SERVICE LINE
Tree services on the Central Coast
Pruning, removal, stump grinding and emergency response — from a suburban front yard to a 100-foot valley oak over a roofline. Crane and specialty equipment, ISA Certified Arborists, our own crews.
7 SERVICES
In this line
24/7
Emergency response
CRANE
Owned & operated
SLO COUNTY
Full tree service area
Most of what we do on a residential property falls into this line: taking weight off a limb that's over a bedroom, dropping a dead pine between a fence and a septic lid, grinding what's left flush so a lawn can grow back over it.
Every job is scoped by someone who has done the work. Our arborists are on staff, not contracted, and the equipment on your property that morning is ours — maintained in our own yard in Paso Robles. Nothing is subcontracted and nothing is rented the day of the job.
What comes with the crew
ISA Certified Arborist on the job, not just on the letterhead
Crane and grapple work for removals over structures
Chipping and haul-off included, site raked down
Licensed, insured, workers' comp on every crew member
Oak permit paperwork handled where the county requires it
All tree services
Tree pruning & trimming
Structural reduction and clearance cuts that hold up. No topping, no lion-tailing.
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Tree removal
Dead, failing or in the way. Crane removals over roofs, pools and septic.
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Stump grinding
Ground below grade on tracked machines that fit through a garden gate.
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Emergency tree service
Storm failures and trees on structures. Answered 24/7 by our own dispatch.
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Brush & wood chipping
Piles from your own pruning, chipped on site or hauled off the property.
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Tree planting
Right species, right spot, planted so it survives its first two summers.
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Plant & tree health
Pests, disease and decline diagnosed by an arborist before you spend on removal.
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NOT SURE WHICH ONE
Send us a photo and we'll tell you
THE FASTEST WAY TO A NUMBER
Photograph the tree. Get an estimate.
No appointment, no waiting on a truck. Our estimate tool prices most residential tree work from photos taken where you stand.
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Photograph the tree
A few shots from the ground — the whole tree, the base, and what's underneath it.
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Tell us the address
Access, slope and drop zone are most of the price. Sixty seconds of detail saves a site visit.
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Get your estimate
A real number from a real arborist, not a range off a calculator.
Common questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree?
Permit requirements vary depending on where you live, the type and size of the tree, and whether your property is in a protected or coastal area. Cities and counties throughout San Luis Obispo, Monterey and Santa Barbara Counties have their own rules, particularly for native and protected trees. We can help determine what applies to your property and assist with the permitting process when required.
How much does tree removal cost?
Tree removal costs depend on the tree’s size, condition, location and how easily our crew and equipment can reach it. Trees close to homes, utilities or other structures may require additional rigging or crane work. Send us photos through our Request a Quote form and we can evaluate the job and provide an estimate.
Will you get equipment into my back yard?
In many cases, yes. We use a range of equipment and removal techniques to work safely around homes, fences and other obstacles. When access is limited, our crews can use specialized rigging or crane-assisted removal to lift sections of a tree out without needing large equipment directly beside it. We’ll evaluate access before the work begins and determine the safest approach for your property.
Do you haul away the wood and chips?
Yes. We can chip branches and process tree debris on site, and haul material away as part of the cleanup. Wood chips and other material are recycled when possible, including into usable mulch. If you’d like to keep logs or chips for your own use, let us know before the job and we can discuss the options. 4G Tree
Is pruning better in summer or winter?
It depends on the species and what the tree needs. Some pruning is best done during a tree’s dormant season, while dead, damaged or hazardous branches may need attention at any time of year. Our arborists consider the species, condition and reason for pruning before recommending when and how the work should be done. Proper pruning helps maintain tree structure and reduces the risk of damage caused by improper cuts or over-thinning.
What clients say
★★★★★
We had a fantastic experience with 4Gtree. They were professional, timely, and incredibly prompt from start to finish. They did excellent work on my rental property — not only handling all of the tree work efficiently and safely, but also helping with landscaping cleanup.
★★★★★
I had two large trees removed by 4th Generation Tree and am totally satisfied with their services. The price I felt was very reasonable, the guys were on time and professional. 4th Generation Tree is who I will call first when I need trees removed in the future, highly recommend.
★★★★★
I found 3th Generation Tree to be pleasant friendly and very professional. The were on time, they work in a organized way demonstrating their know of what they were doing. They got the job and cleaned up nicely. I would recommend. Plus their are local of the North County a nice bonus.
Request a quote, then send us photos
Fill out the Request a Quote form to get started. Once you receive your confirmation email, simply reply with two or three photos of the tree taken from the ground. If it's already down on something, call instead.
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