Banning Tree Service

I was very impressed today after Ed and his crew removed 3 medium sized trees for us. I wasn’t sure what to expect but what I can say is that I was AMAZED. There was no evidence that they or the trees were ever there. My yard was actually cleaner after they left. Thanks for taking care of that extra pile of leaves I left.
Rates are very competitive. Responsiveness excellent. Ed is very trustworthy and honest. I must note that one of the most professional things about Ed occurred at our first meeting. When he handed me the quote I was also provided with their proof of insurance (which I didn’t even have to ask for it was just made available). That alone should tell you the quality of this company.

Had him back again. Still great. Recommended to friends who were also very pleased. So, all the good stuff I said and consistency over time.

Saw good review and decided to give them a try. Ed and his crew help me remove a bush and a laurel tree. The bush was done ok as his crew cut it near the ground level as promised; however, they did a horrible job on the laurel tree. The tree was removed but the stomp was nowhere near ground level as promised. Ed claims that they cannot cut into dirt but the truth is that the stomp is almost 2.5 feet above ground level and was covered with debris (not dirt!). Way to cut corners and induce a disgruntle customer!

Ed, Enrique and the crew did another tree trimming job for me and their quality of service was as good as ever. They continue to consider the health and look of the tree and not just cut everything «flat». Scheduling was also great as we worked around the weather.

Ed Banning and his team are the best! They are very professional with reasonable prices. They removed a dead redwood from my backyard in a timely manner with great work ethic. I would recommend Banning Tree service to anyone who needs tree removal or trimming. I will be using them again!

Great job again from Banning. 5 stars for good communication, reasonable prices, and good work on the trees.

Found Ed on Unilocal and I could not remember reading any profile of any kind with so many positive reviews. I call Ed on a Sunday and he asnwered the phone. He came by the same day to do a free estimate. We discussed what needed to be done in detail. I had to trim 3 50ft high Monterrey Pines and one large Dutch Elm which had not been trimmed in 20 years. The estimate was very reasonable and competitive and I accepted on the spot. Ed and his team came 2 days later. They were there the whole day and did a fantastic job cutting and cleaning up. I felt sorry I had postponed this work for many years. The trees are beautiful, we get much more light in the house and all the neighbors are excited too with the extra light.
I won’t wait 20 years to have it done again and I will make sure to call Ed. He has been in business for 40 years and he is amazing.

Ed came out right after I called, gave me a great quote and did the job the next day and cleaned up after. Very polite and professional.

There is no need to call any other service to trim your trees than Banning. Ed Banning is professional and straightforward, reasonable and personable. He goes beyond expectations to please customers, as he has done for me. He does a fabulous job because he takes both the time and care which makes his service stand out as exceptional. Don’t waste your time calling anyone else. You won’t be disappointed. You’ll be quite amazed at what professionalism and an expert job are all about.

I have not actually used Ed Banning to trim any of our trees; my review is about his professionalism and helpfulness.
I had Ed out to our property to give me an estimate for pruning a Monterey Cypress. His bid was competitive but, as it turns out, the tree is sick and will probably have to be removed. He was upfront with me and told me he didn’t want the job because it was too complicated, but he went ahead and referred me to two other tree guys who do this sort of work. I’ve so far met with one of them who offered a very competitive bid for removal and I have a message in to the other.
Ed arrived quickly and right on schedule. He is as professional as they come. And the fact that he actually went out of his way to contact people who I would have otherwise never heard of was above and beyond the call.

Add us to the list of Ed Banning admirers. We had Ed and his crew do some VERY sensitive tree work — lowering the profile of an overgrown treeline that was blocking a magnificent view… while preserving the privacy afforded by the lower foliage. Also needed to trim back several trees entangling our power and phone lines.
Ed asked me to stand on our upper balcony (and then check out other perspectives) while he personally climbed into the treetops and very selectively trimmed and shaped each tree. Once I set the ideal height for him, it was great to watch the view and the proper tree shape emerge as he meticulously cut away overgrowth and deadwood. His experience and care really showed… and the results are exactly what we hoped for.
His 3-​man crew also did a terrific job on the lower foliage and the several trees around our utility lines… even without my micromanagement. And then they chipped and hauled away every bit of the cuttings… even swept up the fallen leaves and dirt on the driveway, leaving the property far neater than they found it.
Like all these other reviews, the price, communication and reliability were excellent. No doubts, no reservations… Banning is a terrific choice.

Wow, I’m impressed! Really incredible, high quality tree service at an affordable price.
I called for an estimate and the owner, Ed, showed up within the hour. We had an enormous amount of tree work to be done and Ed’s bid was very fair and he made lots of really sound recommendations which indicated that he knew what he was doing and had lots of experience. So I hired him and two days later, he and his crew did an amazing job. Within a few hours, they tore out a 30 foot-​tall tree (even the root), topped a gangly 50 foot-​tall juniper, thinned out two 30 footers, dead-​wooded two palms, and trimmed out about 300 pounds of ivy. The did all this while also being careful to save my delicate plants at the bases of the trees. They finished up by removing and chopping up all the debris, thoroughly raking the lawn, cleaning the patio and leaf-​blowing the whole yard. I am incredibly impressed with their professionalism, attention to detail, speed, cleanliness, and high quality work. I will definitely be recommending Banning to others!

