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Top-Rated Arborists in Big Bear City - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Evergreen Tree Enterprise, Inc.
Evergreen Tree Enterprise, Inc.
4.7(
26
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Big Bear City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The boss and workers were professional and cleaned up their mess of tree branches. They took the two dead trees out easily without having to climb either one. It took them 45 minutes from start to finish and I paid $800. A good deal for Evergreen."
Lift trucks
Clean up
Wood Hauling
Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Green Life Landscape Inc.
Green Life Landscape Inc.
5.0(
10
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Big Bear City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We’ve been at our house for 13 years and in that time have gone through 5 different landscaping companies. Green Life Landscape is our preferred landscaping company, we’ve been using them for about 3 years now and we are very happy with their service. The time and the care Jose and his team provide during each visit is really appreciated. I love getting home from work on landscaping day and seeing the lawn freshly cut and the flowers and shrubs looking on point."
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
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+1

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Exclusive Tree Services
Exclusive Tree Services
3.8(
18
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Trimming - For Business+1 more

Serving Big Bear City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Let’s start with how fast they come and give quotes. The job was big and the Price was very reasonable. We are very happy with the job done. they are extremely professional. Totally recommended and will use Again in the future no doubt."
Response time12 hrs
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
Avatar for Discount Tree Care Arborist, Inc.
Discount Tree Care Arborist, Inc.
4.7(
26
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Big Bear City, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"What a professional family-run business! I had 4 trees that needed to be removed (melaleuca, avocado and 2 pine trees). Abel is very friendly and knowledgeable; he spent a lot of time with us giving advice for what trees and shrubs would be good for the backyard. He arrived on-time for the bid, and when we accepted it, he and his hard-working crew were there the very next morning (a Sunday!). The team was great - polite and professional - and with their heavy equipment, they did the job in one day. They left the job site in great condition. I will be hiring Abel and Discount Tree Care Arborist to come back to plant two new trees and some shrubs. Thank you Abel and DTCA!"
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+4

Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for California Arborist
California Arborist
4.4(
149
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+7 more

Serving Big Bear City, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First of all, this guy is a certificated ARBORIST! He knows trees!  This was very important to me.  I didn't want "some guy with a chainsaw" to tell me the trees had to come down.  
After looking over the trees and their location, he told me that the trees would continue their secondary growth and that growth would push up the pavers in the yard, and even if the pavers were reinstalled the secondary growth would push them up again over time.  He gave me some options to consider.
He is based out of central Orange County and because of distance, he declined to do work in Bellflower which was disappointing.
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Pool and Lighting
Golf Course Maintenance
Outdoor Kitchens
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for TREEWEST CO.
TREEWEST CO.
4.9(
33
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Big Bear City, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hector came out to look at the project, arrived on time, listened well to my objectives, described his approach to the project (trim a greatly overgrown pine endangering two houses). His price was very competitive, approach was logical and he had the necessary equipment. So I hired his company. That was one of the best contractor hires I’ve made! The 4 man crew arrived on time. The supervisor reviewed the plan with me while the crew set up. Even though the project was complicated by a city tree we couldn’t disturb an close proximity to houses they found an efficient setup. By then Hector arrived and the team got started. I was astonished by how perfectly the trimmer took down branches that overhung the house. At the end they left the grounds and roof cleaner than when they arrived! Excellent job."
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+12

Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Personalized Tree Service
Personalized Tree Service
5.0(
12
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Big Bear City, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an excellent job on seven trees we planted over forty years ago. The Ivy was badly overgrown so removal was difficult. The crew went above and beyond in the clean up process. PTS is very professional and I highly recommend them for any tree service."
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Depending on the severity of the damage, a tree might continue healing for years after a split or a break. Saplings can usually bounce back in the spring in one or two seasons, but larger trees might take a few years to regain their former strength. If your tree is showing strong growth and is not dropping limbs, you can consider it healed after the first two seasons.

If a tree stump is removed properly, the chances of a tree growing back are low. However, if a tree has a robust root system, roots can sometimes sprout and someday grow into a tree. The chance of regrowth will depend on several factors such as the type of tree, soil quality, and strength of the root system. In general, it is not recommended to plant a tree where a stump was removed.

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.

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.

Trees provide many benefits, including shade, habitat for local wildlife, and cleaner air, so it’s always a good idea to try an alternative strategy like crown reduction before you chop one down. But sometimes, cutting down a tree is the only option (like if it’s severely diseased). A licensed arborist can assess the tree and recommend the best course of action.

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