Valley Tree Care

Recently Valley Tree Care did quite extensive work at my home. They trimmed back 4 very tall eucalyptus trees, an overgrown privet and removed/​ground out the stump of a mature («big») camphor tree. They were able to do the work within a few weeks of my call.
Their price was competitive. My neighbor who had been, rightfully, complaining about the eucalyptus trees had a company they wanted to use. Almost went along with it, but decided I should call myself for other bids. Glad I did, as Valley Tree Care’s bid was less than the company suggested by my neighbor.
They did a very good job (and lots of power lines), thorough and cleaned up very well before they left. It is the really good advice I received about how to deal with my trees: e.g., cut those in the rear back, but don’t remove, will be able to maintain with my so-​so gardening service, have the tree stump ground out in front and would be able to plant in the same area. I’ve talked with a bunch of tree companies over the past few years and this is the first time I have had anyone offer creative advice. You should call and give them a chance.

We had to remove a couple of trees before the winter storms. Because of the overhead utility lines in the tree, the job required patience and experience. They gave a competitive price and did a very professional job.
On the scheduled day, they came sharp on time. Unfortunately, a powerful storm hit us after they started the work; they had to call it off after a couple of hours because it became too dangerous. They came back the very next day, bright and early, and finished the job. They were careful with the utility lines, the nearby sprinkler system and the bushes beneath. I am delighted with the service.

They did an excellent job trimming our large oak tree. Very fast and efficient. Very good communication; called me the day before that they would be arriving a little bit later in the day. They left the place super clean; picked up all branches and all the oak leaves that had accumulated under the tree. Besides removing the end weight and clearing the dead wood, they were very artistic in making the tree look beautiful.

Weeks ago i had a tree I the backyard kill over.
Since it was right after the storm all of the top rated tree services were booked up 1 to 2 months out. I couldn’t wait since its a rental property.
Gary and his staff are very professional and was able to accommodate in a short notice.
Prices was very fair.
I will use them again if i have any need in the future without shopping around.

This is the second time I haved used their service and will use again when needed. I do recommend if tree work is needed and they do a good job of cleaning up afterwards.

Called these guys up, and started off talking to Garry. I told him about the work I wanted done and he told me they charge $ 75 per hour per person and it sounded like it would take about 4 hours and need about 3 guys to do the job.
I thought this was a bit much especially for what I wanted done, so I told him I would call back after calling around a bit. I called several other businesses and left messages. I was told by a few that they couldn’t do the work in the time frame I needed it done and a few others had people come out and give me estimates. They were all the same, astronomically high. So I got desperate and called Garry back. I sent him some emails and didn’t hear back from him and followed up but got Kurt the second time around.
Kurt told me he had to check with Garry about the work and I was almost ready to sign on the dotted line with these guys when I was saved from making a huge mistake, by what I can only describe as an angel (named Felipe) over at Ben Ruiz Tree & Landscaping Contractor. Felipe stopped me from spending a stupid amount of money on the work I needed done.
I want to iterate Garry and his guys never came to my house to do the work or give me an estimate so I have no idea how their work is or might be. All I know is I would never ever have them do work for me because they are ridiculously over priced.
Anyone reading this, the best advice I have for you is shop around. Don’t go with the first people to come out and throw you a number. Often times it’s bullsh**, crazy high and you will find someone who will do the same job, exactly the same way, with the same guarantees, for a much more reasonable price.
Good luck!

I’m not one who writes many reviews but Valley Tree Care deserved this one. They gave me a very competitive quotation to trim my two fifty-​foot plus Oak trees that were laden with thick inner growth in my backyard. When I telephoned confirming I wanted to schedule they were very busy but took the time to answer every question. They scheduled to come out one week later on a none emergency basis in the height of the fall trimming season, not bad. They arrived on time and sent five workers for the job having it wrapped up properly in under four hours.
I can’t say enough about Sergio and his crew on sight who were extremely professional in listening and acting upon my every request. The entire crew took great care not to damage any structures or surrounding plant life. My two neighbors and I were thankful and very impressed with their politeness, skill and the cleanliness of all of our yards at the end of the job.
If you’re looking for a tree care service, I highly recommend you give Garry Ortega a call! The entire staff at Valley Tree Care went the extra mile in making me completely satisfied, and my neighbors!

Gary and his team did a great job trimming a large oak tree in my backyard that was overhanging a neighbor’s roof and yard. They were very professional — explained the work that was to be done, quoted me a fair price, showed up on time, did a great job of cleaning up at the end. I highly recommend them and will definitely use them again in the future.

