Michael Hill

Commercial Arborist

Michael provides comprehensive tree and shrub services to commercial properties throughout the San Jose area. Before becoming an arborist, he worked in the industry as a golf course superintendent. As a commercial arborist, Michael helps property owners make informed decisions about their landscape investments.

Qualifications:

Over thirty-five years experience in the turf grass industry as golf course superintendent and as a general manager, eight years as sales person for a specialty liquid nutrient company.

Industry Involvement/Awards:

Proud member of our local BOMA and IFMA chapters

Why did you become an arborist?

"After over thirty years in the Golf Industry managing golf courses, I exceedingly became attracted to the arboriculture industry."

Customer Service Philosophy:

"Ask proper questions and listen closely as clients share their thoughts and then formulate a plan of action to properly cover those needs, and communicate our commitment to execute those objectives."

Personal:

"I enjoy meeting new people, discussing common interests and life experiences."

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64 reviews

National Average

(2 months ago)

We contacted SavATree to check on a tree that had the potential to be a menace to our roof. We needed to evaluate the health of the tree and our option between remove the tree vs trim it down. Along with that there was another tree with surface roots and we wanted to assess the potential. Frank Cadena from SavATree understood our urgency and visited us in a matter of a day. He was helpful,...

Meera Prahlad

(3 months ago)

I contacted SavATree about two trees beside my home which had roots coming to the surface and beginning to lift my sidewalks and a retaining wall. Frank came out to look at them and assess what could be done, if anything, to save the trees. Unfortunately, he discovered a crack down the trunk of on of the trees that was hanging over both my home and the sidewalk/street,. Frank said it needed to...

Della Schults

(2 months ago)

The team was great! The arborist came out and gave recommendations, then the arborist came back with a team at a later date to clear away dead branches, and shape our mature Ginkgo and Magnolia trees. They look better and I have more confidence that there will not be broken branches during upcoming winter storms. Thanks Save a Tree!

Cher Kooiman

(2 months ago)

Very reliable and thorough. We use SAVATREE exclusively for our tree maintenance at all of our commerical properties. The work performance is excellent and always done safely. I appreciate the hard work and customer service they provide!

Cathy Consolino

(2 months ago)

Perfect service, easy to respond, and fast turnaround. We needed a pruning of a tree to comply with city standards. The representative Frank was very nice and did a great job. We compared prices and they had a good estimate.

Myle Vu