Rock's Tree & Hillside Service

Tree Service, Lawn and Yard Work

About us

Rock's Tree and Hillside Service, Inc. has been a family-owned business since its beginning in 1976, a personal, hands-on company with certified arborist owners, fully trained crew and state of the art machinery that is eco-compliant. Customers, residential and commercial, return again and again because we take care to provide the best service possible. We're a company that prunes, shapes and deals with all measure of surgical remedies with trees, and one that clears hazardous vegetation at properties for fire code compliance. We work from the San Fernando Valley, Calabasas, Woodland Hills in the west to Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena and Sierra Madre in the east, all in Los Angeles County.

Business highlights

49 years of trusted experience
Veteran Owned & Operated
Se Habla Español
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Tree Removal, Tree Trimming, Tree Shaping, Brush Clearing, Fire Code Compliance, Clean Up, Deadwooding, Arborist Reports,, Stump Grinding, Stump Removal, Consulting

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.838 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
89%
4
3%
3
3%
2
3%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.6
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8

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Showing 1-25 of 38 reviews

Georgeann C.
08/2020
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It was very good, I had no complaints. I would use them
Description of Work: They trimmed the avocado tree.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Response from Rock's Tree & Hillside Service
Thank you [Member Name Removed] for trusting your trees to Rock's Tree and Hillside Service. We appreciate your business.

Louise V.
08/2020
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It was fine, it was good. I had an estimate from them from 2013 and did not used them at that time. The 2 estimates that I had were pretty much equal. Everything was fine, they cleaned up after work.
Description of Work: They did tree trimming and one tree removal.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Response from Rock's Tree & Hillside Service
Thank you for putting your trust in Rock's Tree and Hillside Service. We look forward to working with you again.

Bill O.
08/2020
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It was great. The pricing was good. They called me back right away. Set the appoitment right away. When they came out to do the bid, they were on time. The workmen were here right on time. They were friendly and nice to work with. The budget was exactly what they told us it would be. I have already contacted them to call me next year for the same service.
Description of Work: did some work on our palm tree, tree trimming in the back
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Rock's Tree & Hillside Service
Thank you so much for trusting Rock's Tree and Hillside Service to work on your trees. We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you again.

Robin B.
09/2019
1.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Did not receive a call from them. Still waiting.
Description of Work: Tree removal
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Karin B.
08/2019
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They did arrive over one hour late. But the task was performed fast and clean. They wanted $700.00 for the service, but I told them, that I had an estimate from someone else for $500.00 So, I went with them and they did a great Job.
Description of Work: Cut the dead leaves of a palm tree.

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
$500

paul K.
10/2018
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Wonderful. Mary Beth was very prompt coming out and giving me an estimate; very knowledgeable. The crew arrived on time, and John Carlos did everything he could to make sure we got exactly what we wanted, catering to both myself and my wife. They were fast, helpful, cleaned up nicely, personable and professional. Just Great!
Description of Work: Large trees needed significant cut back

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
$1,030

William S.
09/2018
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Went great. They showed up on time and did a fantastic job. They covered the pool filter with plywood to avoid any damage from falling palm parts. The carrotwood tree belonged to the neighbor but extended into my yard too. They trimmed that nicely on both sides. They also trimmed the Bougainvillea's back to separate the neighbors tree from my side. Cleaned up nicely afterward too. (No dirt or anything in the pool! or the street). Highly recommended. Will use again.
Description of Work: Trimmed carrotwood, multiple palms, fruit 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
$1,700

Tara P.
06/2017
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Rock is awesome. He is so knowledgeable, and his team is professional and courteous. I would hire Rock again in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: Paid consultation on several tree on my and my neighbor's properties, tree removal, bush 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

Stephen F.
09/2016
5.0
lawn service, tree service
  + 0 more
I had a landscaping design/build company until illness kept me from continuing. I felt like I was in good and knowledgeable hands when Rock came out for the estimate - he is an arborist so he understood exactly what I wanted. His crew showed up on time and were very professional with a very capable foreman who interpreted Rock's job description accurately, so the job was done perfectly and the place was clean afterwards.
Description of Work: Tree pruning, brush clearance, haul-away, cleanup.

