"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!"
"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!"
"The Roots Up tree service went above and beyond my expectations. They are true professionals. The service they performed went flawlessly. I will continue to use this business as it is evident they are highly skilled and honest. Brian Schmitt"
"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! 🙂"
"They did an amazing job. They were very knowledgeable and professional in what they do. I would definitely hire them again for any tree cutting service."
"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 !!"
"They knew what they are doing and did exactly what I asked. They clean up immaculately. They took care of me in making sure the service they did was what I wanted. They're very responsive as well. They called me right after I called them for the service. They are really nice guys, thoughtful, and courteous. Also, the tree man was so experienced."
"'All About Trees' did a great job cutting a large Redwood tree that had fallen in my backyard. Very professional, courteous, along with a punctual work schedule that fit with my timetable for removal."
If you’re taking down a tree that you don’t suspect is affected by disease or pests and it’s nowhere near your home or other structures, then calling in a tree company should work fine. However, anything more involved means an arborist is a better option. These pros have years of experience with tree removal and can safely take down trees located next to structures, and they have the tools, sanitization equipment, and experience to remove sick or dying trees without infecting nearby trees.
No, homeowners insurance typically does not cover the cost of removing a dead, sick, or rotting tree that is still standing. Insurance is designed to protect against sudden and unexpected accidents, whereas a tree dying or rotting over time is considered a maintenance issue. Coverage usually only applies after a tree has fallen and caused damage to your property.
You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.
Once you confirm a tree is dead, you should remove it. Dead trees eventually fall, and larger trees in particular can cause damage to rooftops, fencing, flowers, and other objects. As we mentioned, letting decayed wood stay in your yard also invites risks to the surrounding landscaping and vegetation.
Costs range from $500 to $5,000 per tree, depending on size, location, and accessibility.
The Clearlake Oaks, CA homeowners’ guide to tree services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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