Tree Service in North Hills, CA
North Hills began as farm plots in 1914, and most of its homes went up between 1940 and 1979. Most tree service in North Hills involves trees about as old as those homes, and we trim or remove them.
Tree care in North Hills
From farm plots to a three-name town
Most North Hills trees are about as old as the homes around them, and most of those homes went up between 1940 and 1979. The area began in 1914 as Mission Acres, with farm plots sold for growing citrus. In 1927 it took the name Sepulveda, after the new boulevard. Residents voted to become North Hills in 1991. Urban growth began in the 1950s, and apartments followed in the 1960s. The neighborhood sits between Bull Creek and the Pacoima Wash, with the 405 Freeway down the middle.
A tree planted with a 1950s house has had seventy years to grow. It needs more care now, not less.
Who governs tree work in North Hills
City of Los Angeles
North Hills has no tree ordinance of its own — it is governed by the City of Los Angeles, and that jurisdiction's rules apply here. No pruning permits shall be issued for Historic-Cultural Monument street trees without written approval of Urban Forestry Division management. All tree planting requires a no-fee plant permit that is issued by the Bureau’s UFD. Additionally, UFD upholds protection of Oak trees and other native tree and shrub species protected by the City of Los Angeles’ Protected Tree and Shrub Ordinance. Rules change. Confirm current requirements with the jurisdiction before work begins — filing a permit is the property owner's responsibility, not ours.
Services
Thinning the big old trees of North Hills, plus removals and palms
Supreme Tree Experts thins crowns, removes trees and trims palms in North Hills, where most homes date from 1940–1979. Palms over a 1960s carport can drop fronds on cars, so North Hills owners book trims with Supreme Tree Experts.
Tree Removal
We take down big trees at the back of deep North Hills lots, carrying wood out by hand when needed. Many lots here keep the depth of the 1-acre farm plots cut in the 1910s. We plan the route to the street before the first cut.
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Our crews thin mature yard trees so limbs that now reach roofs carry less weight. About two in three buildings here went up between 1940 and 1979, and trees planted with them are now large. Thinning opens the crown and eases strain on old forks.
Stump Grinding & Stump Removal
We take out stumps and old roots so the ground can be used again. The first tracts here were sold for growing citrus, and old fruit-tree stumps still hide in some yards. Grinding below the soil clears space for a lawn or a new tree.
Palm Tree Trimming & Skinning
We trim dead fronds and seed stalks from palms that stand over carports and parking areas. Many apartment buildings here went up from the 1960s on, often with parking under old trees. The crew also skins each trunk of old frond boots, working from our lift truck.
Emergency Tree Service
Our crews respond day and night when an older tree drops onto a roof, carport or car. The 1994 quake closed the VA hospital here for a time, and shaking can crack limbs and loosen roots. We secure the damage first, then clear it.
Tree Maintenance
We set up regular tree checks for building owners and managers, timed so tenants can move their cars. Many buildings here have walkways and parking under mature trees. Limbs over those spots get looked at first.
Tree Height Reduction
We cut back tall trees beside two-story buildings and garages to strong side limbs, instead of topping them. A lower crown stays clear of roofs, gutters and overhead lines. Any work touching power lines belongs to the utility.
Estate Tree Care
We care for whole deep lots, from fruit trees by the house to palms out back. Each tree gets its turn on one yearly plan. Our own 75-ft boom trucks reach trees set far from the street.
Tree Shaping & Shrub Shearing
We shear hedges along front walls and driveways so walkers and drivers can see past them. Regular shearing keeps growth dense, low and off the public sidewalk. Clippings go straight into our chipper, and the walk gets swept.
Landscaping
We plan front yards that handle hot valley summers, with shade trees placed to cool the house. Low-water plants fill the beds around them. We keep beds and drip lines a safe distance from trunks and roots.
Hardscape
We lay walkways, patios and paths that stay clear of big roots, so slabs stay flat. Old trees on these lots have long root runs under lawns and drives. We route new paving around them and set it on a firm base.
Deep lots and old trees: why North Hills owners call our family crew
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 comes by for free and sorts out which trees are yours, which are a neighbor's and which belong to the city.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Old Mission Acres farm lots are big jobs. License #1002853 covers our tree (C-61/D-49) and landscape (C-27) work; the company is bonded and each crew member is insured.
Southern California Since 1985
This family company began in 1985, when the neighborhood still went by its old name, Sepulveda.
Our Own Equipment
Deep lots from old one-acre farm plots can put tall trees far back. Our 75-foot boom trucks and stump grinders, all our own, get to them.
Reviews to read before you book in North Hills
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 North Hills: 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 North Hills.
“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 North Hills
- 01.
Lot walk-through
An arborist walks the whole lot, front to back. Deep lots often hide a big tree near the rear fence.
- Every tree listed
- Access checked
- 02.
What gets cut
We explain each cut and why. Limbs over roofs, walkways and parking come first.
- Roof clearance
- Walkways cleared
- 03.
Crew and haul-off
The crew works in sections, feeds the chipper and carries wood out to the street.
- Wood hauled away
- Parking areas swept
Tree work in North Hills: the common questions
6 answers for North Hills, no hedging. If yours is not here, call 877-787-7363 and ask.
They were laid out as small farms. From 1912, land here was sold in 5-, 10- and 15-acre tracts for citrus, and developers also cut 1-acre farm plots. When homes came later, some lots kept that depth. Big trees at the back of a deep lot are hard to reach, so we plan how to get crews and gear there first.
Yes. Many buildings here went up from the 1960s on, with parking and walkways under old trees. We set a date with the owner or manager, so tenants can move cars. The crew then works in sections, keeps the walkways safe and cleans the parking area before leaving.
Yes, in places. The VA hospital here had to close for a time, and its inpatient building, with the ICU and emergency rooms, was hit hardest. Shaking can crack limbs and loosen roots. If a tree started leaning after a quake, or its soil lifted, get it checked.
It is the city's. North Hills, called Sepulveda until 1991, lies within the City of Los Angeles, so big jobs on a curbside tree need a city permit. Trees behind the property line are yours to look after. An arborist can mark each one for you on a free visit.
Yes — $600 for tree services, wherever the job is. Here, how far back a tree stands on a deep lot often shapes the price most.
Yes, 24/7. Older trees over roofs and carports here can fail in a storm or a strong wind. Call 877-787-7363.
Find North Hills
North Hills sits in the middle of the valley, between Bull Creek and the Pacoima Wash.
- ZIP code
- 91343