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The Urban Arborist

4.9 166 reviews
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166 reviews
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4 star 3%
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1 star 2%

About The Urban Arborist

The Urban Arborist is a full-service tree company in the San Francisco Bay Area that specializes in urban tree care and management. Clients appreciate the smooth process from getting estimates to completing the work, highlighting the professionalism and knowledge of the staff. The team is skilled at navigating city challenges, such as busy streets and local restrictions, ensuring a seamless experience. Customers note that the arborists are efficient, detail-oriented, and maintain a neat and tidy work environment. Many customers have praised their excellent work on tree trimming and pruning, describing the crew as very clean, considerate, and easy to communicate with. The company is flexible with scheduling, often squeezing in urgent work like removing broken limbs before they cause damage, and returning to finish more thorough jobs. The team is also known for being honest, hard working, and knowledgeable about caring for trees and managing invasive species. With a strong emphasis on client communication and transparency, The Urban Arborist focuses on preserving trees while prioritizing safety. Many recommend their services for tree trimming and pruning, praising the thoroughness and responsiveness of the entire team.

Oct 2026
5.0
I have worked with Mark and Trey for almost a decade at a number of different properties in San Francisco and I can say they are one of the best tree companies I have ever worked with. Mark helped me for many years in Potrero Hill and also recently in the sunset district with a tree branch that broke off hanging above pedestrian sidewalk and he was able to get over there right away and have it removed. I’m grateful for their quick action and professional expertise in the field and will continue recommending them to my clients.
Oct 2026
5.0
The crew did a very nice clean job and hold everything away. They communicated with the resident at the home and the adjacent neighbor to coordinate the project a week ahead of schedule. Urban Arborist has been my go-to for years and will continue to work with them.
Oct 2026
5.0
I just had my annual tree pruning done, this time captained by Carlos and his crew. They climbed my redwood and pittosporum to prune and open them, and also did a hard prune of the Australian mint. My garden is now immaculately tidy and the sun shines into it. Even better, the trees are now ready for whatever Winter 2024/25 sends. I highly recommend Urban Arborists - I've had them coming here annually for many years.

One year later, Jose and his crew did another outstanding job on these same 3 trees. Urban Arborist is the best.

One year later, October 2025, my three trees have been inspected by Carlos and his crew. As always, they did a beautiful job including rappelling… read full review
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Hours

Monday 8AM - 5PM
Tuesday 8AM - 5PM
Wednesday 8AM - 5PM
Thursday 8AM - 5PM
Friday 8AM - 5PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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  • accepts credit cards

Location

1550 Davidson Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124

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