Tree Service in Fountain Valley, CA
Hoping to remove a parkway tree? Fountain Valley inspects every one before it can come out, so tree service in Fountain Valley starts with knowing whose tree it is, and we trim and remove the ones on your lot.
Tree care in Fountain Valley
Built on drained peat and artesian wells
Fountain Valley was named for water, and its ground still shows it. The name comes from a very high water table and the many artesian wells found here. Around 1896 the Talbert family bought more than 300 acres of peat and swamp. Settlers dug canals to drain it, and farms grew beets until housing tracts arrived in the 1960s. The city was formed in 1957. Mile Square Regional Park covers 640 acres. Today the city inspects any parkway tree before work. Its 2020 list allows 21 trees for that strip, and many stay near 25 feet tall.
In Fountain Valley, nobody touches a tree by the curb until the city has looked at it.
Who governs tree work in Fountain Valley
City of Fountain Valley
Tree work in Fountain Valley follows the City of Fountain Valley's rules. A parkway tree can only come out with permission from the Director of Public Works, after a city inspection, and it is replaced with a tree from the City's Authorized Tree List. The owner can have a licensed contractor remove it under a Tree Removal/Replacement Permit bought at City Hall, or pay the City to remove it; either way a City crew plants the new tree. Rules change. Confirm current requirements with the jurisdiction before work begins — filing a permit is the property owner's responsibility, not ours.
What we handle
Tract-era trees in Fountain Valley: thinning, removal, stump grinding
Supreme Tree Experts thins, removes and grinds out tract-era trees in Fountain Valley, where curbside trees get inspected first. When a heavy crown hangs over your roof or block wall, the crew to send for is Supreme Tree Experts.
Tree Removal
Our crew fells trees on Fountain Valley lots in sections, working close to block walls and tight side yards. Before any action on a tree in the strip by the curb, the city must inspect and approve it. Trees behind the walk are yours, and we bring those down.
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Heavy crowns get thinned by our crews so wind can pass through them. Soil here sits over a very high water table, so trees often grow dense, heavy tops. Thinning takes strain off the main forks.
Stump Grinding & Stump Removal
We chew stumps down under grade and rake the spot ready for grass or beds. When a curbside tree comes out, the city does not repair the turf, plants or hardscape around it. Plan for that cost before the work starts.
Palm Tree Trimming & Skinning
Spent fronds and seed stalks come off yard palms before they fall on a roof, car or walk. Standing in the lift bucket, the crew shaves old frond bases from the trunk for a smooth finish. All debris is chipped on site.
Emergency Tree Service
When a big yard tree comes down on a roof or a block wall, our crew answers 24/7. Boom trucks we own reach 75 feet, so trees behind walls are in range. We cut the tree off the damage first, then clear the rest.
Tree Maintenance
Homes here went up from the 1960s, as housing tracts replaced the farms. Trees planted then are now full size and worth a regular check. We look for dead wood, weak forks and roots that lift walks.
Tree Height Reduction
Tall yard trees are lowered to a strong lower branch, keeping their shape. We never top a tree, since that leaves weak new growth. Reducing height also eases the load on limbs over the house.
Estate Tree Care
Estate care here means a written plan for every mature tree on a big lot, checked through the seasons. The city warns that Japanese privet and African sumac can get Texas root rot. We watch those kinds closely.
Tree Shaping & Shrub Shearing
Hedges and shrubs are sheared on a steady round here, keeping walks, windows and block walls clear. Light, even cuts keep a hedge full down to the ground. The crew bags every clipping before leaving.
Landscaping
Parkway planting here comes only from the city's 2020 list of 21 trees, like crape myrtle and ginkgo. Many stay near 25 feet tall. Yard planting can follow the same idea, sized to fit your space.
Hardscape
Paths and patios sit on a solid base, set back from roots so they stay flat. The city notes roots from trees by the curb can damage curbs, gutters and sidewalks. We keep new work clear of those roots on your side.
Fountain Valley tree questions, answered
Start here — these 6 cover most of what you need before booking tree work in Fountain Valley. If yours is not here, call 877-787-7363 and ask.
Call the city for an inspection. Fountain Valley says inspection and approval come before any action on a tree in that strip. Call (714) 593-4600. If approved, the owner gets a permit at City Hall and picks a replacement from the city's list.
No. The city says it is not responsible for repairing or replacing the turf, plants, hardscape or structures in that strip after a tree or its roots are removed. Plan for that cost before the work starts.
Only the 21 on the city's 2020 list. Choices include crape myrtle, water gum, eastern redbud, ginkgo, Hong Kong orchid and Australian willow. Many grow to about 25 feet. The list warns that Japanese privet and African sumac can get Texas root rot.
Roots and limbs can reach where people walk and drive. The city notes that these trees can become a hazard to walkers and cars, and can damage curbs, gutters and sidewalks. That is why it inspects first.
Yes — $600 for tree services, wherever the job is. On these flat tract lots, price mostly follows the tree's size and how the crew reaches the back yard.
Yes, 24/7. Trees planted when the tracts went in are now big enough to do real harm if they fall. Call 877-787-7363.
What happens after you call from Fountain Valley
- 01.
Where it stands
An arborist checks if the tree is in the parkway or on your lot. If it is in that strip, it needs a city inspection first.
- Parkway or yard
- City inspection flagged
- 02.
Choose the work
You hear what we would cut and why, then pick a day. If a tree comes out, we talk about what goes in its place.
- No topping
- Replacement discussed
- 03.
Cut and clear
The crew does the work, chips the limbs and grinds the stump if you ask.
- Limbs chipped
- Stump below grade
A free parkway check, full cover and our own reach in Fountain Valley
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 visits free and tells you if the tree stands in the city's strip by the curb, where the city must inspect first.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Work near block walls and tight side yards calls for a covered crew. Every worker of ours is insured, the company is bonded, and state license #1002853 spans tree service and landscaping.
Southern California Since 1985
Fountain Valley became a city in 1957. We started in 1985, and the same family still runs the business.
Our Own Equipment
Our 75-foot boom trucks are our own, so tall trees behind block walls are in reach, and our chippers and grinders travel with them.
Reviews to read before you book in Fountain Valley
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 Fountain Valley: 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 Fountain Valley.
“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
Fountain Valley and the area around it
Fountain Valley sits on flat former farmland, with Mile Square Regional Park near its center.
- ZIP code
- 92708