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Avatar for P&J Tree Service Inc
P&J Tree Service Inc
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Castro Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"P&J does fantastic work. I am more than pleased. Joe is an arborist and has keen knowledge of trees, when and how they should be pruned and groomed or even removed. P&J removed three trees and many shrubs, pruning and shaping many other trees. Stump grinding was done to the removed trees. His crew of seven and himself showed up on time at 8am and they were done at 1130am. Amazing! They are licensed, bonded and insured."
Tree Service
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+24

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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GP Tree Service, Inc.
5.0(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Castro Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

"I recently hired GP Tree Services to remove a large tree from the front of my home, and I couldn’t be more impressed with their professionalism, efficiency, and attention to detail. From the initial consultation to the final cleanup, their team was outstanding every step of the way. They arrived on time, assessed the job thoroughly, and explained the process clearly. The crew worked quickly and safely, ensuring that surrounding structures and landscaping were protected throughout the removal. Their equipment was top-notch, and their expertise was evident in how seamlessly they handled the job. What stood out the most was their commitment to leaving my property spotless. After the tree was removed, they cleaned up every bit of debris, making it look as if the tree had never been there! If you’re looking for a reliable and skilled tree service company, I highly recommend them. They exceeded my expectations in every way, and I will definitely call them again for any future tre"
Response time2 days
Response rate93%
72 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Julian Tree Care Inc.
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+4 more

Serving Castro Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The site assessment and quote were extremely easy and transparent due to a slick app that itemizes the tree removal by type of tree/trunk diameter, with photos, then automatically generates a quote. The crew showed up right on time and were done on schedule. Super happy with the work and would recommend to anybody looking for tree removal services in the East Bay!"
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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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C&C Tree Solutions
5.0(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Castro Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

C&C Tree Solutions provides professional and dependable tree care services throughout the Bay Area. We specialize in tree removal, tree trimming and pruning, tree reduction, hazardous tree and branch removal, lot cleanup, brush clearing, and emergency tree services.\n\nOur team is committed to safety, quality workmanship, honest communication, and leaving every property clean when the job is complete. We use professional equipment and carefully evaluate each project to recommend the right solution for your property.\n\nWe offer free estimates and competitive pricing for residential and commercial projects. C&C Tree Solutions is licensed, insured, and bonded. CSLB License #1128796. Contact us today to schedule your free estimate!

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West Valley Tree Care
4.3(
6
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Castro Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rodrigo was a pleasure to work with. Super friendly. Very fast response. Fair prices. Did a fantastic job at trimming my trees, planting a new tree, and clearing out some trees I needed removed. As an added bonus, they cleaned up completely so that you could not even tell all of that work was done. I am referring them to my friends and will certainly hire them again."
Response time8 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
SavATree - Martinez
4.8(
2
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain

Serving Castro Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

We offer a suite of tree, shrub, lawn and deer deterrent services to help maintain the health and vigor of residential and commercial properties. Our team of arborists specializes in tree, shrub and lawn conditions specific to the Chicagoland area. Our services do not include lawn mowing or tree planting.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lozano Tree Care Inc
4.8(
4
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain+4 more

Serving Castro Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Brian Lozano of Lozano Tree Care did a great job! He was referred to me by a girlfriend who lives just a few blocks away. Evidently, Lozano Tree Care had done several properties on her street, too. Brian was very communicative. I needed about a 60 ' +/- tree removed and then get the stump removed also. He and his crew were great. Worked so hard, nice guys and cleaned up the property to the 'T'! His price was more than competitive. I've been referring them to friends ever since and will be happy to continue to do so. They were great!"
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

If it’s your property, then you can plant a tree near power lines, but it’s not the best idea. Any vegetation that grows within 10 feet or so of power lines will fall under the responsibility of the utility company, and they may trim or remove it as necessary. If you do move forward with your plan, try to choose a smaller ornamental tree, plant it as far away from the power lines as you can, and keep it trimmed to avoid future problems.

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.

A few signs a tree may be dead is if the leaves are dead and there are no signs of new blooms. You can also perform a scratch test on some of the branches to check the condition of the cambium layer beneath the bark.

If it is green, it is still alive, but if several are dry, brittle, and brown, the tree may be dying or dead. Always consult an arborist before assuming your tree is dead because you may be able to save it.

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

It’s not as common for Dutch elm disease to affect other types of trees, especially if the surrounding trees aren’t elms. However, it is possible for DED to spread to other trees, particularly in northern states, like Minnesota. In fact, it’s a good idea to use geography to identify wood and determine which types of trees are in your yard. 

Unfortunately, the complex and shallow root system of elm trees makes surrounding elm trees particularly vulnerable to DED. Early discovery is key!

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