Tree Service in Brentwood, CA

There is no published Brentwood price list. National guides are the best reference: Angi puts the average at about $750 within a $200–$2,000+ range, and HomeGuide lists a $400–$1,200 typical range with an $850 national average. Height, access, species and what's nearby (a house, fence or power line) move the price. Our cost guide shows each source and what changes the number.

A 30 ft tree sits on the line between small and medium. Angi lists up to 30 ft at $150–$450 and 30–60 ft at $450–$1,200; HomeGuide lists under 30 ft at $200–$500 and 30–60 ft at $500–$1,500. Expect a company's written quote to land in that band, higher if access is tight or the tree is next to a structure.

We found no authoritative Brentwood data on seasonal pricing, so we don't quote one. Practically, demand for trimming and removal can spike around storms and in the fall, so planning ahead and asking a company whether a slower period would lower your price is reasonable. Our timing guide covers what the sources do say.

We haven't verified any free tree removal program for seniors in Brentwood or East Contra Costa. If you're on a fixed income, ask the city or county, and be careful with door-to-door crews offering "free" or cash-only work after storms. Our hiring checklist lists red flags.

For street or city-owned trees, yes: Brentwood's municipal code requires authorization to trim, cut or injure them. We found no private-tree permit rule in that chapter, but check with the city before removing anything large, and see our rules guide for what Oakley and Antioch require.