Business Details
21 Years
experience
Expert Tree Care & Consulting Services in San Carlos
Ned Patchett Consulting is a family-owned business with over 25 years of experience in sustainable tree care. Our team of certified arborists specializes in balancing natural landscapes with urban growth to ensure long-term tree health and safety. We provide personalized solutions for tree trimming, pruning, removal, and plant health care while adhering to the highest industry standards. Our arboricultural consulting services help clients navigate regulatory compliance and develop customized tree management plans.Through our in-house woodshop, we repurpose removed trees into functional art pieces, reflecting our commitment to sustainability and craftsmanship. We serve the Bay Area with a focus on preserving urban trees and reducing decline through integrated pest management. Our reputation is built on decades of local expertise and a deep understanding of regional ecosystems, ensuring every project prioritizes safety, sustainability, and client satisfaction.
Services
Tree Trimming
Pruning
Tree Removal
Stump Removal
Plant Health Care
Tree Fertilization
Fire Risk Mitigation
Tree Planting
Arboricultural Consulting
Wood Shop Services
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of experience in sustainable tree care solutions
- Our team includes certified arborists with specialized expertise in urban forestry
- We provide customized tree management plans tailored to property-specific needs
- Our in-house woodshop transforms removed trees into functional art pieces
- We combine local ecological knowledge with industry-leading safety standards
Associations and certifications
- Certified Arborist
- TRAQ
- CTSP
- QAL
What people say
Professional and efficient
Attention to detail
Courteous team
Fantastic service
Excellent results
Services
Tree Trimming
Our certified arborists perform precision tree trimming to maintain structural integrity and enhance natural beauty. This service improves tree health by removing dead branches and preventing disease spread. Regular trimming ensures safety while preserving aesthetic value for residential and commercial properties.
Tree Removal
We handle complex tree removals with strict safety protocols for hazardous or diseased trees. Our team uses specialized equipment to safely remove trees threatening structures or power lines. Post-removal options include stump grinding or repurposing wood in our on-site woodshop.
Arboricultural Consulting
Our consulting services include tree inventory reports, risk assessments, and management plans. We help clients comply with local ordinances while developing sustainable tree preservation strategies. Services cover property development planning and legal tree valuation for insurance purposes.
Plant Health Care
This service focuses on proactive pest management and disease prevention for urban trees. We implement integrated pest management systems and customized fertilization programs to combat environmental stressors and extend tree lifespan in developed areas.
Wood Shop Services
Our woodshop transforms removed trees into functional art pieces like live-edge tables and epoxy river tables. This sustainable service preserves the legacy of significant trees through custom furniture while reducing waste from necessary tree removals.
People
Ned Patchett
Founder
Ned Patchett established the company in 2005 with a vision to combine tree care expertise with regulatory compliance. His leadership focuses on sustainable practices and preserving urban tree canopies through science-based solutions for residential and commercial clients.
Kevin Patchett
Woodshop Lead
Kevin Patchett oversees our woodshop operations, transforming removed trees into custom furniture. With decades of arboriculture and woodworking experience, he creates heirloom-quality pieces that honor the legacy of each tree while promoting sustainable practices.
Questions
What tree services do you offer?
We provide trimming, pruning, removal, stump grinding, plant health care, fertilization, and fire risk mitigation services for residential and commercial properties.
Are your arborists certified?
Yes, our team includes multiple Certified Arborists, TRAQ, CTSP, and QAL accredited professionals who follow industry safety and quality standards.
Do you offer emergency tree services?
We handle urgent tree issues during regular business hours but don't provide after-hours emergency services. Contact us for immediate concerns.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the entire Bay Area including San Carlos, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Los Altos, and surrounding communities like Woodside and Los Gatos.
Can you help with tree removal permits?
Our arboricultural consulting services include assistance with local ordinance compliance and permit applications for regulated tree removals.
Reviews (4)
Alan Griffin
Feb 01, 2022
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As a general contractor myself, Ive worked with several arborists over the years. When it came to my own property and tree care, I called Ned Patchett without hesitation. We started with a consult and Ned was great. He provided us a lot of different solutions and recommendations for various trees as well as detailed pricing outlining all the options we discussed during the consult. He is very knowledgeable and has a ton of experience in the tree care industry. Scheduling through his office was a breeze. His crew showed up on time and were courteous, safe, and very careful in their work. They
Catherine Bannon
Nov 10, 2021
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Excellent family-owned tree trimming business! Austin and his team thinned out branches and shaped 3 trees for us. I can't say enough about their professionalism, their level of knowledge about different kinds of trees and proper ways in which to trim them, and their willingness to work with the homeowner and neighbors to make sure that everyone's ideas are incorporated into the project. Everything was prompt and timely from the initial consultation with Dan to the scheduled day of trimming. I was also impressed with their level of safety equipment (helmets with wire mesh face masks and a state
Gordon Glasson
Jul 25, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness
Reliable, knowledgeable! I like the family feeling and the fact that father Kevin is still around for occasional consults and my layman questions like what kind of tree is this? Lol Patchetts rock!
Service:Tree trimming and pruning
Reliable, knowledgeable! I like the family feeling and the fact that father Kevin is still around for occasional consults and my layman questions like what kind of tree is this? Lol Patchetts rock!
Service:Tree trimming and pruning
Josh Weinberg
Jun 30, 2021
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We called a number of tree companies to look at trimming the very large coastal live oak in front of our house. Dan from Ned Patchett Consulting was the only person who did more then look at the size of the tree and send us a number. He took the time to explain his thinning strategy, what signs of concern he saw with the tree, why most of those were not material, etc. He also emphasized that on the day of trimming he would first dig down around the base of the tree to check the health before starting trimming. We are glad he did that because on trimming day it became apparent that there was severe
