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Gil Tree Service
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Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"These guys were VERY good! They were fast, clean and professional. All the work was performed as expected for a competitive price. Additionally, Joel and his helper were very careful not to damage any adjacent vegetation or hardscape. Everything was cleaned up to perfection. We would certainly have Gil Tree Service return to perform more tree service."
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Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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La Sirenita Tree Service
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Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jesus was fast efficient. He took out several trees for almost half the price I received from another tree service. I definitely would recommend him to anyone who is looking for quality service at a reasonable price."
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Response time11 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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GM's Professional Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

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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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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South Bay Tree Care Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a fallen tree on one of the properties South Bay Tree Care removed and also received tree treatment services from and we couldn?t be more pleased! Their team is always on time, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. They not only handled the removal efficiently but also provided valuable insights into the health of our remaining trees. It?s clear they genuinely care about tree health and customer satisfaction. We highly recommend."
Response time1 day
Recommended by14%of homeowners
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Davey Tree Expert Company
4.4(
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Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Our HOA had a 150ft eucalyptus tree that was lifting at the base after weeks of rain 2023…. We were worried about this tree falling on our townhome’s. Jeremy and TJ jumped into action found us a crane to remove this tree within 24 hours. Davies tree service team was very professional, getting the job done in a timely manner. Yes!! We would hire them again! Thank you."
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

Tree pruning is a common and helpful tree maintenance technique that involves carefully cutting and trimming unwanted branches so that the tree can continue to grow and thrive. Pruning is done carefully and intentionally. Tree topping is a frowned-upon method that involves removing and cutting most or the entirety of the top of the tree, including structurally important branches.

You can use a felling ax to chop down a tree by following the same prep and steps as a chainsaw, but be prepared to use some muscle. For trees bigger than 7 inches in diameter, it can take some time and serious strength to cut down a tree using just an ax. 

In most cases, leaving tree roots underground is not a problem if the stump has been removed or ground below the soil. However, some larger roots may decompose, leaving dents in your soil. Additionally, some aggressive trees, including willows, oaks, elms, maples, and poplars may grow back from roots. Large aggressive trees with established root systems are more likely to grow back.

Hiring an arborist costs around $900 on average, with prices ranging from $250 to $2,500 or more. Some arborists charge an hourly rate, typically between $100 and $350 per hour. The final cost depends on several factors, including the type of work, the number of trees, accessibility, and whether you hire an independent arborist or a larger tree service company. When hiring, you should also consider their experience and insurance coverage.

Below are some estimated costs for common arborist jobs:

  • Small tree removal: $300 to $500

  • Large tree removal: $500 to $2,000 or more

  • Tree health assessment: $150

  • Trimming a small tree: $75 to $200

  • Trimming a large tree: $150 to $400

  • Dealing with invasive species: $150 to $1,000 or more

Whether you should remove the roots of a dead tree depends on whether they’re damaging nearby areas. For instance, if the roots continue to grow near sidewalks, driveways, or the foundation of your home, they can cause damage. If you want to plant something else in that spot, removing the roots can make it easier for the new tree or plant to grow.

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