(510) 326-2686 www.matheytree.com
Tree Services: Works Near Structures, Large Trees, Dead Tree Experience, Tree Assessments, Tree Planting
Specialty Expertise: Fruit Tree Specialist
Credentials and Trust: ISA Certified
Customer Experience: Affordable, Cleanup Included
Emergency and Storm: Quick Response
Mathey Tree Care & Consulting provides expert tree trimming, pruning, removals, and arborist consulting across Oakland, CA—including Montclair, Rockridge, Piedmont, Crocker Highlands, Lake Merritt, Temescal, Glenview, and the Oakland Hills. Our ISA-certified arborists specialize in tree health, safety, and preservation for homes, HOAs, and businesses. Call today for reliable local tree service from Oakland’s trusted arborist team.
5.0 from 29 reviews
Skilled at working in tight spaces where trees sit close to homes, fences, garages, or power lines. Precision removal without damage to surrounding structures.
Near-structure work is a core strength, with Rich and the team assessing clearance and safety before pruning or removing branches that overhang roofs, fences, or neighboring properties. In Oakland Hills and the surrounding East Bay, they routinely trim and remove tall trees (including 60-foot-plus specimens) with care to protect homes, driveways, and landscaping, often thinning to reduce weight and risk. Customers note thorough communication and education on why certain branches are removed, plus coordination with neighbors when needed to balance views and safety. Cleanup is meticulous, including debris removal and respect for adjacent properties, with careful consideration of roofs, gutters, and overall yard presentation.
Experienced handling oversized trees - tall, wide, or heavily branched. Removing or trimming a large tree requires specialized skill and equipment, and these pros have both.
Handling towering trees is where Mathey Tree Care excels, routinely trimming, thinning, or removing trees well over 60 feet tall—from giant cedars and redwoods to oaks and maples. The team uses lifts and skilled climbers to access high canopies, performing precise crown reductions and deadwood removal quickly while prioritizing safety for homes and neighboring properties. They coordinate complex, multi-property projects—balancing uphill and downhill neighbor concerns, managing view-opening goals, and providing clear, fair proposals. Experts consistently identify tree-health issues, such as beetle infestations or disease, and offer management plans that preserve health and aesthetics, with thorough cleanup and on-time completion at competitive prices.
Specialists in the safe removal of dead, dying, or diseased trees. Dead trees are unpredictable - experience and caution matter.
They rapidly assess dead or diseased trees, outlining why certain limbs or whole trees must come down to protect people and property. When removal is needed, they take down dead trees and haul away debris promptly, sometimes completing the job in about an hour. They handle high-risk, tall trees and even stump and root removal to reduce re-growth and prevent damage. They coordinate with multiple property owners and neighbors when trees straddle boundaries or affect views, delivering clear communication and careful work. Cleanup is thorough, with crews leaving the site neat, chipped debris cleared, and nearby plants respected.
Offers professional evaluation of your trees' health, structure, and risk level. Useful before buying property, after storm damage, or when a tree just doesn't look right.
Comprehensive on-site tree health and safety assessments are a core capability, delivered by ISA-certified arborists who evaluate health, structure, and risk before recommending work. In Oakland Hills and nearby Oakland neighborhoods, they routinely identify disease, pest issues such as mite and beetle infestations, dead or weakened limbs, and root problems that could threaten homes or neighboring properties. They explain the rationale behind pruning decisions and limb removals, helping clients understand how to preserve tree health while reducing safety risks. They coordinate with neighbors, schools, and HOA contexts when trees cross property lines or block views, delivering clear communication, timely scheduling, and careful, safe execution. They offer proactive long-term management, including annual tree health reviews, nutrient considerations, and planning that guides future care beyond a single trimming. Across Oakland and the East Bay, the team emphasizes safety, aesthetics, and respect for property, with rapid response and professional cleanup.
Not just removal - these companies help you add trees too. Proper planting technique gives new trees the best chance at a long, healthy life.