Last year we had just moved into our new home and was told by the inspectors that we had three trees that were literally inches away from the walls of the house. I had 4 or 5 estimates which greatly varied all over the place. Ed’s was one of the lowest. What really impressed me was that he seemed very professional, punctual and then gave me a copy of his insurance coverage. He appeared to be very experienced, having worked in this business since he was really young and knew our neighborhood well. For the job, he showed up right on time and took just a few hours to take down 3 trees. Clean up was great as well. Highly recommended!

Called 8 tree services for estimates on the removal of a large Redwood Tree near a high power line. Rec’d 6 estimates, 1 never called back and 1 declined the job. Liked that Ed has been in business over 35 years and had proof of license. Came out same day for the estimate and was very professional. Of the 6 estimates, 3 were more expensive and 2 less than Ed’s.
Ed’s crew came on time within 2 days of my contracting them for the job. Great, polite crew who did the job in 1 day, hauled away all the tree debris and, as contracted, left the mulch from the ground-​up stump for us. One of his workers also does fences, so, he was able to remove the fence which surrounded part of the tree and rebuild it for a very reasonable cost.
Highly recommend Banning Tree Service.

Ed came out and gave us a very reasonable quote for removing 3 fairly large trees. He even itemized each procedure separately (cut tree and haul away, stump grinding, haul away grindings).
We opted for just cutting and hauling away the trees. Ed and his crew came out the following week and removed the trees quickly and safely. It was amazing to watch. And they did a great job cleaning up afterward too.
I highly recommend Ed and his crew for tree cutting or any other tree service.

Based on the great Unilocal reviews, gave Banning a call to see about getting stump grinding and a tree removed. Left a message on the machine. Got a call back a couple days later. Ed said he was a busy guy, but he might be able to drop by in a couple weeks to see what he could do for me. Never heard back from him after that. Since I had also contacted other tree service people who actually arranged appointments, I didn’t bother to follow up. Guess my small job wasn’t worth his time.
The others I contacted included Mitchell Tree Service, Waller Tree Care, Davey Tree, and Peninsula Tree Care.

We have a 65′ Canary Island Pine tree that just unexpectedly dropped a branch in our backyard. With our two daughters always playing in the back yard this became an immediate concern that our tree may be dying or ill.
I called Banning Tree Service based on other Unilocal reviews. Ed (the owner) showed up the same day and immediately recognized the tree as one he originally trimmed 20 years ago! (I’m sure they’re like children to him.) He informed me that there was nothing wrong with the tree and that in fact it was so healthy that it was suspect to it’s own weight and just needed to be thinned out. Ed and I agreed on a price (which was lower then other quotes I had received) and scheduled to have the job done the following week.
To my pleasant surprise Ed and his team showed up one day the following week while I was at work and thinned the tree by 30%, making it a safe and happy tree again. Aside from the beautifully trimmed tree there was absolutely no sign that they were there. Not a needle out of place :-)
I HIGHLY recommend Ed Banning and his crew. They are truly as amazing as everyone says.

After getting some very high quotes from other companies to remove two large redwood trees, I gave Ed a call and received by far the lowest quote. Not only that, but over the course of the two months it took me to get the (heritage) tree removal permits, he remembered me, always returned my calls, and never changed his price. When it finally came time to do the work (today), he and his crew came out promptly, worked very hard, were careful to protect nearby plants, and did a great job of cleaning up. Kudos also to his cilmber and stump grinder, Efrain Sagredo, who carefully avoided a sprinkler line while grinding one of the stumps. If you need tree work done, Ed is the one to call!

Thank you Ed Banning! After 4 estimates for the removal of 2 trees in our yard, Ed’s estimate was not only by far the lowest, he also gave me a copy of his insurance. (its funny that my highest estimate was from a company called Econo Tree Service! ha!) He came out yesterday promptly as promised and removed the trees in under 2 hours. The clean up was fantastic as well. He’s very friendly too, overall we are ecstatic with the service and will highly recommend him.

We were referred to Ed Banning after 6 months of looking for a tree trimmer (and having many people bailing out on us.) We called for an estimate and he scheduled our appointment in less than 24 hours and arrived at the time he stated.
His estimate was professional and detailed. He was extremely knowledgeable about the variety of trees and the best way to care for them… you can tell he has been doing this for a long time.
One thing that stood out about Ed was that he gave us a copy of his proof of insurance and license when he gave us the estimate. Most of the other tree trimmers could not show us proof of insurance.
He was able to come out three days later to do the job. The job was supposed to start at 8 am and he was at our door step at 8 am. He and his staff did our trees and our 2 neighbors’ trees the same day.
The entire job (including our neighbors) was done in 6 hours including the cleaning and hauling away of the trees. The cleaning was excellent… our backyard was cleaner than it has ever been.
During the job, he would constantly update us on what’s going on and made sure we were happy with the work.
Professional service, prompt and reliable. We would highly recommend his services.