he said he would bring them back the next day to do it right. sure enough the next morning the crew showed up with him and the job was comleted. Now i'm satisfied.!
Description of Work: trimmed 2 mulberry trees.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Donna J G.
04/2013
4.0
landscaping, tree service
  + 0 more
I called to schedule service with hopes for Saturday estimating appointment. Due to my needs for both gardening and tree service I was scheduled with owner. Owner was late to appt with no phone call. I called to check and was told of a problem with promise for later appt same day. Owner and Mr Venable, the senior tree expert, arrived and were very helpful. Mr Venable provided the estimated prices for each shrub/tree service that I described. We walked the yard as I described the sprinkler issue. I also shared my dreams of services next fall such as the big Chinese elm pruning, adding a new shade tree, and fixing the shrub bed edging. I was promised review of the sprinklers during the tree trimming at no extra charge. I expected trimming to take place Monday or Tuesday. Service finally took place Thursday. I came home to naked shrubs/tree. I was a little shocked at the amount of trimming. I decided I didn't convey any specifics about the amount of trimming except on the yucca. It was radically trimmed as I expected with just a few small stems remaining. I looked back at photos of the yard from 2008 and I know that in a few years the shrubs/tree will likely be full again. The large juniper is still losing some of its remaining branches. I really think it was over-pruned. The small juniper looks good and healthy. The yucca already has new growth. I look forward to seeing how the pine looks over time. I learned from a neighbor that the irrigation box out front was left open. He came over and closed it. I could tell that the box in the back had never been opened so no review of it could have taken place. I don't know yet if the sprinkler in front is working. Time will tell. I'm disappointed that the salvia at the base of the yucca was broken so much. Thankfully, it is developing new shoots. I never discussed saving the salvia so I do not feel I can hold them responsible. Overall, I received good service. I have not actually paid. I have not received the promised invoice.
Description of Work: 1. Radically trim yucca due to overgrowth 2. Trim juniper for health especially underside 3. Trim pine for health due to dead parts 4. Trim second juniper for health especially underside to improve irrigation to expanding dead spot below it 5. Check sprinkler areas in front and back yards to assure coverage over dry dead areas.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$310

Rick T.
04/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It went pretty well and I was happy with their service.
Description of Work: I used Venable's Tree Services for tree service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

JC J.
03/2013
5.0
lawn service, tree service
  + 0 more
price was great, very efficient, clean, professional, would definitely use them again!!
Description of Work: Called Venables got estimate for pruning 3 trees and removing one large palm. The estimate received was very reasonable. It took sbout a week and half for them to come out due to scheduling issues on his part and ours. We were not given a time of arrival only the day, when it got to be after 4pm we decided he wasn't coming out. About 4:30 Team Venable arrived in full force and "attacked" the 3 trees, pruning them back into a compact, less heavy look which was pleasing to the eye. Then team Venable descended upon the large and out of place palm in the backyard. One the other side of the fence was our neighbors palm, which as ours grew melded together with theirs and looked like something out of Juraissic park. Team Venable's expertise whittled that prehistoric looking specimen down and we were left with a lonely little stump, to which one worker stated that some people keep the stump to use as a "flower stand?!". After chuckling to ourselves we decided to forego his decorating advice and decided to extract the last remnants of the "eyesore" ...and that's when they brought in "The Machine". They wheeled "it" through our small side yard which could barely fit it and proceed to annihilate the stump. Dust, stump remnants and root detritus filled the air. After everything settled, the stump was gone, what joy! 15 years of looking at it and knowing it shouldn't have been planted there in the first place, it was gone. All the branch debris, leaves , palm fronds , etc was cleaned up; spotless. In addition, my neighbor who came out to see what all the ruckus was about pruned all her palm trees. Now, the small area in my back yard which was shady and had potential of being slapped in the face with a swaying palm frond, was now open and feels so much bigger.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Jon W.
02/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I was very impressed with the service provided by Venables from the get go. I spoke with a man named John who was very eager to earn my business. His prices were lower than the competitors and he was willing to start the next day despite the fact that I contacted him in the afternoon. The next morning his crew was out at my property and cut down all the palm trees (5). They then ground out all the stumps and left the place spotless. John sent me pictures that day of the work. It took 4 hours for his crew to completely finish the job, I must say I was very impressed and Venable's definitely exceeded my expectations with their work. I will definitely be hiring them again when I want more work done on my properties!
Description of Work: I contracted Venable's to cut down five palm trees in front of my apartment complex that were approximately 40-50 feet tall. They ground out all five stumps to complete the removal.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,600

