About Eagle Tree Service in Oakland, CA
Licensed Tree Removal and Fire Compliance Service in the East Bay
Eagle Tree Service is a locally owned tree removal and fire hazard compliance company serving Oakland and the surrounding East Bay. Raphael Ortiz founded the business 25 years ago and still handles every estimate personally—he's your primary contact from the first call through job completion.
We're not a franchise or big-box crew. This is a family-oriented operation where the same climber and ground crew work together on every job. You won't get random crew members showing up—you'll get professionals who know how each other works and what needs to happen to keep your property safe.
Our approach is straightforward: give you a fair price, reduce your risk, and finish the work completely. Big companies pad estimates because of overhead. We keep pricing honest and accessible so you can actually afford to address tree risks before they become emergencies.
We specialize in tree removal, tree topping, view trimming, fire hazard compliance trimming, and insurance compliance trimming. These aren't side services—they're what our crew is built around.
Contact us for a free estimate and we'll walk you through exactly what needs to happen.
Fire season and defensible space work make up a major part of our business. We're deeply familiar with fire department compliance notices and what insurers require for clearance in Oakland Hills. If you've received a cancellation threat because trees are overhanging your roofline, we know exactly what the paperwork requires and how to document completion.
Oakland and California have strict rules for pruning—especially the 25% canopy removal limit for oak trees, sequoias, and redwoods. We stay current on these regulations because cutting too much can trigger fines, and cutting too little won't satisfy compliance officers. Our crew knows where the line is.
When you call for an estimate, Raphael comes out to assess the work. He'll explain what needs to be removed to meet fire code or insurance requirements, what can stay, and how we'll protect your property during the job. The ground crew secures the area and the climber handles overhead cuts with ropes to prevent damage to structures, fences, and landscaping below.
We serve homeowners throughout Oakland, Berkeley, Piedmont, Oakland Hills, Alameda, San Leandro, Orinda, Moraga, San Mateo, San Francisco, South San Francisco, and surrounding East Bay communities.
Available 24/7 for Emergency Calls and Storm Damage
Tree emergencies don't wait for business hours. Our crew is available around the clock, including for urgent situations like storm damage, fallen limbs blocking driveways, or trees threatening structures. When you need immediate response, we're reachable.
We always complete our work until the job is done—not halfway. That means hauling debris, clearing the site, and making sure you can use your property safely as soon as we leave. You won't be left with half-cut branches or piles of wood you didn't agree to keep.
If you're facing a fire compliance deadline, an insurance notice, or just need a hazardous tree removed safely, reach out for a free estimate. We'll give you a fair price and a clear timeline—no padding, no surprises.