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Serving Pacifica, CA and surrounding areas. (650) 516-3383
Pacifica Tree Services serves Pacifica and the surrounding San Mateo County coast. We handle removals, trimming, stump grinding, and emergency calls - with written quotes and no surprise charges.
Pacifica Tree Services is a licensed and insured tree service company based in Pacifica, CA, serving homeowners and property managers across San Mateo County since 2015. We offer 8 core tree care services - from routine trimming and pruning to full land clearing and emergency response - and we serve 8 cities along the coast and peninsula. Every job starts with a written estimate and ends with a clean yard.
Dead, leaning, or storm-damaged tree threatening your home? We remove it safely - from crown to stump.
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Branches scraping your roof or blocking light? A proper trim protects your home before storm season hits.
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Weak or crossing limbs invite disease and storm damage. Precision pruning keeps your trees structurally sound.
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Old stump sprouting eucalyptus shoots every spring? We grind it down so the regrowth stops for good.
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Need a completely clear root zone for a patio or landscaping project? Full stump removal prepares the ground.
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Overgrown lot making a project impossible to start? We clear brush, trees, and debris down to usable ground.
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Tree down on your fence after last night's storm? We respond fast and get the hazard cleared the same day.
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Managing a commercial property or HOA? We handle large-scale tree work on deadline and within budget.
Learn MoreYou reach out by phone or through our contact form. We ask a few basic questions - how many trees, roughly how tall, and whether anything is near your house or power lines. You will hear back within 1 business day to schedule an on-site visit. No pressure, no commitment required.
A qualified crew member visits your property, walks the site, and looks at every tree from multiple angles. We explain what we recommend and why, then hand you a written quote that covers all the work - including debris removal and any permit requirements. No verbal-only estimates.
On the scheduled day, our crew arrives with the right equipment and completes the job as quoted. We section trees safely, haul away all wood and debris, and rake the area before we leave. Before the crew drives off, you do a final walkthrough with the team lead to confirm everything looks right.
We carry general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage on every job. You can ask for proof before we start - we will hand it over without hesitation. Operating in Pacifica means knowing the California Contractors State License Board requirements and meeting them.
Every job starts with a written estimate that covers removal, cleanup, stump grinding if requested, and any permit fees. The number on your invoice matches the number you approved. We do not add access fees or debris charges that were not mentioned upfront.
We know Pacifica's hillside lots, eucalyptus-heavy neighborhoods, and city permit rules. We have worked on homes from Linda Mar to Sharp Park and understand what the coastal climate does to trees here - which is different from what you read about in national guides.
On-site estimates are always free. We respond to every inquiry within 1 business day. For emergency situations - tree down on a fence, blocked driveway, immediate hazard - we prioritize same-day response so the problem does not sit overnight.
Ready to get started? (650) 516-3383 or request a free estimate online.
We had a large eucalyptus leaning toward our garage that had been worrying us for two winters. The crew came out for an estimate the next day, pulled the permit, and had it down within the week. They left the yard cleaner than they found it.
Marcus T., Pacifica - Tree removal
I called after a storm knocked a big branch onto my fence. Someone answered right away and they were at my house the same afternoon. The fence was a mess but at least the tree hazard was gone by evening. Good people to have on call.
Renata S., Daly City - Emergency tree service
Three cypress trees along our back fence had not been touched in years. The crew trimmed all three in one morning, hauled everything away, and pointed out a spot of fungal growth I never would have noticed. Worth every dollar.
James O., South San Francisco - Tree trimming
We respond within 1 business day - no obligation, no pressure. After you submit the form, someone from our office will call you to schedule a free on-site estimate. You will get a clear written quote before any work begins.
(650) 516-3383Pacifica Tree Services is based in Pacifica and serves 8 cities along the peninsula, including Daly City, South San Francisco, and San Francisco. Most of our service area is within a 20-minute drive, which means same-week scheduling is available for routine work and same-day response for emergencies.
Salt air and persistent fog weaken branch attachments over time, and strong onshore winds can finish the job fast. Eucalyptus and Monterey cypress - both common in Pacifica - are especially prone to sudden limb failure after wet winters. An annual visual check catches problems before a storm does.
