Hazard Tree Removal
Reduce wildfire risk, meet insurance requirements, protect your family and property.
Firefighter and Veteran-Owned
Serving The San Bernardino Mountains
What Is Hazard Tree Removal
Hazard Tree Removal is the process of removing a tree that is posing a hazard to life or your property. This is the one that may keep you up at night. It has dead and cracked limbs overhanging your house, driveways, or walkways. It is not going to be a simple process to remove safely on your own and it exceeds the abilities of your landscaper or handyman. It will also exceed the comfort level of most of your run of the mill tree companies from down the hill. Those guys do not get up into trees like we do up here in the San Bernardino Mountains. When you hire us for a hazard tree removal we systematically and safely remove the tree following the latest industry standards. We both have a lot to lose if we don’t. We then haul off the debris leaving your property safe and clean.
Why Removing Hazard Trees Matters
Ensures the safety of you and your guests
Reduces wildfire risk
Keeps your insurance company happy
reduces the spread of the local beetles and other pests
What’s Included in Our Hazard Tree Removal
Safe and efficient removal of the tree with minimal impact to your landscape and property
Clean up and removal of debris and brush
Your Peace of mind
Serving The San Bernardino Mountain Communities
Running Springs
Lake Arrowhead
Crestline
Arrowbear Lake
Green Valley Lake
Big Bear Valley
Our Process
Simple, Fast, and Built around YOUR Property
Request your estimate and send in photos
We do an On-site or remote evaluation. We will also give you a heads up regarding any other trees or conditions we notice while we are at the property
We come up with a clear scope of work and firm fixed-bid pricing
We get you on the schedule
We complete the work and leave a clean job site
What Does Hazard Tree Removal Cost?
Hazard Tree Removal costs can vary greatly from property to property.
Some of the factors include:
Tree Size
Proximity to structures, driveways, utilities, etc.
Access
Full Cleanup vs. leave the firewood
There is a large difference from an isolated tree to a large oak with huge limbs hanging over your house. Our minimum for a tree removal is going to typically be around $800 for a no big deals kind of tree.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is considered a hazard tree?
A hazard tree is any tree that poses a risk to people or property due to structural defects, disease, fire damage, dead limbs, or unstable root systems. In mountain areas like Running Springs, Crestline, Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead, this often includes beetle-killed pines, fire-damaged trees, and trees leaning toward structures.
Will this help with insurance?
Insurance carriers are known to threaten to drop you if they determine trees are hazardous. This is tough especially with insurance carriers packing up and leaving California. Being proactive is always better than being reactive.
How long does it take?
We can have a simple tree down and your property cleaned up in two hours. Larger trees can turn into multiple days.
How do I know if a tree needs to be removed?
Common signs include:
Dead or falling branches
Dead tops in conifers
Visible rot, fungus, mushrooms or hollow trunk
Leaning tree (especially after storms)
Cracks in the trunk or major limbs
Root damage or soil lifting
If you're unsure, we provide hazard assessments to determine if removal or trimming is the best option.
Is hazard tree removal covered by my insurance?
This varies. We can help you every step of the way. Insurance will typically cover the removal if it has caused damage to your property. We will provide documentation to make sure your claim has the best possible shot. Take it from a guy who had a gigantic oak tree fall onto his house and truck
Are you licensed and insured?
We are absolutely licensed and insured. We are unique in that we have a General-B license as well as a C-49 Tree and Palm license through the Contractors State License Board. We carry the C-49 license because it is required to have in order to perform work on trees greater than 14 ft tall not including incidental pruning for landscapers. We have avoided the LTO “B” license because we are not firewood guys. The LTO “B” puts a lot of exposure back onto the homeowner and is technically not by the book. We understand the risk that comes with removing trees and we want to remove as much of that risk as possible for you, the property owner. We also carry Workers Comp and General Liability insurance up to $1,000,000 with two occurrences. We are very deliberate when it comes to all of this. Safety first!