Ponderosa Tree Service Comparative Summary

Ponderosa Tree Service provides a variety of tree care services for clients in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, including pruning and trimming, removal of regular and hazardous trees, view restoration and preservation, planting, stump grinding and more. Most of the company’s employees have at least 15 years of experience and take part in internal training programs to further hone their expertise.

Ponderosa Tree Service implements a wide range of state-of-the-art equipment to accomplish its customers’ tree care goals, including heavy cranes, bucket trucks and man lifts. The company also keeps a certified arborist on staff to provide consultations and perform specific services that are required by local regulations, thus eliminating the need for outside specialists.

Clients can usually schedule appointments with Ponderosa Tree Service within one or two days, and sometimes the very same day. Prices for proposed work are given on the spot in most cases, and most projects can be completed in one day or less. “We focus on our customers’ needs and work closely with them to ensure they get what they want,” says General Manager Mike Arndt. “A major part of that process is working around their schedules.”

As further extensions of its customer service approach, Ponderosa Tree Service offers brush and debris hauling and thoroughly cleans jobsites at the end of every workday. “We’re always very careful around customers’ landscaping,” says Mr. Arndt. “We make sure we don’t trample plants or delicate flower beds that are near or under trees.”

Ponderosa Tree Service is well known for its view restoration work, which, according to Mr. Arndt, is a recurring issue in the Bay Area. “Depending on the property characteristics and the type of trees blocking the view, restoration can mean anything from cutting a ‘window’ in the trees to removing whole sections. This type of work often entails working with neighbors to negotiate the best options and secure consensus on proposed changes. It can be a delicate process, but our ultimate goal is to satisfy the needs of everyone involved.”