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Silva Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Silvas tree service came ready to work! They were able to help me trim down my backyard tree with ease and speedy service. The guys were so nice and clean. They left my property looking way better. Thanks Silvas tree service."
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+32

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
124 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J Lopez Tree Services
5.0(
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Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Jesus and his team to trim trees and other shrubbery around the front and back of my house. They showed up when they said they would, trimmed all everything to my expectation, and cleaned up when they were done. Excellent job."
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+22

Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Ezra Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cut down 2 large Cypress trees to level we requested as well as trimming limbs away from house on a Catawba tree. 1 sprinkler was broken but was repaired. Owner stopped by & said he didn't know the trees were so large, even tho we sent pictures, & should have quoted more. We gave an additional $250 cash to our $600 check. All debris was removed & lawn cleaned up. Very happy with results."
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+15

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Forest Tree Care Inc.
4.7(
243
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Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They do great work. They were able to take care of some branch and hedge trimming and they were quick, cleaned up well and did exactly what they said that they would do."
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9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Personalized Tree Service, Inc
4.4(
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Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Personalized Lawn and Tree Service has years of experience and will give your lawn the personalized care it deserves. Improve the beauty of your home with our special lawn care service today.\n\nFor SanFernando Valley,Riverside,LosAngels and the SanBernadino areas a minimum of $250

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+2

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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3-D Tree Services, Inc.
4.6(
232
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Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Robert Duran and his crew from 3-D Tree Services, Inc. were top notch today from the quote/survey to completion! I am amazed how quick, efficient, professional and kind this entire team is to work with! This was a tough job (Old/Invasive Pepper Tree). The crew was in sync with each other, allowing the process to be quick and safe. I’m so happy I found them through Home Advisor and the response to my inquiry was quick. Thank you everyone! Referrals will flow!"
Response time2 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Premier Tree Experts Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sals work crew were very careful towards my neighbors planters and trees as well as mine! To me this is a critical part of the professionalism this type of company must have. I only hire companies with high Star ratings and Salâ s Premier Tree Experts business is one of the best! Sal is certainly someone I can trust to recommend for his professionalism, value, and good character!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
55 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Trees Unlimited, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Jim in early May to have clearing of limbs that were within 10 feet of my home. There were quite a few big oaks that had to have some major limbs removed and I was quite worried that they did not damage my new deck and parts of the house. Jim was recommended for me by a timber logger I knew and that is why I phoned him in the first place. Jim proved to have both a good sense of humor but also a great group of workers who handled the job professionally and with great care. Being so busy, I had to wait over 3 months before he and crew could do the work. Both my wife and I are very happy with the quality of work and the cleanup. I highly recommend this business."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

Most trees can be successfully transplanted while they are young, but pines, walnuts, and some oak tree varieties are more difficult to move because their root systems grow deeper than most other trees. Also, trees adapted to sandy soil with wide root systems like beeches, willows, and aspens are harder to dig out because their roots spread much farther out from the trunk. In these cases, unless the trees are very young and small, it’s a good idea to consult a tree planting professional.

If you aren’t sure what you’re doing, be very careful when cutting mature tree roots (roots larger than 2 inches). Root cutting and pruning can affect both a tree’s stability and its ability to nourish itself. Issues during root cutting can result in damage or injury. 

It’s recommended you call in a pro to help, unless it’s a very small tree and you aren’t worried about the prospect of losing the tree.

Yes, burning wood with Dutch elm disease is a safer way to dispose of it than, say, tossing it in with the rest of your yard waste, which could potentially allow it to spread to healthy trees. But it’s always a good idea to check with your local government to make sure you’re complying with any ordinances about removing diseased trees as well as burning brush piles.

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