Tree Service in Marina del Rey, CA
Routine tree work in Marina del Rey runs only from October 1 to December 31, when birds are not nesting. We prune and remove trees on the nesting calendar, so your tree service in Marina del Rey fits that window.
Tree care in Marina del Rey
A county harbor where birds set the calendar
In Marina del Rey, routine tree pruning and removal are allowed only from October 1 to December 31, when birds are not nesting. Waterbirds and raptors nest, feed and roost in the harbor's more than 2,100 trees. Work in nesting season needs a Certified Arborist's risk assessment and a biologist's clearance. Los Angeles County owns all the land and leases it out, and a lessee must give notice before work on a nesting tree. The harbor opened in 1965 with room for about 5,000 boats. Officials keep a close eye on three trees: coral trees, eucalyptus and melaleuca.
In the harbor, the first question is not which branch to cut. It is whether a bird is nesting in it.
Who governs tree work in Marina del Rey
County of Los Angeles (unincorporated) — Department of Beaches and Harbors
Marina del Rey is run by Los Angeles County, and its trees are protected under the Marina del Rey Local Coastal Program, managed by the County Department of Beaches and Harbors. All lessees must apply and get the Department's approval before any tree pruning or removal, and routine pruning and removal is allowed only in the non-nesting season, October 1 to December 31. During nesting season, only trees that pose an immediate health and safety risk may be pruned or removed, and that work needs a Certified Arborist risk assessment plus clearance from a qualified biologist. Rules change. Confirm current requirements with the jurisdiction before work begins — filing a permit is the property owner's responsibility, not ours.
Services
Pruning, removal and palm work timed to Marina del Rey's fall window
Supreme Tree Experts prunes and removes trees on Marina del Rey leaseholds, where routine work waits for October to December. Birds nest here the rest of the year, so lessees plan the fall window with Supreme Tree Experts.
Tree Removal
We take down failing trees on Marina del Rey parcels only in the routine window, October 1 to December 31. That is when birds are not nesting. The lessee gets approval first, and we plan the removal to land in that window.
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Our crews trim leasehold trees between October and December and look each crown over for nests first. Waterbirds and raptors nest, feed and roost in the harbor's trees. That is why routine pruning waits for the fall.
Stump Grinding & Stump Removal
We grind harbor stumps out below the bed line so new trees can go in the same planters. On grounds beside walks and parking courts, the crew fences off the work area first. Chips are raked up and hauled off.
Palm Tree Trimming & Skinning
Along the walks between the slips and the buildings, our crew trims palms in the fall window. Dead fronds and fruit stalks come off before they drop where people pass. From our lift truck, we also skin old frond bases, working down from the crown.
Emergency Tree Service
If a tree splits or falls, our crew answers 24/7, even in nesting season. At that time of year, only trees posing an immediate risk may be cut. That work needs a Certified Arborist's risk assessment and a biologist's clearance first.
Tree Maintenance
Our yearly checks on leasehold trees look for cracks, decay and weak limbs. Officials keep a close eye on South African coral trees, eucalyptus and melaleuca here. Each is prone to structural failure or disease, so we check them first.
Tree Height Reduction
Our crews bring down tall crowns by reducing to strong side branches, never by topping. Less height means less sail for the wind off the water. The work is booked for the fall window, once nests are empty.
Estate Tree Care
For each lessee, we set a yearly plan that lists every tree on the parcel. The harbor holds more than 2,100 trees of over 30 kinds, many on long-lease grounds. Each job in the plan is tied to the October to December window.
Tree Shaping & Shrub Shearing
Our crew shears hedges around buildings and pools so they stay neat and off the busy harbor walks. Dense shrubs are checked for nests before any cut. Clippings leave in our truck the same day.
Landscaping
We plan native planting for leasehold beds that suits salt air and low water use. In 2016, tired non-native trees at Oxford Basin were replaced with 730 native trees. It added 45,000 native plants too, and leasehold grounds can follow that lead.
Hardscape
We build patios and paths that drain away from walls and planters. About 41 percent of Marina del Rey is water, so paving here must shed rain well. Nearby tree roots are mapped first, and the paving is routed around them.
Nests, leases and county rules: why Marina del Rey lessees hire us
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 walks the parcel for free and flags trees that may hold nests, so the work can land in the October to December window.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
A lessee answers to the landowner, so proof matters. We hold CSLB license #1002853 for tree service (C-61/D-49) and landscaping (C-27), are bonded, and cover every worker with insurance.
Southern California Since 1985
The harbor was dedicated in 1965, twenty years before our family business began in 1985. That family still owns it.
Our Own Equipment
Our own 75-foot boom trucks reach tall trees from parking courts, and our lift truck works the palms along the walks.
Reviews to read before you book in Marina del Rey
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 Marina del Rey: 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 Marina del Rey.
“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
The three stages of a job in Marina del Rey
- 01.
Nest check
Before any cut, the arborist looks for nests and notes which trees are nesting trees.
- Nests noted
- Species logged
- 02.
County window
Routine work is set between October 1 and December 31. For a nesting tree, the lessee tells the Department of Beaches and Harbors first.
- Oct–Dec slot
- Lessee gives notice
- 03.
Off the leasehold
The crew lowers limbs over walks and slips, chips the brush and hauls it off the parcel.
- Walks kept open
- Brush hauled off
Tree work in Marina del Rey: the common questions
6 answers for Marina del Rey, no hedging. If yours is not here, call 877-787-7363 and ask.
Routine pruning and removal: October 1 to December 31 only. That is the non-nesting season set by the county. Outside it, work needs a risk assessment from a Certified Arborist and a clearance from a qualified biologist. If the tree is a nesting tree, the lessee must notify the Department of Beaches and Harbors before work starts.
The lessee, under the harbor's rules. All land in Marina del Rey is owned by Los Angeles County and leased out long-term. Condo and apartment residents should go through their building's lessee or management. Giving notice is their job, not ours.
South African coral trees, eucalyptus and melaleuca. Officials say each of these is prone to structural failure or disease. They get extra monitoring among the 2,100-plus trees of more than 30 kinds in the harbor. If one stands on your parcel, a regular check is worth it.
The county replaced tired non-native trees with natives. The 10.7-acre basin was built in 1959 on an old dump to prevent flooding. A 2016 project took out 650 plants and trees, including non-native eucalyptus. It put in 730 native trees and 45,000 native plants, among them 200 milkweeds for monarch butterflies.
Yes — $600 for tree services, wherever the job is. Here, the nesting-season window and access around slips, walks and parking courts shape the price most.
Yes, 24/7. Trees here stand beside boat slips and busy walks, and one failed limb can block both. Call 877-787-7363.
Find Marina del Rey
Marina del Rey covers about 1.5 square miles of unincorporated county land, 41% of it water, with the Ballona Wetlands just to the south.
- ZIP code
- 90292