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Castro Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If you happen to have a tall, unsightly, and messy tree that needs removed call and have this company do the work. Don't bother with bids from anyone else. You will be happy with the results."
Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Kimbor Tree Service
4.8(
160
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Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional crew. They showed up for work right on time and took down and cleaned up a large maple tree within a matter of hours. All for an affordable price! Definitely recommend!"
Pruning of Two Sycamore T
Pecan tree
Maple Tree Chico CA
Maple Tree Chico CA
Tulip Tree Removal

+42

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C&L Gallardos Extreme Tree Service Inc
5.0(
10
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Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have two tulip trees that were WAY overdue to be trimmed. I contacted Gallardos Tree Service, and they were able to schedule me quickly. The owner and his crew were prompt, efficient and did a fantastic job with trimming and clean up. Total professionals!"
Before Tree Thin Out
Redwood Tree
Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ridgeline Tree Co
5.0(
13
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Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had Ridgeline tree company come out and remove limbs, overhanging the solar panels, and another tree that was dying removed. Ivan and his brother are efficient, conscientious, and hard-working. I highly recommend them and would not hesitate to call them again for further tree work in the future."
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by7%of homeowners
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Lifted Roots Tree Service
5.0(
3
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Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lifted Roots Tree Service did an incredible job. They removed a large pine and sycamore for our business and handled everything with precision and professionalism. The crew was efficient, courteous, and clearly knew what they were doing. From start to finish, the process was smooth and stress free. Highly recommend them to anyone needing quality tree work."
Dead tree removal
Dead tree removal
Large tree removal
Response time12 hrs
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All Green Tree Service
5.0(
20
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Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They safely removed a 60'ft oak tree that was diseased missing bark in large areas and efforts to revive it after the Camp Fire 5+ years ago didn't work. All Green Tree service downed by sectioning and cleaning branches with that chipper/grinder. They kept their safety promise, grinded both stumps below ground level and did a fine job for a good price. Thank You, Michael C. 2-15-24, (530)246-1755..."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Crowder Tree Specialist
4.3(
138
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Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1940

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Best choice I made for my tree needs was hiring Crowder Tree Specialist ! They were Awesome ! Old school values ! Did an amazing job ... Worth every penny and when they were done ... There wasn't even a leaf left in my yard . I didn't have to clean up anything . These are the only people I will call for my Trees . Thank You Crowder Tree Specialist !"
Tree removal
Tree removal
Eucalyptus removal
Autumn Ginkgo tree
Pecan tree removal.

+3

Response time1 day
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The best tools for tree removal include a chainsaw for large trees, an ax for notching and cutting down small trees, and a wedge to help control the direction a tree falls in. A hatchet can be useful for very small trees, but won’t be effective for medium to large trees. 

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

It’s possible, although a lot depends on the cause of damage and what steps you take. If the remaining parts of the maple tree are alive and not under attack by disease or pests, they can often be saved even if large portions of the maple tree have died. Frequent watering, careful pruning, mulch, and any recommended fungicides or insecticides can all help with survival.

If you’re planning on keeping the tree, unless the roots are invasive, there’s no need to remove them, as doing so can cause damage to the tree. If the tree has been cut down and the stump and roots are left, grinding and removing the stump can cause root decay for some species. For other species, the stump and roots will need to be removed to prevent pests, disease, and possible tree regrowth.

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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