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Tree Service in San Diego, CA

Compare 8 local tree service pros. Typical service: $311–$871.

Top Tree Service Companies in San Diego

  1. 1.San Diego Tree Care

    5.0★ (12 reviews)

    5.0★ from 12 reviews

    +18585308733Website

  2. 2.Bro Masters Tree Service

    5.0★ (10 reviews)

    5.0★ from 10 reviews

    +17608775154Website

  3. 3.Bartlett Tree Experts

    5.0★ (5 reviews)

    5.0★ from 5 reviews

    Website

  4. 4.Perfection Tree Service Inc.

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

    +18582040476Website

  5. 5.New Era Tree Specialist

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +17606235067

  6. 6.Treescapes

    3.7★ (3 reviews)

    3.7★ from 3 reviews

    +17606895114Website

  7. 7.CRN Landscaping

    +17603901529

  8. 8.J&L tree service and landscaping

    +14422957601

Tree Service Cost in San Diego

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

ServiceTypical range in San Diego
Tree trimming$311–$871/job
Tree removal$498–$1,866/job
Stump grinding$187–$560/job
Storm damage removal$622–$2,488/job

Tree Service prices in San Diego run about 24% 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 8 companies serving San Diego, rated 4.8★ on average across 36 customer reviews.

San Diego Climate & Seasonal Timing

What San Diego's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Annual precipitation
12.51"
Heating degree days
1,542
Cooling degree days
845
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan44.3°65.9°2.68"
Feb47°65.1°2.31"
Mar48.8°66.7°2.21"
Apr51.9°69°0.86"
May56.6°70.6°0.2"
Jun59.6°73.6°0.09"
Jul63.6°78.8°0.06"
Aug65°80.9°0.05"
Sep62.8°79.7°0.21"
Oct56.7°75.7°0.76"
Nov49.5°70.4°1.45"
Dec45.2°65.8°1.63"

NOAA station data 0.12 miles from San Diego.

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 San Diego

How much does tree trimming cost in San Diego?

Tree trimming in San Diego typically runs $311-$871 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in San Diego, 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 San Diego ordinances before removal, since tree rules are usually municipal rather than statewide.

How many tree services cover San Diego?

We track 8 tree professionals serving San Diego.

How does San Diego rainfall affect tree work?

San Diego averages 12.51 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do San Diego trees keep growing?

With 845 cooling degree days and summer highs near 81F, San Diego trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in San Diego more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in San Diego runs about +24.4% versus the national average.

Do San Diego trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 44F and 1,542 heating degree days set how much San Diego trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.