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

Laura M.
05/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
We had Rock Tree & Hillside come out to a rental house I own to give an estimate on removing a pine tree that was about 70-75 years old and 60 or more feet tall. It was almost dead, so we were worried about it being blown over in a windstorm. We also had an overgrown chinaberry that was getting in power lines and littering the yard. The company worked with my tenant, which I appreciated, so I didn't have to go to the site. Carlos and his crew came out and worked quickly to do these jobs as well as pruning an avocado that was not part of the work order. The pine was completely removed and the spot left flat, despite the profuse root growth. The chinaberry required extensive pruning and the crown needed to be raised, which was done professionally. The crown has a nice shape to it now and was not overtrimmed. The avocado didn't require as much but was in a difficult spot. All the detritus was cleaned up and the yard left clean and tidy. Another thing I appreciate was that when my tenant left for a bit, the neighbor asked if the crew could cut some other branches, and the crew told him no, that he wasn't paying them and they would have to get her permission. This is not to be ungenerous, but the neighbor was kind of trying to take advantage of the situation. The estimate was $2090, and that is what I paid, even with the extra work and what must have been a ton of debris to remove. I plan on calling the company in the future to remove some dead trees from my own yard.
Description of Work: Removed huge pine tree, pruned chinaberry and avocado.

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
$2,100

Sally A.
04/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
This is the third time we've used them and they never disappoint. They aren't the cheapest but if you care about your trees and how your lawn looks it is well worth the money. They do an excellent job protecting all of the other plantings. They also clean up really well afterward. They are very knowledgable as well as being nice people.
Description of Work: Trimmed all of our trees - from the really big to the moderate sized ones. Cut out dead branches and trimmed back overgrown areas.

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
$1,600

Edward W.
03/2016
2.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Mary Beth came to the house and gave me a good estimate. When I got back to her within a week to say I was interested in getting the work done they said they were booking work 30 days out and I told them that was unreasonable and they should have told me that when I called the first time because in that case I wouldn't have had them come over and give an estimate. It was very misleading and a waste of my time.
Description of Work: gave an estimate for tree pruning

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jody N.
09/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Rock arrived about three hours after I called. He quickly assessed the situation and called a crew to come to the house as soon as they finished their ongoing job. We were all worried more about the neighbor's property than anything else. Eight men, including Rock, worked for two hours, until after hours (5:30pm), until all was cleared. The work was speedy, excellent, and reasonably priced. I have had work done by Rock's before, but this was an urgent matter. I greatly appreciate the professional job the men did and would recommend the company without reservation.
Description of Work: cleared a huge tree that fell in our driveway,blocking our driveway and garage and partially resting on our neighbor's hedge.

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
$2,800

marlane M.
02/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Rock came on time and gave me an estimate of services and talked me through the trimming and shaping of the trees on my property. I had three estimates and his was the best and he seemed to most knowledgeable and straightforward. I took a night to review the beds and hired him the next day, they put me on the schedule about ten days hence. That day Rock and a large crew of men came with their trucks and machinery on time and worked efficiently and quickly. There were a few things I wanted Rock to look at that I hadn't worked into my estimate and he was very helpful and conscientious. Absolutely the kind of service people who go the extra mile to make sure the job is done well and make customers for life.
Description of Work: trimmed trees and shrubs.

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
$1,700

Frank H.
01/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were great and flawless. It was fast and comprehensive.
Description of Work: Rock's Tree & Hillside Services removed two trees.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Camilla W.
04/2014
5.0
lawn service, tree service
  + 0 more
We were very pleased with the quick response and good work. Rock came to provide an estimate within a day of my calling and then fit our small job in the same week. All the workers who came were hard-working and polite and they cleaned up everything well too. I recommended them to my neighbor and would use them again.
Description of Work: We had two tree-sized bushes and a Sago palm tree removed (including roots) from some tight planters and a very large Cape Cod Honeysuckle tree/bush trimmed.

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
$475

JEANNINE J.
03/2014
5.0
lawn service, tree service
  + 0 more
I had them here twice. What stands out to me is that it is family owned and operated. Rock and his wife are both certified arborists. They come and give an estimate first. They go around the yard with you, look at everything, and tell you what their advice would be, what needs to be done. Then, they schedule it with their crew. They have their own crew. They are very quick. They have enough guys on the crew so they get the work done in quick time. They clean up everything afterwards and leave it looking beautiful. They are very professional.
Description of Work: Rock’s Tree & Hillside Service came, cut out an old bush in the front that was dead, took down a deceased Avocado tree, and trimmed some greenery in the backyard. They bruised up everything.

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

elizabeth E.
01/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They did an excellent job. The property manage reported back to me that they were terrific. I have been there since and it looks great.
Description of Work: They did tree trimming and clean up of my rental home in Pasadena.

