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Urban Tree Care
5.0(
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Serving Clayton, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional, efficient, knowledgeable, trimmed a large sycamore tree in the front yard, cleaned up and left no trace that they were here! The tree is now beautiful, nicely shaped and not resting on the roof of the house any longer. Great service, would definitely hire again !"
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+15

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Green Lane Tree Services Inc
4.8(
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Serving Clayton, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful - the workers were fast and efficient. I will definitely hire them again and recommend them to friends and neighbors. They cleaned up after their work 100+%."
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+11

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Julian Tree Care Inc.
5.0(
11
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Serving Clayton, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I definitely recommend this company, they were very knowledgeable and very professional and on time and their crew worked very hard and did a fantastic job and I'm very glad and pleased to work with this compony for sure!!! And I definitely will call them again for my next project!! I give them A plus with no hesitation!!! One other thing that I would like to add is the amount of money that they charged me was absolutely a bargain compering to other estimate I got from other companies!!!"
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+6

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Juan's Landscape
4.5(
307
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Serving Clayton, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent service from Juan, he was very helpful and well experienced at his craft. Very Professional and flexible. Highly recommend and I am looking forward to using his services in the future. Thank You Juan I appreciate your good work!"
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Heavenly Tree Service
5.0(
10
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Serving Clayton, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

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"I had a massive Canary palm tree that needed to be removed. Eduardo promptly responded to my request for an estimate and gave me a fair and reasonable quote. The next day, he arrived on time with a professional and energetic crew. I watched as they made the impossible possible. The tree removal and stump grinding were safely and meticulously done in one day! I was truly amazed. I appreciated how kind, considerate, and conscientious they were - not only to me, but my neighbors as well. I give Heavenly Tree Service my highest recommendation."
small tree removal
lemon tree removal
tree trimming
tree trimming
small hedges

+3

Response time9 hrs
Response rate96%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pro M Tree Service
4.9(
9
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Serving Clayton, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Our pine tree need to be trimmed had a lot of bad branches and started to fall and make a big mess to the neighbor we hired pro m to have it trimmed and they did an amazing job really happy with final result very hard working and professional guys we'll definitely recommend to my friends and family."
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Junior's Tree Service, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Serving Clayton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Juniors responded within 5 min of my inquiry. Came out within 24 hours for an estimate. Work was done timely, expeditiously,and professional. Cleaned up debris after job completion. Price was more than reasonable. I'd like to refer them to Stockton,CA ( my dtr's home) but it's out of their service area. I'd give them 6🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟"
Stump Grinding
Tree Trimming
Tree Removals
Response time5 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Pablo's Landscaping & Home Service
5.0(
1
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Serving Clayton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He was quick, communicative, and partnered with me to achieve a vision I was figuring out to redo some really old boxwoods. Gave a clear quote and expectations and gave recommendations through the process which I greatly appreciated. I really enjoyed working with him!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate99%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You can trim just one side of the tree, especially when that side is growing near something like a power line or a home. Pros will carefully trim the tree back until it is safe from that structure. While this is common, it also needs to be done with the utmost care, as pruning or trimming away at one side of the tree may make it structurally unsound. This instance is yet another where hiring a pro is wise, especially if power lines are involved.

Hiring an arborist costs around $900 on average, with prices ranging from $250 to $2,500 or more. Some arborists charge an hourly rate, typically between $100 and $350 per hour. The final cost depends on several factors, including the type of work, the number of trees, accessibility, and whether you hire an independent arborist or a larger tree service company. When hiring, you should also consider their experience and insurance coverage.

Below are some estimated costs for common arborist jobs:

  • Small tree removal: $300 to $500

  • Large tree removal: $500 to $2,000 or more

  • Tree health assessment: $150

  • Trimming a small tree: $75 to $200

  • Trimming a large tree: $150 to $400

  • Dealing with invasive species: $150 to $1,000 or more

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

Pruning trees is important for several reasons. It improves tree health and strength by removing dead, diseased, or unwanted branches, which in turn encourages new growth and can help treat disease. For fruit trees, proper pruning can lead to a larger and better-quality harvest. Pruning also enhances safety by removing weak limbs that could break and fall, potentially causing injury or property damage, especially during storms. Beyond these functional benefits, pruning can also improve a tree's appearance. To ensure pruning is done correctly for the tree's long-term health, consider hiring a professional.

There are many signs that a tree is diseased or dying, and if you suspect that’s the case, you should call an arborist immediately. You might notice rot or fungus on the trunk or that the tree is beginning to lean to one side. Brittle branches or signs of root damage are other indicators that a tree is in trouble. If the tree is dying, it might be time to cut the tree down so it doesn’t fall.

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