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Bill's Tree Care & Landscape Inc

Tree Service, Landscaping, Lawn and Yard Work,

About us

With our team, you can always expect on time project completion and professional, quality results. Whether you are looking for help clearing out your yard or investing time in a complete landscaping project, Bill's Tree Care & Landscaping has the experience and knowledge your project requires. We specialize in a variety of San Jose tree services to provide you with access to consistently professional results. LIC - # 766540. Additional phone numbers: (650) 941-8200, (650)627-7620.

Business highlights

39 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential & Commercial Tree Services – Pruning, Crown Reduction, End Weight Reduction, Shaping, Tree Removal, Stump Grinding, Disease Treatment, Insect Treatment, & Cabling. Landscaping – Yard Clean Up & Clearing. Arborist Reports, Permit Processing, Tree Evaluation & Consultation, & Inventory.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.629 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
76%
4
14%
3
0%
2
10%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.3
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.6
Showing 1-25 of 29 reviews

Bradford B.
12/2020
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They called me three hours after submitting my request. They did a good job!
Description of Work: pruning 20 fruit trees
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Peter W.
08/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The work went very well. The initial cause of the work was that my oak tree overhangs my neighbor's property and was causing them some problems. I met with my neighbor and the representative from Bill's, and we were able to come quickly come to a good and clear agreement of what needed to be done. We were able to schedule the actual work fairly quickly, and the crew arrived promptly. The work ran over the course of two days, since there was so much, and the Bill's crew were careful to plan there work so they could do cleanup and be out of the way before all my neighbors would return from work. So, all in all, I think the work went well, and I was pleased with their professionalism and consideration.
Description of Work: Bill's Tree Care trimmed several trees on my property, including a very large and tricky oak that overhangs my neighbor's property.

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
$2,700

Jan M.
07/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They are very good. I've used them in the past. The interaction was good. They were great. They know what they are doing. They are reasonably priced and they are nice to talk to. They are trustworthy and I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: I used Bill's Tree Care & Landscape to trim my 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
$975

Thomas P.
06/2013
2.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Very low rating the original owner did OK. It was through a recommendation from another person but I think the son took over. They planted the additional trees too close to the original ones. Two of them died and they did not come back to correct the problem and they said they would. I was very disappointed. It seems like the running of BILL'S TREE went from Bill Senior to his son. I don't know what his son's name is. His son seems to be pretty exuberant and pretty enthusiastic. The quality of work dropped immensely.
Description of Work: They came in and I asked them to plant some additional trees in addition to the ones they had put in before.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0

$400

Carl W. D.
01/2013
5.0
landscaping, tree service
  + 0 more
Overall it went very well. Team was easy to work with and they did everything they said they would in the proposal. They even came back to clean up some things they felt needed some more work. They were very good with the new trees and made sure they were secure. i will use them again to do some landscaping.
Description of Work: tree removal, shaping, grinding, planting
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500

Gerald S.
04/2012
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They did a great job and the cleanup was spotless. However, it appears that they have no idea what a appointment is. They can make appointments just fine but they show up whenever it's convenient for them. Not you. My appointment was for 1pm. They showed up at 8:30am did the job and left. No discussion. No opportunity for questions. Things were finally resolved but I'll never use them again. There has to be other good arborists that can actually keep their commitments.
Description of Work: Trim/prune patio tree

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
1.0

$250

Dolores L.
03/2012
5.0
landscaping, tree service
  + 0 more
They come on time, work quickly, clean up after themselves, and charge a fair price...what more could one want?
Description of Work: I have used Bill's Tree Care for several years, from an emergency call when painters almost destroyed a ten year old bougainvilla to trimming a thirty year old plum to planting new/replacing old trees. Bill 1 (papa) or Bill 2 (son) are always prompt, patient, and professional. I recommend them without reservation. I don't always know what I need, but I count on them to help me take care of my beloved trees as well as my wallet. (How many service providers will say something is too costly?)

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
$300

Michele B.
12/2009
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
They have employees of their own and they don't contract their work outside. They give their people all the medical benefits and it seems like a nice family business. They were on time and they did a nice job.
Description of Work: Bill's Tree Care & Landscape Inc did the tree trimming. Their last visit was about seven months ago.

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
$700

Paul S.
09/2009
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Bill was very responsive, and his crew came when he said they would and were very professional.
Description of Work: A large branch fell off a very large pine tree in our yard; Bill's came the same day to remove and then a few days later to trim and thin the remaining tree.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

Patricia S.
08/2009
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They came, they saw, they worked, they cleaned up, and they left.
Description of Work: They heavily thinned our California Pepper Tree to withstand heavy winds and to not block the sun from the nearby peach tree. They also thinned our Liquid Amber to withstand heavy winds.

