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Hillside & Canyon Communities · Los Angeles

Compare Tree Removal Companies — Hillside & Canyon Communities

Bel-Air, Beverly Hills, the Hollywood Hills, Topanga, and the canyon edges face the highest wildfire exposure and the toughest tree access in LA. 21 companies in this guide list service in the Hills & Canyons area; compare them below and confirm coverage of your exact address directly.

Local factors

Defensible-space requirements, steep and narrow access, and protected native oaks make local permitting and fire-aware clearing essential here.

Neighborhoods

Bel-AirBeverly HillsHollywood HillsLaurel CanyonBeverly GlenTopangaMandeville Canyon

How this works: We compare companies and don’t rank or rate them. Some listings may be sponsored or enhanced (always labeled); that never buys a recommendation. Details are unverified — confirm directly. Full disclosure.

A Sandoval Tree Service

Family-owned removal, trimming, and stump work for the Valley and west LA.

  • Licensed · Bonded · Insured — CSLB #1051403 (stated)
  • Certified arborists employed (stated)
RemovalTrimmingStumpEmergency

Serves: The Valley · Hills & Canyons

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Affordable Tree Care

Large in-house crew and crane-assisted removals across LA County.

  • California Contractor License #835909 (stated)
  • Licensed & insured; full workers’ comp (stated)
TrimmingRemovalStumpBrush / Fire

Serves: Westside · The Valley · South Bay · Hills & Canyons · Eastside

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Anderson Tree Experts

Foothill specialists and city-approved arborists for Glendale and La Cañada, 30+ years.

  • Licensed & insured — Lic. #665550 (stated)
  • ISA Member (stated)
  • Approved arborists for Glendale & La Cañada (stated)
RemovalTrimmingStumpBrush / Fire

Serves: Eastside · The Valley · Hills & Canyons

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Bay Cities Tree Preservation

Preservation-minded arborists focused on protected oaks and coastal-canyon trees.

  • ISA Certified Arborists (stated)
  • Tree Risk Assessment Qualification — TRAQ (stated)
  • California contractor’s license for tree services (stated)
ArboristTrimmingPalmRemoval

Serves: Westside · Hills & Canyons

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

California Green Tree Care

Eco-focused, crane-capable tree care out of Studio City, available seven days a week.

  • Eco-focused, sustainable tree care (stated)
  • Open 7 days, 8am–8pm (stated)
RemovalTrimmingPalmStump

Serves: Westside · The Valley · Hills & Canyons

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Gabriel Tree Services

Full tree care plus landscaping, serving much of LA since 1990.

  • Licensed · Bonded · Insured (stated)
  • ISA-certified arborists (stated)
RemovalTrimmingPalmStump

Serves: Westside · The Valley · South Bay · Hills & Canyons · Riverside / IE · North OC

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Golden Oak Tree Experts

Family-owned, with certified arborists and tree-risk assessors across LA & Ventura.

  • Licensed · Bonded · Insured — Cal. Lic. #1020927 / CSLB #1111877 (stated)
  • 4 ISA-certified arborists (stated)
  • 2 Certified Tree Risk Assessors (stated)
RemovalTrimmingBrush / FireStump

Serves: Westside · The Valley · Hills & Canyons

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Green Leaf Zone

Long-established, heavily-credentialed crew and an LAFD brush-clearance–approved contractor.

  • Bonded & insured — CSLB #991469 (C-61, C-49, D-49, C-27) (stated)
  • ISA Certified Arborist + ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist (stated)
  • LAFD Brush Clearance–approved contractor (stated)
RemovalTrimmingStumpBrush / Fire

Serves: Westside · The Valley · Eastside · South Bay · Hills & Canyons

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Green Republic Landscapes

Arborist-led tree preservation and city-permit reports, with an in-house crew.

  • Licensed & insured — CSLB #1014404 (stated)
  • ISA Certified Arborist #WE-10361A (stated)
ArboristTrimmingRemoval

Serves: The Valley · Westside · Hills & Canyons

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Inexpensive Tree Service

Budget-focused tree care with experienced arborists and free consultations.

  • Insured & bonded — Lic. #1099423 (stated)
  • Experienced arborists (stated)
RemovalStumpTrimmingEmergency

Serves: Westside · Eastside · South Bay · Hills & Canyons

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Lopez Tree Service

Family-owned, arborist-certified crew for the SGV and greater LA, with crane removal.

