Tree service · San Luis Obispo, CA · reviewed since 2017
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%92+50.2Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%88+6.2Craft & service penalty76−2.4Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.90SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#20 of 30 wood chipping servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 34%
4.9★★★★★80 Google reviews · 23 photos
96%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate 4th Generation Tree 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 80 reviews, with the owner responding to 15 percent of them. Customers frequently describe the crew as professional, punctual, and thorough, noting that they clean work areas and provide reasonable pricing for tree removal, trimming, and stump grinding services. Recurring themes include helpful communication and efficient handling of complex jobs. However, low-star reviews indicate dissatisfaction with on-site estimates and job execution, with one customer reporting that the crew arrived unprepared and another complaining about a superficial initial assessment.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 80 reviews (96% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 80 Google reviews (71 with written comments, 6 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 15% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 8, 2026.
Service: Wood Chipping Service serving San Luis Obispo, California.
Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.
Score profile vs other wood chipping services
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: craft & service.
4th Generation TreeWood Chipping Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.4th Generation Tree: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
92
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.4th Generation Tree: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.A
92
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.4th Generation Tree: 76/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.B
76
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.4th Generation Tree: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.4th Generation Tree: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.4th Generation Tree: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.A
88
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Star ratings
80 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars7796%
4 stars11%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star23%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 71 written reviews
97%praise
Praise17297%
Complaints53%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price2154%
Reasonable1641%
Overpriced00%
Not sure25%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude4324%
Quality & results3821%
Speed & response2916%
Would recommend2916%
Price & value2112%
Communication106%
Honesty & trust74%
What customers talk about
We read 71 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“They were very professional and efficient in the work and helpful to us in figuring out what was best for the needs of our property.”
“They did a good and thorough job that ended up being being under the time estimated, saving me money.”
“The price I felt was very reasonable, the guys were on time and professional.”
“4th Generation Tree is who I will call first when I need trees removed in the future, highly recommend.”
“Their estimates are fair, their workers arrive on time and they leave my property cleaner than when they arrived!”
“Was given a quote by a rep from 4th gen and went with it, but the day of the job it was another contracted company that did the job.”
“Great communication I am glad to support a locally owned company.”
“4Th Generation Tree does awesome work always reliable and high performing!”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired 4th Generation Tree for 7 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
annabelle6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
They worked diligently to remove big piles of tree branches in the back yard and bull dozed the front yard that was full of weeds. They did a good and thorough job that ended up being being under the time estimated, saving me money. Price for work done was reasonable. I would recommend them!
Reasonable priceTree removalService not listed
Terry1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
4th Generation Tree did a fantastic job on removing two tree and shaping two others. The crew was professional and very thorough.
I would highly recommend 4th Generation Tree!
Reasonable priceTree trimming & pruning
Dustin2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Morgan and his crew were very professional. Great communication I am glad to support a locally owned company.
Great priceService not listed
DeeLocal Guide · 66 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
I have used them for years. Both my home and office. They are professional and courteous. They are also knowledgeable and have helped use with some disease issues. I recommend them highly.
Great priceTree stump grindingTree stump removalTree trimming & pruning
MichaelLocal Guide · 87 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Very professional crew did excellent work. Everything was explained prior to work being started.
Great priceTree trimming & pruning
Ted1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
4th generation tree was great to work with. They were very professional and efficient in the work and helpful to us in figuring out what was best for the needs of our property. I'd highly recommend them.
They worked diligently to remove big piles of tree branches in the back yard and bull dozed the front yard that was full of weeds. They did a good and thorough job that ended up being being under the time estimated, saving me money. Price for work done was reasonable. I would recommend them!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Tree removal, Service not listed
Terry1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Terry has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
4th Generation Tree did a fantastic job on removing two tree and shaping two others. The crew was professional and very thorough.
I would highly recommend 4th Generation Tree!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Tree trimming & pruning
Dustin Knutson2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Dustin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I have used them for years. Both my home and office. They are professional and courteous. They are also knowledgeable and have helped use with some disease issues. I recommend them highly.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Tree stump grinding, Tree stump removal, Tree trimming & pruning, Tree planting, Tree transplanting
Dan McCraw4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Dan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
4th generation tree was great to work with. They were very professional and efficient in the work and helpful to us in figuring out what was best for the needs of our property. I'd highly recommend them.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Tree trimming & pruning, Tree removal
Rolf GehrungLocal Guide · 34 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Rolf has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I love working with local family owned businesses, and they exceeded expectations! Hard working crew, especially Jeferson the lead, he was extremely knowledgeable on pruning our oaks. We’re on almost three acres, and our views have never been better.
Richard Macias7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Richard has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Casey, Morgan, and their crew at 4th Generation did a great job trimming our Oak trees, removing three big pines and grinding the stumps. It was a big job and they managed it perfectly! They have been trimming our oak trees for years and we are always happy with the results! Thanks again!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Tree stump grinding, Tree trimming & pruning, Tree removal
