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Silva Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Silvas tree service came ready to work! They were able to help me trim down my backyard tree with ease and speedy service. The guys were so nice and clean. They left my property looking way better. Thanks Silvas tree service."
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Silva Tree Service

+32

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
126 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
4.8(
21
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Best Tree Service I've ever had. Prompt, extremely responsive, emailed photos right after job completed, fair pricing, and the clean up after the work was finished was exemplary. Strongly sugest you give Willliam a try for your next landscaping tree or shrub trimming job or general landscaping. He's great!, and friendly and professional!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Forest Tree Care Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The response was very fast called them Friday and the were here Sat morning... very happy. The gentlemen showed up on time as promised ...another big big PLUS!!!. They got to work on a palm tree that was pushing out my retaining wall. . were very efficient and left the area and surrounding neighbors yard very clean after they were done. I would and will hire them again for any of my tree trimming services."
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9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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3-D Tree Services, Inc.
4.6(
232
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Robert and his team did a fantastic job removing (5) trees from my yard at a fairly reasonable price. They covered my pool before proceeding with any work. They're very efficient, polite, and left my property clean. Even my neighbor hired them on the spot. We're very pleased with their service and will recommend them to anyone. Two thumbs up!"
Response time2 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Maya Tree Service
4.6(
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fast efficient and professional. Will be happy to hire again. Extremely knowledgeable about my trees. Gave great advice. Victor was punctual and cleaned up everything prior to leaving. Used twice and will definitely hire again."
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Green Essence Tree & Landscape, Inc.
4.8(
58
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Their service was above and beyond what I expected. They did several extra tasks that were not required to fulfill their contract. I am very happy to have hired them for my tree trimming job."
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Tree pruning

+2

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Castaneda's Tree Trimming
4.5(
104
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I'm looking for more quotes just to see who can handle the jobs I have, but Pedro called me very quickly after I had set-up a HomeAdvisor. He was very prompt and respectful over the phone and spoke with me in an extremely professional manner. I would definitely recommend Castaneda's Tree Trimming service to anyone looking for Tree Removal or other arborist services."
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Rock's Tree & Hillside Service
4.7(
39
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a landscaping design/build company until illness kept me from continuing. I felt like I was in good and knowledgeable hands when Rock came out for the estimate - he is an arborist so he understood exactly what I wanted. His crew showed up on time and were very professional with a very capable foreman who interpreted Rock's job description accurately, so the job was done perfectly and the place was clean afterwards."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

In most cases, your neighbor is responsible for roots from their tree that cause damage to your property. If your pavement, the foundation of your home, or a fence is damaged by roots from a neighbor’s tree, you likely will have legal recourse for financial relief. While it’s better to notify your neighbor of any problems you notice as soon as they arise to avoid costly damage, there are some instances where filing a civil suit is your only recourse. Your homeowner’s insurance company might wish to do so on your behalf if you file a claim.

Yes, the same rules discussed above apply to your neighbor: They can trim one of your trees as long as they’re only cutting the portion that extends into their property. Your neighbor is not allowed to access your property without permission, nor can they cut past the property line. 

If you’re taking down a tree that you don’t suspect is affected by disease or pests and it’s nowhere near your home or other structures, then calling in a tree company should work fine. However, anything more involved means an arborist is a better option. These pros have years of experience with tree removal and can safely take down trees located next to structures, and they have the tools, sanitization equipment, and experience to remove sick or dying trees without infecting nearby trees. 

If you don’t trim your palm trees, you can expect several negative outcomes, including:

  • Unhealthy palm trees attract pests, diseases, and fungi 

  • Dead falling fronds can cause severe injury or damage to your home, pedestrians, or cars

  • Dead palm branches are flammable and can catch fire, especially during a lightning storm

Trees don’t usually grow back after being cut down. Some particularly robust tree species may start sending up new stems from a stump to recover, but those stems won’t become a “tree” like before. Generally, trees don’t recover from being entirely cut down, which is why it’s important to be careful when making a decision. When you cut down a tree, it’s a good idea to make plans to remove the stump, even if it’s unlikely to grow back.

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