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Top-Rated Arborists in Carlsbad - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for THE BRANCH
THE BRANCH
4.9(
181
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees and Shrubs - Trim or Remove

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Trevor and his team showed up at about 7:30 a.m., right on schedule, and went straight to work. They were a skilled team, courteous, professional, and careful to prevent damage to the property and belongings (AND the inhabitants) as they dismantled the two trees. The job took less time than estimated and they were finished by 10 a.m.. That included time to trim two other trees I asked them to take care of while they were here. (I paid extra for that service.) They did a superb job removing the trees and grinding the stumps down to below ground level. Trees removed and trimmed, the team performed an excellent cleanup of the debris from the work. I would hire them again and recommend them to anyone needing tree services."
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Lifetime Tree Service
Lifetime Tree Service
5.0(
36
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marcos and his crew showed up at the designated time and went right to work. Besides taking out a dead tree, they trimmed 12 trees. We are extremely happy with the end product. Our yard looks great and it is now one less thing we need to worry about. If you are in need of tree service or landscaping, give Lifetime Tree Service a call. You’ll be happy you did."
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree topping
Tree topping
Tree topping

+46

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Avatar for Maya's Landscape & Tree Service, Inc.
Maya's Landscape & Tree Service, Inc.
4.7(
32
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Maya's did a fantastic job removing a large magnolia tree and stump grinding. The team worked relentlessly to down the tree and clean the surrounding area of leaf debris. Came back the following day to grind the stump. I would recommend for tree trimming service."
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+30

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Juan's Tree Service & Landscaping
Juan's Tree Service & Landscaping
4.8(
59
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+7 more

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Trimmed 4 overgrown bougainvillea in one area. Removed over growth of 4 bougainvillea from a large pergola. Cut down & removed a tree. Cut away ice plant & grasses from hillside. Cut grass & removed cutting. Used blower & rakes & cleaned up the whole area up. Definitely brought the right tools for the job. Very professional! Hard working. I am very pleased with how my property looks now!"
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Gutierrez Tree Service, Inc.
Gutierrez Tree Service, Inc.
4.9(
54
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gutierrez Tree Service is a professional business! Based on our experience of trimming 4 Queen Palms, we give them a thumbs up; this is a legitimate company, not some guys dropping business cards around the neighborhood; they make a statement as soon as they show up to your house with their work truck - it lets you know you hired the right crew; licensed and bonded; punctual; well prepared to provide you with a service for a fair price; courteous; clean and knowledgeable. We had 3 different estimates done for the job, but after meeting Martin we were impressed with his professionalism! We recommend this company and will be calling on them again in the future! Great job guys!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate88%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Wulfscape Inc.
Wulfscape Inc.
5.0(
22
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove - For Business+2 more

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys are a wonderful team! They are quick and do an amazing job. They are fair priced and they do a great quality of work. I appreciate their finished project and as a a parent I appreciate they helped with a much needed project for our family. Recommend over and over for any of your landscaping needs. Our fence in impeccable and their work is a dream! Hire them"
Golf Course Project
Timber Terrace
Response time6 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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La Costa Tree Service & Maintenance, Inc.
4.7(
60
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Tree Removal

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great company! Hire them! Arrived on time for appointments. Did the work the same wk as quote. Tree trimming was done efficiently and everything was cleaned up. No damage to my neighbors or my plants. Properly repaired sprinklers that tree roots had broken."
Canary Palm
Carlsbad location
La Costa Trucks
Palm Pruning
Queen Palm Pruning

+24

Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for New Green Earth Tree Care
New Green Earth Tree Care
4.9(
50
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Tree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"New Green Earth Tree Care did an outstanding job! They trimmed trees on our entire property. They left the yard immaculate. Luis is kind and respectful- he and his crew did great work. Griselda was very responsive to my emails and texts. I highly recommend this company."
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Vista Phoenix Canariensis
LaJolla Pinus Canariensis
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Response time4 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Five Star Tree Care, Inc.
Five Star Tree Care, Inc.
4.7(
361
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Crew of 7 arrived on time and quickly finished the job in about an hour. Cleaned up after themselves and left the 3 trimmed trees looking fine. Very professional group and very customer service oriented."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Most jobs take 2-8 hours, but extensive trimming may take multiple days.

A standard tree removal doesn’t include stump grinding. If you want your contractor to remove your tree and grind the stump, you must pay an extra charge. That said, you’ll likely save on the cost of stand-alone service—especially if it’s a small tree and they can finish both jobs in a single trip.

Although the terms tree trimming and tree pruning are used interchangeably, they are very different types of tree maintenance. Tree trimming involves enhancing the appearance of your tree by removing unruly branches, providing your tree with ample sunlight and nutrients and prevents unsightly overgrowth. 

Tree pruning helps keep your trees disease-free. This process removes unhealthy growths, dead branches, and other unhealthy parts of the tree. It’s more common for deciduous and ornamental trees but not so common for evergreen trees. To determine which method you need, discuss it with a tree trimming specialist.

Pruning is an effective way to prevent a diseased branch from infecting the rest of the tree. If the infection isn’t caught early enough and the pathogen has spread to the trunk or the majority of the branches though, it is too late to prune off the affected areas and you’ll likely need to remove the tree.

If you ever want to see the literal fruits of your labor, you’ll need to prune your peach trees. Without pruning, the trees may not grow or bear fruit since the nutrients will be divided among too many offshoots to provide any with enough energy to produce the peaches. Plus, if parts of the peach tree become diseased or pest-ridden, pruning can nip those problems in the bud.

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