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A1 Stump & Tree Service

A1 Stump & Tree Service

Bay Area crew · Since 2000

Licensed · Bonded · Insured

A1 Stump
& Tree Service

Hard work. Clean cuts. Straight estimates.

Bay Area crews for removal, trimming, stump grinding, relocation, and maintenance on homes, golf courses, and ranches. Tell us the job — we'll follow up with pricing.

  • Chainsaws ready
  • Stump grinders on deck
  • Same-week service
A1 Stump & Tree Service

Start Easy Estimator

Services, photos, location, schedule, and contact — then we follow up with pricing.

Begin

On the job

Men, machines, results

Real tree work — not stock landscaping fluff. Our crew shows up with the iron and gets it done.

Stump grinding

Stump grinding

Bandit grinders. Clean chips. No leftover hazards.

Climbing & trimming

Climbing & trimming

Harnessed crew in the canopy — precision cuts at height.

Removal crews

Removal crews

Ropes, saws, and know-how for big wood near structures.

What we run

Tree work for every property

Our Top Services and recurring maintenance — from a backyard stump to golf course and ranch programs.

Our Top Services

Arborist removing a tree with a chainsaw

Tree Removal

Dead, hazardous, or unwanted trees come down safely — with ropes, saws, and a crew that protects your property.

  • We assess lean, target zones, and nearby structures before the first cut.
  • Sectional removal and controlled drops keep roofs, fences, and landscaping intact.
  • Hauling and cleanup available so you are left with a clean work site.
Hazard treesTight-access lotsFull cleanup options
Climber trimming a tree in a safety harness

Tree Trimming

Crown reduction, structural pruning, and shaping that keeps trees healthy and properties looking sharp.

  • Climbing and aerial work for large canopies without tearing up the yard.
  • Clearance cuts for roofs, driveways, power lines, and walkways.
  • Seasonal pruning plans that reduce storm damage and improve long-term structure.
Crown reductionClearance cutsHealth pruning
Crew operating a stump grinder

Stump Grinding

Commercial grinders take stumps below grade so you can reseed, replant, or reclaim usable yard space.

  • Below-grade grinding removes trip hazards and stops regrowth.
  • Chip piles can be left as mulch or hauled off — your call.
  • Multiple stumps on one visit keep jobs efficient for homes and commercial grounds.
Below gradeMulch or haul-offMulti-stump jobs
Tree spade relocating a tree with a track loader

Tree Relocation

Our tree spade moves established trees to a new spot on the property — keep the investment, change the layout.

  • Hydraulic spade equipment digs a clean root ball for transplant success.
  • Ideal for redesigns, construction access, and saving mature specimen trees.
  • We plan placement, access, and aftercare so the tree has the best chance to thrive.
Tree spade gearMature specimensSite redesigns
Fallen tree after a storm

24/7 Emergency Tree Service

Storm damage, fallen trees, and blocked access — we respond when it cannot wait until Monday.

  • Urgent response for trees on houses, cars, driveways, and power-adjacent hazards.
  • Stabilization, sectioning, and clearing so families and crews can move safely.
  • Follow-up grinding and cleanup once the emergency is under control.
Storm responseFallen treesSame-day when available

Stay ahead of the problem

Maintenance plans

Waiting until a tree fails costs more — in money, risk, and stress. Our plans keep residential yards and commercial properties on a schedule before small issues become emergencies.

Estate lawn with a large specimen tree beside the home

Residential

Tired of waiting until it's too late?

Skip regular trimming and the canopy keeps packing on wind sail and deadwood — extra stress the tree was never built to carry. Around here the bad combo is rain-soaked foliage and wood that get heavy with water, then a hard wind: wet limbs can take on several times their dry weight, and branch failures run about 3× higher in full leaf than when the canopy is light. Proper reduction pruning can cut stress at the break point by roughly half. A residential maintenance plan keeps that risk down with scheduled visits, early problem spotting, and a crew that already knows your property.

From $175/mo · customized after site review

What you get at home

Catch issues early

Deadwood, lean, root heave, and pest signs get flagged before they become insurance claims.

Seasonal pruning on schedule

Crown work timed for health and clearance — not rushed after something snaps.

Storm-ready yards

Reduce sail effect and weak unions so California weather has less to grab.

Curb appeal that lasts

Keep specimens shaped for views, solar access, and the look of a cared-for home.

Priority scheduling

Plan clients jump the line when something urgent hits — you are not starting from zero.

