From the oaks shading the older neighborhoods off Cloverdale Boulevard to the pines and eucalyptus along Dutcher Creek Road, trees are part of what makes northern Sonoma County worth living in — right up until one of them cracks in a winter storm or leans a little too far over your roof.
North Sonoma Tree Service connects Cloverdale-area property owners with experienced, licensed local tree crews for every kind of tree work: hazardous removals, routine trimming, stump grinding, storm cleanup, and the defensible space clearing that fire season demands. Whether you're on a city lot near River Park or forty rural acres off Asti Road, one call gets you a free assessment and a straight answer about what your trees need.
Serving Cloverdale, Geyserville, Asti, and the Highway 101 and 128 corridors of northern Sonoma County.
What we handle
Tree Removal
Safe takedowns of dead, leaning, storm-damaged, or unwanted trees — including large oaks and technical removals near structures.
Tree removal →Tree Trimming & Pruning
Canopy thinning, roof and driveway clearance, deadwood removal, and structural pruning for long-term tree health.
Trimming & pruning →Stump Grinding
Grind old stumps below grade so you can mow, replant, fence, or build without obstacles.
Stump grinding →Emergency Tree Service
Storm damage, fallen trees, hanging limbs. Fast response, day or night.
Emergency service →Defensible Space Clearing
Meet California's 100-foot defensible space requirements before fire season — and before your insurer asks.
Defensible space →Lot & Land Clearing
Brush, undergrowth, and tree clearing for building sites, vineyards, and overgrown parcels.
Land clearing →Local crews who know these trees
Northern Sonoma County tree work isn't generic. Valley oaks and coast live oaks are protected under county rules at certain sizes. The Mediterranean Oak Borer is actively killing oaks across the county. Rural properties mean long driveways, well and septic lines to avoid, and fences that matter. The crews we work with handle this terrain every week.
- Straight pricing, free estimates. You get a clear scope and a firm number before any saw starts.
- Licensed and insured work. Tree work over $1,000 in California legally requires a licensed contractor. Every job we connect is performed by a licensed, insured local tree company.
- Documentation included. Photos and written scope for insurance claims and defensible space compliance.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Cloverdale?
Inside Cloverdale city limits, protected and heritage trees may require a permit before removal; in unincorporated Sonoma County, the 2024 county tree ordinance protects 31 native species at 6-inch diameter and up. We'll tell you during the estimate whether your tree is affected and what the process looks like. See our oak permit guide for details.
How much does tree removal cost in the Cloverdale area?
Most standard removals in northern Sonoma County run several hundred to a few thousand dollars depending on size, condition, and access. Emergency and crane-assisted work costs more. Estimates are free and firm.
Do you handle large properties and rural parcels?
Yes — ranches, vineyard edges, long private drives, and hillside parcels are normal work here, not special requests.
How fast can someone come out after a storm?
For hazardous situations — a tree on a structure, a blocked driveway, limbs down — call (707) 705-5545 any time. Response is typically same-day for emergencies in the Cloverdale–Geyserville area.