Malibu's Tree Care Specialists for 37 Years
Estate tree trimming, hazardous removals and fire department brush clearance across Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains.
Serving Malibu · Pacific Palisades · Santa Monica · Topanga
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About Environmental Tree Care, Inc.
For 37 years, we've had the privilege of caring for the trees that make Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains so extraordinary. Since 1989, Environmental Tree Care, Inc. has grown alongside this community—learning its canyons, its coastal winds, and the particular needs of the oaks, sycamores, and pines that define our landscape.
We're a licensed, eco-conscious tree care company built on a simple idea: healthy trees make for healthier neighborhoods. Whether we're shaping the mature trees on a private estate, removing a hazardous limb before it becomes a problem, or clearing brush to meet fire department requirements, we bring the same care and attention to every job.
- 37+ Years in business
- 10 Services offered
- 10 Communities served
Why Malibu Chooses Environmental Tree Care, Inc.
The things that actually change how a job goes.
37 years on these canyon roads
Steep driveways, tight canyon access and mature coast live oaks are not an occasional job for us — they are the whole job. We have worked Malibu, Topanga and the Palisades since the 1980s and know which streets a chipper truck can actually reach.
Brush clearance that passes inspection
We clear to LA County Fire and LAFD defensible space standards, not to a guess. If your property is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and you have an inspection notice, that is the work we do most.
Chris inspects the tree himself
Estimates are done by the owner, not a salesperson. When a client's trees were declining, he pulled a soil sample, sent it to a lab and came back with a written report before recommending anything.
We leave it cleaner than we found it
Our crews clean the neighbour's side of the fence too. It comes up in nearly every review we get, and it is the reason estate clients call us back rather than the cheapest bid.
Our Tree Care in Malibu, CA
Free estimates and honest recommendations across Malibu and 9 nearby communities.
Tree Trimming
Estate-standard trimming that opens views and lifts canopies without stressing the tree.
Learn More Trimming & PruningTree Pruning
Selective removal of dead, diseased and crossing limbs to improve structure and longevity.
Learn More Trimming & PruningPalm Tree Trimming
Skinning, frond removal and seed pod clearing on Canary Island, Mexican fan and queen palms.
Learn More Trimming & PruningTree Sculpting
Artistic shaping of specimen trees to frame architecture and ocean views.
Learn More Removal & Stump WorkTree Removal
Rigging and removal of hazardous, dead or structurally failing trees in tight canyon access.
Learn More Removal & Stump WorkStump Grinding
Grinding stumps below grade so the ground can be replanted, paved or built on.
Learn More Removal & Stump WorkEmergency Tree Care
24-hour response for storm-felled trees, split limbs and trees down on structures or access roads.
Learn More Tree Health & SafetyTree Bracing
Cabling and bracing to support heavy leaders and co-dominant stems before they fail.
Learn More Tree Health & SafetyDeep Root Feeding
Injected nutrients at the root zone for declining, drought-stressed or newly transplanted trees.
Learn More Tree Health & SafetyBrush Clearance
Defensible space clearance to LA County Fire and LAFD inspection standards.
Learn MoreNot sure which service you need? Tell us about the job and we'll point you to it.
Recent Work
Real jobs — photographed on completion.
What Our Customers Say
★★★★★"They took out a 40+ foot tree on the side of our house because it was doing damage to the structure. Freddy, Italo, Gustavo and the crew were amazing — very efficient, communicative, and very clean. It rained most of the day and I was afraid there would be a mess. They managed to make it look better than before, and made sure my neighbour's side was immaculate, even cleaning out their gutters. I would hire them in a heartbeat again."
★★★★★"Environmental Tree Care trimmed several large trees and some smaller ones in order to open up our views to the ocean. Under fairly stressful conditions, Chris utilised his professionalism and personality to calm some people who were unhappy the work was being done. His crew was excellent and they left the project far and away more beautiful than it was prior to the trimming, without harming any of the trees or bushes that were trimmed."
★★★★★"I searched our area for a licensed, knowledgeable tree service. After 20 years of beautiful trees, the branches started to look like they were dying. Chris came over at the time of our appointment. He checked the leaves, branches and roots. His opinion was that the soil has a disease. He sent a sample out to confirm and brought back a written report. He was right!"
★★★★★"Excellent service and terrific to deal with. We've used Environmental Tree Care, Inc twice now, and we would highly recommend them. We were able to quickly schedule an estimate and the work was performed only a week later. The guys did it exactly to my specifications and left the yard clean and tidy."
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Areas We Serve Near Malibu
Short drive times, and the same standards in every city.
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Free estimate, written quote, no obligation — and a straight answer about what your Malibu home actually needs.
- Certificates of insurance, liability and workers' compensation available on request
- CA State License #725258
- Serving Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Topanga