This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.
About us
A family owned and operated company, Johnson's Tree Care Inc. Has proudly served the San Francisco bay area for over 25 years. We are licensed by the CSLB of California (Lic# 1007582) and are fully bonded, insured and guarantee all our work and services. With industry experts on staff, including an ISA Certified Arborist, we are a company that cares about you and your tree service needs.
Business highlights
39 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Se Habla Español
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
TREE SERVICE: Cleaning, Removals, Safety Trimming, Stump Grinding; 24hr Emergency Service; Free Wood Chips/ Firewood and More
Description of Work: Cut down a really large Douglas Fir.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Chris B.
07/2013
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Henry was very professional. Easy to talk to and friendly. He arrived with a crew of 3-4 and went to work on a massive bay tree. Very impressive to see his crew work. They removed some 10 very heavy segments (easily 100 pounds each) some 10-30 feet above a creek and none of the sections every hit the creek. We have a very carefully landscaped yard and there was no damage to any of our plants. It can take a while to reach Henry by email but he will do a great job.
Description of Work: Removed two very large limbs and numerous smaller ones from a 75 year old bay tree next to creek.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Jennifer V.
07/2013
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Kevin came out to provide us with a free estimate for some major tree trimming. The crews were delayed and he showed up in person to let me know and find a way to make sure we had our needs met. The crews were professional and Kevin and his partner were here during the trimming process. We are VERY happy with the result and the guys were really careful to move outdoor items AND replace them. Our yard looks so much better, is much safer (from limbs falling) and they did a great job clearing out all the debris. I will definitely be contacting them next time we need tree work.
Description of Work: Tree trimming, stump removal
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$990
Ann Marie F.
07/2013
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
It was real good. They were real friendly and personable. They spoke Spanish. He was running an Angie's List coupon.
Description of Work: We used Johnson's Tree Service to do some giant tree service. They did pruning and took trees down.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,440
Robert B.
06/2013
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
On time,did all the worked asked for. Trimmed trees,cleared out all dead wood. Shaped trees ,removed all dangerous branches. Did all the work asked for.
Description of Work: Trimmed two trees.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600
John M.
06/2013
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Jim Brown (916-289-8818) and his excellent 3 man tree crew did a wonderful job removing our giant Deodar Cedar growing in a tight corner of our courtyard, only a few feet from the property line. It was looming over our neighbor?s house so the crew needed to carefully lower all the tree parts into a small space in our courtyard. They seemed to do this effortlessly and faster than we expected. They removed nearly the entire 60 foot x 33 inch trunk diameter tree in just one day. All that was left for the next day was the last 5 feet of the trunk and stump grinding. It was a big stump and the grinding lasted until mid-afternoon of the 2nd day. They cleaned up both properties very well at the end of each day. Jim did the estimating and kicked off the work the first day, then just showed up with the chipper when it was needed. The chipper gobbled up the tree limbs and trunk sections amazingly fast. It was obviously being shuttled around between two or more jobs. The great tree crew really knew what they were doing. The job cost was very competitive with other bids we obtained. Well done Johnson?s Tree Service.
Description of Work: Removed a large Deodar Cedar tree from tight quarters.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600
steve H.
05/2013
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Henry came out and gave an estimate. He spent about 15 minutes looking everything over to get a good estimate. A few days later we decided to go ahead and have it done. A couple days after that they were cutting our trees. 4 guys came out and did the work, henry co-ordinated with our neighbors in getting access to their property as needed to trim and clean up. The trees look much better and are probably happier. They cleaned up everything and hauled it away. Even cleaning up the neighbor's property more then just what they fell in some cases. We are very happy with their services.
Description of Work: Trimmed and cleaned up 4 tall pine trees and a fruit tree.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
THERESE L.
04/2013
1.0
tree service
 + -1 more
I had an appointment for a quote, they did not show up. I called, he apologized and said someone else would stop by the next day. That did not occur and I called again. He said he would come the next day. He did and spent a good deal of time discussing the job. We never received a quote. I called three times to request and emailed. Never received a quote. We went with Aly's Tree Service, it was a $3000 project. They did a great job and their crew was very efficient.
Description of Work: Never received an estimate, even though I requested it more than 3 times.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$3,000
Dave B.