Bryan M.
02/2013
5.0
lawn service, tree service
  + 0 more
Excellent! From the first call to get a quote through to the completion of services it was a pleasure dealing with this company.
Description of Work: I needed 3 trees removed and the 4 stumps removed, and these guys did it all quickly. They also went the extra mile and gave me fill dirt to level out the front yard (about 6 wheelbarrows full) --- and they spread the dirt out for me! I will definitely be using Venable's again in the future.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

craig M.
01/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Overall it was good. can't complain.
Description of Work: Venable's came out to trim the two trees in my front yard. They did a good job and didn't hack the trees to death instead took their time and thinned out the tree which left if looking much better. I intend to have them come back and do the same to the trees in the back yard as well.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Dena M.
09/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Pruned effectively thinning out the trees well. Clean up was good except for some branch dragging marks on the sidewalk.
Description of Work: Performed tree pruning on two large pear trees, one large Southern Magnolia, one Star Magnolia, and one large queen palm tree

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$475

Don C.
05/2012
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Arrived on time and completed work in a professional manner. I was satisfied with the work performed.
Description of Work: Trimmed five large trees.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Joshua G.
05/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Called 4 tree service companies. 3 of which where on Angie's List. Venable's Tree Service was the the fastest to respond & was the cheapest. They did not show up as promised. They were supposed to be out at the site @ 10:00a.m. They ended up showing up between 2:00-3:00p.m. This was not a major issue to me. My overall satisfaction with this company is very good. I do highly recommend them.
Description of Work: They trimmed 2 palm trees for a rental property

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

Barbara F.
11/2011
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I found them on Angie’s List and they had good reviews. They were all right. They were pretty nice. They did drop a branch on my gate. So, they took $100 off so that I could fix it. I was happy with them. They did an okay job. They stood by their work. So, I don’t have any complaints about them. It was quite a big tree and the original quote was $900, but I paid $800 because they trashed my gate. They seemed to be pretty professional. They seemed anxious to get the work. They called me and said that they would come and look at it. Then they said they would come back in the afternoon to do the job. So, I said okay. The next thing I know is that they were standing outside like 15 minutes later. I was going to move the date, but they called me as assigned to tell me that they would do it then. So, it was okay. I told them that I didn’t want my driveway gate ruined. They were speaking Spanish. There is only one guy that speaks English and that’s the way everything is around here. I wasn’t even sure if they were the same people. It wasn’t the guy that I talked to on the phone. All of a sudden, they were here and I wasn’t sure if they were the right people. They had told me that they were going to come in the afternoon. I only saw one person and he wasn’t the actual person that ran the company. I am sure he was somewhere else doing larger contracts. I didn’t want them to fix the gate. I agreed to take just $100 and I went and got a new gate. They were very fast. They cleaned it up and offered to do more work for me. I didn’t want any more work done and I didn’t want to pay them another $1100 for a full yard clean up. They were willing to prune the rest of the eucalyptus trees on the driveway. The eucalyptus trees didn’t need pruning because they don’t get any water. People can comfortably call them and have good results. Their price wasn’t cheap, but it wasn’t the worst in the world either. They showed up, pruned the trees and were gone in a couple of hours. The guy that ran the company showed up and made things right. So, he was responsive and very professional. He is the one that owns the company. I would call them back. They were prompt, fast and professional. When minor stuff went wrong, they were responsive and were able to negotiate without any problems.
Description of Work: Venable’s Tree Services pruned my eucalyptus tree in September.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Elizabeth P.
07/2011
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Venables was the only tree service company, out of several I called, that was open and availible to give an estimate during the weekend. The owner cam out within an hour after calling to give an estimate. He returned a few days later and removed a 40+ foot California Fan Palm tree quickly and hauled off the tree in pieces and cleane up thoroughly.
Description of Work: Removed a 40+ foot Californa Fan Palm

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Kenith J.
05/2011
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Venable's Tree Service was fast, courteous and excellently priced.
Description of Work: We had 5 tree roots removed. One root at the street and four in the back yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$155

Contact information

17347 Brimhall Road, Bakersfield, CA 93314

http://venablestree.com/

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade
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Service Categories

Tree Service,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Landscaping,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Leaf Removal,
Lawn Irrigation,
Landscaping - Lighting

FAQ

Venable's Tree Service is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Venable's Tree Service accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Venable's Tree Service offers free project estimates.
No, Venable's Tree Service does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Venable's Tree Service does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Venable's Tree Service offers emergency services.
No, Venable's Tree Service does not offer warranties.
Venable's Tree Service offers the following services: Residential and commercial tree removal, lawn fertilization, gardening, sprinkler repair and installation

Contact information

17347 Brimhall Road, Bakersfield, CA 93314

http://venablestree.com/

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM