Christianson Tree Experts

Called these guys based on recommendations here to have the ornamental trees trimmed in my front yard (something I’m told these folks are very good at). Received a call-​back to my message a full seven days later and the woman managing the office advised she would have her guy drop by for a look — no need to be there. Called them back two weeks later and got this: «Yeah my guy just hasn’t had an opportunity to drop by» (keep in mind I live one street off the one of the busiest thoroughfares in the Santa Cruz area) and then «I’ll ask him again, but I would probably advise you to call someone else as a backup as we just have so much work on the books». Okay. Fair enough. Drowning in work is a great problem to have. But handling it by not even attempting to follow up in any way — or just advising you’re 4 – 6 weeks out up front? That’s really crappy customer service (and predictably crappy contractor practice) right there. Reputation dinged. And deservedly so.

Outstanding service! Over the past two years I’ve contracted Christianson to remove approximately 30 large redwood trees on our property in the Santa Cruz mountains. They’ve done an outstanding job. If you want first-​rate quality work at a reasonable price, look no further. The last project involved a crew of 7 for two days. They worked hard, putting in a full days work. And before they left they did a thorough job of cleaning up. The only thing to keep in mind is the scheduler (that works in the office) had a death in the family, and, as a result, can be a bit distracted (the one negative review I read involved the scheduler). Just cut her some slack and you will be very pleased with Christianson Tree Experts.

We just had an enormous 125 year old Magnolia tree removed by Christianson Tree Experts. They did a wonderful job! They were punctual, courteous and cleaned up the area very nicely. In addition everyone that we dealt with was extremely nice and the price was competitive. I cannot recommend this company enough!

Called them regarding some safety trimming and tree removal after our first storm in the Santa Cruz mountains where a branch pierced the roof and broke a skylight. Said they’d come out on Saturday. I called them on Saturday re their ETA and they didn’t have me on schedule. Was told they’d fit me in the following week. Never called back, never showed.

Christianson Tree Experts are truly experts! Not only did they do a terrific job pruning and clearing our trees and bushes they did so in a very artistic manner. I would totally recommend them. They are a terrific family business and experts at what they do.
Mary S.

May 19^th, 2014
They went above and beyond the required tree removal with protection of surrounding Japanese Maples, ferns, shrubs.
When finished they did an exceptional job of cleaning up.
I asked that they return to cut stump shorter and I had a couple raked piles of branches, They removed the piles with out my asking. It was a pleasant surprise,
I was very pleased!
Thank You!
Tim and Robin Floto

I hired Christianson to prune a large oak tree in my back yard, located on a hillside, and in danger of falling from its own weight. The crew arrived on time, completed the work in about six hours, as they said they would, and cleaned up after themselves. They even left me some firewood as I had requested! Another gentleman from the company arrived about an hour after the crew left to make sure my driveway had been cleaned up to my satisfaction. This firm did a great job of pruning the tree, left the premises clean and charged a fair price. I can recommend this firm without any hesitation.

I had two large redwoods within inches of my house that needed to come down. I checked out several different tree service companies and got bids. Christianson wasn’t the lowest bidder, but they were close. I chose them because I felt that they were the most experienced with difficult tree felling situations (I didn’t want to deal with someone dropping a big chunk of tree on my house). The workers conducted themselves professionally, didn’t damage anything, and cleaned up well. It was a pretty tricky job, that they made look easy.

As a professional horticulturist and arborist who regularly inspects DAMAGE caused by so many other tree ‘experts’, I am VERY critical of other horticultural and arboricultural professionals. (You can ask my colleagues.) However, I can not remember ever inspecting problems associated with Christiansons Tree Expert Company.
Furthermore, many of the most prominent trees in the San Lorenzo Valley that are maintained so well that I never need to inspect them are maintained by Christianson Tree Experts Company. I only know because I ask about it, and because clients are so pleased that they brag about it; not because of any problems.
Years ago, Christianson Tree Experts Company did a remarkable job on the large valley oak in the central garden of the apartmement building that I formerly lived next door to. It is among the largest of valley oaks that remain in the Santa Clara Valley. The building was constructed around it.
I was reminded to write a review by another of their many very satisfied clients who was pleased to confirm that her trees were very well maintained while I stopped by to look at ivy and neighboring wisteria.

We hired Christianson to take down a tree and trim another today, May 7^th, 2010. They showed up right on time and got right to work, very professional and polite.
The job was done quickly and efficiently.
⁵⁄₂₀₁₂: again hired Christianson. Excellent work, just as before.

Since 1998, I have used Christianson Tree Experts for every tree work on our property. They are knowledgeable. They have been in a business a very long time and everyone in the tree business knows them. They are professional and gets the job done quickly. They clean up their work and it does not cost extra to haul away the debris left behind. Dorraine is the Office Manager. She’s awesome. Will Christianson has taken over the business from his dad. Such a wonderful professional family to deal with especially when it comes to their tree business.
They are used by many big companies and organizations (e.g. Pasatiempo Golf Course, Santa Cruz Mountatins, and in the Bay area). I highly recommend them to anyone. If anyone has any questions, just call the office and they will help you out.