(510) 685-9076 www.madriztreeservice.com
Equipment and Capabilities: Stump Grinder, Chipper
Emergency and Storm: 24 Hour Emergency Response, Quick Response
Tree Services: Works Near Structures, Large Trees, Tree Planting, Lot Clearing, Stump Removal, Tree Assessments
Specialty Expertise: Fruit Tree Specialist
Credentials and Trust: Family Owned
Customer Experience: Free Estimates, Affordable
Madriz Tree & Landscape is the Bay Area’s trusted choice for tree removal, trimming, pruning, stump grinding, planting, and transplanting, plus 24/7 emergency tree service. We also offer fire abatement, landscaping, paver installation, retaining walls, and lot clearing. We serve homeowners and businesses across Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, Marin, and surrounding counties, including Oakland, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, Concord, Richmond, San Rafael, Orinda, and Lafayette. Owner Jose Madriz, a UC Davis civil engineering grad, leads a trained, efficient crew known for safety, speed, and clean results. Call today for a free, no-obligation quote.
5.0 from 47 reviews
Equipped with stump grinding machinery to eliminate leftover stumps after removal. Leaves your yard clean and ready for replanting or landscaping.
Stump grinding is a core part of Madriz Tree & Landscape’s removal services, performed on site to leave a level, ready-for-landscaping surface after tree removal. Customers note that after taking down large trees—such as two large palm trees—the team grinds the stumps and clears debris, leaving a tidy, hazard-free site. The crew prioritizes safety and property protection, using PPE, setting caution cones, and carefully managing nearby structures and neighboring yards during stump work. Serving the Bay Area, including Orinda, they’re known for quick responses, flexible scheduling, and fair pricing, making stump grinding a reliable component of their comprehensive tree care package.
On-site wood chipping turns bulky brush and branches into manageable mulch. Efficient cleanup and an option to keep the chips for your garden.
On-site chipping is a core capability, backed by a state-of-the-art truck-mounted chipper with a lift that lets branches be reduced and debris processed on the spot. Patterns show quick throughput and thorough cleanup, with examples like chipping around 25 cubic yards of downed tree in under two hours and leaving the area spotless. The work is carried out with strong safety practices—PPE, caution cones, and careful clearance when trees are near structures or power lines. They serve the Bay Area, including Orinda, Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Walnut Creek, Concord, and surrounding counties, bringing fast, efficient chipper capability to both urgent and routine tree-care projects.
Available around the clock for dangerous situations - a tree on your roof, a limb blocking your driveway, or a trunk threatening to fall. Day or night.
Emergency capability is demonstrated by 24/7 availability to respond to storms, downed trees, and urgent hazards near homes. Feedback patterns show rapid on-site assessment and same-day estimates, with crews often mobilizing the next day to safely remove hazards. They handle dangerous situations close to structures and utilities, employing trained crews and equipment such as lifts and chipper trucks to reach tall limbs while protecting the property. Cleanups are thorough, leaving yards, driveways, sidewalks, and even neighboring areas clear of debris. Based in the Bay Area and serving Orinda and surrounding counties, they provide quick, reliable emergency response across hillside properties, creek-adjacent lots, and other challenging sites.
Fast to answer calls and quick to schedule. Whether it's routine work or an urgent situation, these businesses don't leave you waiting.
Rapid response is a defining capability, with customers consistently noting quick contact and fast on-site action. Quotes and assessments are often provided within hours, and teams can mobilize to the field for urgent needs the same day or the next day. In emergencies, they respond promptly—one caller was assessed within hours of calling, and others describe crews arriving the next morning to address downed trees or critical hazards near structures. Crews arrive prepared with safety gear and, in challenging situations, use a state-of-the-art truck with a lift and chipper to handle complex removals quickly while keeping debris and disruption to a minimum. This pattern of rapid, reliable availability spans the Bay Area, including Orinda and Berkeley Hills, serving both homeowners and businesses.
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 standout capability, with customers noting successful pruning and removal of trees that overhang houses and neighbor properties, preventing risk to roofs, fences, and utilities. They handle hazards near electrical lines with care, using PPE, cones, and careful perimeters to protect the home and surrounding structures. Even in challenging access conditions—such as tight spaces along seasonal creeks or near fences and utilities—the crew works efficiently and with safety as a priority. Cleanup is consistently thorough, leaving sidewalks and yards spotless and reducing debris around structures. In the Bay Area, including Orinda and nearby communities, they demonstrate quick, flexible scheduling to address near-structure needs and keep properties safe.
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.
Large-tree work is a core capability, with crews routinely trimming, removing, and pruning massive oaks, redwoods, pines, and other tall specimens that dominate properties in the Bay Area. Feedback shows precise thinning and shaping of large trees—like Chinese elms, oaks, magnolias, maples, and Hollywood junipers—while preserving tree health and balancing aesthetics. Safety around structures and power lines is a constant focus, with workers using PPE, setting caution perimeters, and taking extra precautions to protect the home and neighbors. They routinely handle challenging sites, from Berkeley Hills to hillside Orinda neighborhoods, seasonal creeks, and restricted access, leveraging lift-equipped trucks and robust crews to reach high limbs. Cleanup is thorough—debris is hauled away, driveways and sidewalks are left spotless, and neighbors often comment on the professionalism. The team is responsive and reliable, able to adapt to tight budgets and schedules, including rapid emergency responses and next-day service.