04/2013
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Henry Vargas came and gave us an estimate. Actually, he indicated the approximate price, then sent an official estimate by email. Once we got the city permit, I called Henry to tell him we wanted them to do the work. I asked for them to do the job 3 days later. Henry agreed and the crew arrived on time on a Tuesday. They removed the trees and cleaned the area in 2 days. Kevin Johnson, one of the Johnson brothers, came on Saturday and ground the stumps away in 2 hours. They were good to work with, pleasant, efficient and professional. I expect we will use them again. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: We had three 80' Monterey Pines removed and the stumps ground away.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,200
Vickie I.
04/2013
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Very positive experience from start to finish. The date for them to come out to give an estimate had to be postponed 1 day, but otherwise, their estimate, follow up, and work were done in a very timely and professional manner. Kevin Johnson was very knowledgeable, provided information about the trees we had and suggested possibilities for replacements that would meet our needs. Everything was completed in one day. Payment could be via check or online via credit card, which was convenient.
Description of Work: Cut 3 trees and a large bush that was so overgrown and tangled with vines that it looked like a tree. Trimmed 2 other trees and removed a long wood arbor / trellis. The stumps of the trees were ground and the places where the trees used to be were completely filled in and covered so that it was difficult to tell there had been trees there. All debris and cuttings were removed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100
Joan S.
04/2013
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
They completed the job in one day. Very professional service. Cleaned up and removed all debris.
Description of Work: Trimmed and thinned out a 100 ft. pine tree.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Thomas B.
03/2013
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
This is a busy season for Johnson Tree Service, so it took a while to schedule our work. But they arrived early on the scheduled day, a crew of 3 worked all day on the projects, cleaned up the yard when they were done, and chipped a virtual mountain of tree branches and limbs, nearly filling their truck with the chips. Henry Vargas, the Sales Project Manager for the crew, was here several times during the day to make sure that the work being done was what we had agreed on. He was a pleasure to work with. Overall I was very pleased with Johnson Tree Service, and I'd definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Johnson Tree Service pruned one massive fruitless mulberry tree, removed some branches from a neighbor's tree which were growing into the canopy of the mulberry tree, they pruned branches of another neighbor's cherry tree which were hanging over into our yard, and they pruned (shaped) two Japanese maple tree in our yard.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
Rossana M.
03/2013
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Henry was very prompt and thorough on providing a detailed quote after meeting me at the house to go over the job. After acceptance of the estimate, it took about a week to schedule. The crew came out on time and the job took about 4 hours. What I was most impressed with is that I was not present during the job and Henry, who supervised the workers for me, called me with any important questions that they had during the job. In addition, Henry said that if after I saw the job and needed additional work or fixes that they would come out for free to do it. The results were excellent and just what I expected if not more. I am particularly impressed with the job they did for the magnolia tree. It was tall and over grown and now it is nicely shaped, thinned, and at a nice height. I recommend them for anyone, but particularly for those that don't know much about tree maintenance and want a team that can provide that expertise as well as work un-supervised. I will definitely use Johnson's Tree Service again.
Description of Work: The scope of work included: - Removal of an old, large apricot tree - Removal of overgrown jasmine bushes - Removal of a bay laurel tree - Trimming of a persimmon tree - Trimming of a tangerine tree - Trimming, thinning, and shaping of a large champaca magnolia tree Cleanup, hauling of debris
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$585
janis V.
03/2013
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
I called Johnson's Tree Service on 3/5/13 and Violet came to my home the very next day for estimate. She was as worried about the rotting tree as I was. She got a crew to my house the next day! They were here right on time. They were efficient and friendly. Violet was here too and kept me informed of what was going on (which I really appreciated). The smaller tree needing the lower branches removed was an "after-thought on my part because I noticed it once the Acacia tree was down. Violet said "no problem", the men could take care of it now. The crew was great, the price was very reasonably and Violet made sure everything went smooth. You want great tree service call Johnson's Tree Service and ask for VIOLET! I will definitely use them again.
Description of Work: One very large Acacia tree had to be removed due to rotting at base and the stump removed. One other large Acacia tree needed pruning and a smaller tree needed lower branches removed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
GARY R.
03/2013
4.0
tree service
 + -1 more
I liked Kevin from the start. He was personable and he gave me a good price. I had six tress and eight rose bushes to prune back. (They were in terrible shape!) He did leave me hanging for a month from the scheduled date though, because a foreman got sick the day they were to come out, so then we rescheduled, but then he came a week earlier than the re-scheduled date.
