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Tree Service in Arcata

Removal, trimming, stumps, and storm cleanup from a crew that knows Arcata.

True Tree Service climber working high in a conifer canopy

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Arcata lives with trees like few towns anywhere. The Community Forest starts where the neighborhoods end, redwoods shade the streets off Fickle Hill, and half the yards in town back up against second-growth timber. That is exactly why tree work here is constant: fast-growing redwoods and Sitka spruce planted decades ago are now full-size trees standing over Craftsman homes, student rentals, and everything between.

We work all over Arcata, from Sunny Brae and the Plaza neighborhoods out to Bayside Road and up Fickle Hill. Common calls: redwood limbs over roofs near the Community Forest, overgrown yard trees around older homes, spruce and shore pine taking wind damage on the bay side, and full removals where a tree planted in the 1970s has simply outgrown a small lot.

Arcata takes its trees seriously and so do we. If a tree can be saved with trimming instead of removal, that is what we will tell you. Free quotes, straight answers, and a crew that lives with the same weather you do.

On the job

Real photos from True Tree Service crews. See more in the gallery.

Helmet-camera view from the top of a removal, looking down at the property
Sawyer flush-cutting a stump low before grinding, sawdust flying
Faller making a back cut on a large Douglas fir

What we do in Arcata

Tree Removal in Arcata

Safe removal of hazardous, dead, or unwanted trees, from tight backyard spots to full-size conifers.

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Tree Trimming in Arcata

Structural trimming that protects your roof and power lines and keeps trees healthy through storm season.

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Stump Grinding in Arcata

Stumps ground below grade so you can plant, mow, or build over the spot instead of mowing around it.

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Plant & Ornamental Pruning in Arcata

Careful pruning for ornamentals, fruit trees, and hedges, timed to the species so plants thrive.

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Brush Chipping & Hauling in Arcata

On-site chipping that turns brush piles into mulch, or hauls the whole mess away. Your call.

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Storm & Emergency Tree Service in Arcata

Fallen trees, dangerous leaners, limbs on roofs, and blocked driveways, made safe first and finished when the weather clears.

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Defensible Space & Fuel Reduction in Arcata

Ladder fuels cleared, limbs lifted, brush spaced, and dead trees out around homes and outbuildings, with the slash chipped on site.

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Land & Brush Clearing in Arcata

Overgrown parcels, building sites, fence lines, and pasture edges cleared of brush and trees, chipped on site, and left ready for the project.

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Certified Arborist Services in Arcata

Risk assessments, health diagnosis, written reports for permits and real estate, second opinions, and cabling for trees worth saving.

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Tree Planting in Arcata

Species chosen for the site, planted to establish, from privacy screens and replacement windbreaks to orchards and replanting after a removal.

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County-wide: tree removal in Humboldt County, tree trimming in Humboldt County, stump grinding in Humboldt County, plant & ornamental pruning in Humboldt County, brush chipping & hauling in Humboldt County, storm & emergency tree service in Humboldt County, defensible space & fuel reduction in Humboldt County, land & brush clearing in Humboldt County, certified arborist services in Humboldt County, tree planting in Humboldt County.

Trees we work on around Arcata

coast redwood, Sitka spruce, Douglas fir, red alder, shore pine, and everything else growing on your property. Redwood-country lots, coastal fog growth, and full-size conifers standing close to older homes.

Nearby areas we serve

See the full map of where we work, browseeverything we do, or readour tree care guides written for Humboldt County properties.

Our process

Simple, and only a few steps

Our process is simple and only contains a few simple steps. From the first call to the final rake, here is how it goes.

  1. 1

    Call or send the form

    Tell us what the tree is doing. Photos help. We usually respond the same business day.

  2. 2

    Free on-site quote

    We walk the job with you, explain your options honestly, and give you a firm number. No pressure.

  3. 3

    We do the work

    A licensed, insured crew shows up on time and works safely: careful rigging, quiet electric saws where we can.

  4. 4

    Clean site, done deal

    Brush chipped, wood handled your way, site raked. The job is done when it looks the way we promised.

Google Reviews

Reviews from Humboldt County

★★★★★5 stars on Google · 100+ reviews

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“Jacob was thorough and effective, listening to my choices about what to do (and what not to do) on our property.Frank was amazing to watch in the trees, so safe, so sure, and careful. I thoroughly appreciated all of their good work.”
Roberta RussellGoogle review
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“Jacob, Andrew and Issac of True Tree Service, are gentlemen that care about their trade and their customers. They listen to the customer and encourage their feedback on their work. TTS is very competitive with their pricing along with their quality workmanship.One cannot go wrong hiring TTS.”
Steve TurnerGoogle review
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“Friendly, efficient crew and great price”
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Arcata tree service questions

Do you really come out to Arcata?

Yes, Arcata is part of our regular service area, not an occasional trip. We quote and work Humboldt County jobs every week, and quotes are always free.

What trees do you work on in Arcata?

All of them, but around Arcata the common calls involve coast redwood, Sitka spruce, Douglas fir and red alder. Redwood-country lots, coastal fog growth, and full-size conifers standing close to older homes.

How fast can you get me a quote?

Usually within a few days, and same-week for most of our service area. If a tree is an immediate hazard, call and say so. Hazard calls get priority.

Are you licensed for work in my area?

Yes. True Tree Service is a licensed California contractor, CSLB #1132934, and fully insured, which covers our work anywhere in Humboldt and Del Norte counties.

Need tree work in Arcata?

Free on-site quotes, honest recommendations, and a clean site when we leave.

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