Trimming works when the tree is structurally sound and the problem is limited to specific branches. Removal becomes necessary when the trunk has significant decay, the tree is dead, or the lean is toward a structure you care about. A qualified arborist can tell the difference in a 20-minute visit.
Yes. Decaying wood is a magnet for carpenter ants and wood-boring beetles, and once they establish a colony in a stump, they do not stay there. According to the UC IPM Program, removing the decaying material is the most effective way to eliminate the food source.
Late summer and early fall - before November rains arrive - is the ideal window. Crews are more available, ground conditions are better, and you are not competing with storm-response demand. Late fall through early spring is ideal for most trimming and pruning from a tree-health standpoint.
For many trees, yes. Pacifica's preservation ordinance protects trees above a certain trunk diameter. Removing one without a permit can result in fines and a replanting requirement. The City of Pacifica Community Development Department handles permit applications, and a reputable tree service will manage that process for you.
Get at least two written quotes and verify each one includes: debris removal, stump grinding if needed, and any permit fees. Bay Area prices run higher than national averages - that is normal. A very low quote that skips any of these items is often a sign that something will be added to the bill later.
For more on pest management around trees, see the UC Integrated Pest Management Program.
Pacifica Tree Services is a licensed and insured tree service company based in Pacifica, CA, serving 8 cities along the San Mateo County coast since 2015. Our crew carries California contractor licensing and general liability coverage on every job, meeting the standards set by the California Contractors State License Board. Over the years we have completed tree removal, trimming, pruning, and land clearing services work across all 8 of our service areas, handling everything from single residential trees to multi-tree commercial projects. Learn more about our team.
A tree that drops leaves or small twigs is not necessarily a hazard. Signs of real danger include trunk cracks, hollow spots, mushrooms at the base, a new lean after rain, or large dead branches visible from the ground.
Not safely in Pacifica. Coastal winds are strongest in fall and winter - exactly when dead branches are most likely to come down. If you can see a dead branch from the ground, schedule it before the first big storm of the season.
In California, you generally have the right to trim branches that cross your property line back to the line at your own cost. If the tree is a clear hazard, a written arborist assessment documenting the risk can help you have that conversation with your neighbor.
The International Society of Arboriculture publishes free homeowner guides on recognizing tree hazards and finding qualified arborists. If you have a specific concern about a tree on your property, call us and we will tell you honestly whether it needs attention.
Pacifica is a coastal city of about 38,000 residents in San Mateo County, sitting directly on the Pacific Ocean just south of San Francisco. The city is made up of distinct neighborhoods - including Linda Mar, Sharp Park, Rockaway Beach, Vallemar, and Fairway Park - each with its own mix of home ages and lot characters. Most of the housing stock was built between the 1950s and 1970s, and many homes sit on hillside lots with steep terrain and limited yard access.
The coastal location shapes tree care here in ways that are different from most Bay Area cities. Strong onshore winds roll in from the Pacific most afternoons, salt air stresses bark and branch tissue, and the persistent marine layer keeps trees damp year-round. These conditions accelerate decay in eucalyptus and Monterey cypress - the two most common species in Pacifica neighborhoods - and make dead or weakly attached branches a genuine hazard before every storm season. Well-known spots like Mori Point and Rockaway Beach sit near residential streets where trees face the full force of Pacific weather.
We have worked on homes across all of Pacifica's neighborhoods - from the older properties near the Pacifica Municipal Pier in Sharp Park to the larger lots in Linda Mar. We know that a hillside property in Vallemar with a 60-year-old eucalyptus needs a different conversation than a newer home on a flat lot - and we come prepared for both. If you have a tree on your property that concerns you, call us and we will tell you straight what we see.
By appointment only, no walk-ins.
Pacifica Tree Services
2130 Palmetto Ave
Pacifica, CA 94044
contact@pacificatreeservices.com
Always open, 24/7.
Call or submit a request today - we respond within 1 business day with a free on-site estimate, no obligation.