With nearly 50-years of experience in Vegetation Management, Mowbray's Tree Service, a family-owned business, and a member of WMBE (Women and Minority Business Enterprise), is committed to the success of its client-partners through safety, integrity, and exceptional service. Tree trimming, or pruning, is the process of removing unwanted or dangerous sections of a tree.
This is the service that Mowbray's is known for as our field employees are trained in the proper way to perform this task which also includes the removal of dead or damaged trees as well as trees affected by insects and drought. We take the entire ecosystem into account, leaving your land well-maintained and compliant.
Our Mechanized Fleet, with some of the most cutting-edge equipment in the industry, sets us apart from the competition and has helped Mowbray's improve production while at the same time reducing our employees' exposure to the hazards of the job. Our crane division allows us to perform work on hazardous trees while limiting our employees' exposure to such hazards.
This is the service that Mowbray's is known for as our field employees are trained in the proper way to perform this task which also includes the removal of dead or damaged trees as well as trees affected by insects and drought. We take the entire ecosystem into account, leaving your land well-maintained and compliant.
Our Mechanized Fleet, with some of the most cutting-edge equipment in the industry, sets us apart from the competition and has helped Mowbray's improve production while at the same time reducing our employees' exposure to the hazards of the job. Our crane division allows us to perform work on hazardous trees while limiting our employees' exposure to such hazards.
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With almost 50 years' experience in Vegetation Management, Mowbray's is committed to providing its customers and client - partners with safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly solutions to whatever their needs are. Mowbray's is committed to supporting our local communities where we live, work, and play, with environmentally-friendly practices and solutions.
The Original Mowbray's Tree Service, Inc., was established in 1972 as a family-owned business. Our company is a certified 100 percent Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE). John Mowbray, our founder, moved from Maryland in 1965 to California with two employees. Mowbray's initially began as a small subcontractor to Asplundh.
Tree trimming, or pruning, is the process of removing unwanted or dangerous pieces of a tree. This is the service that Mowbray's is known for as our field employees are trained in the proper way to perform this task which also includes the removal of dead or damaged trees as well as trees affected by insects and drought.
We recognize that the removal of hazardous vegetation is crucial in delivering reliable service to your customers, that's why our Integrated Vegetation Management services are committed to providing you and your customers with the very best solution. With over 40 years of experience, Mowbray's offers custom integrated vegetation management solutions to fit your objectives.
Tree-mek (mechanized tree removal) is for large-scale tree removal jobs that combine the functionality of specialty equipment and tools. Mowbray's Mechanized Division improves performance, safety, and functionality during our hazard tree mitigation operations. Some jobs require specialty equipment in order to complete the work the right way.
Reviews (24)
Staci Teegarden
Jan 25, 2022
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They were contracted to do trimming for SMUD. They showed up unannounced after being asked to give us notice to secure the dogs, move the RV and boat. The crew leader treated me like I was stupid and bothersome by asking for simple consideration. When they performed the trimming very poorly by the way I asked them to let me know when they were done so i could put the dogs out. They left did not tell me left the 10’ gate wide open. We later discovered they broke two windows. They did nothing to fix the windows completely blew us off.
Patrick H.
Jan 08, 2022
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Leonidas
Nov 24, 2021
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Anne C.
Nov 03, 2021
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STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY! Mowbray's does not even deserve one star. This company came to my house under contract by PGE to trim back some branches near power lines. This crew SEVERELY pruned a 50+ year old Madrone tree that had been professionally trimmed 3 weeks previously. Neighbors at both adjoining properties witnessed the extensive pruning as well; one of the neighbors actually asked the tree trimming crew to stop work.
When the PGE foreman and lines crew returned to begin line repair work, they were equally surprised by the extent of pruning and damage to the tree. The crew foreman
When the PGE foreman and lines crew returned to begin line repair work, they were equally surprised by the extent of pruning and damage to the tree. The crew foreman
Linda G.
Oct 13, 2021
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They cut one of our tree last year no permission and then gave wood to our neighbors which was probably about $200 then today once again working around the property seem they just like to talk about people even though we can hear them and understand the language they don't seem to care, even the traffic control people with them have attitude and give looks . Need to teach them to be thankful they have a job and be more professional and if they don't like their job just quit. I would not recommend them to assist you at your home. Due to the experienced today I will be pursuing restitution
Beverley Ezell
Sep 20, 2021
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Contacted with Edison to trim trees. They cut my internet cable and threw it on top the house to hide their damage. They did nothing for nearly a month,
then they denied they broke the cable, blamed it on someone who did work two days later and refused to pay for their damage. They were also very nasty. Don't let them on your property unless you want to pay for their damage.
then they denied they broke the cable, blamed it on someone who did work two days later and refused to pay for their damage. They were also very nasty. Don't let them on your property unless you want to pay for their damage.
Paul D.
Sep 09, 2021
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Set up an appointment to trim trees , waited all day and no show and no courtesy phone call at all to let me know ther they're not coming. Set up a second appointment and again no show. Called them at the end of the day to find out what was going on and there response was, "there not there, there supposed to be and let me research this." Never received any follow up call. I waisted two whole days waiting for them and they don't even have the courtesy to apologize or follow up. Don't waste your time with this unprofessional company!
