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Avatar for Adams Tree Care
Adams Tree Care
5.0(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Chula Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam and his crew arrived right on time and described how he planned to perform the tree trimming then got to work. Completely satisfied with the results on both trees. Pricing was reasonable. Thoroughly cleaned work area when the job was complete. Highly recommend Adam for your arborist related projects."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lopez Tree Care, Inc.
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Chula Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Olaf and his team did an amazing job trimming 4 large trees and 1 large wall of hedges on my property. His price was fair, his team was efficient and respectful, and the overall experience was great end to end. We also received multiple compliments from neighbors on the end result. Would recommend their services to anyone."
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+54

Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RODRIGUEZ TREE SERVICES
5.0(
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Tree TrimmingTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal+5 more

Serving Chula Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Rodriguez tree services did great job to trimmed my two queen palm tree, they show up on time, they clear tree area. The tree service is very professional. I will use this company again next time."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brothers Landscape
4.7(
178
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Chula Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I spoke with Sebastian about removing two trees and i got a really great deal out of it. They did an amazing job and even removed the millions of leaves that my trees dropped beforehand. Very professional and got the job done as planned. Definitely would hire again for other projects!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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C.M. Precision Tree And Landscape Maintenance, Inc.
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Chula Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pedro did a wonderful job .He came out gave me a bid set me up and came out on time and went to work. He alerted me that one tree needed to be trimmed before the others and I’m glad he did. They took care of all 3 trees and left the area looking great. Pedro was very on top of everything and his crew did an awesome job."
Dead Palm Tree
Felled Palm Tree
Cutting Up Trunk
Cutting up the head
Palm Weevil Damage

+6

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Escobar Tree Services
5.0(
9
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Chula Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Escobar's tree service did a great job helping us clean up our overgrown yard. They trimmed all the trees and shrubs, removed a tree stump in the front yard, pulled all the weeds, removed any dead foliage, blew the leaves away and took the extra time to brush out twigs and leaves that had made their way into our artificial turf. The owner was very responsive to our questions and quickly scheduled to come out only a couple days after meeting with him for the estimate. He came out with a 5-person crew who knocked out the work in a few hours and hauled everything away. I plan to use his services again in the future and highly recommend."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by22%of homeowners
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Renovation Landscaping
New to Angi
Tree Trimming

Serving Chula Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With over 10 years of experience the landscaping industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We can handle all of your lawn needs. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Renovation Landscaping a call today, we look forward to working with you!

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Cutting down a dead tree is always strongly advisable. Aside from being an eyesore, a dead tree can be extremely hazardous, especially when it’s near people or structures. Even if the tree isn’t near your home, it can still harbor pests and diseases that can potentially spread to nearby plants and homes.

You can never truly stop a maple tree from growing taller, but you can rein in its growth by pruning. Proper pruning helps maintain a safe size for your tree without causing permanent damage. It’s important to start pruning a tree while it’s young, long before it becomes a problem. Otherwise, you may be left with too many hazardous branches to remove at once.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Some trees will bounce back just fine, and others will struggle and possibly die. Evergreens, for instance, have a very difficult time recovering after droughts and usually die after periods of extreme dryness. Usually, you’ll have to just wait and see—if the drought occurs in wintertime, it’s possible that your tree will recover during the gentler springtime.

Yes, cutting a tree's roots can cause it to fall, particularly if major support roots are severed. In extreme cases, trimming roots can affect the tree's structure and stability. Many crucial roots are located just below the soil's surface. If you make severe cuts to roots more than 2 inches in diameter, you risk impacting the tree's water flow and its ability to withstand severe winds or storms. Even cutting roots less than half an inch in diameter under or outside the tree's canopy can cut off its water supply, causing it to decline, die, and eventually topple.

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