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 59%95+55.8Reliability 26%89+23.2Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 94Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade 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.
#12 of 39 tree trimming servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 71%
4.9★★★★★68 Google reviews · 22 photos
99%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
1.7%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 Forrest Wood Tree Service 4.9 out of 5 based on 68 reviews, with the owner responding to 79% of feedback. Customers frequently highlight punctuality, efficient communication, and fair pricing for services including tree trimming, removal, and stump grinding. Recurring themes describe professional conduct, thorough cleanup of debris, and careful handling of property during work. No common criticisms or low-star patterns are evident in the provided excerpts.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 68 reviews (99% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 68 Google reviews (65 with written comments, 11 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 79% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 14, 2026.
Service: Tree Trimming Service serving Sanger, California.
Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.
Score profile vs other tree trimming 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: reliability.
Forrest Wood Tree ServiceTree Trimming 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.Forrest Wood 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.Forrest Wood Tree Service: 89/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.A
89
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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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.Forrest Wood 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.Forrest Wood 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 76.–
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Star ratings
68 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars6799%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star11%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 65 written reviews
99%praise
Praise18799%
Complaints11%
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 price3280%
Reasonable820%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Quality & results4624%
Staff & attitude3418%
Would recommend3318%
Price & value3217%
Speed & response2815%
Communication116%
Honesty & trust42%
What customers talk about
We read 65 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“They showed up 10 minutes early, did an excellent job of trimming the trees and plants and left everything spotless.”
“Did a great job with our palm trees, nice guys, cleaned up after and swept our pool.”
“I highly recommend Forest Wood Tree Service to anyone”
“They are reasonably priced which is a big bonus in today's economy.”
“…h it was Saturday late afternoon they showed up immediatly,they were fast it took only 10 minutes to get my cat down safely.…”
“Great communication, great service, and good price.”
“If you need trustworthy people and 11/10 service go with Forrest Wood Tree Service.”
People customers mention
Herluf7 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Forrest Wood Tree Service for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
DonnaLocal Guide · 20 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 week ago★★★★★
This is my first time using Forrest Wood Tree Service. Herluf and his crew trimmed back 3 Chinese pistache trees for me as well as some hedges and an overgrown plant that was on my patio roof. They showed up 10 minutes early, did an excellent job of trimming the trees and plants and left everything spotless. I plan…
Tree trimming & pruningService not listed
carin13 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. · Edited a month ago★★★★★
I called Forest Wood Tree service for my cat very high up in the tree.They came to the rescue as soon as I called even though it was Saturday late afternoon they showed up immediatly,they were fast it took only 10 minutes to get my cat down safely. The team was compasionate and they had the right equipment to…
Great price
Vanessa5 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★★★★★
Did a great job with our palm trees, nice guys, cleaned up after and swept our pool. Quick service. Really good work! Will definitely be giving them a call back.
Great priceTree trimming & pruning
Kyle3 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★★★★★
Absolutely terrific service. Top notch expertise and very professional. I could not recommend them enough!
Tree stump removalTree trimming & pruningTree planting
Stephanie1 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★★★★★
They did a great job removing a tree for us. They were efficient, timely and a fair price. Thank you!
Tree stump removal
Carl9 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★★★★★
Forrest Wood trimmed 8 queen palms for me. They are all large trees and require maintenance every year. They have never looked better! Herluf and his crew took the time needed to do a professional job at a reasonable price. I have had several companies trim the palms over the years, and Forrest Wood has the best…
This is my first time using Forrest Wood Tree Service. Herluf and his crew trimmed back 3 Chinese pistache trees for me as well as some hedges and an overgrown plant that was on my patio roof. They showed up 10 minutes early, did an excellent job of trimming the trees and plants and left everything spotless. I plan on using Forrest Wood Tree Service in the future. They are reasonably priced which is a big bonus in today's economy. You will not be disappointed.
Services: Tree trimming & pruning, Service not listed
carin13 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews carin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I called Forest Wood Tree service for my cat very high up in the tree.They came to the rescue as soon as I called even though it was Saturday late afternoon they showed up immediatly,they were fast it took only 10 minutes to get my cat down safely. The team was compasionate and they had the right equipment to handle the job smoothly.You saved her life, I am forever grateful !!
I highly recommend Forest Wood Tree Service to anyone
Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · a month ago
Carin, we were happy to get your phone call and help get your cat out of the tree. Your cat certainly made it's way high up in the tree and hanging out on a itty bitty branch. We are happy that we had a boom lift high enough to rescue your cat from the tree and get it back home safe with you! It was a good day for all involved!