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

DEBBIE M.
08/2009
2.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I have to say I will never deal with this company again. The reason is their Account Payable Department. Within an hour of the crew starting the work I was called to find out how I would pay. It went down hill from there. Their people neglected to pick up the check I had left - my husband was home. I got numerous calls and it wasn't until I left a message on the following Monday that if they needed immediate payment to call me so that I can give them my credit card number. I was made to feel like I was a dead beat that wouldn't pay the bill yet they were paid in full in less than a week after the work was done. And I would have paid that day if their people onsite had asked for the check like we had expected after the first phone call. On a side note they gave my neighbors an outrageous quote to remove their pomello tree which they had removed this week for less than half the price that Bill quoted.
Description of Work: I had 3 trees removed and a few trees trimmed. The work that was done was good.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$800

Response from Bill's Tree Care & Landscape Inc
Thank you for your feedback. I took it as constructive criticism and have made every attempt to correct the issue. We now wait until the day following the completion of the work to call regarding payment unless otherwise arranged. I'm glad we were able to provide quality service as it pertained to your trees. Perhaps one day we can be of service to you once again.

MARY L.
07/2009
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
This experience went exceedingly well. The workers were prompt and professional and scrambled up those trees with great ease. They had an eye for shape and design, not just chopped off like so many others trimmers will do.
Description of Work: Initially I called for an estimate, but was so pleased with the consultation, agreed to have them start that day. They shaped and thinned out a huge Chinese Elm. On the second day, they came back and thinned out a large front-yard tree of dead wood. This tree was an accident waiting to happen. It is now a great relief to see it trimmed out. The tree cutters also corrected some branches [on another front tree] from interferring with telephone wires.

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
$1,150

Vivienne N.
05/2009
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The guys arrived about 90 minutes later than scheduled, but Bill had called to let me know. They worked very fast and the resulting shape of the tree looks very good. They cleaned up the branches and leaves, and also swept off the roof where much of the foliage had landed. The job took just over an hour and I was very satisfied.
Description of Work: I had a fairly large flowering pear tree with fireblight and spotted mildew trimmed by about two thirds. Three guys worked as a team, pruning limbs, shaping the tree and carrying away the branches to grind in their machine. I also had some minor pruning done on a peach tree with some dead branches.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Matt H.
10/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Provided an estimate over the phone and scheduled the same time. Two days later the stump was gone and the area cleaned up. They were in and out in about an hour. Tipped the workers. Would surely use them again. Great service!
Description of Work: Stump ground.

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
$150

PAUL C.
06/2008
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were ok, their was nothing to complain about. We got several bids and they gave the lowest so we chose them. I would recommend them to my friends, they had a competitive bid, they were on time and they got the job done.
Description of Work: We had them remove a liquid amber tree from our yard.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

BOB S.
12/2007
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
On time, quick work, cleaned up the branches and any leaves that were left. No sawdust spread out around the backyard either. They took away all the branches/leaves when they were done.
Description of Work: Had a Mulberry tree pollacked. (Pruned back to the 'bulbs' of the branches).

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

JOAN L.
11/2007
2.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Bill Jr. was quite professional during his estimate, but he pushed hard to sell me on his bid. I hired him because he's a certified arborist and seemed knowledgeable about our oaks, which are the pride of our home. They had been butchered before, and had finally recovered from being shorn of all inside growth. The day he and his crew came, I had to leave but came back at lunchtime. Imagine my horror at finding all the inside growth once again stripped from our most prominent tree. Bill was indignant and not very apologetic when I complained, but agreed to cut 10% off the price of the oaks. He did speak to his crew about the problem, but they continued to trim the other oaks the same way. I found this to be unacceptable work for an arborist-run company and told him so. He agreed to come out and tidy up some dead branches that were left, but became aggressive on the phone when I held off on payment until he showed up. Once I paid him, he never finished the work. BEWARE!
Description of Work: Bill Jr.'s crew trimmed four 80 yr. oak trees and one California buckeye. They also cut back two potato bushes and another large tree-like bush, back from the neighbor's side of the fence.

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

$2,000

MARIAN R.
10/2007
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
This is the second time I've used them. I left a message in the morning with Bill Jr. and he called me back the same day. We met the next day to discuss what I wanted done. He also recommended that I not buy some liquid bug killer for my trees (I'd already purchased it) since it wouldn't work very well and it was pretty expensive. They cleaned up everything. Wonderful job! Very pleasant to work with.
Description of Work: He trimmed some very tall trees in the backyard and the front. Took out another tree and some shrubbery. The tree stump was ground out the next day.

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
$850

Joe R.
10/2007
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Bill Jr. showed up on time for the estimate. As we walked around the property, he described what he would do with each of the trees on the property. He gave me a written estimate on a company form and pointed out all the special features or services, including grinding and recycling all waste, hauling and disposal of the palm because it could not be recycled. The estimate was itemized for each of the different tree species. After I had received all my estimates, I called Bill back and made him an offer for the job, which he accepted. The team showed up on the promised date, completed the tree trimming, cleared all the waste, and was gone in about 4 hours. The palm tree removal required a special tool and was removed, as scheduled the next day. I received an invoice the day after the work was done. I was very pleased with the experience of engaging the company, including the office staff, the work that was done, and the price.
Description of Work: A team of 5 arbor specialists, topped 5 huge Italian cypress, thinned (pruned) 2 large Aristocratic pear, removed a 12 foot tall date palm that had been started in a wine barrel, thinned and trimmed back 1 Mulberry tree, pruned and shaped two citrus, and cleaned up a stand of Birch.

