Tree service in Honolulu, HI: how to choose, local facts and permits

Get two or three written quotes from insured local companies, ask for proof of insurance sent by the insurer, read recent Google reviews and ask who handles any city permit. In our October 2026 check we found 19 tree companies listed on Google Maps in the Honolulu area, so you have choices.

Our October 2026 check of Google Maps found 19 tree service companies in the Honolulu, HI area after removing duplicates, franchises and unrelated businesses. The real number may be higher, because some crews are not on Google Maps.

Not on its own. 42% of the Honolulu listings we checked had no website. Look instead at insurance, a written quote, recent reviews and how clearly they answer your questions.

There is no magic number. The median Honolulu listing we checked had 3 reviews and the three most-reviewed had between 25 and 40 reviews. A newer company can be good with few reviews; read what customers say and how the owner replies.

Honolulu does not have a general permit rule for ordinary trees on private land that we could find. Trees recognized in the city's Exceptional Tree Program need an approved permit before any tree work is done, and trees in the public planting strip need a permit from the Director of Parks and Recreation. Ask the Division of Urban Forestry before working on a large or historic tree. See our Honolulu tree permit page for sources. Short explanation, not legal advice.

Hurricane season runs from June to November, and heavy rain and strong winds can come from November to March. Trade winds and flooding can bring trees and limbs down at any time of year. Have large trees near the house checked before the season starts.

Because it stays warm, trees can be trimmed most of the year. Many owners schedule canopy thinning and palm cleaning before hurricane season starts in June, and avoid heavy pruning right before a storm. Ask a certified arborist about your tree.

It depends on the tree size, how close it is to the house or lines, access for equipment, cleanup and stump work. We do not publish prices for tree work. Get two or three written quotes so you can compare.

We only name a company when its owner claims a free profile and agrees to show it. We do not rank companies, there is no pay-to-rank, and claimed profiles are shown in alphabetical order. To see every local company, search Google Maps and read their reviews.

Claim your free profile on our claim page. We confirm you run the business by phone or email before anything goes live, and you can ask us to change or remove it at any time.