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Avatar for Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

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!"
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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Silva Tree Service
4.8(
433
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

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."
Silva Tree Service
Silva Tree Service
Silva Tree Service
Silva Tree Service
Silva Tree Service

+32

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
145 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Forest Tree Care Inc.
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

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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10 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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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Robert Duran and his crew from 3-D Tree Services, Inc. were top notch today from the quote/survey to completion! I am amazed how quick, efficient, professional and kind this entire team is to work with! This was a tough job (Old/Invasive Pepper Tree). The crew was in sync with each other, allowing the process to be quick and safe. I’m so happy I found them through Home Advisor and the response to my inquiry was quick. Thank you everyone! Referrals will flow!"
Response time2 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Maya Tree Service
4.6(
91
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Green Essence Tree & Landscape, Inc.
4.8(
58
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+4 more

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Excellent experience. I had to have two huge eucalyptus removed. Gilbert's bid was fair and that he's thoroughly insured was most reassuring. But what sealed the deal was not feeling I had to hire an arborist diagnose the problem because Gilbert is so knowledge. He not only told me the reason the trees had to be removed but was able to show me the proof. The crew was efficient, hard working and impressive. I also felt I was working with a very honest person. Happy to recommend Gilbert's Green Essence."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree pruning
Tree pruning
Tree pruning

+2

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Commercial Tree Services, Inc.
4.6(
440
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Their foreman and his crew were highly experienced in tree-cutting and trimming. The front office staff was friendly, efficient, and professional. I would highly recommend this company to my friends and family."
Tree Trimming
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+21

Response time2 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Rock's Tree & Hillside Service
Rock's Tree & Hillside Service
4.7(
39
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

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

The speed of your tree root removal process depends on a few different factors, including the size and type of tree. However, the fastest method of killing tree roots is applying chemical herbicide, which starts working quickly and efficiently. But this removal method has its drawbacks, such as having a negative effect on the surrounding vegetation and landscaping. Other options like rock salt and stump grinding work relatively quickly and cause less damage to your yard.

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

Leaving a dead tree can expose your other trees to potential diseases, pests, and fungi, and it can also be a hazard. If your tree is dead, then you should hire a tree maintenance service to remove it. Cutting down trees is extremely dangerous, and a professional can ensure no one gets hurt and there is no damage to your property. Tree removal costs between $200 and $2,000 and will prevent future issues and keep you and your property safe.

Since summer is a busy time for tree companies, the cheapest time of year to remove a tree is during the winter. February and March are typically the prime time to hire a tree removal pro, and some homeowners living in colder climates can save around 20% off services. It depends on location and the company, but you can always shop around for the best deal.

Debris removal is often included in the overall cost of having a tree removed from your property. However, tree maintenance service companies do not always include debris removal in their pricing, so ask any contractors offering tree trimming cost estimates whether or not removal is included. If you want to keep the wood mulch, ask if they charge extra for it as well.

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