The climber position uses sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques to access and perform tree pruning and removal operations. Experience, knowledge, physical strength, and agility are required elements to perform the position skillfully. Developing leadership skills to increase the atmosphere of safety at the crew level is an essential element on the path to becoming a crew foreman. As with all members of the tree crew, processing of the pruned or removed material, tool and chainsaw maintenance, gear organization, and general clean-up are required.
Stump Grinding and Removal
Storm Damage Cleanup
“During a large rain storm this past winter, a large oak tree in my front yard fell over and crashed into the street causing a huge mess. I called Lewis Tree Service for their emergency tree service, and they were able to come check it out and remove it within a day! I was extremely impressed is an understatement, and now use them for any pruning or tree services I need.”
Lewis Tree Service, Inc is a full-service tree care business delivering reliable, quality tree care solutions to meet a variety of customer needs. We are committed to environmentally sensitive and safe practices using current industry standards and techniques
Tree Cabling and Bracing
Arborist Services
Aptos native Nathan Lewis founded Lewis Tree Service in 1984 in Santa Cruz, California. In 1993, after running a successful business for several years, at the request of the Santa Cruz City Arborist Ray Sherod, Nathan became a Certified Arborist through the International Society of Arbboriculture. Through hard work, dedication to quality tree care, customer service and safety, the company began to grow. In 2011 LTS found and purchased its permanent home at 1500 Brommer st. We are accredited with the Tree Care Industry Association and currently staff four full time certified Arborists, run seven crews daily as well as a full time crane and dumpster service. We are proud to offer our employees competitive compensation and career opportunities. Many of our employees have been with us over two decades making them experts in their field.
Tree Mulching
Mulch enriches your soil with nutrients, promotes more vibrant/thriving root systems, and helps to prevent erosion.