Tree Service in Van Nuys, CA
Van Nuys is one of the busiest parts of the valley, and most of its trees stand on rental property. Owners and managers call us for tree service in Van Nuys when a tree needs trimming or removal.
Tree care in Van Nuys
A busy valley hub with older trees
In Van Nuys, most trees stand on rental property, so the owner or manager usually makes the call. About three in four homes here were renter-occupied at the 2000 census. The town was founded in 1911 and named for rancher Isaac Newton Van Nuys. It joined the City of Los Angeles in 1915. Its airport opened in 1928 on 80 acres of trees and farmland, and today covers 725 acres. To the southwest, the Sepulveda Basin holds native oaks, walnuts, sycamores and cottonwoods.
Around apartments, a falling limb can hit a tenant's car or front door. Plan the trimming before the storm.
Who governs tree work in Van Nuys
City of Los Angeles
Van Nuys 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.
The list
What Van Nuys rental owners book: removals, palms and yearly checks
Supreme Tree Experts removes trees, trims palms and runs yearly checks on Van Nuys lots, where most homes are rentals. Owners and managers who need tree work done around tenants in Van Nuys hire Supreme Tree Experts.
Tree Removal
We take down trees on tight lots where carports, apartments and power lines sit close. About three in four Van Nuys homes are rented, so we set the date with the owner or manager. Each piece is lowered by rope.
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Our crews thin yard trees so they handle wind, heat and drought better. In 2016, trees were planted at Woodley Park for a 20-year study of how species handle those stresses. Thinning also lightens limbs over parking.
Stump Grinding & Stump Removal
We grind stumps below the soil so a building owner can replant or pave the spot. Surface roots that lift walks can be ground at the same visit. We sweep the lot before we leave.
Palm Tree Trimming & Skinning
We clear tall palms beside apartments of dead fronds and seed stalks before they fall on cars or tenants. Skinning follows, taking old frond boots off the trunk so less litter drops. Our lift truck reaches the crown.
Emergency Tree Service
We take calls 24/7 when a tree falls across a carport, building entry or car. Owners and managers can call on tenants' behalf. We cut an opening at the entry first, then clear the rest.
Tree Maintenance
We check trees each year and after big storms for new lean, lifted soil and dead limbs. The Sepulveda Dam holds back storm water in the basin, and heavy rain can soak nearby ground. Early signs are easier to deal with.
Tree Height Reduction
When a tree has outgrown the roofline of an apartment building, we shorten it with cuts to strong side branches. Line clearance itself stays with the utility. We don't top, since it leaves weak regrowth.
Estate Tree Care
We care for all the trees on older Van Nuys lots on one plan for the owner. Some homes here date from the 1920s, and lots that old can hold big shade trees. Each tree gets its turn.
Tree Shaping & Shrub Shearing
We shear hedges along busy fronts, walks and driveways so drivers can see the street. A steady round keeps them from creeping onto the walk. Tenants see less mess, since we chip clippings on site.
Landscaping
We plan yard planting with tough, deep-rooted trees that suit valley heat. The wildlife reserve in the Sepulveda Basin grows native oaks, sycamores and cottonwoods. We can plan a yard around trees like those, sized to fit.
Hardscape
We build level walkways and patios for busy apartment grounds, set clear of tree roots. Heavy foot traffic needs a firm base that roots can't lift. We plan drainage so rain doesn't pool at entries or steps.
How we work in Van Nuys, before anything is cut
- 01.
Building walk
An arborist walks the property with the owner or manager and notes trees near roofs, lines and parking.
- Tenant areas noted
- Lines and roofs checked
- 02.
Schedule with tenants
We agree on a date and time, so tenants can move cars and stay clear of the work.
- Cars moved ahead
- Work zone marked
- 03.
Crew and cleanup
The crew cuts in small pieces, chips as it goes and sweeps parking and walkways before leaving.
- Brush chipped
- Parking swept
What Van Nuys owners and managers can check before hiring our 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 visits for free and gives owners and managers a clear note on each tree, so tenants aren't left guessing.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Isaac Newton Van Nuys, a rancher, lent his name to the town in 1911. Our license #1002853 lists both C-61/D-49 tree service and C-27 landscaping, and we carry a bond plus insurance for each worker.
Southern California Since 1985
Our family company has been at it since 1985, back when the GM plant here was still building cars.
Our Own Equipment
From the airport side to the Sepulveda Basin edge, we work from the street with 75-foot boom trucks and chip as we go.
Reviews to read before you book in Van Nuys
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 Van Nuys: 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 Van Nuys.
“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
Before you book in Van Nuys
6 questions worth having answered before you book tree work in Van Nuys. If yours is not here, call 877-787-7363 and ask.
Yes. Most homes in Van Nuys are rentals, so this is common work for us. We set a date with you in advance, so tenants can move cars and stay clear. The crew cuts in small sections over parking and walkways, chips the brush and sweeps before leaving.
Tough, deep-rooted ones. In 2016, trees were planted at Woodley Park in Van Nuys for a 20-year study of how species handle wind, pests, salt, drought and heat. The nearby wildlife reserve grows native oaks, black walnut, sycamore and cottonwood. We can help you pick trees that fit your space.
Yes, in wet years. The Sepulveda Dam was built in 1941 after the great flood of 1938. It holds back storm water in the basin. Big storms can soak the ground nearby. After heavy rain, look for trees that start to lean or have lifted soil at the base.
The city is. Van Nuys joined the City of Los Angeles in 1915, so big pruning or removal on that tree needs a city permit first. Everything behind the property line is the owner's job. A free visit shows which trees fall on which side.
Yes — $600 for tree services, wherever the job is. Here, tight lots, parked cars and nearby power lines often shape the price.
Yes, 24/7. A tree down across a carport or building entry needs help fast, day or night. Call 877-787-7363.
Van Nuys and its surroundings
Van Nuys sits in the middle of the valley, with the Sepulveda Basin on its southwest edge.
- ZIP codes
- 91401914059140691411