Gary and his crew did a great job for us. We had the misfortune to have a heritage oak die of bark beetle. Gary came out and explained why the tree died and then gave a bid where he explained what they would do in the removal and replanting to ensure the next tree would prosper there. They removed the tree, ground out the stump and removed the oak stump debris to ensure that it would not acidify the soil. Then they planted a beautiful fruitless olive. No problems, everything very professional. I had gotten three bids and Gary’s was not the cheapest, but he took the time to explain what he would do and did everything he said he would. Very satisfied.

Valley tree is honest and true to their work policy they have people who know there job and do it well been using them for the past five years highly recommend their work arrive on time and when done clean up so don’t know they were here very efficient !!!

I highly recommend these guys! Gary was extremely helpful during a recent emergency at our church. A huge heritage pepper tree split in half and fell onto the church roof. Gary quickly rearranged clients to assist us the very next morning. He contacted the city (it was a protected tree) and had an inspector come ASAP. Within 24 hrs the tree was down, chopped and hauled away! He negotiated a more than fair price and helped with our insurance claim. 5 stars for you, Gary! Bravo!

All around exceptional company! The gentleman that quoted us was on time and extremely knowledgable; quote was reasonable and fair. The crew also arrived promptly on time. They thinned and trimmed our large redwood and Acacia tree. We’ve had the Redwood trimmed twice before, one company topped it, another did just a marginal job. In the 20 years we’ve lived here, I’ve never seen our Redwood look so beautiful. Sergio and his crew were efficient in thier work, friendly, conscientious of our neighbors, and absolutely thorough in the clean up. I couldn’t recommend them more.

The crew did the best job on our 12 foot hedges than anyone has done in the 38 years we have lived in this house. Finished in record time, and did a commendable job of
cleanup. A++++++ for this company.

I was VERY pleased with the services of Valley Tree Care and will recommend this company to my friends. Pricing was reasonable and service was top-​notch! Gary is a nice guy too.
The gentleman who quoted was extremely knowledgeable about trees, their care, health, and provided extensive advice about which trees should be left untrimmed as well as those which needed it.
I hired Gary to trim and reshape a great number of trees on our acre property in Menlo which is populated with oaks, redwoods, walnuts, oleander, magnolia, walnuts and a privet — which I had removed. The magnolia is quite large and needed reshaping/​
thinning. This was a challenging and done with great care for the tree’s health and an eye for symmetry (and I am picky about that!)
The workers were well prepared, understood my requests, and worked hard to successfully meet my expectations. They were polite, friendly, and provided sound advice where decisions needed to be made.
I’m grateful companies with this work ethic and knowledge about their area of expertise are available. Thank you, Gary! I appreciate it!

A large branch fell off a 40-​foot pine tree into my mother’s front yard. We called Gary Ortega at Valley Tree Care and his guys were there the same day to clean up the mess. Gary gave us a very reasonable quote to trim the offending tree and two others, including a huge valley oak in the back yard which overhung the house but was not easy to access from the street. They did a beautiful job.
Emblematic of their carefulness: my mother had a number of potted plants in the front yard which had to be moved in order to trim the trees above. I asked the team leader if he wanted my mother to come out to tell him where to replace the pots. He smiled and said «No need», pulling out his smart phone, which he had used to take a picture of the front yard before the pots had been moved. Each pot was replaced exactly where it had been.

I love VTC! Great job cutting super high bushes that I didn’t feel were safe for me to trim myself. Very professional and showed up and did the work when they said they would. Good job Gary!!!

Valley Tree Care is awesome! When I called, Gary was able to come out the next day for a comprehensive, free estimate. Scheduling the actual service was also incredibly quick and easy. Sergio and the guys did an amazing job pruning our trees, including a huge oak in our front yard on a conspicuous street corner. Our yard is now so much lighter and more aesthetically appealing. Great quality service at a great price!

Valley Tree came out with no muss, no fuss and did a fabulous job with the trees on our 4-​acre property. They were considerate of our unique need for quiet at key times since we are a church. They were so tidy that it was hard to believe all the work they had done. And best of all, the work was done so expertly. After this experience, I simply cannot imagine going to anyone else. These guys are simply the best.
Blessings!
Pastor Ron
Congregational Community Church (UCC)

This is indeed a 5 star tree care company. I worried last winter that trees in my backyard did not look to be healthy. I talked to several tree service companies. Most of them suggested to cut those tree and plant new ones. Gary came and took careful look at these 50+ year old trees. He provided me with good suggestion. I eventually hired Gary to do the work. Sergio and crew are really professional: came on time, trimmed trees artistically, did deep root fertilizing and cleared up yard. 3 month passed, those trees look better than ever. My wife and I really like the excellent result. Highly recommended!

Very efficiency and great team. service was perfect and Reasonable price. It was great experience with the company.