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Inland Empire Pruning

Tree Thinning, Pruning & Care

Thinning dense canopies and pruning dead or crossing limbs so light and wind pass through and the tree stays strong. Serving Fontana, Rialto, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Upland, San Bernardino and the Inland Empire.

10% offNew customers, seniors & veterans
Upfront pricingTree trimming from $300Tree removal from $500
24/7 emergenciesCall (909) 684-6220

Tree Thinning, Pruning & Care

What's included

Thinning opens up a heavy canopy so wind passes through instead of catching it, and careful pruning removes dead, weak or crossing branches before they fail. It's the ongoing care that keeps a mature tree healthy for years.

  • Canopy thinning
  • Deadwood removal
  • Structural pruning
  • Young tree training
  • Fruit & shade trees
  • Tree health checks

Best for: Dense or top-heavy trees, mature shade trees

Row of freshly trimmed street trees in front of homes
Crew trimming a row of street trees with the chipper parked at the curb
FR Tree Service climber trimming a tall palm tree above a residential street
FR Tree Service crew chipping palm debris beside the company truck on a residential street

24/7 emergency tree service

Tree down? Call us any hour.

When a tree or big limb comes down on a house, car, fence or driveway, call us any time, day or night. We make the area safe, cut and clear the tree, and help you get back to normal.

  • Fallen trees
  • Broken & hanging limbs
  • Trees on roofs, cars & fences
  • Blocked driveways & streets
  • Wind & storm damage
  • Night & weekend calls

If a tree is touching power lines or anyone is hurt, call 911 and stay clear first.

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How it works

Three steps to healthier, safer trees

  1. 1

    Call or send a request

    Call (909) 684-6220 or send the quote form. Tell us about the trees and what you need done.

  2. 2

    Get a free quote

    We look at the trees, talk through the options and give you a clear price before any work starts.

  3. 3

    We do the work and clean up

    Our crew trims, removes or grinds, chips the debris and leaves your property clean.

FAQ

Pruning questions

All tree service FAQs

Still have questions? Call (909) 684-6220

What is the difference between tree trimming, thinning and pruning?

Trimming usually means shaping a tree and cutting it back for looks and clearance. Thinning removes selected branches throughout the canopy so light and wind pass through. Pruning is the careful removal of dead, weak, diseased or crossing limbs for the tree's health and structure.

How often should trees be trimmed?

As a general guide, most shade and street trees benefit from trimming every two to three years, young trees more often while they're being shaped, and fast-growing trees or trees near roofs and wires once a year. Palms usually need dead fronds removed every year.

Is it safe to trim a tree near power lines myself?

No. Stay at least 10 feet away from overhead lines and never trim near them yourself. Branches touching the main lines are handled by the utility (Southern California Edison in most of the Inland Empire), so call them first, then call us for the rest of the tree.

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  • Tree trimming from $300 · tree removal from $500
  • 10% off for new customers, seniors & veterans
  • Licensed, bonded & insured · CA Lic. #1093371
  • 24/7 emergency calls

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