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

Ronald P.
12/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
A large crew and heavy equipment showed up at the appointed hour and proceeded to protect the roof of the house with plywood and tarps. Cleanup was very good and the results outstanding.
Description of Work: Pruned an exceptionally large and tall sycamore 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
$3,000

JoAnn B.
11/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They cleaned up after themselves. They were so understanding. My neighbor called the cops and it was quite the emotional experience but they remained professional. They even cut up the wood and provided me with firewood. At one point, I began to reconsider having it done and Rocks wife talked me through it.
Description of Work: My neighbor has a tree that hovers over my roof. She refuses to trim it. Rock came out and did a beautiful 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
$1,100

SUSAN D.
06/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Rock's Tree & Hillside Service were fantastic. They were great. Their price was half or 2/3 what everybody else was going to charge me. They were on time and they did the job in half the time. I thought it was going to take whole day, but they were done in 3 hours and they cleaned up after themselves. They were fantastic, they were efficient, clean, fast and reasonable. I called up a few people and they were the lowest and they came when they said they would. It was a big job, it was trees that had become so big, they were beginning to crack the foundation so it was a big job and they took the root out.
Description of Work: I used Rock's Tree & Hillside Service. They removed a large 2 really huge Eucalyptus tree that was next to 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
$1,200

ray I.
03/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Rock's crew came for three days. The tree pruners are excellent. Careful and thorough. End product is healthy trees that are very pleasing to look at. It was a difficult job done very well. Not at all happy with the hillside clearing which we would rate relatively poorly.
Description of Work: Pruning trees and clearing hillside. These ratings are for the tree pruning which was done well. We are not at all happy with the hillside clearing which is rated on separate entry.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000

Lisa R.
12/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
A few years back my husband and I realized that we would need to have a beautiful old oak tree removed from our yard. The tree was several hundred years old and required a permit for removal by the forestry service. After months of debate we decided it was time and called Rock's Tree and Hillside Service. They had done some trimming for us in the past which was great so we naturally thought of them for the removal. We really had no idea how complex the process would be, but Rock and the crew were wonderful. They were so careful with our roof, lawn, fencing and also with the neighbor's roof and yard. Nothing was damaged during the two days it took to remove the tree. Although tree removal is expensive, Rock's prices were great and really reasonable considering how much work was involved with this project. It was sad for our family to have such a beautiful tree removed. Not only were we saddened but also concerned about what could go wrong during the removal. My husband and I are grateful to Rock and the crew for making a painful experience bearable and manageable. The operation was really flawless. We would highly recommend Rock's Tree and Hillside Service. Thank you again Rock!
Description of Work: We had a very large and very old tree removed from our yard by Rock's Tree and Hillside Service. The tree removal was complicated and involved many workers and specialized equipment including a crane. Rock's crew was wonderful.

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
$7,000

Sterling R.
07/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Mary Beth came out for an estimate she was very knowledgeable, thorough, and extremely nice. They were a little pricey so I did not use them, but I definitely would consider them in the future based upon the overall experience and great customer service.
Description of Work: trimming two large trees in front yard and trimming several trees in backyard

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

Evelyn M.
06/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It went fine overall. I called for them to come out and remove a tree. They said they would provide an estimate first. Mary Beth came out and gave an estimate. I told her fine, and I believe someone else scheduled the date for the work. The crew came out on the appointed date, completed the work and the whole experience was positive.
Description of Work: Rock's removed a large tree for us about 13 years ago. I was very satisfied then so when I needed a dead fruit tree and another tree removed. along with some trees to be trimmed, I called Rock's. Once again, an excellent job. 8 guys and about 3 trucks showed up including a chipper so that no mess was left behind. The work was done very efficiently and quickly. Rock even cut down some extra bushes at no extra charge. The estimator, Mary Beth, was also great and told us where to get some weed killer to get rid of bamboo shoots which pop up from a neighbor's property. It worked beautifully.Overall, this firm is great, reasonably priced and gets the job done professionally.

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
$640
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Contact information

P.O Box 1890, Studio City, CA 91604

http://www.rockstreesandhillsideservice.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
648824
Trade License Locale
California
Trade License Authority
California: Contractors
Trade License Expiration
05/31/2026
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Tree Service,
Lawn and Yard Work

FAQ

Rock's Tree & Hillside Service is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Rock's Tree & Hillside Service accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Rock's Tree & Hillside Service offers free project estimates.
No, Rock's Tree & Hillside Service does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Rock's Tree & Hillside Service does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Rock's Tree & Hillside Service offers emergency services.
No, Rock's Tree & Hillside Service does not offer warranties.
Rock's Tree & Hillside Service offers the following services: Tree Removal, Tree Trimming, Tree Shaping, Brush Clearing, Fire Code Compliance, Clean Up, Deadwooding, Arborist Reports,, Stump Grinding, Stump Removal, Consulting

Contact information

P.O Box 1890, Studio City, CA 91604

http://www.rockstreesandhillsideservice.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM