Tree Service in Claremont, CA
They call it the City of Trees and PhDs, with over 25,500 city trees. For tree service in Claremont, we trim and remove tall trees on your property and help you get ready for the next windstorm.
Tree care in Claremont
Tall old trees at the foot of the mountains
Claremont's trees are some of the oldest in the region. The American elms on Indian Hill Boulevard were planted in 1889, and some eucalyptus on College Avenue grew to 130 feet. The city sits at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains, and strong winds come down those slopes. In January 2022, gusts of 70 to 80 mph hit the city. More than 300 trees had to be removed, and hundreds fell on homes, cars and roads. Tall trees near homes should be checked before the windy months.
The taller the tree, the more the wind pushes on it. Tall eucalyptus near a house should be checked every year.
Who governs tree work in Claremont
City of Claremont
Tree work in Claremont follows the City of Claremont's rules. The city's easement generally runs 10 feet back from the face of the curb, and any tree inside it is a City-owned tree. Residents should not trim, prune or remove a City tree or plant a new tree in the easement; instead, call the city to report a City tree that needs attention. Rules change. Confirm current requirements with the jurisdiction before work begins — filing a permit is the property owner's responsibility, not ours.
Source: Trees | City of Claremont, CA
The work
Thinning, lowering and removing Claremont's tall eucalyptus and elms
Supreme Tree Experts thins, lowers and removes big eucalyptus and elms in Claremont, where 2022 gusts reached 80 mph. Getting big trees ready before the windy months is a job Claremont owners hand to Supreme Tree Experts.
Tree Removal
We take down tall eucalyptus and old elms on private lots, lowering each piece on ropes. The city's easement generally runs 10 feet back from the curb, and trees inside it belong to the city. Those are the city's to trim or remove.
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Our crews thin tall crowns before the windy months so gusts pass through them. In January 2022, winds of 70 to 80 mph hit Claremont. More than 300 trees had to be removed afterward, and hundreds fell on homes, cars and roads.
Stump Grinding & Stump Removal
Our grinder takes stumps from big removals below the surface, and the chips are cleared away. Old elm and eucalyptus stumps can be wide, so we bring our own stump grinder. The spot is then ready for turf or a new tree.
Palm Tree Trimming & Skinning
Ahead of the next windstorm, we trim palms of dead fronds and seed stalks. Skinning then takes off the dry frond bases. We work from our palm lift truck, not climbing spikes, so the trunk is left unscarred.
Emergency Tree Service
Our 24/7 crews handle trees that fall on homes, cars or drives. In the 2022 windstorm, hundreds of trees came down across the city, and 28,000 people lost power. We make the site safe, then clear it.
Tree Maintenance
We give older trees a yearly check for dead limbs, cracks and weak spots. Some of the elms on Indian Hill Boulevard were planted in 1889. Trees that old need steady care to stay safe over homes.
Tree Height Reduction
We lower tall eucalyptus by shortening the top limbs to side branches, never topping. Some eucalyptus on College Avenue grew to 130 feet. Taking weight off the top cuts the wind's pull on the whole tree.
Estate Tree Care
For big lots with towering trees, we set a yearly plan that covers pruning, checks and storm prep. The biggest eucalyptus often need our 75-ft boom truck and a longer day. We book those jobs ahead of the windy season.
Tree Shaping & Shrub Shearing
We shape hedges and shrubs to stay tidy and dense through hot foothill summers. Light shearing in the cooler hours spares fresh inner growth from sunburn. Every clipping goes out with the crew, and walks are blown clean.
Landscaping
Our yard planting and watering plans can also help the city tree out front. Claremont asks owners to deep-water the parkway tree by their home. A slow drip line on a timer does it without soaking the lawn or the beds.
Hardscape
We build new walks, walls and patios with room for the roots of big trees. Claremont keeps more than 25,500 city trees, many along the street edge in front of homes. Driveway work there stays clear of their roots.
Reviews to read before you book in Claremont
Every word below was written by a customer on Google, not by us. Long reviews are shortened to fit the card — never reworded. None of them was left in Claremont: they come from customers across Southern California. Read them for how a crew behaves on a job, then decide whether that is who you want in Claremont.
“Great pricing & service. Highly competent with tricky jobs. We have used them for more than 10 years.”
Melanie Butler
Local Guide
“We got bids from five contractors. After I talked to them all and checked out their licenses and work, we decided to go with Supreme. … The job took a day and a half, and when they were done, they left the place immaculate.”
Hank Shaeffer
“Great tree trimmers! I’ve used Supreme Tree Experts twice to trim the palm trees in my yard. … The guys who come out are quick thorough, and clean. And very careful not to damage property.”
Emilie Pacheco
“These guys have worked on my property 3 times now. They are always on time and do a fantastic job. I highly recommend them!”
Ray Thompson
“After soliciting several quotes on some difficult yard work, we chose Supreme because of their licensed Arborist Temis … The crew was extremely hard working and we couldn’t believe their continuous work ethic on one of the hottest days of the year.”
Gary Brown
Local Guide
Four reasons Claremont's tall-tree owners call us before storm season
Tree work goes wrong when it is rushed or under-equipped. We run our own 75-foot boom trucks, lift trucks, chippers and stump grinders, and every crew works under an ISA Certified Arborist — so the job gets done right the first time.
We hold California license #1002853 for both landscaping and tree and palm work, we are bonded, we carry general liability and every employee is on workers’ compensation.
ISA Certified Arborist
An arborist looks at your trees and tells you plainly what needs to be done.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Tall-tree work needs the right license. Ours is California #1002853, for tree service (C-61/D-49) and landscaping (C-27), and we are bonded and insured.
Southern California Since 1985
Storm clean-up has been part of our work since 1985, and foothill windstorms like the one in 2022 are why.
Our Own Equipment
Our own boom trucks reach the towering eucalyptus and elms that are common here.
How tree work in Claremont runs, start to finish
- 01.
Free visit
An arborist looks at the tree. If it is a city tree in your parkway, we tell you to call the city instead, because only the city can work on it.
- No charge for the visit
- City trees pointed out
- 02.
Plan and date
We set a date and plan the work so the tree comes down or is pruned safely.
- Safety plan for the job
- Home and garden protected
- 03.
Work and clean-up
Big eucalyptus wood is heavy. The crew cuts it small, chips what it can on site and hauls the rest, so nothing is left piled under the next tree.
- Full clean-up
- Stump ground if you want
Straight answers for Claremont
6 questions about tree work in Claremont, answered without the sales language. If yours is not here, call 877-787-7363 and ask.
No. Parkway trees in Claremont belong to the city, and residents may not trim, prune or remove them. Call Community Services at (909) 399-5431. The city asks you to deep-water the city tree in front of your home.
Yes. The city posts planned tree removals on the 1st and 16th of each month. You have 15 days to send a written objection, and the city's Tree Committee reviews any that are not settled.
Have it checked before the windy season. An arborist looks for dead limbs, cracks and a heavy, one-sided crown. Thinning the crown and lowering the tallest limbs lets the wind pass through instead of pushing the whole tree. Topping is not the answer — it makes weak new growth.
Yes — $600 for tree services, wherever the job is. Very big eucalyptus often need a boom truck and a longer day, which is where most of the price comes from.
An arborist visits for free and looks at the tree first. Very large trees, like the eucalyptus common here, often need a boom truck and have to come down in pieces. Access and what is under the tree change the price more than the tree's height alone.
Yes, 24/7. In the 2022 windstorm, trees fell on homes, cars and roads across the city. Call 877-787-7363.
Claremont on the map
Claremont sits at the foothills, home to the Claremont Colleges.
- ZIP code
- 91711