  • Licensed · Bonded · Insured — CSLB #997458 (stated)
  • ISA Certified Arborist #WE-9217A (stated)
  • BBB member (stated)
RemovalTrimmingPalmStump

Serves: Eastside · Hills & Canyons · The Valley

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Los Angeles CA Tree Service

Crane-capable, 24/7 removal and trimming serving LA since 2003.

  • Licensed & insured (stated)
  • Serving LA since 2003 (stated)
RemovalTrimmingStumpEmergency

Serves: Westside · Eastside · Hills & Canyons

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

MACS Tree Service Los Angeles

Tree health and wildfire-aware vegetation management with an IPM approach.

  • Fully licensed & insured (stated)
  • ISA-certified arborist referenced (stated)
RemovalTrimmingStumpArborist

Serves: Westside · Eastside · Hills & Canyons

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Nature's Tree Service

Crown-care specialists with very broad San Gabriel Valley and LA coverage.

  • Licensed · Bonded · Insured — CSLB #776350 (stated)
RemovalTrimmingStumpEmergency

Serves: Eastside · Westside · The Valley · Hills & Canyons

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Ralph's Tree Services

Residential and commercial crew for SFV/Glendale, with palm removal and 24/7 service.

  • Licensed & insured — CSLB #1065360 (stated)
RemovalTrimmingPalmStump

Serves: The Valley · Eastside · Hills & Canyons

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Rock's Tree and Hillside Service

Arborist-owned hillside specialists serving Northern LA County since 1976.

  • Arborist owners (stated)
  • Family-owned since 1976 (stated)
RemovalTrimmingStumpBrush / Fire

Serves: The Valley · Hills & Canyons

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Special Tree Service

Family-owned foothill crew since 1993, working all Southern California tree types.

  • Licensed — CSLB #930005 (stated)
  • Family-owned since 1993 (stated)
RemovalTrimmingStumpBrush / Fire

Serves: Eastside · The Valley · Hills & Canyons

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Supreme Tree Experts

Safety-certified, high-end residential and estate tree care across a wide region.

  • Fully licensed & insured (stated)
  • ISA Member — Certified Arborist (stated)
  • Certified Treecare Safety Professional — CTSP (stated)
RemovalTrimmingPalmStump

Serves: Westside · South Bay · The Valley · Eastside · Hills & Canyons · Riverside / IE · North OC

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Tree Doctor USA

Plant-health specialists focused on tree disease, pests, and preservation.

  • Certified & licensed tree service (stated)
ArboristTrimmingRemovalStump

Serves: Westside · Eastside · Hills & Canyons · Riverside / IE

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

TreeCareLA

Arborist-led, eco-focused tree care, consulting, and expert-witness reports.

  • Contractor Lic. #994717 (stated)
  • Bonded & insured; workers’ comp (stated)
  • Pest Management — Qualified Applicator Lic. #144213 (stated)
ArboristTrimmingRemoval

Serves: Westside · Eastside · The Valley · Hills & Canyons

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Your Way Tree Service

ISA-certified, crane-capable crew with HOA and golf-course experience and a price-match offer.

  • CSLB #937069 (stated)
  • ISA Certified Arborist — WE-13405A (stated)
  • Liability to $2M; workers’ comp $1M (stated)
RemovalTrimmingStumpBrush / Fire

Serves: Westside · The Valley · Eastside · Hills & Canyons

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Questions

How do I choose a tree removal company in Los Angeles?

Start by confirming the company is licensed by the CSLB and carries general liability and workers’ compensation insurance — tree work is high-risk, and an uninsured crew on your property can become your liability. Then match the company to your job: arborist credentials (ISA, TRAQ) for assessments and protected-tree permits, crane capability for large removals, and proven hillside access for canyon properties. Get the scope and price in writing before work begins.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Los Angeles?

Often, yes. The City of Los Angeles protects certain native species — including coast live oak, valley oak, western sycamore, and California black walnut — and removing one generally requires a permit and sometimes a replacement plan. Most non-native yard trees do not. A company with ISA-certified arborists can tell you which category your tree falls in and handle the paperwork. Always verify current rules with the city.

How much does tree removal cost in Los Angeles?

Costs vary widely by height, trunk size, lean, access, and whether a crane is needed, so any single number is misleading. The companies in this guide generally do not publish prices and instead provide free estimates or photo quotes — request a written quote for your specific tree. See the cost guide for the factors that drive price.