Description of Work: According to the manager of my property (because I am in Taiwan), JOHNSON'S TREE SERVICE did an adequate job. His crew did what he said they would do and, when they were done, took all the debrie with them. In the ratings, for quality, I marked N/A; because I am overseas most of the year and did not see the finished job myself.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Eric L.
02/2013
1.0
tree service
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We contacted Johnson's Tree Service for a quote. Their ratings are so high here that it seemed like an easy choice. A gentleman called back very promptly. He was professional in every way and we set an appointment. It is this call that enables me to rate anything about this experience higher than "F". We set an appointment for today (the following week). When we set it up and it was mentioned that they are based fairly far from our home, he assured me that it was no problem. He had a project not too far the morning we scheduled, so it was not an issue. Today was the day. I looked forward to getting this tree work set and arranged my schedule to accommodate. They were a no-show. After 35 minutes late, I called and left a message. They never came and chose not to call back. Missing an appointment is understandable, Not calling back reduces that to a total waste of my time.
Description of Work: Asked for a quote to cut down 6-10 large & heavy trees. Certainly a 4-figure job. Appointment made for quote.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Johnson's Tree Care Inc
Hello Member, Thank you for your honest feedback. Please accept my sincerest apology for my staff. I assure you, that I will investigate this situation and meet with my sales team to implement a better response process, so that this is minimized, if not totally resolved for future inquiries and appointments. I know with your personal experience with us that it may be hard to believe, however, we here at Johnson's Tree Service value your business and also strive to offer the best customer service possible. If you ever need anything else in the future we would appreciate a second chance. Again, thank you for your honest feedback, we accept it and will use your experience to improve ourselves. Thank you and have a great 2013! Respectfully, Scott Johnson - Owner
George B.
02/2013
2.0
tree service
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Company took 5 days to respond to my inquiry. Person calling was nice but I had already contracted with another service.
Description of Work: 5 days to return call
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
jay G.
12/2012
5.0
tree service
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I had had Johnson's tree service do a large job for me this last summer and they called me and reminded me that I had said I wanted to get my Deodora thinned and trimmed in the winter. I was very surprised and glad they remembered because I hadn't. They were very flexible and accommodating to my schedule being that the holidays were upon us. They did a beautiful job and everything was left very clean. They also know how to trim a tree without making it look butchered. I have seen some terrible things done to trees in the name of trimming . They will be getting more of my business.
Description of Work: This tree service came in December since that is the time to trim pine trees. They also pruned ornamental plums, lemon, crepe myrtle, weeping crabapple and a pin oak. They had to haul all the branches to the chipper/shredder since my yard is an odd configuration. They were very professional and clean.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
PRAMOD P.
12/2012
5.0
tree service
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Professional, smooth, .. job well done!
Description of Work: Winter storms felled a 75'+ eucalyptus tree, luckily the tree fell on a wooded area of my neighbors property. No structures were damaged, but it did take out couple of smaller trees on its way down. Contacted Johnson's Tree Service after reading A+ reviews here and on Yelp. Henry was prompt, on time for his initial estimate visit. Emailed me his proposal/estimate - it was in-line, maybe a tad lower, than others. Henry's professional and knowledge'able behavior sealed the deal. The final job description was to remove, clean up and haul away fallen Eucalyptus tree located in the backyard and trim any damaged limbs on other trees affected by the fall. Also reduce tops of another Eucalyptus & Spruce trees.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200
Ann M.
12/2012
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
They were very easy to work with and very responsive. I felt the price was reasonable.
Description of Work: They pulled out some smaller trees and got rid of the roots, they trimmed some of our larger trees. They planted two other trees for us as well.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,270
JoAnn W.
12/2012
5.0
tree service
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My experience with Johnson's Tree Service was a very good one. From the day of the estimate to the day of completion I have nothing but praise for all the guys involved. They were all very informative, courteous, professional and neat. The tree was in a cramped spot with flowers and bushes all around. They did an excellent job cutting it down and my flowers and bushes stayed in good shape. When the job was finished my backyard as well as my neighbors yards were all cleaned up. If I ever need tree service again it will be Johnson's Tree Service that I call.
Description of Work: I had a very large Monterey Pine tree cut down in my backyard. Some of the branches were in three of my neighbors backyards.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
Anna M.
