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Avatar for Forest Tree Care Inc.
Forest Tree Care Inc.
4.7(
243
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Apple Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My two trees were so tall and unruly because of many years of wind and birds. I was very impressed with their work and they did all of my extra requests. They cleaned up so nice afterwards and even talked to my neighbors so that they were also satisfied."
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+3

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Forest Tree Care Inc.
Forest Tree Care Inc.
4.7(
225
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Apple Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It is shockingly expensive to hire professional arborists. HOWEVER, it is VITAL to the life of the tree to get expert assistance. It is definitely worth the money to have these experts help care for a very big tree. Excellent job, professional attitudes, very satisfactory performance with top-notch results. Will recommend and re-hire!"
Tree removed
Tree trimming / tree removed/ complite tree servic
Tree removed
Tree removed
Tree removed

+4

Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for R & J Tree Service, Inc.
R & J Tree Service, Inc.
5.0(
9
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Apple Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My special needs cat got stuck in a 30 ft tree for 2 days, and a search said we should call an arborist to get him. The first couldn't do it but recommended these guys. And they were great. Fast, professional, and friendly, if a little confused at first about what we were asking for. Since this was an oddball request for them. Even this review was hard as, there isn't any service for " helped save our cat". We really can't thank them enough."
Pine Tree Trimming
Mulberry Tree Trimming
Pine Tree Removal
Stump Removal
Stump grinding

+2

Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Hydrex Termite and Pest Control
Hydrex Termite and Pest Control
4.7(
165
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Apple Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1932

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"There was evidence of termites when construction began so the builder assumed I would need a full termite service. Hydrex inspected and found termite problem is in the past. Could have easily jacked me up for some kind of service but instead they were honest and did not even charge for the inspection. So grateful!"
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His son, Robert B. Loibl, Jr., began working and learning from his father after school and on Saturdays. He later started the Lloyd Pest Control Company in San Diego, and was a partner with his father in L & N Pest Control. He also started the Ant-B-Gone Products Company in Los Angeles, California, and then the Pest Control Service Company and Hydrex Pest Control Co., Inc. in Los Angeles, California in 1946. Robert Jr. spent his life paving the way to say good riddance to pests.
As well as developing a very successful state wide franchise with Hydrex Pest Control, he also held a number of patents. He invented the B-Gone series of pest poisons that many remember, a vermin exterminator, and the Pestron machine for producing insecticidal vapor. He developed many of the methodologies used today.  He was committed to keeping where we live, work and play safe and healthy places. He grew his company with men committed to his standards. They are family men, many of whom have p

+1

Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Torres Tree Service Inc
Torres Tree Service Inc
4.1(
270
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Apple Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We've used them for 5 years. They service all of Orange County in California. They come out every year in November. They show up exactly on time, very prompt. They do the job and they're gone in about 2 1/2 hours. They clean up and they do a great job. Perfect. They are very polite, and very professional. They are all properly licensed and they have everything they need and they jump on my tree and cut and they are done. 

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Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for R&R Banuelos Tree Service
R&R Banuelos Tree Service
5.0(
37
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Apple Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pine Tree was professionally removed and a stump grinder was used to remove the stump. While grinding, a screen was put up to protect the house from damage. Adrian and his staff were very professional and did a good job cleaning up. Cost was very reasonable."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

For small trees, tree removal should take just a couple of hours to complete. Assume that a mid-sized tree will take between four and eight hours, depending on the extent of the equipment required and the health of the tree. Remember to add up to two hours for stump removal. Larger trees could take as long as one or two working days, about eight hours each.

There are several signs that may indicate a tree needs to be cut down. These include visible damage to the trunk or branches, a hollow trunk, extensive storm damage, or a significant lean to one side. Other warning signs are pest infestations or the tree growing too close to a house, power lines, or other structures. It is best to hire a professional arborist to inspect the tree, as they can determine if it can be saved or if removal is necessary.

Cutting down a tree next to power lines is never a DIY job, and it’s a good idea to contact your utility company first. In most cases, the utility company will need to take care of any tree problems within 10 to 15 feet of power lines. If you want to remove the tree for aesthetic reasons, hire a pro to do the job. Trying to cut trees near power lines yourself can create many safety hazards, and you could be liable if you inadvertently cause damage to electrical equipment.

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

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