The Urban Arborist
1550 Davidson Ave
San Francisco, CA 94124 415-676-1949
San Francisco, CA 94124 415-676-1949
| Checkbook's Top Rating | |
|---|---|
| Quality | NO |
- 18 ratings
- 89% gave a "superior" overall rating
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- "Crews always polite and organized. They take care to listen to me as a customer and consider my suggestions..."
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Consumer Ratings for The Urban Arborist — 18 Ratings
Percent of customers who rated service "superior" for:
= average for all tree care services
Doing service properly on first try
Starting and completing work promptly
Letting you know cost early
Neatness of work
Advice on service options and costs
Overall quality
Overall quality: percent who rated company "adequate" or "superior"
Complaints for The Urban Arborist
Number of complaints with BBB and (complaint rate)
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Areas Served by The Urban Arborist:
- Alameda Co.
- Marin Co.
- San Francisco
- San Mateo Co.
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