12/2012
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
We have two big Magnolia trees in the front and back. Henry gave us good information about the trees, and provided a quote that evening. He came the day after thanksgiving, and was prompt and attentive. Good service.
Description of Work: We had Henry come out and give us an estimate for our trees. We have two big Magnolia trees in the front and back. He p
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Cameron D.
11/2012
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Henry Vargas and Johnsons were great. Henry came over for the estimate and was very thorough about giving me his thoughts on what I should or shouldn't do, and was very patient in explaining the whole process and listening to my concerns. His quote also ended up being the lowest quote that I got, even though they were in Sunnyvale and would have to drive up every day. The actual tree removal process went smoothly, Johnson's guys are efficient and got everything done quickly. This project was also very technical, and they got it done with no damage to my property or my neighbors. Henry kept in touch throughout the process letting me know how things were going and getting my approval before doing making any changes that we hadn't previously discussed (e.g. they asked to remove my mailbox to avoid banging into as they navigated out of my gate with large pieces of wood, which was appreciated). Henry also kept me updated throughout the process by texting me pictures as the trees came down. All in all great work, I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: I had two giant 30-40 year old pine trees removed from my backyard in San Francisco. One was maybe 80' to 100' tall pointing straight up, but the other was probably a similar size growing sideways over three other property lines. Access to my backyard is also limited to a very narrow alleyway so the removal process was complicated.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
BARBARA F.
10/2012
5.0
excavators, tree service
 + 0 more
We previously had a 65 year-old Elm tree removed from our back yard. The tree removal firm originally indicated that they did not do stump removal work, so I looked up landscaping services in recent San Jose, CA, Angie's list publications and selected Johnson Tree Service because they explicitly indicated that they did this kind of work, as well as tree trimming. I also located two other firms and requested quotes from them. I selected Johnson Tree Services after talking with each firm. I talked with one of the owners, Kevin, who promptly visited within a day or so to see the work to be done. He gave me a verbal quote on the spot and immediately emailed me a written copy via email from his iPad. I mentioned that I found his name and an ad for his firm on Angie's List and he promptly offered the 10% discount mentioned in the ad. We arranged a time when he could return with his stump grinding machine. He arrived at the agreed time and date. He came with an assistant to help. The truck and equipment were clean and in good condition. It appeared well maintained and cared-for. The work was professionally done and completed within a few hours. I paid him the agreed amount and he emailed me an invoice marked "paid". Kevin was careful to protect the surrounding landscaping as he positioned his machine for the work. He also was careful to shield our patio windows from the flying wood chips that the grinding machine produces as it chews-away the stump. This is a good company and I would certianly use them again, when the need arises. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Removal of a very large (36 - 40 inch diameter) tree stump in our back yard using a stump grinding machine.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Diane R.
09/2012
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Kevin and Henry of Johnsons' Tree Service arrived when they said they would to give me a Quote for the work. The Estimate (Quote) was e-mailed to me immediately and an appointment made for crews to do work. Unfortunately, a couple of days later I was informed that their office had scheduled 2 jobs for that day and I agreed to have my job re-scheduled to the following week. They arrived with their crew and did the work in an afternoon. The grinding of the Yucca stump was scheduled for the next day and took about 15 minutes. I was pleased with the crew and the work done. Clean-up was good.
Description of Work: They Quoted and provided the following Services:- Clean thin and reduce one Japanese Maple tree in front yard. Removed one stump in the back yard. (Tree had died and trunk removed but stump remained) Skirt pruned one cedar tree located in back yard of property above my shed. Fence line trimmed neighbors bottlebrush trees to clear my phone line. Removed one yucca stump located at side of house and ground out stump. Fence trimmed Uginia tree belonging to neighbor. Reduced the tops of Birch trees in my back yard. They then cleaned up and hauled away all debris.
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FAQ
Johnson's Tree Care Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Johnson's Tree Care Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Johnson's Tree Care Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Johnson's Tree Care Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Johnson's Tree Care Inc offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Johnson's Tree Care Inc offers emergency services.
No, Johnson's Tree Care Inc does not offer warranties.
Johnson's Tree Care Inc offers the following services: TREE SERVICE: Cleaning, Removals, Safety Trimming, Stump Grinding; 24hr Emergency Service; Free Wood Chips/ Firewood and More