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 is part of Madriz Tree & Landscape’s service mix, and they’ve shown they can replace a removed tree with a new specimen in place. A client described removing a large tree and then planting a beautiful replacement, demonstrating their ability to handle site assessment, placement, and installation in one project. Across the Bay Area—including Berkeley Hills and Orinda—the crew is noted for professional, safety-minded work and thorough cleanup, which is essential when integrating planting with other tree work. They tailor solutions to budget and constraints, working closely with homeowners and neighbors to ensure the new tree fits the space and goals.
Full-scale land clearing for new construction, overgrown acreage, or development prep. Trees, brush, and stumps - all of it gone.
Lot clearing is delivered with speed and thoroughness, removing large trees and dense brush, chipping on site, and hauling debris away so the property is clean and ready for the next phase. Customers describe safe, professional work near structures and near electrical lines, with crew using PPE and setting caution cones to protect people and property. They adapt to challenging Bay Area sites—from tight spaces and seasonal creeks to busy neighborhoods in Orinda and surrounding counties—and still leave yards and streets neatly cleaned. Emergency and storm-related clearances are a hallmark, with rapid quotes and fast mobilization to remove downed trees and brush and restore access. In addition to clearing, they handle stump grinding and root-ball removal, and even replant or landscape after clearance, helping convert cleared lots into usable space.
Full stump extraction, root and all - not just grinding. Ideal when you need the area completely cleared for construction, landscaping, or replanting.
Stump removal is a core part of Madriz Tree & Landscape’s offerings, often bundled with tree removal or major pruning. Customers consistently note that they grind down and remove stumps and haul away all debris, leaving yards and walkways clean. They handle large stumps and work safely near structures, frequently using a state-of-the-art fleet with a lift and attached chipper to access tight spaces. Across the Bay Area, including Orinda and surrounding counties, clients value quick response, fair pricing, and precise, tidy stump work that respects neighbors and property.
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.
A thorough on-site tree assessment is the foundation of Madriz Tree & Landscape’s approach, focusing on tree health, structural risk, and the need for pruning or removal, with clear explanations of why specific actions are recommended. They assess hazards when trees are near buildings, fences, or power lines and tailor a plan that protects property and neighbors, often detailing how to lift, prune, or remove branches safely. Clients note honest, well-reasoned evaluations, and they are shown options and a budget-conscious path, with comprehensive, itemized estimates that compare different approaches. Communication is steady from the initial walk-through through execution, with prompt responses, updates, and explanations that help clients make informed decisions. Their assessments are practical for Bay Area conditions—from challenging access and weather during trimming to urgent storm-related emergencies—delivering fast, efficient work and thorough cleanup.
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 trees are a core strength, with pruning and shaping of long‑lived specimens such as 60‑year grapefruit trees and olive trees to improve health, structure, and curb appeal. Clients note careful deadwood removal, canopy thinning, and precise cuts that balance the tree’s form and safety, even when trees overhang neighbors’ yards or nearby structures. They routinely handle work near hazards—near electrical lines and tight access—while maintaining a professional cleanup that leaves sidewalks and yards pristine. In the Bay Area, including Orinda, Madriz Tree & Landscape is known for responsive service, clear communication, and fair pricing on fruit-tree work.
A business built and run by family, often passed down or grown from the ground up. Personal accountability and pride in every job.
The family-owned operation is led directly by Jose Madriz, with the owner guiding planning, safety decisions, and clear, ongoing communication that explains options and budgets. The crew is repeatedly noted for professional, respectful treatment of property and neighbors, reflecting a culture of accountability and care common to a family-run team. They demonstrate dependable service with rapid emergency responsiveness and flexible scheduling, often accommodating next-day or same-day needs while prioritizing safety near structures. Across Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, Marin, and surrounding Bay Area counties, this hands-on leadership, thorough cleanup, and fair pricing build lasting trust with homeowners and local businesses alike.
No charge for coming out to assess the job and give you a price. Know what you're getting into before committing.
Free estimates are routinely offered with no obligation and are often provided the same day or within 24 hours of an on-site visit in Orinda and the broader Bay Area. Clients describe the estimates as thorough and clearly itemized, with options explained to help budget decisions and even accommodate tight budgets. The process typically includes walking the property with the estimator, discussing safety, access, timelines, and which services (trimming, removal, or other) best meet the needs. Quotes are frequently noted as fair and competitive, sometimes well below other bids, with crews willing to adjust to the customer’s budget and schedule. Overall, the free estimate capability starts a transparent, safety-conscious planning process that leads to efficient, clean results.
Competitive pricing without cutting corners. These arborists offer fair rates and transparent quotes, making professional tree care accessible for most budgets.
Affordability is a core capability, with feedback consistently highlighting fair, reasonable pricing and quotes that come in below competing services. One reviewer appreciated a price that fit a tight budget for a disabled veteran, showing they tailor work to budget constraints. They often deliver fast, transparent estimates—some within 24 hours and even same-day quotes—followed by bids described as very reasonable or a bargain compared with others. The Bay Area customer base, including residents in Orinda and surrounding counties, trusts Madriz for large-tree work near structures or power lines, knowing they can deliver careful trimming, removal, and cleanup without breaking the bank. Overall, reviewers note not only the value but also the professionalism, efficiency, and thorough cleanup that accompany affordable pricing.