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Tree Service in Bakersfield, CA

Compare 10 local tree service pros. Typical service: $295–$825.

Top Tree Service Companies in Bakersfield

  1. 1.CAL STATE TREE SERVICE

    4.9★ (306 reviews)

    4.9★ from 306 reviews

    +16618093754Website

  2. 2.Salas Tree Service

    4.9★ (103 reviews)

    4.9★ from 103 reviews

    +16612716009Website

  3. 3.EMPIRE TREE SERVICE INC

    4.9★ (91 reviews)

    4.9★ from 91 reviews

    +16614371089Website

  4. 4.Mario's Tree Services

    4.4★ (108 reviews)

    4.4★ from 108 reviews

    +16613330835Website

  5. 5.Henriquez Tree Service

    4.7★ (43 reviews)

    4.7★ from 43 reviews

    +16614449924Website

  6. 6.General Tree Service, Inc.

    4.4★ (29 reviews)

    4.4★ from 29 reviews

    +16613233155Website

  7. 7.Innovative Tree Service

    4.4★ (22 reviews)

    4.4★ from 22 reviews

    +16614109037

  8. 8.All Tree Care

    3.7★ (22 reviews)

    3.7★ from 22 reviews

    +16614964658Website

  9. 9.T&S Tree Services LLC

    5.0★ (8 reviews)

    5.0★ from 8 reviews

    +16615355414Website

  10. 10.Universal Tree Service, LLC

    3.6★ (16 reviews)

    3.6★ from 16 reviews

    +16617038997

Tree Service Cost in Bakersfield

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Bakersfield
Tree trimming$295–$825/job
Tree removal$472–$1,769/job
Stump grinding$177–$531/job
Storm damage removal$590–$2,358/job

Tree Service prices in Bakersfield run about 18% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 10 companies serving Bakersfield, rated 4.5★ on average across 748 customer reviews.

Bakersfield Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Bakersfield's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
January 28
First fall frost
December 12
Annual precipitation
6.47"
Heating degree days
2,173
Cooling degree days
2,259
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan39.3°56.2°1.16"
Feb42.4°62.8°1.24"
Mar46.5°68.7°1.21"
Apr50.2°75°0.52"
May57.5°83.5°0.18"
Jun64.2°90.9°0.08"
Jul70.5°97.1°-77.77"
Aug69°95.8°0.04"
Sep64°90°0.08"
Oct55°79.4°0.3"
Nov44.6°65.7°0.64"
Dec39°56.6°1.02"

NOAA station data 5.69 miles from Bakersfield.

Permits & Regulations in CA

  • Tree work requires a CSLB C-49 Tree and Palm Contractor license, which covers planting, pruning, removal, stump grinding and limb guying
  • The classification was formerly D-49 Tree Service and was reclassified by the CSLB — a current license reads C-49
  • Incidental pruning by a nurseryperson, or of planted trees by a gardener, is exempt from the license requirement

License required: CSLB C-49 Tree and Palm Contractor license

Sources: www.cslb.ca.gov

Tree Service FAQs for Bakersfield

How much does tree trimming cost in Bakersfield?

Tree trimming in Bakersfield typically runs $295-$825 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Bakersfield, CA?

In CA, Tree work requires a CSLB C-49 Tree and Palm Contractor license, which covers planting, pruning, removal, stump grinding and limb guying. Check Bakersfield ordinances before removal, since tree rules are usually municipal rather than statewide.

How many tree services cover Bakersfield?

We track 10 tree professionals serving Bakersfield.

How does Bakersfield rainfall affect tree work?

Bakersfield averages 6.47 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Bakersfield trees keep growing?

With 2,259 cooling degree days and summer highs near 97F, Bakersfield trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in Bakersfield more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in Bakersfield runs about +17.9% versus the national average.

Do Bakersfield trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 39F and 2,173 heating degree days set how much Bakersfield trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Bakersfield?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Bakersfield means after the first frost around December 12 and before spring growth starts.