One crew, one relationship

Andrew’s team learns your trees, gates, and preferences so every visit is faster and cleaner.

Residential yard with palms and lawn care
Hillside home with maintained hedges and trees
Manicured residential landscaping
Start a residential plan

Ask yourself: when was the last time someone really looked at your trees?

Commercial · Golf · Ranch · HOA

Protect the property. Pass the inspection. Sleep at night.

Commercial sites live under different pressure — liability, fire codes, guest experience, and the cost of a closed fairway or blocked ranch road. A commercial maintenance plan keeps vegetation managed to code and ready for fire season, not scrambling after a citation or a wildfire scare.

From $650/mo · scoped to acreage & risk

Golf course fairway framed by healthy trees

Commercial

Built for commercial risk

Fire prevention & defensible space

Clearance, ladder fuels, and vegetation management that support fire-safe practices around buildings, cart paths, and ranch structures.

Code & ordinance readiness

Stay ahead of municipal tree, visibility, and hazard requirements — reduce the chance of violations, fines, or forced emergency work.

Liability & guest safety

Golf courses, HOAs, and campuses need predictable canopy and ground conditions. We document visits and flag hazards before someone gets hurt.

Operations that stay open

Scheduled windows that respect play, events, and ranch traffic — so maintenance does not shut down the business.

Multi-acre consistency

One standard across fairways, roughs, fence lines, and parking lots — not a patchwork of one-off vendors.

Emergency escalation path

When wind or fire season hits, plan clients already have a crew, a map of priority trees, and a faster path to response.

Golf courses
Golf courses
Large Ranch
Large Ranch
HOA & campuses
HOA & campuses
Acreage & fire access
Acreage & fire access
  • Golf courses & country clubs
  • Ranches & agricultural sites
  • HOAs & campuses
  • Municipal & commercial lots
  • Fire-season prep windows
  • Documented service visits
Talk commercial plans

Fire risk, citations, and downtime are more expensive than a plan. Let’s scope acreage, access, and priority zones.

The crew

Built for the job since 2000

Andrew Frost and the A1 team have been cutting, climbing, grinding, and hauling across the Bay Area for decades. We work homes, estates, golf courses, and ranches — with the right gear and a no-nonsense finish.

Servicing The Greater Bay Area!

A1 crew operating a stump grinder
Stump grinding · Bay Area
  • South San Francisco
  • San Bruno
  • Millbrae
  • Burlingame
  • San Mateo
  • Foster City
  • Belmont
  • San Carlos
  • Redwood City
  • Atherton
  • Menlo Park
  • East Palo Alto
  • Palo Alto
  • Mountain View
  • Los Altos
  • Los Altos Hills
  • Sunnyvale
  • Cupertino
  • Santa Clara
  • Milpitas
  • San Jose
  • Campbell
  • Saratoga
  • Los Gatos
  • Monte Sereno
  • Morgan Hill
  • San Martin
  • Gilroy
  • Fremont
  • Newark
  • Union City
  • Hayward

From the field

What clients say

Andrew and his crew did a great, clean, fast job removing hedges and several trees. Estimate was competitive and the final results were perfect.

San Jose Resident

Very knowledgeable — gave me ideas I hadn't thought about. Professional, timely, thorough, and left the yard clean.

San Jose Homeowner

They handle our course trees with care and keep the grounds looking sharp. Responsive scheduling and clean work every time.

Bay Area Golf Course

Loyal customers

Clientele

Cities, clubs, and ranches that trust A1 Stump & Tree Service with ongoing tree care.

Cities

  • City of San Jose
  • City of Palo Alto

Golf courses

  • San Jose Country Club
  • Claremont Country Club
  • Spring Valley
  • Los Altos Country Club
  • La Rinconada Country Club
  • Pasa Tiempo

Ranches

  • The Ranch
  • Old Grandview Ranch

Also available

More ways we can help

Beyond the featured jobs above — ask about any of these when you start an Easy Estimate or call the crew.

  • Root Grinding
  • Root Barriers Installation
  • New Tree Planting
  • Cabling
  • Landscaping
  • Arborist Consultation Reports
  • Firewood / Box Tree Service
  • Wood Chipping
  • Palm Trimming
  • Root Pruning & Removal
  • Sidewalk Root Pruning
  • Hauling
  • Wood Splitting

Get on the schedule

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Pick the work, upload photos, share preferred dates, and send your request. The crew will follow up with pricing and scheduling.

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