Nada F.
Aug 20, 2021
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Brian R.
Aug 04, 2021
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PG&E sent these tree butchers to prune 3 Mulberry trees in our backyard that were more than 6 feet from the power lines.
There crew was three Hispanics, of which only one spoke broken English and pretended to understand my directions about the backyard landscaping.
They ended up cutting back about 15 feet of growth from two of the trees and damaging a set of path lights when they dragged the branches across the yard.
I would never recommend this company for anything other than removing dead trees in open space.
There crew was three Hispanics, of which only one spoke broken English and pretended to understand my directions about the backyard landscaping.
They ended up cutting back about 15 feet of growth from two of the trees and damaging a set of path lights when they dragged the branches across the yard.
I would never recommend this company for anything other than removing dead trees in open space.
Brett M.
Jun 01, 2021
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Karen Twomey
May 19, 2021
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Dion O.
Feb 16, 2021
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Jarod H.
Feb 10, 2021
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Karol Angel
Sep 05, 2020
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As a public business these company is the worse. They arrived at my house there were 3 Hispanic guys already to trim a tree that had no issues with electrical wires. I though the guy was professional but when I notice he was destroying my tree. It only needed a 1 foot for most these guys cut 12 or 15 feet. To me they are tree slaughters. Shame on you pg&e for paying these companies to finish destroying our source of exigen.
John M.
Jun 25, 2020
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These guys are hack artists not a tree service.. Edison apparently contracted them out to trim branches from the guide wires on a pole located on my property. Well they cut the whole side of the tree which pretty much has now destroyed the tree that I planted 20 years ago. I'll bet Edison uses them because they are probably cheep. DO NOT USE THESE HACKSTERS!
K. S.
Jun 16, 2020
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Amy Reyes
Jun 11, 2020
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Regret opening the gate for them to trim my backyard tree. Previous trimmers always trimmed the side where the younger branches were reaching wires, but these guys climbed the tree, took a chainsaw and chopped the top of the tree. Then the one cutting shouts to the guy below, "The tree is alive!" Isn't it your occupation to know about trees? Hopefully it recovers.
Kevin M.
May 12, 2020
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The worst Palm Tree trimming I have ever seen. On Saturday, May 2nd, 2020, "Mowbray's Tree Service," a San Bernardino based company, shaved the street side only of many palm trees along the Southside of Country Club Drive between Portola Avenue and El Dorado Drive.
When I asked a representative what on earth they were doing, I was told that they had been hired by Southern California Edison to trim the palm trees that may be near their lines. The reason only one side is trimmed is what SCE is requesting.
I've lived here for over Fifty years and have never seen a worse job
When I asked a representative what on earth they were doing, I was told that they had been hired by Southern California Edison to trim the palm trees that may be near their lines. The reason only one side is trimmed is what SCE is requesting.
I've lived here for over Fifty years and have never seen a worse job
Donna Cicatelli
Jan 14, 2020
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Courtney W.
Oct 03, 2019
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This company did tree work on a major road within my neighborhood without proper signage signaling road closures - for multiple days. I left a message with the company and sent an email via their contact form to alert them of the problem several days ago, and I have not received a response. Due to the road closures, I was not able to access my house for 15+ minutes (and I had my sick, screaming infant in the car). If the company had appropriate signs indicating the road closures, major traffic hold ups could have been avoided. Do not hire this company due to their terrible customer service alone
Elsie Lodde
Jun 07, 2019
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They were hired to trim trees by SMUD along a pretty busy road. I live on a property behind the houses on that road. Out of convenience they parked blocking my entrance to my property. All the pervious tree trimmers have parked along the road and not block driveways. They were asked to move to get into the property and this took awhile for them to… clean up. I totally understand that electric companies have the right to park on our property, but in this case, it is unnecessary. Perhaps this is the problem with hiring people who aren’t local or part of the community- they don&rsquo
S. Harvey
Jun 04, 2019
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Diana Sanders Cinamon
May 15, 2019
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We were quoted to trim two trees and one bush after Hector came to inspect the job. We specifically requested that the branches be trimmed away from the roof line which was acknowledged during the inspection. When they came out to do the job, they said they only quoted to trim some of the branches from the tree line and wanted an additional $100 to… remove the entire fire hazard.
The quote also included clean-up and haul-away, but they left an enormous amount of debris in the driveway. When we called them back, they said they wanted another $50.00 to clean-up the driveway.
The quote also included clean-up and haul-away, but they left an enormous amount of debris in the driveway. When we called them back, they said they wanted another $50.00 to clean-up the driveway.
Pat H.
Apr 18, 2019
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Maybe this company was low bid, but SMUD needs to pay attention to the reviews of Mowbray Tree Service. This morning I regret letting them into my back yard. They hacked away at my trees with apparently dull equipment without a thought to proper tree trimming methods. They made an ugly unnecessary mess out of one side of an old oak tree and dropped heavy limbs on small trees next to the large tree. When I tried to talk with them about maintaining the integrity of my old trees, the language barrier was insurmountable.
I called SMUD customer service and spoke with a very nice representative
I called SMUD customer service and spoke with a very nice representative
