# The Urban Arborist

The Urban Arborist is a tree surgeon / arborist in San Francisco. Rated 4.8/5 from 326 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this contractor, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 62 out of 100 (good record, gaps to check). The score rests on rated 4.8 from 326 reviews.

## About
Located in San Francisco, The Urban Arborist is a landscaping business. Offering landscaping services and brush removal as well as other services, they started in 2000. The Urban Arborist is licensed by the state of California. They are insured and bonded.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Porch | 4.8/5 | 326 |

## Trades
Tree surgeon / arborist

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 326 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this contractor. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Current credentials shown: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 current credential on this profile. (via Public credential evidence)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 1
  - California Contractors State License Board: California's Contractors State License Board: the state body you must be licensed with to do contracting work in California
- Company registry status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Porch, California Contractors State License Board
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## Before you hire a tree surgeon / arborist
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Check they carry public-liability insurance and ask to SEE the certificate. Tree work is high-risk and damage to your property, a neighbour's, or a person is expensive to put right.
- Before any felling or heavy pruning, check whether the tree is protected (a preservation order, a conservation area, or active bird nesting), because YOU, the homeowner, can be fined for unauthorised work, not just the contractor.
- Get the scope in writing (which trees, how much to take off, and who removes the waste and grinds the stump), and never pay in full before the work is finished.
- Contractor licensing in the US is set by each state (and sometimes the city or county). For electrical, plumbing, HVAC or any major build, confirm the trade is licensed on your state's licensing board before hiring. Unlicensed work where a license is required can void permits and insurance and leave you no recourse.
- Ask for a lien waiver as you pay each stage: in most US states an unpaid contractor or subcontractor can place a mechanic's lien on your home even if you already paid the main contractor, and a signed waiver is your protection.

## Contact
- Phone: (415) 676-1949

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