Arborist Referrals

The following are companies we feel do good work based on observation, personal knowledge and client feedback. We make no claims about their rates, current certification, licensing and insurance. Please inquire directly with the companies about those. Please let our staff know about your experience with any of these contractors. Your feedback will help FUF help you in the future - thank you!

Tree Care


  • California Tree Care*, Johno Campos, 415/285-2802 - pruning all size trees, planting, removal, root pruning, consultations
  • Christopher Campbell Tree Design, 415/239-6100 - fine pruning of any size tree, root pruning, planting, removal, some consultations.
  • City Trees, Frank Fredericks, 415/626-8535 - fine pruning small to medium trees, pest diagnosis, root pruning and sidewalk repair, planting.
  • Kutches Tree Company, Martin Kutches, 415/584-6878 - a wide range of tree care services, he is a licensed pest control applicator and has worked with plant growth regulators
  • Mr. Prune Tree Service, Christopher Ingram, 415/786-5725 - ISA Certified arborist, specializing in aesthetic pruning and all phases of tree care, including planting and structural training of young trees, fruit tree pruning and rehabilitation of abused or neglected trees. Special interest in pruning of japanese maples and black pines. Consultation services as well.
  • Tree Shapers*, treeshapers.com, Ted Kipping, 415/239-2420 - pruning all size trees, planting, removal, consultations
  • Trees Company, www.treescompany.blogspot.com, Christopher Altman (415) 786-0464 - ISA Certified and BA in Visual Art from Bowdoin College. Any size trees. Fine pruning to create layers, increase light and enhance views. Skilled at natural flow pruning, restoration, and shaping. Also available for planting, removals, and landscaping. Reduced rates for fixed income households and community groups.
  • Bartlett Tree Experts, 415/206-0790 - a national company offering scientific tree care, any size tree, including pruning, planting, removal, root pruning and consultations.
  • The Davey Tree Expert Company, 415/468-9180 - Full service tree company for large and small trees.

Consultations and Reports


  • Roy Leggitt, 415/921-3610, RCL3@mindspring.com - ASCA Consulting Arborist. Expert witness. Fully Licensed and Insured. Trees and construction, sidewalk conflicts, hazard assessments, tree health (pest and disease), new tree selection and planting. Large and small trees.

Garden Services


  • Dirty Hoe Landscaping, 415/282-1058 - Fully licensed landscape contractors, pesticide applicators and certified arborist specializing in sustainable small scale garden design, installation and maintenance.
  • Jude Hawley, 510/ 590-1510, judehawley@hotmail.com - Small scale garden design/maintenance using native and drought tolerant plants. Aesthetic pruning of trees/shrubs.
  • Biosafe Yard and Garden Service, Vernon Pineau, 415/831-1699, organichoe@yahoo.com - Organic and sustainable gardening, believes in wasting nothing.
  • Ellyn Shea, Garden Guidance, 415/846-0190, ellyn.shea@sbcglobal.net - “Good Advice and a Helping Hand.” Pruning help, planting choices, containers, edibles, natives, houseplants, organic pest control. www.treelearning.blogspot.com
  • City College Horticulture Department, 415/239-3236 (Leave message in the general voice message box.) You can hire a horticulture student for small garden jobs.

Tree Stump Removal and Grinding


When planting a new tree in the same spot, the stump needs to be ground to a full 2 feet below the earth.

  • Mike's Stump Removal 650/368-4535
  • Kutches Tree Company 415/584-6878 (removals and stump grinding)
  • The Davey Tree Expert Company, 415/468-9180 - Full service tree company for large and small trees.

Sidewalk Repairs


  • Sunset Concrete: 415/584-9605
  • Federico Gonzalez: 415/285-9286