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Gil Tree Service
5.0(
33
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Joel & his team are honest, brave , & hard working. They arrived on time everyday & cleaned up & left my home neat & well cared for every night. I have dozens of large live oaks & Monterey pines on my property some 60 feet tall. Joel helped me maintain a fire safe cleared area all around my home removing huge branches & limbs from trees that had to be climbed & cabled for safety. These are tree professionals. Actual experts not just tree trimmers. My property is a steep hillside. No problem. Most of my trees are 50 to 100 years old. Some I planted as a boy. I am 63. Everything was done safely & neatly with every tree cared for so each will thrive & live another 50 or 100 years. Joel even found a dove’s nest full of baby birds on a limb 40 feet up set to be cut & came down to ask me how to proceed. We saved the limb to save the nest while the mother & father flew around nervously. Hire Gil Tree Service. This guy is the real deal. They are the best decision you can make."
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+70

Response time1 day
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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La Sirenita Tree Service
4.5(
130
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They gave me options and executed the scope of work I wanted. They mulched the tree and removed branches from the trimmed treed. At my request the put that material in a weedy side yard. Now that yard looks and smells great. The super shaggy Palm looks many ft taller now that it's all trimmed up. They went above and beyond by cleaning my roof and gutters of all the pine tree needles. I highly recommend their service."
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+1

Response time11 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Specialty Tree Service
5.0(
8
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job, I would highly recommend them to anyone. They did an excellent service. Eric and all of the workers were great and extremely helpful for us. They were very very good and careful when cutting the limbs and the trunks of the trees. My neighbors were very appreciative of them not blocking the road during the work."
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+8

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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GM's Professional Tree Service
5.0(
2
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

GM's Professional Tree Services is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time6 hrs
Dorado's Tree Service
4.8(
20
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

"Even though the water was off and I said he could take his time doing the job, he wanted to come the same day.
He did the work, bought supplies, showed me the cause of the leak and allowed me to watch the pipe being glued and to see it was not leaking before refiiling the dirt.
On another occasion, he replaced the heads of all sprinklers and fine-tuned the settings.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Coyote Tree Service
4.8(
12
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would like to give Coyote Tree Service at least ten stars if that were possible. They were amazing and will not hesitate in referring this company to anyone who needs trees trimmed or removed and brush clearing jobs performed on their property. When they finished the job my property was spotless. I will definitely hire them in the future. I was amazed at how reasonable their rates are. I could not be more pleased."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Davey Tree Expert Company
4.4(
17
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Contact called for stump removal which wasn't completed as the small stump grinder broke. Took several months and multiple minders to get job completed.  The arborist was really good, knowledgeable and professional. I would recommend her work."
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+3

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

A chainsaw is the best tool to cut down a tree, but you may also use a handsaw or ax. You may also want to use a lopper or pole saw to remove limbs before cutting down the tree. Wear chainsaw chaps and protective gear, including eyewear and earplugs if you use a chainsaw. Again, if you’re unsure about how to use this tool, this project may be one to skip.

While there is a lot of debate about whether boiling water is strong enough to kill tree roots, it is not best to remove the roots from large, old trees. You may be able to weaken young roots enough to remove them manually, but boiling water will likely not do the trick for large root systems.

Trees aren't big fans of moving, and they do go into shock during a transplant. Although most carefully thought-out tree transplants see the tree recover from the shock just fine, there is always a risk of having an unsuccessful move. Proper preparation, timing, and diligent aftercare are crucial to minimize the risks when transplanting a tree.

Bleach can potentially kill some types of delicate ornamental trees, but for the most part, it will only kill the foliage it comes in contact with. Applying bleach is not an effective method of killing a tree. A better option is to use an herbicide, which is a chemical compound designed to effectively kill a tree. 

Lightning can cause massive damage, fires, and openings for other threats like bugs or fungal diseases. Barring any large fires or explosions, it’s difficult to tell how much damage a lightning strike has done until after a thorough inspection. Contact local authorities immediately if lightning strikes a tree in your yard and it causes a fire or explosion.

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