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Avatar for Golden Forest
Golden Forest
4.8(
59
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Clearlake Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Juan and his crew were amazing. We had 3 huge cedars and a smaller tree that needed to be taken down in our front and back yards. He and his team were extremely professional and efficient, assuring none of our surrounding neighbors were negatively impacted (especially given they had to assure tree limbs did not fall into surrounding yards, that the landscape wasn't irritated with their large equipment, cleaned up all the debris and wood chips, hauled away the wood, and completed the job in 2.5 days!) We were quoted by many respectable and well-known local tree services, and Golden Forest was by far the cheapest (nearly half or more). Juan was great to work with, and we would highly recommend!"
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Coast Line Tree Service
3.7(
6
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Clearlake Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They made quick work of what I thought was a massive job in our yard. Clear communication and easy to talk to. We are very pleased with their work, definitely would recommend to anyone needing excellent tree service!"
Coast Line Tree Service
Big Sugar Pine Removal
Oak Removal
Freightliner (Terex Bucket)
Bandit Wood Chippers

+2

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Arborcare Group
5.0(
6
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Clearlake Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mario’s crew were very professional and completed the job as requested. We had a large number of trees and bushes removed as well as all of their stumps ground. They cleaned up very well too. I found all of the workers to be present and communicated with me effectively. I’d fully recommend them to anyone !!"
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+2

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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America's Best Inc
4.1(
2,198
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Clearlake Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The young guy who did the work was prompt and professional, but not well trained. He power washed my patio BEFORE blowing the leaves and sticks off my roof, so all the debris landed on my just cleaned patio, and he didn't follow up to clean it off.
He forgot to do the garage door and was all packed up when he asked me to inspect, so I just let it ride.


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10,000 square foot home
We love Los Angeles
skylight cleaning
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Family Tree Service, Inc.
4.2(
18
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Clearlake Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Just had to share what a GREAT job Family Tree Service did yesterday removing dead and dying trees on our property. They got the job done in a couple of hours, left the wood cut and neatly stacked for our use while taking away all the debris. Everything clean and tidy when they left. Highly recommend Family Tree Service! 🙂"
Hazard tree removal
Bucket Truck Set Up
Redwood Climb with Flip Line Safety
Utility Line Clearance
Chipper Action

+7

Response time2 days
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Trees provide many benefits, including shade, habitat for local wildlife, and cleaner air, so it’s always a good idea to try an alternative strategy like crown reduction before you chop one down. But sometimes, cutting down a tree is the only option (like if it’s severely diseased). A licensed arborist can assess the tree and recommend the best course of action.

Whether tree roots will continue to grow after a tree has been cut down depends on the species. Some tree roots will eventually die because they can no longer get nutrients through photosynthesis. However, other species that reproduce through root sprouts can continue to grow and produce new sprouts for seven years or more. For example, the roots of elms, ficus, and willows tend to regrow aggressively, while the roots of pines, oaks, and maples will typically die. To determine if a root system is still active, look for new sprouts on the old trunk, stump, or any exposed roots.

Your neighbor is not in a good position to know if your trees are truly dead or pose any kind of danger. That’s why hiring an arborist or tree service expert can be such an important part of the process. If the trees are still alive and don’t pose any threat, you’re in the clear (but you may want to document and photograph everything in case events turn sour down the road).

But if a tree is visibly dead and near the property line, you should remove it to be safe. If a dead tree falls on a neighbor’s property, they may have grounds to sue for negligence. If any branches on trees have died, it’s a good idea to cut them back for similar reasons.

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

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