Sotil Tree Service

Rick and his team made excellent job. I called him yesterday. His team came next morning and remove my dead tree and also help me to clean my roof. Finally I get rid of this dangerous tree. I am so lucky to meet his team. Good price, high quality service.

From critical diagnosis of mature oak tree risk to its skillful and surgical removal, Sotil provided the most professional work. Using a number of high performance lift vehicles and equipment, and a well trained and efficient crew, the tree and stump were safely removed, leaving a neatly graded and soil-covered space. In addition, a number of other mature trees were trimmed, some with very large limbs. The property was left totally clear of all wood, fallen leaves and debris, power-blown and swept. The entire team was prompt, professional, courteous, and kind throughout.

Rick and his team were top notch! Meeting Rick on the estimate he was professional and knowledgeable. When the crew arrived they all got right to work. Within one day all the 11 trees were removed and the yard was cleaned up. I was very happy with the results. I also noticed the little extra attention to the details. That was appreciated! We will be using Sotil Tree Service for all our future Tree needs.

A Jan 2024 storm caused 1 of neighbors pine tree largest upper branch to fall on my garage. My insurance co. wanted it removed asap; garage secured as needed to mitigate damages from incoming wind & rain storm. Urban Forresters did tree work for me 2018 incl lower pine branches over my property. I called leaving VM about urgency asking them to let me know within an hour if they’d come or I’d have to start cold-calling. Within min Kody of Sotil Tree Sevice called and after sending photos of damage he said he’d come soon. Kody and crew were amazing! Damages were worse than pics suggested and after they cleared garage roof they nailed 2 tarps I had over the 5 through and through holes. They were returning the next day w wood chipper so I texted Kody early with a big ask: if I paid for his time and cost, would he pick up better tarps. He arrived with addl contractor grade tarps he purchased on the way and they nailed them to roof over 5 holes and then weighted bottom of tarps so wind wouldn’t take. Another big ask (I’m 71+ disabled person): would he shut breaker for garage power off at panel because I couldn’t access myself. Kody did that as well and when all was done; he wouldn’t charge any more than just cost of new tarps. I needed to find arborist and I’m happy I was referred to Sotil Tree Service. They went above and beyond when there were many emergency property damages.

I've used Sotil Tree Services four times over the last 15 years to take down trees and as recently as last week. He does excellent work and leaves nothing- and I mean nothing behind to rake up. He's personable and his quotes very competitive. After he completed my first job I never used another company or bothered with competitive quotes. Two years ago he took down an old healthy gigantic oak tree that was close to my house and had over taken my entire front yard with branches (each branch was a tree in its own right) extending far above and beyond the electrical service wires to my house. He brought in his crane because the tree's circumference and each of the cut sections removed were extremely heavy. To protect my lawn from leaving tread marks by the crane he laid down large steel plates to disperse the truck’s weight over a large area- the principle is the same for snow shoes and why you don’t sink in the snow. It was fascinating to watch the methodical process of dismantling the tree. I also had him grind the stump below the ground. For a man still in the prime of his life, Rick has an amazing life story. Be sure to ask him about it.