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If your property includes trees, you will sooner or later find yourself needing an arborist. This tree care professional can help you take care of sick trees, prune them to keep them healthy, and perform a variety of other tasks specifically designed to make sure that your property and all of its greenery remains in good shape.

If, when the time comes, you need help finding an arborist near you, enter your zip code to be connected today to local arbor care companies. In that case, here's everything you need to know before starting the process.

What Does an Arborist Do?

As mentioned above, an arborist is a tree care specialist. Here's how the International Society of Arboriculture defines the profession: "An arborist, by definition, is an individual trained in the art and science of planting, caring for, and maintaining individual trees. Arborists are knowledgeable about the needs of trees and are trained and equipped to provide proper care."

In other words, an arborist is specifically qualified to help improve and maintain the health of any trees on your property. They can prune your trees, spot early signs of disease and damage, or remove them if necessary. Keeping your trees healthy is crucial to both the value and safety of your property, and the right arborist can help you achieve that goal.

The Licensing and Qualifications any Arborist Should Possess

Of course, not everyone who claims to be qualified to take care of your trees actually is. That's why when looking for an arborist near you, you should always make sure that they are licensed to perform the work necessary to maintain, prune, or cut down your trees.

Certification by the International Society of Arboriculture is voluntary. Still, it results in a type of quality seal that will be invaluable for you in choosing a professional to work with. Other potential certifications that carry similar weight are the American Society of Consulting Arborists, the Tree Care Industry Association, or your local/state arborists' association.

Arborists certified by these organizations follow a code of ethics that ensure they take every decision and action with the trees' health in mind. In addition, the associations make it a point to keep their members up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices, ensuring that a professional who carries this certification will take care of your property as well as possible.

The Costs of Hiring an Arborist

Naturally, the costs of hiring an arborist depend significantly on the exact services you need. Some arborists offer a free tree health inspection, allowing you to evaluate whether further services are needed. Most of our homeowners report that pruning services cost an average of $691 per visit, while tree cutting can cost more than $1,000.

Of course, a number of variables play into these averages. The number and size of the trees on your property is the biggest variable to keep in mind. In addition, the health, type, and location of the tree also matter in determining how much hiring an arborist will actually cost.


"Justin and Benjamin did an amazing and fantastic job on our out of control tree that was located in our backyard that was literally reaching one of its branches to our neighbors porch. Our neighbor was so happy that we finally got this done. Our tree in the front also received some care too. Our tress are now absolutely beautiful. Theses guys are licensed professional arborist that I would highly recommend. Note: They did top quality work and their bid came in the lowest. Thank You Guys 😊 "

--5.0 star review from a homeowner in San Francisco CA


"Since 1992, I have had a massive coastal redwood cleaned very few years. I have never, ever, had as good a job as done my New Sky Tree Service. Not only did they eliminate dead material, they opened the entire tree up for more circulation and sunlight. The cleanup afterwards left the ground looking manicured and spotless. The workers were pleasant and professional. And because the owner is both a certified arborist and certifies tree surgeon, I am confident the job was done right. Highest praise for these folks. This was the first time I used them, but definitely not the last!"

--5.0 star review from a homeowner in Los Altos CA


"He is a nice person and that's what makes him very different."

--4.0 star review from Mark H. in


"Freddy is very professional, he has great follow through and I will definitely use him again in the future."

--5.0 star review from Tom .. in


"He pays close attention to detail and is very thorough. It took a little longer than expected but he did an excellent job! "

--5.0 star review from Benjamin L. in


"Hired Eric for aeration work on my backyard. He met me at my house to scope and the project and give me a price. He came back the next day with a co-worker to get the job done. We are happy with his work. Very good communication and customer service. Thanks."

--5.0 star review from Jeff V. in San Jose CA


"Way too expensive. But good quality, good workmenship and came on time. "

--5.0 star review from Oz W. in San Francisco CA


"My pro arrived on time and did an outstanding job hanging my Christmas lights! He is an electrician and made certain that the lights were on separate circuits and that the right amount of strings were together. I will definitely hire pros from this organization again when needed."

--5.0 star review from Diane M. in Sunnyvale CA


"As much an artist as they are an arborist. "

--5.0 star review from Kevin S. in


"Joel and his team were prompt, gave a fair price, got to work quickly and did a fantastic job. They were polite too. Can t ask for more than that. Will hire them again."

--5.0 star review from Sasha Z. in San Francisco CA


"Efficiently and carefully made the repair "

--5.0 star review from Ellyn K. in Oakland CA


"Great job!"

--5.0 star review from a homeowner in San Francisco CA


"They were prompt, did what they said they would do, cleaned up well and did a great job."

--5.0 star review from Nadine P. in Campbell CA


"Bernard was prompt and thorough. The repair turned out to be very simple for someone who really knew what he was doing, but I hadn't been able to figure it out for myself."

--5.0 star review from John B. in San Francisco CA


"Geoff completely revived our backyard that we went from barely using to spending hours out there every week. He is easy to work with, especially around allowing the client to customize and iterate on the design. He always was conscious of our budget and would give us a range of options at different price points. He is professional, responsive over email and text, and very knowledgeable of CA native plants and sustainable methods of landscaping to minimize water usage and use earth-friendly and high-quality materials. The plants he sourced were all high quality and the very small fraction that died or didn't look great he quickly replaced. His designs for our deck and fence looked much better than we had envisioned and we are very pleased with how functional our yard is yet how good it also looks and true it was to our goal of using native plants and natural materials. One area for improvement: sometimes his crew didn't have the attention to detail we would have liked. Whenever we pointed out some detail the crew had missed, however, Geoff was quick to remedy. But we had to be vigilant about checking in on things. Also, it would be great if he could get a certified electrician on his crew to do all electrical work (lighting) rather than having to work with a third party."

--4.5 star review from Jonathan D. in San Francisco CA