Tree Cowboy crew at work
About Tree Cowboy

We've Been Doing This a Long Time. It Shows.

Over 25 years of hands-on tree work across California — from routine pruning to the most technical crane removals in the state.

Tree Cowboy crew
25+
Years in Business
Our Story

Built on Experience. Driven by Craft.

Adrian Soto’s passion for trees started as a kid, climbing through the trees along the Guadalupe River in San Jose, California. At 21, that passion became a career in arboriculture. He started from the ground up, spending his first 90 days splitting wood before advancing to the demanding role of groundsman. After relocating to North Georgia, Adrian gained extensive experience safely removing large trees in challenging terrain and tight, high-risk spaces. His experience also includes two major hurricane relief operations, including Hurricane Matthew in Savannah, Georgia, where he worked alongside heavy crane crews to remove massive, compromised trees from homes and vehicles. Today, Adrian leads our team with a focus on safety, precision, and quality workmanship. We provide professional tree removal, pruning, and risk-management services designed to protect your property while keeping your trees healthy and your landscape looking its best.

We hold a California C-49 license — the state's highest credential for tree and palm contractors — and we carry full liability and workers' compensation insurance on every job. That's not just paperwork. It means you're protected, and so is our crew.

We've worked on everything from residential backyards to large commercial properties, from routine pruning to emergency storm response. If it involves a tree in California, we've probably seen it — and handled it.

Why Choose Us?

“We don’t just remove trees—we care for the trees that deserve to stay.”

We bring years of hands-on experience, careful planning, and a genuine respect for the trees we work with. Whether you need a hazardous tree removed, limbs safely pruned, or help caring for the trees on your property, we take the time to understand your needs and provide honest recommendations. Our focus is on safe, professional workmanship, protecting your property, and leaving every job clean and complete. When a tree can be preserved, we believe in caring for it—not cutting it down simply because we can.

"Trust Is Built By Exposure Over Time"

How We Work

No Shortcuts

We plan every job before the first cut. Rigging, escape routes, drop zones — all of it. Shortcuts cost lives and property. We don't take them.

Straight Talk

We tell you what the job is, what it costs, and how we'd approach it. No upsell, no runaround. If you don't need a service, we'll tell you.

Clean Sites

We leave every job site cleaner than we found it. Chips, logs, debris — all of it goes. You shouldn't have to clean up after your tree crew.

Respect for Property

Your yard, your landscaping, your home — we treat it like it's ours. We use ground protection, careful rigging, and take every precaution to protect what matters to you.

Licensed, Insured & Accountable

C-49 Licensed
California Contractor License

The C-49 is California's specialty license for tree service contractors. It requires demonstrated experience, testing, and ongoing compliance. Not every tree company has one.

Fully Insured
Liability & Workers' Comp

We carry full general liability and workers' compensation insurance on every job. If something goes wrong, you're covered. Always verify insurance before hiring any tree company.

25+ Years
In Business Since the Late 1990s

We've been doing this long enough to have seen every situation, solved every problem, and built a reputation that speaks for itself. Experience matters in this industry.

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We Speak English & Spanish

Hablamos inglés y español

Ready to Work With Us?

Get a free estimate on any job — big or small. We'll come out, take a look, and give you a straight answer.