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Top-Rated Arborists in Boulder Creek - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Silverstone Landscaping & Tree Service
Silverstone Landscaping & Tree Service
4.8(
40
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+5 more

Serving Boulder Creek, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Silverio and his crew did an oustanding job in clearing the weeds, trimming foliage and racking the grounds. I recommend his services for anyone that needs landscaping services. Silverio is professional and ready to schedule work in a timely manner. Brian Pitman"
Landscaping - improvements
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+154

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Gil Tree Service
5.0(
33
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Boulder Creek, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"This business deserves my highest recommendation. Joel is very knowledgeable about tree care, professional, punctual, conscientious, and his team leaves the worksite nicely cleaned after the work is done. I needed extensive tree work done twice by the company, at my property in Pacific Grove. Each time I have been very pleased with their excellent work and very reasonable prices."
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+70

Response time1 day
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Bears Tree Services, Inc.
4.9(
38
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Boulder Creek, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was reluctant to have my beautiful tree trimmed. Not only did they solve the problem of removing overhanging branches on my roof, but they shaped the tree beautifully. I highly recommend."
Redwood Safety Hazard Reduction
Redwood Safety Hazard Reduction
Redwood Safety Hazard Reduction
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for GP Tree Service, Inc.
GP Tree Service, Inc.
5.0(
12
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Boulder Creek, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

"I can’t recommend them enough! From start to finish, their professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail were outstanding. They handled my tree service needs with precision and care, ensuring everything was done safely and efficiently. The team was punctual, courteous, and left my property cleaner than when they arrived. Whether you need tree trimming, removal, or general maintenance, this is the company to call. Five stars all the way- will be calling again for any future tree needs!"
Response time2 days
Response rate93%
68 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Bama's Tree Care, Inc
Bama's Tree Care, Inc
4.3(
103
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Boulder Creek, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service. Knowledgeable about trees and the best time to trim/prune. (He advised to wait to prune for health of the tree rather that do the job at the moment..) Have used Bama's for several years. Crew is careful about under plantings to avoid damage. Courteous and hardworking. Highly recommend."
death cypress
death cypress
death cypress
death cypress
cavities

+8

Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Pacific Coast Trees
Pacific Coast Trees
4.8(
6
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Boulder Creek, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Pacific Coast Tree Service offers a wide range of eco-friendly tree services all with one goal in mind, complete customer satisfaction. Pacific Coast Tree Service is a full spectrum professional tree service company providing the highest quality of service to residential, commercial, and governmental clients throughout the greater Central Coast area.\nTrees are assets to your home and community, and deserve the best possible care. They provide shade, beauty and character to your home and yard.\nThe last thing you want is to cut down a treasured tree that doesn’t need to be removed. But a sick or damaged tree can be a danger to both your house and your family. As one of the Central Coast leaders in the arboriculture industry, the staff at Pacific Coast Tree Service are dedicated to protecting the health, beauty, and value of your trees.\nCall us today for a free estimate! Looking forward to going above and beyond on your project soon!

Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Miabella Expert Tree Service inc
4.7(
207
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Boulder Creek, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"On time, great workers who completed my tree trimming project exactly as requested. In addition, the workers polite, courteous, and professional. I would definitely recommend MiaBella Tree Service to anyone! Thank You"
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree pruning

+29

Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Vargas Landscaping
4.7(
48
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Boulder Creek, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was available by phone, and was flexible in scheduling meetings which is great. He was professional, and seemed quite knowledgable. In the end, I didn't use Nato's services because his quote was twice as much as the other contractor I was considering. Perhaps his prices may be more competitive in other services he offers. Either way, working with this company was a pleasant experience."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

The recovery time for pruning depends on how much you prune, the species of tree, and how well you care for it afterward. All trees grow new wood and often sprout additional branches after pruning. Ideally, trees should recover from normal pruning after one or two years. Heavy pruning or slow-growing trees may take several years to fully recover.

Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don’t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree.

Yes, it can be good to remove dead branches from trees. Dead branches can lead to rot in other areas of the tree. They can also cause damage if they fall on a house, shed, fence, car, pool, or other structure or property. However, it’s important that dead branch removal is done safely. If the branch is high in a tree or requires a lift or ladder to access, consider calling a professional tree removal company, as they will have the experience and equipment to do the job safely.

Finding a reliable arborist starts with researching specialists in your area and checking their licensing and certifications. Use online resources like the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to conduct research on each company. Next, contact the arborist and ask the following questions to see whether they are the right fit for your project:

  • Do you handle or specialize in dealing with the issue I’m having?

  • Are you fully insured?

  • Do you have customer references I can call?

  • Do you have any third-party certifications?

  • What equipment and strategies do you plan to use?

Planting trees far enough from your foundation will protect your home from root damage, but if you’re dealing with existing trees, you can still guard against roots. Root barriers form a physical boundary that will prevent roots from encroaching on your foundation and can help save you from expensive foundation repair costs.

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