Planting new trees is included as part of their full-service arborist offerings, not just pruning and removal. Clients highlight that planting is offered alongside general tree care, with Rich and the crew providing clear guidance and careful, capable execution. In Oakland Hills and nearby East Bay communities such as Montclair, Rockridge, Piedmont, Crocker Highlands, Lake Merritt, Temescal, and Glenview, their ISA-certified arborists bring health and safety-focused planning to planting projects, ensuring compatibility with existing landscapes and structures. They’re comfortable coordinating planting efforts in complex settings with multiple stakeholders, including projects that involve neighbors and varying property lines. Across these experiences, customers note responsive communication, reliable scheduling, and thorough site cleanup as part of the planting and broader tree-care process.
Experienced with the pruning, shaping, and care of fruit-bearing trees. The right cuts at the right time keep trees productive and healthy season after season.
Fruit-tree pruning is a core capability, with direct work on citrus like Trovita orange and on plum and pear trees, including removing dead interior branches, shaping the crown, and even raising the skirt on taller specimens to boost light and growth. Customers report quick, professional service and careful cleanup, often completing significant cuts in a single visit and leaving yards tidy and neighbor-friendly. They educate homeowners during the process, explaining why certain branches are removed and offering advice to keep trees healthy, including identifying issues like mite infestation on orange trees. The team coordinates sensitive logistics when trees affect property boundaries or views, communicating clearly with project directors and ensuring both sides are satisfied. Operating in Oakland Hills and throughout the East Bay, they bring ISA-certified expertise, safety-focused pruning, and fair pricing in line with local expectations.
Employs one or more ISA-certified arborists - credentialed professionals who've passed rigorous testing in tree care science and best practices.
ISA-certified arborists drive health, safety, and preservation in every job, using expert tree-health assessments and targeted pruning to strengthen structure and reduce risk to homes and people. Customers consistently note that Rich takes time to educate on why certain branches are removed, aligning pruning with long-term vigor rather than just aesthetics. They swiftly assess large or hazardous trees, communicate risk and options clearly, and coordinate with homeowners and neighbors to balance safety, views, and property lines. The team also identifies and addresses health issues such as mite infestations and beetle activity, providing practical, budget-conscious treatment plans to restore vitality. Work is performed efficiently, with careful planning and cleanup, and crews arrive on schedule, using appropriate equipment and leaving sites tidy and safe.
Competitive pricing without cutting corners. These arborists offer fair rates and transparent quotes, making professional tree care accessible for most budgets.
Affordable pricing appears consistently in feedback for Oakland Hills and surrounding neighborhoods such as Montclair, Rockridge, and Piedmont, with clients describing quotes as extremely reasonable compared with other local arborists. Customers also highlight fast response, clear estimates, and competitive proposals for large or long-standing trees, along with quick scheduling and transparent budgeting. The work is repeatedly praised as efficient, safe, and thorough, with meticulous cleanup and neighbor-friendly practices on big jobs. Overall, the pattern shows high-quality tree care that remains affordable in the Oakland East Bay area, with many clients returning for future work.
All debris - branches, logs, and brush - is hauled away as part of the job. No pile left behind for you to deal with.
Cleanup is included as a standard part of Mathey Tree Care's services, with crews finishing by tidying the site and hauling away branches, chips, and other debris after trimming, pruning, or removal. Clients note that trimmings are chipped and removed, leaves are cleared from driveways and sidewalks, and the work area is cleaned up before the crew leaves. They’ll even clean up hard-to-reach areas, with some projects including cleaning roofs and gutters if needed, ensuring the property looks neat. The cleanup is consistently fast and thorough, even on larger jobs and community projects, like the school garden work, where debris and equipment are removed and the site finishes spotless. Overall, the pattern shows dependable, tidy post-work cleanup that accompanies their knowledgeable, safety-focused tree care.
Fast to answer calls and quick to schedule. Whether it's routine work or an urgent situation, these businesses don't leave you waiting.
Quick response to inquiries and fast scheduling are standout patterns in Mathey Tree Care’s service across the Oakland Hills and surrounding communities. Customers consistently report prompt replies, clear guidance, and rapid, helpful estimates after initial contact. On-site work proceeds with punctual crews who perform trimming, thinning, or removals efficiently, often completing significant tasks in hours. The team coordinates swiftly with multiple property owners when trees affect neighbors, ensuring smooth, expedited decisions and approvals. In Oakland Hills, Montclair, Rockridge, Piedmont, Crocker Highlands, Lake Merritt, Temescal, and nearby areas, quick response is paired with careful tree health assessments and reliable cleanup.