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ISA Certified Arborist
WE-13703AT
Healthier Trees. Safer Property.
Professional tree trimming led by Tyler Green, ISA Certified Arborist. Clear recommendations, careful cuts, complete cleanup, and a free written estimate.
A focused set of pruning services for safety, structure, clearance, appearance, and long-term tree health.
Selective pruning helps young and mature trees develop better branch spacing, stronger structure, and a more balanced canopy without stripping away healthy growth.
When height or spread needs to be reduced, targeted cuts shorten selected branches while preserving the tree's natural form and avoiding indiscriminate topping.
Thoughtful thinning removes crowded interior growth to improve airflow and manage weight while retaining enough foliage to protect and support the tree.
Dead, broken, or hanging limbs are removed before they fall across roofs, driveways, patios, vehicles, or pedestrian areas.
Branches are selectively trimmed back from roofs, chimneys, fences, streets, driveways, neighboring properties, and other structures that need dependable clearance.
Broken, split, or suspended limbs receive a safety-first assessment, followed by controlled pruning or emergency response when the hazard cannot wait.
Good pruning solves the immediate problem without creating a bigger one for the tree, your home, or the next storm season.
Tree trimming in San Rafael often means working around rooflines, decks, fences, neighboring yards, and utility lines. The right cut has to improve clearance or structure while preserving enough healthy canopy for the tree to recover well.
Tyler Green (ISA Certified Arborist #WE-13703AT and Certified Tree Worker Climber Specialist) evaluates species, branch structure, weight distribution, targets below the canopy, and access before recommending work. He leads the crew so the approved plan carries through from the first cut to cleanup.
You receive a written estimate that explains the trimming scope and debris handling before scheduling. If a tree needs monitoring, treatment, or removal instead of pruning, Tyler gives you a direct recommendation rather than selling cuts the tree does not need.
The goal is not simply to remove branches. It is to make the right cuts for the tree and the property around it.
Tyler evaluates each tree and leads the work personally, applying professional pruning principles to branch selection, cut placement, structure, and safety.
You get a clear explanation of which branches should be addressed and why. If trimming can wait, or another solution makes more sense, Tyler tells you.
Branches over roofs, decks, driveways, and landscaping are cut and lowered with a plan designed to protect the property below.
He understands the trees, hillside properties, dense neighborhoods, seasonal growth, and clearance concerns common throughout San Rafael and Marin County.
A focused local team keeps communication direct and the scope clear, without rushing the pruning or skipping the cleanup walkthrough.
CA License #1143551, ISA Certified Arborist #WE-13703AT, and $2M liability coverage provide verifiable protection when the work is over your home or yard.
A clear four-step process from the first assessment to the final cleanup.
"I recently hired Green's Tree Service. They are family owned and operated, and I couldn't be more impressed with their work. From start to finish, the team was professional, punctual, and extremely knowledgeable."
"Tyler was great. He showed up on time, worked efficiently, and left my property looking cleaner than before. If you are looking for tree trimming, removals, or just want your property looking better and safer, I seriously recommend giving Tyler a call."
"Tyler and crew were fast, polite, and efficient. They did an excellent job of pruning my trees and cleaning up afterwards. I was very happy with their service."
"We called Tyler to come out and take down an old sick tree that was in danger of falling over on some power lines. He scaled the tree like a monkey and cut it down safely."
"Tyler was great. Knowledgeable, accurate and easy to work with. He removed two 75+ yr old trees, cleaned up and took all the debris away. Punctual, communicative and his estimate was accurate. Great to work with!"
"We have used Tyler multiple times over the last 5 years to trim the numerous trees on our properties. He is knowledgeable, efficient and kind. His prices are reasonable as well."
Green's Tree Service provides tree trimming in San Rafael, including Terra Linda and Lucas Valley, and serves nearby communities such as Novato, Mill Valley, Sausalito, Corte Madera, Fairfax, San Anselmo, and Larkspur. Availability depends on the property, access, and project scope.
Common questions from San Rafael homeowners about tree trimming.
Cost depends on tree size, species, condition, access, the number and size of branches, proximity to structures, and cleanup requirements. A free on-site estimate gives you a written scope and price before work begins.
Yes. Clearance pruning around roofs, decks, fences, driveways, and neighboring properties requires careful cut selection and controlled lowering. Tyler plans around both the branch and the property below it.
The terms are often used interchangeably. Pruning usually emphasizes tree health and structure, while trimming can also describe clearance and appearance work. Green's evaluates the purpose first, then recommends the specific cuts that address it.
The right timing depends on the species, condition, growth cycle, and reason for pruning. Dead, broken, or hazardous branches should be addressed promptly; routine structural or appearance work can be scheduled for a season that supports the tree's recovery.
Your written scope may include structural pruning, crown reduction, canopy thinning, deadwood removal, clearance pruning, storm-damage work, debris handling, and cleanup. Tyler recommends only the work relevant to the tree and your goals.
Yes. Debris handling is discussed in the estimate so you know what is included. The crew completes the approved cleanup and walks the finished work with you before leaving.
Green's favors selective, tree-health-conscious pruning rather than indiscriminate topping. Crown reduction or targeted clearance cuts can often address size and safety concerns while preserving a healthier structure and natural shape.
Yes. Broken, split, or hanging limbs receive priority based on risk. Call or text 415-320-6025 and include photos when possible so Tyler can assess the situation and recommend the safest next step.
Not sure what should be trimmed or when? Tyler will assess the tree, explain the priorities, and provide a clear written estimate for the work that makes sense.
