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Tree Service in McKinleyville

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

True Tree Service crew member in a branded shirt guiding the bucket lift into a redwood

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McKinleyville is home base for us, and no town in the county throws more wind at its trees. Everything west of Central Avenue takes the ocean's weather head-on, and the shore pines, spruce, and cypress that grew up in it carry the lean and the deadwood to prove it. When a winter front comes through, the calls start before the power flickers.

We know these neighborhoods because we drive them every day: coastal lots off Hiller Road and School Road where salt wind prunes trees its own way, windbreak rows around the older ranch properties toward Dows Prairie, and family yards near Azalea Avenue with one big fir that has gotten too big to ignore.

Being local matters in a storm. When something comes down across a driveway in McKinleyville, we are minutes away, not hours. And for everything short of an emergency, quotes are free and usually fast, because the drive is short.

On the job

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

Climber standing on a topped redwood spar high above the forest floor
True Tree Service bucket truck set up under coastal conifers
Sawyer flush-cutting a stump low, sawdust flying

What we do in McKinleyville

Tree Removal in McKinleyville

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

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Tree Trimming in McKinleyville

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

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Stump Grinding in McKinleyville

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 McKinleyville

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

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Brush Chipping & Hauling in McKinleyville

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 McKinleyville

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 McKinleyville

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 McKinleyville

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 McKinleyville

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 McKinleyville

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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Trees we work on around McKinleyville

shore pine, Sitka spruce, Monterey cypress, coast redwood, red alder, and everything else growing on your property. Direct coastal wind exposure, salt-pruned pines and spruce, and storm-season leaners.

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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“True Tree Service did an outstanding job on our property in McKinleyville. The crew was professional, efficient, and left our yard cleaner than they found it.”
Brittany JonesGoogle review
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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.”
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McKinleyville tree service questions

Do you really come out to McKinleyville?

Yes, McKinleyville 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 McKinleyville?

All of them, but around McKinleyville the common calls involve shore pine, Sitka spruce, Monterey cypress and coast redwood. Direct coastal wind exposure, salt-pruned pines and spruce, and storm-season leaners.

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 McKinleyville?

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

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