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
$2,300

ANA MARIA A.
09/2007
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
We decided to use this company because the owner is a certified arborist and were told that his workers were well trained. They did a very good job, although they showed up almost four hours after their scheduled time. The reason seemed to be and emergency job elsewhere. Our trees are quite tall and the workers had to climb pretty high. They used ropes to reach the branches and were very careful not to harm the plants underneath the trees. After finishing they cleaned up all the debris, grinding up the cut branches. Now we can see the sun through the branches! After the job was finished we wanted to have Bill come and take a look at the trees. We thought the silk oak needed a bit more topping off. We left a message at the office but never heard of him.
Description of Work: Bill's company sent three workers who trimmed and thinned four trees in our yard, one magnolia tree, two birches and a silk oak tree.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

P M.
09/2007
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I wanted a certified arborist to look at my 65-foot incense cedar for a health assessment. Bill Jr. came out and addressed my concerns and gave the estimate for all the work. Work was done a few days later. The cedar had quite a bit of deadwood going all the way to the top, but they got up and removed all of it. Cleanup was excellent. They left the patio, driveway and sidewalk swept clean. Total cost was pricey, but I hadn't had any work done for several years and it was overdue. Cost just for the cedar was less than what I'd paid someone else about 6 years ago so I feel overall cost was fair. My yard does look kind of bare with all the overgrowth (plus one tree) removed, so the lesson is to not let the trees get so far gone!
Description of Work: Removed an old orange tree; crown reduction and shaping of the Chinese pistache street tree; pruned 2 crape myrtles; removed a large limb from and cut back grapefruit tree and trimmed another one; removed extensive deadwood and thinned large cedar; trimmed back parts of neighbor's Italian cypress that were growing over my roof. Work was done while I was at work, which was fine with me.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200

FRED S.
07/2007
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They promptly scheduled an appointment for an estimate. The owner came out and gave us a detailed quote and explained the work recommended. The quote was itimized so we could choose what we wanted done. The work was scheduled for the following week, but they called back and were able to get it done sooner, which was more convenient or us. A three man crew showed up right on time. The work was done quickly. They cleaned up well. All were courteous, professional and knowledgable. The only minor complaint was the shaping of a citrus tree--but this may have been due to unclear instructions (we wanted branches cleared from being too close to the house--so the resault left an unbalanced look).
Description of Work: 6 large trees needed pruning and shaping. It was prompted by two large limbs breaking off the main tree in our front yard. (Note: they could not come out immediately to remove the fallen limbs-nor could anyone else we contacted, so we just had them hauled away by a local handyman.) We did need the broken limbs trimmed and the trees annual clean up takem care of. They did a real nice job of thinning the trees, fixing the broken limbs, shaping the trees and cleaned up very well.

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
$1,450

BOB R.
07/2007
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
When they got to my house, they first talked to me to see exactly what I wanted. They were three people doing the work and they charged me $100 per tree.
Description of Work: I had them prune 5 large trees in my yard. They took all of branches with them when they were finished.

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

MICHAEL A.
05/2007
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They did a perfect job of taking out a tree we had at the house. The stump was ground down well and the place was as clean as when I had left it in the morning. We were very satisfied with the total price they charged us for the service.
Description of Work: They took out a medium sized tree and ground the stump. All garbage and wood was taken away by them and they completed the job in 2 hours time.

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
$300

JUDY L.
01/2007
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The trimming was great but did not include lowest limbs which we thought would be included. Contacted owner, explained complaint and discovered a miscommunication on the quote. Bill's returned and removed 18 inches of lower branches without additional charge. This was a very accommodating process and we are very satisfied and would use this service again and recommend it.
Description of Work: Trimmed an evergreen that had become unsightly and uneven.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
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Contact information

PO Box 24950, San Jose, CA 95154

www.billstreecare.org

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Tree Service,
Landscaping,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Hauling,
Excavating

FAQ

Bill's Tree Care & Landscape Inc is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

Bill's Tree Care & Landscape Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Bill's Tree Care & Landscape Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Bill's Tree Care & Landscape Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Bill's Tree Care & Landscape Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Bill's Tree Care & Landscape Inc offers emergency services.
No, Bill's Tree Care & Landscape Inc does not offer warranties.
Bill's Tree Care & Landscape Inc offers the following services: Residential & Commercial Tree Services – Pruning, Crown Reduction, End Weight Reduction, Shaping, Tree Removal, Stump Grinding, Disease Treatment, Insect Treatment, & Cabling. Landscaping – Yard Clean Up & Clearing. Arborist Reports, Permit Processing, Tree Evaluation & Consultation, & Inventory.

Contact information

PO Box 24950, San Jose, CA 95154

www.billstreecare.org

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day