Serving: San Mateo County and Surrounding

Tree Service Questions Answered

Tree Service FAQ

Answers to common questions about tree removal, tree trimming, stump grinding, emergency tree service, arborist services, permits, insurance, and service areas.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tree Care

Brothers Services Tree Care Inc. is a family-owned, licensed, insured, and certified arborist-led tree service company serving San Mateo County and the Mid-Peninsula since 2001.

What tree services do you provide?

We provide tree removal, tree trimming, tree pruning, stump grinding, emergency tree service, arborist services, tree planting, tree fertilization, storm cleanup, brush clearing, and commercial tree care.

Do you provide tree removal in Redwood City?

Yes. Brothers Services Tree Care provides professional tree removal in Redwood City and nearby areas, including San Carlos, Belmont, Menlo Park, Atherton, Woodside, and San Mateo.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. Brothers Services Tree Care Inc. is licensed, insured, and carries $2 million in general liability insurance. The company operates under California Contractor License #980205.

Do you have a certified arborist?

Yes. Brothers Services Tree Care is led by owner Angel Morales, who provides certified arborist knowledge for tree health, pruning, tree preservation, removals, risk assessment, and permit-related support.

Do you offer emergency tree service?

Yes. We provide emergency and after-hours response for storm damage, fallen trees, hazardous limbs, blocked driveways, leaning trees, and urgent tree removal situations throughout the Peninsula.

Do you remove fallen trees after storms?

Yes. During rainy season and storm events, our crew can help remove fallen trees, broken branches, uprooted trees, and hazardous limbs affecting homes, vehicles, fences, driveways, and commercial properties.

Do you offer tree trimming and pruning?

Yes. We trim and prune trees to improve safety, structure, roof clearance, driveway clearance, sunlight, views, tree health, and overall property appearance.

How often should trees be trimmed?

Most trees benefit from trimming every 1 to 3 years depending on species, growth rate, location, health, and safety concerns. Fast-growing trees or trees near structures may need more frequent care.

Do you provide stump grinding?

Yes. We provide stump grinding to remove visible stumps, reduce trip hazards, clear space for landscaping, prevent regrowth, and improve the appearance of your yard or commercial property.

Do you help with tree permits?

Yes. We can help with tree-related permit questions, arborist forms, city requirements, protected tree concerns, and documentation when required by local regulations.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree?

Permit requirements depend on the city, tree species, tree size, location, and whether the tree is protected. Cities such as Redwood City, Menlo Park, Atherton, Palo Alto, and San Mateo may have specific tree rules.

Can you remove large or difficult trees?

Yes. Brothers Services Tree Care has the equipment and crew to handle large and complex tree projects, including crane removals, bucket truck access, wood chippers, stump grinders, and large tree removal equipment.

Do you provide crane tree removal?

Yes. For large, hazardous, or difficult-access trees, crane removal may be used when it is the safest and most efficient option for the property.

Do you work with HOAs and property managers?

Yes. We provide commercial tree services for HOAs, property managers, apartment complexes, schools, municipalities, shopping centers, commercial buildings, and multi-family properties.

Do you provide residential tree service?

Yes. We serve homeowners, estates, rental properties, and residential communities with tree removal, trimming, pruning, stump grinding, tree planting, and emergency tree service.

Do you provide commercial tree service?

Yes. About 30% of our work is commercial, and we have served more than 300 commercial clients, including property managers, HOAs, schools, municipalities, apartment complexes, and shopping centers.

How many customers have you served?

Brothers Services Tree Care has served more than 1,000 customers and completed over 1,000 tree projects throughout San Mateo County and surrounding Peninsula communities.

Do you clean up after the work is done?

Yes. Cleanup is part of our professional process. Our crew works to leave the property clean after trimming, removal, pruning, stump grinding, or storm cleanup.

Do you offer free estimates?

Yes. Call Brothers Services Tree Care at (650) 996-0360 to request a free estimate for tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, emergency service, or commercial tree care.

What areas do you serve?

We serve Redwood City, San Mateo, Menlo Park, Atherton, Stanford, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Woodside, Portola Valley, Belmont, San Carlos, Burlingame, Foster City, Hillsborough, Millbrae, San Bruno, Daly City, South San Francisco, and nearby communities.

Helpful Tree Service Topics

Explore the most common reasons customers contact Brothers Services Tree Care.

Common Tree Removal Reasons

  • Dead or diseased trees
  • Storm-damaged trees
  • Leaning or hazardous trees
  • Trees too close to structures
  • Roots lifting concrete
  • Overgrown trees blocking light or views

Common Tree Trimming Reasons

  • Roof and gutter clearance
  • Driveway and sidewalk clearance
  • Dead branch removal
  • Storm preparation
  • Tree shaping and health
  • Weight reduction and safety

Commercial Properties We Serve

  • HOAs and apartment complexes
  • Property management companies
  • Schools and municipalities
  • Shopping centers
  • Commercial buildings
  • Multi-family properties

Equipment We Use

  • Crane removal equipment
  • Bucket trucks
  • Wood chippers
  • Stump grinders
  • Large tree removal equipment
  • Storm response equipment

Have a Tree Service Question?

Call Brothers Services Tree Care Inc. for help with tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, arborist services, permits, emergency tree work, or commercial tree care.