Tree Care & Removal Services in Santa Cruz, CA
Welcome to Urban Lumberjacks — Santa Cruz’s trusted choice for professional tree services. With over 25 years of experience serving Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties, we specialize in expert tree care solutions tailored to the unique coastal environment and hillside landscapes of Santa Cruz, CA. As a locally owned, fully licensed, and insured business, we understand the importance of maintaining healthy, hazard-free trees while protecting your property from fire risks and storm damage.
Our skilled team offers a full range of services, including tree trimming, pruning, hazardous tree removal, stump grinding, brush and lot clearing, and wildfire abatement services. Whether you need to clear overgrown branches, remove a fallen tree, or create a defensible space around your home, Urban Lumberjacks is here to help. We combine safe, efficient techniques with local knowledge to preserve the natural beauty of
Santa Cruz while ensuring your property stays safe, clean, and code-compliant.
Tree Trimming & Pruning in Santa Cruz
Keeping your trees healthy and beautiful is our priority. Our professional tree trimming and pruning services are designed to promote healthy growth, improve safety, and enhance the natural shape of your trees. We specialize in fire pruning to reduce wildfire risk—a crucial service in Santa Cruz’s fire-prone environment. Whether you need routine maintenance or targeted pruning for hazardous limbs, our experienced arborists handle it with care and precision.
Emergency & Routine Tree Removal + Stump Grinding
When a tree becomes a danger to your home or property, quick and safe removal is essential. Urban Lumberjacks offers fast response for emergency tree removal caused by storms, disease, or structural instability. We also provide routine tree removal services for trees that are dead, dying, or no longer wanted. After removal, we handle complete stump grinding to ensure your yard is clean and ready for landscaping or construction.
Fire Abatement & Brush Clearing
Wildfire safety is a top concern in Santa Cruz, and we help you stay prepared. Our fire abatement services include removing flammable brush, clearing undergrowth, and thinning overgrown areas to create defensible space around your property. This proactive approach helps protect your home and community from wildfire damage and meets local CAL FIRE and Santa Cruz County regulations.
Lot & Weed Clearing, Crown Reduction, Hazard Assessment
Whether you’re preparing a lot for new construction or managing overgrown vegetation, Urban Lumberjacks has you covered. We offer comprehensive lot clearing and weed removal services that improve accessibility and reduce fire risk. Our crown reduction services help manage the size and shape of your trees to prevent interference with power lines or structures. Additionally, our hazard assessment evaluates the health and safety of your trees, providing expert recommendations to protect your property and family.
At Urban Lumberjacks, we understand that Santa Cruz’s unique coastal climate and wildfire risks require specialized tree care knowledge. Here’s why local homeowners and businesses trust us for their tree services:
25+ Years of Northern California Expertise
With over two decades of experience serving Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties, we know the native tree species and terrain better than anyone. Our long history includes our previous incarnation as Urban Forestcare, building a reputation for quality and reliability.
Locally Owned & Operated
We’re proud to be a Northern California business rooted in the community. Our team is dedicated to personalized service and treating your property like it’s our own.
Fully Licensed, Insured & Safety Focused
Your peace of mind matters. We hold all necessary licenses and insurance to ensure safe, professional work. We also strictly follow CAL FIRE guidelines and Santa Cruz fire safety regulations to protect your home and neighborhood.
Comprehensive, Customized Services
From routine pruning to emergency tree removal and wildfire abatement, we tailor each project to your needs and the specific challenges of Santa Cruz’s environment.
State-of-the-Art Equipment & Skilled Arborists
Our crew uses modern equipment and industry best practices to deliver efficient, clean, and environmentally responsible tree care.
Highly Rated by Our Local Customers
We’re proud of the glowing reviews from Santa Cruz residents who appreciate our professionalism, prompt communication, and exceptional results.