Nimble Tree Care


certified arborist Since 2003: we-6504A

licensed contractor with cslb since 2011: 960522

bonded and insured with 28 years of experience

santa Barbara, Montecito & Carpinteria

I am a licensed contractor and certified arborist specializing in the fine pruning of trees. Accentuating a tree's natural beauty through removal of dead and dying branches, elimination of crossing and redundant branches as well as end-weght reduction of branches that are in danger of breaking is what I do. As I climb through out the canopy of a tree I am always assessing the structural integrity of every branch attachment in relation to the weight that the branch is supporting. I will also remove trees when absolutely necessary. I install bracing and or cable systems in trees. I have also rescued cats, strung lights, installed rope swings and removed rat nests form trees. I relish any opportunity to climb a tree, and I do it nimbly and safely.

Jacob Claassen - Owner of Nimble Tree Care, Inc.

“I have worked with contracted arborists for over 30 years and Jacob is the best I have ever worked with. He has been Lotusland’s resident arborist for over a decade.”

— Tyler Diehl, Lotusland’s Director of Gardens and Grounds.



“Jacob is knowledgeable and he brings a gentle energy blended with confidence and capability to his work. We feel incredibly lucky to have him taking care of our trees. We have worked with many arborists and he is just an entirely different league.”

— Hanna S., client.