Vanessa MacKenzie5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Vanessa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Did a great job with our palm trees, nice guys, cleaned up after and swept our pool. Quick service. Really good work! Will definitely be giving them a call back.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Tree trimming & pruning
Response from the owner · a month ago
Vanessa, thank you for the opportunity to work with you on your Palm tree service project. We are happy you are pleased with our work and the outcome of your Palm trees. We look forward to working with you again on future tree service projects!
William Waters6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews William has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Great communication, great service, and good price.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Tree stump removal, Tree removal
Response from the owner · a month ago
William, thank you for having us out to work work with you on your tree service project. We are happy you are pleased with our work and found our price acceptable for the work we completed. We are committed to doing our best work at the best price for our customers. We look forward to working with you again in the future!
Kyle Anderson3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kyle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Absolutely terrific service. Top notch expertise and very professional. I could not recommend them enough!
Services: Tree stump removal, Tree trimming & pruning, Tree planting, Tree removal
Response from the owner · a month ago
Kyle, thank you for the opportunity to work with you on your tree service project. We always enjoy planting a tree, a healthy and fresh addition to a property that just gets better with age. We are happy you are satisfied with our performance and the quality of service we provided you with. We look forward to working with you again on future tree service projects.
Stephanie Coleman1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Stephanie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
They did a great job removing a tree for us. They were efficient, timely and a fair price. Thank you!
Services: Tree stump removal
Response from the owner · a month ago
Stephanie, thank you for the opportunity to work with you on your tree service project. We are happy you are pleased with our performance and the outcome of the service we provided you. We look forward to the working with you again on future tree care projects!
Carl Jones9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Carl has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Forrest Wood trimmed 8 queen palms for me. They are all large trees and require maintenance every year. They have never looked better! Herluf and his crew took the time needed to do a professional job at a reasonable price. I have had several companies trim the palms over the years, and Forrest Wood has the best equipment I have seen. I appreciate the thorough clean up also. Needless to say, they will be trimming trees for me in the future.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Tree trimming & pruning
Response from the owner · a month ago
Carl, thank you for having us out and trusting us to trim your Queen Palm trees. Queen Palm trees definitely require maintenance and we are happy you are please with our performance and outcome of your tree service work. We always want to leave our customers property neat and tidy, like we treat our own property and equipment. We look forward to working with you on future tree service projects!
Miko JohnsonLocal Guide · 29 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Miko has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Herluf and his team are THE BEST and most considerate team for tree care service providers I have ever experienced. Herluf is so patient and kind to Miss P. my 94year young friend. He understands how much Miss P.'s Bradford Pear tree means to her and walks her through the service they are providing.
He is knowledgeable and patient. Her tree looks incredible year to year, balanced and healthy. 10⭐️ service, always!
Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · a month ago
Miko, we feel very fortunate to work, again this year, with Miss P on her beautiful Bradford Pear tree. Customers like yourself and Miss P are our motivation to strive for the highest skill level, consideration and respect for our customers and the industry. We certainly appreciate you both, and look forward to working with you again. Also, we would like to thank you for your kindness and generosity in gifting our crew with the Starbucks Refreshers on a hot summer morning! We appreciate it!
Ryan W2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ryan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Professional with excellent equipment. Efficient and does outstanding work. Very fair quotes and pricing. Highly recommended!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Tree stump removal
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Ryan, thank you for the opportunity to work with you on your stump grinding project! We are happy you are pleased with our work and the outcome of your project. We look forward to working with you again on future tree service projects!
gerald steinhauer8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews gerald has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Had major tree work done by them. Three mature redwood trees removed, eleven trimmed and thinned, and a pear and pistachio tree trimmed as well. Herluf and his crew showed up on time and worked non-stop to get all of this major work accomplished. They were very conscientious, demonstrated professionalism and quality work with care and respect. This is one of the best contractors we’ve have ever worked with. From beginning to end they listened to us and accommodated every request and expectation of ours. When they finished, their cleanup and restoration work was excellent. The owner, Herluf is outstanding to work with from initial contact to job completion. Their rates were very reasonable, it couldn’t have been a better experience. AWESOME !!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Tree trimming & pruning, Tree removal
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Gerald, thank you for the opportunity to work with you on your larger scale tree service project. We appreciate you trusting us in developing the best strategy for working with these large variety, mature trees, that were impacting your residential quarters. It requires arborists with the highest skill level to implement the specific blue print we create, for a project like yours. Our goal is to always meet our customers goals with 100% satisfaction. We are happy your are pleased with the outcome and satisfied with our performance start to finish. As certified arborists we thrive on tree service projects like yours! We look forward to working with you again on future tree care.
