Tree service · San Luis Obispo, CA · reviewed since 2020
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%95+51.8Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%88+6.2Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#14 of 30 wood chipping servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 55%
5.0★★★★★176 Google reviews · 24 photos
98%five-star reviews
4.88★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.2%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 CalWest Tree Service five stars based on 176 reviews, with the owner responding to 76% of comments. Customers frequently highlight punctuality, efficient communication, and reasonable pricing for tree removal, trimming, and stump grinding services. The crew is described as professional and thorough, often completing large jobs quickly while leaving properties clean. One recurring criticism in low-star reviews involves complaints about high hourly rates, though positive feedback generally outweighs these concerns.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 176 reviews (98% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 176 Google reviews (165 with written comments, 21 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 76% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 25, 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: craft & service and value; weakest: replies to reviews.
CalWest Tree ServiceWood 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.CalWest Tree Service: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
95
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.CalWest Tree Service: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.A
90
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.CalWest Tree Service: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
100
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.CalWest Tree Service: 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.CalWest Tree Service: 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.CalWest Tree Service: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.A
88
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Star ratings
176 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars17398%
4 stars21%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star11%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 165 written reviews
100%praise
Praise434100%
Complaints10%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
96%fair
Great price1250%
Reasonable1146%
Overpriced14%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Speed & response10925%
Would recommend8520%
Quality & results8419%
Price & value8018%
Staff & attitude6214%
Communication143%
Honesty & trust10%
What customers talk about
We read 165 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“His crew was out within an hour and quickly took care of the problem as well as clearing out some other problem branches.”
“Highly recommended them to anyone needing a tree removed from next to their house.”
“Excellent work very quick and attention to detail .”
“He came back with a reasonable quote and scheduled the work.”
“…ng 2 trees plus trim 2 others and were wrapped up leaving the place nice and clean by lunch time.…”
“They are always great to work with, great communication, free estimate, and fast, clean job.”
“I can honestly say, that Eduardo and his team were above and beyond our expectations.”
People customers mention
Eduardo30 reviews
Robles4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired CalWest Tree Service for 4 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Devin2 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 day ago★★★★★
Had a great experience with Eduardo and the crew. We had a large willow branch break over a power line and needed some work ASAP. His crew was out within an hour and quickly took care of the problem as well as clearing out some other problem branches. Once the emergency was taken care of we also had him quote to…
Reasonable priceTree stump grindingTree removal
Breana7 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. · 3 days ago★★★★★
This was the second time that we've used CalWest Tree Service for removing/trimming trees on our property and they were great! Showed up first thing in the morning with a full team to bust out removing 2 trees plus trim 2 others and were wrapped up leaving the place nice and clean by lunch time.
Great priceTree trimming & pruningTree removal
Mark3 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. · 6 days ago★★★★★
Eduardo's team did a fantastic job!
I've worked with a number of arborists over the years; CalWest is the best.
Reasonable priceTree trimming & pruning
Mark3 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. · 6 days ago★★★★★
Easy to work with and great service. There was some confusion on the day work was to be done, my fault, and they were very accommodating. Highly recommended them to anyone needing a tree removed from next to their house.
Elizabeth7 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. · 6 days ago★★★★★
Eduardo was extremely professional and his team was so efficient and helpful. They trimmed the trees on our property quickly, and took care of everything. I cannot recommend them enough. We will be using their services in the future!
Great priceTree trimming & pruningTree removal
LoriLocal Guide · 29 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 weeks ago★★★★★
These guys are the best. They showed up on time and went right to work. I'm so happy with the result, and they did the job quickly. Less than a day, and my yard front and back looks fantastic. I will recommend this company to everyone.
Thank you.
Had a great experience with Eduardo and the crew. We had a large willow branch break over a power line and needed some work ASAP. His crew was out within an hour and quickly took care of the problem as well as clearing out some other problem branches. Once the emergency was taken care of we also had him quote to remove a few large “tree of heaven” that were overhanging the house and various dead oaks that had fallen over the years. He came back with a reasonable quote and scheduled the work. His guys are fast, efficient, and cleaned up every site well. When we have more tree needs Cal West will be our go to!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Tree stump grinding, Tree removal
Breana Tran7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Breana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
This was the second time that we've used CalWest Tree Service for removing/trimming trees on our property and they were great! Showed up first thing in the morning with a full team to bust out removing 2 trees plus trim 2 others and were wrapped up leaving the place nice and clean by lunch time.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Tree trimming & pruning, Tree removal
Mark Stephenson3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Mark has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Easy to work with and great service. There was some confusion on the day work was to be done, my fault, and they were very accommodating. Highly recommended them to anyone needing a tree removed from next to their house.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Tree stump removal, Tree trimming & pruning
Elizabeth Linskey7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Elizabeth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Eduardo was extremely professional and his team was so efficient and helpful. They trimmed the trees on our property quickly, and took care of everything. I cannot recommend them enough. We will be using their services in the future!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Tree trimming & pruning, Tree removal
Lori KastnerLocal Guide · 29 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Lori has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
These guys are the best. They showed up on time and went right to work. I'm so happy with the result, and they did the job quickly. Less than a day, and my yard front and back looks fantastic. I will recommend this company to everyone.
Thank you.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Tree trimming & pruning, Tree removal
Mariah Shier2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Mariah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
CalWest is really the best!! They are always great to work with, great communication, free estimate, and fast, clean job. Recently had a house fire and they came in and cleaned up bug burnt trees in one day!! Highly recommend!!
Services: Tree stump removal, Tree trimming & pruning, Tree removal
kenny clark5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews kenny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Cal West is very professional and I was totally pleased with their work on my trees. I highly recommend them for all your tree service. They are my go to company.
Services: Tree trimming & pruning
Richard SchalwitzLocal Guide · 22 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Richard has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I ask Calwest to thin out a large oak tree and remove a large palm. They did an excellent job. If you need help with your trees. They get the job done.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Steve Hahn1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Steve has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
