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Dead Tree Removal in San Francisco, CA

Dead Tree Removal in San Francisco, CA: a dead tree should be removed if it could hit anything when it falls, such as a house, driveway, road, fence or play area. Locally, significant and landmark trees: Special protections under Public Works Code Section 810.
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Tree problems in San Francisco, CA that call for dead tree removal

  1. 1

    Significant and landmark trees

    Special protections under Public Works Code Section 810.

  2. 2

    City-maintained street trees

    Public Works has maintained all street trees since July 2017 (Prop E).

  3. 3

    Aging plantings

    Century-old Monterey cypress, pines and eucalyptus drop limbs and fail.

What dead tree removal covers

A dead tree should be removed if it could hit anything when it falls, such as a house, driveway, road, fence or play area.

How dead tree removal works, step by step · part of tree removal

Describe the tree and what it's near, and you'll reach an independent provider serving San Francisco, CA.

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Trees in San Francisco, CA that most often need dead tree removal

Monterey pine
Old plantings; pitch canker and decline
Blue gum eucalyptus
Large limb drop; bark shedding
Monterey cypress
Massive, aging trees; limb failure

Tree rules and permits in San Francisco, CA

  • Since July 1, 2017, Public Works has maintained all street trees and the sidewalk damage they cause, under Proposition E.
  • Public Works Code Section 810 defines significant trees and landmark trees; removing one, or any street tree, requires a permit.

Sources (checked 2026-10-03)

Rules change and details depend on your exact property. Confirm with the city or county before work starts. This isn't legal advice.

What affects the price of dead tree removal in San Francisco, CA

The usual drivers are size, access, what's under the tree and cleanup; see the full list for dead tree removal.

In San Francisco, CA: Most homes are attached, with small backyards reached only through the house or a narrow side passage. Almost every backyard removal is done by climbers lowering pieces, with wood carried out by hand or lifted over the building by crane.

Dead Tree Removal in San Francisco, CA: common questions

Do I need a permit for dead Tree Removal in San Francisco, CA?

Since July 1, 2017, Public Works has maintained all street trees and the sidewalk damage they cause, under Proposition E. Public Works Code Section 810 defines significant trees and landmark trees; removing one, or any street tree, requires a permit.

Which trees in San Francisco, CA most often need dead tree removal?

Monterey pine: old plantings; pitch canker and decline Blue gum eucalyptus: large limb drop; bark shedding Monterey cypress: massive, aging trees; limb failure

Significant and landmark trees: what does it mean for dead tree removal in San Francisco, CA?

Special protections under Public Works Code Section 810.

City-maintained street trees: what does it mean for dead tree removal in San Francisco, CA?

Public Works has maintained all street trees since July 2017 (Prop E).

Aging plantings: what does it mean for dead tree removal in San Francisco, CA?

Century-old Monterey cypress, pines and eucalyptus drop limbs and fail.

How do access and lot layout in San Francisco, CA affect dead tree removal?

Most homes are attached, with small backyards reached only through the house or a narrow side passage. Almost every backyard removal is done by climbers lowering pieces, with wood carried out by hand or lifted over the building by crane.

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