Tree service · San Mateo, CA · reviewed since 2021
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%98+57.5Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 98Not 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.98SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#15 of 55 tree removal servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 74%
5.0★★★★★188 Google reviews · 24 photos
99%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 for JMV Tree Services Corp in San Mateo, California, cite a perfect 5.0 rating from 188 reviews, with the owner responding to only 13% of them. Customers frequently praise the company for punctuality, professional crew conduct, thorough property protection, and efficient cleanup after tree removal and trimming services. Many note that pricing is reasonable and communication is responsive, though a single low-star review alleges that initial quotes were significantly higher than the final charges.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 188 reviews (99% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 188 Google reviews (180 with written comments, 23 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 13% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 25, 2026.
Service: Tree Removal Service serving San Mateo, California.
Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.
Score profile vs other tree removal 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.
JMV Tree Services CorpTree Removal 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.JMV Tree Services Corp: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
98
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.JMV Tree Services Corp: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
97
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.JMV Tree Services Corp: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
99
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.JMV Tree Services Corp: 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.JMV Tree Services Corp: 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: 73.–
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Star ratings
188 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars18699%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star21%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 180 written reviews
99%praise
Praise48399%
Complaints61%
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 price538%
Reasonable862%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Speed & response11423%
Quality & results8818%
Price & value8618%
Staff & attitude8517%
Would recommend8016%
Communication286%
Honesty & trust82%
What customers talk about
We read 180 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“The communication is great when it comes to scheduling - Juan is very knowledgeable and responsive!”
“We have used them for a few years now and they always do great work.”
“We received an estimate the same day the manager visited to assess - it was reasonable and slightly below a couple of others we received.”
“they are very professional and I highly recommend them because they do such a wonderful job”
“luis n his crew did such a good job and they are hardworking, would recommend them”
“I can not recommend them enough and would instantly call them back for any tree services I need in the future.”
“Carlos and his team arrived early, explained the process, and made 100% we were happy with the job.”
“If you're looking for a reliable, skilled, and fairly priced tree service, JMV is the way to go!”
People customers mention
Juan14 reviews
Jonathan10 reviews
Carlos7 reviews
Luis5 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired JMV Tree Services Corp for 2 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Joe3 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 days ago★★★★★
Very professional job. The team spent a lot of time setting up protection for my house which the large tree was overhanging. The crew was amazing to watch -- they clearly new what they were doing. Highly recommended.
Reasonable price
james1 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 days ago★★★★★
luis n his crew did such a good job and they are hardworking, would recommend them
Briana4 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. · 4 days ago★★★★★
We are so happy with JMV Tree Service. We have used them for a few years now and they always do great work. The communication is great when it comes to scheduling - Juan is very knowledgeable and responsive! Luis and the team did a great job with a very large tree removal and clean up of 3 large trees. Very…
Great price
john1 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. · 4 days ago★★★★★
they are very professional and I highly recommend them because they do such a wonderful job
Danny1 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. · Edited 4 weeks ago★★★★★
3rd or 4th time I’ve relied on JMV for my veg management/tree trimming needs. His crews are professional, careful, safe, well organized, courteous, and they go out of their way to make sure you are happy with the job, they do. I love supporting local small businesses but I like it even more when they are the best at…
KLocal Guide · 4 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 are real good. Excellent work and service. Fair price for pruning big oak tree. Knowledgeable and professional. Accommodating to what we wanted while upholding the beauty and health of the tree. Very considerate of the property, and impressive perfect clean up. Crew is a highly efficient team, it was a pleasure to see them work.
Very professional job. The team spent a lot of time setting up protection for my house which the large tree was overhanging. The crew was amazing to watch -- they clearly new what they were doing. Highly recommended.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
james G1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews james has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We are so happy with JMV Tree Service. We have used them for a few years now and they always do great work. The communication is great when it comes to scheduling - Juan is very knowledgeable and responsive! Luis and the team did a great job with a very large tree removal and clean up of 3 large trees. Very professional and easy to work with! Would definitely recommend them!
Price assessment: Great price
john m1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews john has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
3rd or 4th time I’ve relied on JMV for my veg management/tree trimming needs. His crews are professional, careful, safe, well organized, courteous, and they go out of their way to make sure you are happy with the job, they do. I love supporting local small businesses but I like it even more when they are the best at what they do, and extremely cost competitive. Give them a chance to quote your project. And then give them a try. You won’t be sorry.
K HLocal Guide · 4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews K has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
They are real good. Excellent work and service. Fair price for pruning big oak tree. Knowledgeable and professional. Accommodating to what we wanted while upholding the beauty and health of the tree. Very considerate of the property, and impressive perfect clean up. Crew is a highly efficient team, it was a pleasure to see them work.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Matt Rockey9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Matt has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I needed to remove two large palm trees that were planted too close to our house and two Myrtle trees. JMV came on time and did an amazing job and clean up. I would use them again in the future
Price assessment: Great price
Hien Nguyen2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Hien has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The crew trimming the trees overhanging my property was excellent and very professional. They arrived on time, actually a little early which was really nice. The completed the job quicker than the estimated time, and they left my property clean.
I’m very pleased and would recommend them to my neighbors.