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Avatar for Adams Tree Care
Adams Tree Care
5.0(
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Serving Del Mar, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam is great. Quick with a quote - reasonable. HOA Board approved, and just finished the 2-day job yesterday. Professional, considerate, nice crew. Hope to have Adam and his crew come bi-annually to trim, so the property trees don't get so overgrown. Highly recommend!"
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+2

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lifetime Tree Service
5.0(
30
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Serving Del Mar, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marcos and his crew showed up at the designated time and went right to work. Besides taking out a dead tree, they trimmed 12 trees. We are extremely happy with the end product. Our yard looks great and it is now one less thing we need to worry about. If you are in need of tree service or landscaping, give Lifetime Tree Service a call. You’ll be happy you did."
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree topping
Tree topping
Tree topping

+46

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Sotelo Tree Service
5.0(
28
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Serving Del Mar, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent communication with excellent service , my palm tree looks like pineapple ? they did amazing job. I will hire again , Jacob is great person he did great help, my wife is very happy"
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+34

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Maya's Landscape & Tree Service, Inc.
4.7(
32
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Serving Del Mar, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was great. Good price, and they finished the job before others even responded to my request. Very friendly guys, and they cleaned up more than they had to. Will hire them for my next landscape project, hands down."
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+30

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
4.4(
129
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Serving Del Mar, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service did a fantastic job in my backyard. They worked within my budget. My planting beds were cleaned out, weed barrier installed and new succulents planted. They worked with me on design and planting. They also re-installed stairs to allow access into my canyon lot. Finally they installed a retaining wall to support my mature sycamore tree that is on a slope and also terraced above the tree on the slope. The workmen were efficient and friendly. I would definitely recommend this business for your landscaping needs.1"
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+19

Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Gutierrez Tree Service, Inc.
4.9(
51
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Serving Del Mar, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Martin from Gutierrez Tree service listens to the work I needed, asked questions and also made some very useful suggestions. The quote was very easy to understand, work was able to be scheduled promptly, which met my needs. Martin and the team showed up on time, were diligent in performing the work to meet the desired outcome and made sure the area was cleaned at the end. The trees and area looks great. I will definitely call them again for any future work."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
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North County Tree
5.0(
13
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Serving Del Mar, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience. His team came and removed the 3 trees in 3 hours. Next day his team came back to remove the stumps in 2 hours. Looks like the tree never existed. Would hire again"
Canary Island Palm that died
After tree is removed the stump is ground away making room for re landscaping or grass
Old stump which needs to be ground below grade in order to put in a cement slab for a shed.
Stump has been ground out and is now gone.
Ask the Arborist at the LA County Fair 2023.

+14

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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La Costa Tree Service & Maintenance, Inc.
4.7(
60
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Serving Del Mar, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"ASAP Tree Service did a wonderful job removing my tree. They were prompt and thorough. They also cleaned up the debris at a reasonable price. Highly recommend them."
Canary Palm
Carlsbad location
La Costa Trucks
Palm Pruning
Queen Palm Pruning

+24

Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lopez Tree Care, Inc.
4.8(
80
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Serving Del Mar, 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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Tree removals

+54

Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Generally, homeowners do not need permission to cut down a tree on their own private property, but there are several exceptions where a permit may be required. You might need a permit if the tree is particularly large, old, or a protected species, such as a heritage tree. Trees located near public property or power lines can also be subject to special rules. Additionally, many local governments and homeowners associations (HOAs) have regulations controlling which trees can be removed to manage an area's appearance or prevent the spread of invasive species. To avoid hefty fines, it is crucial to check with your local government and HOA to determine if a permit is needed before you begin.

Local tree removal prices range from $200 to $2,000 overall, but vary depending on:

  • Local cost of labor and supplies

  • Accessibility of the tree

  • Local laws regarding who is allowed to remove the tree

  • The species of the tree (softer woods are often easier to remove)

  • Local seasonal discounts for the off-season

For small trees, tree removal should take just a couple of hours to complete. Assume that a mid-sized tree will take between four and eight hours, depending on the extent of the equipment required and the health of the tree. Remember to add up to two hours for stump removal. Larger trees could take as long as one or two working days, about eight hours each.

The best time to prune Japanese flowering cherry trees depends on where you live and the type of flowering cherry tree. Some trees benefit from being pruned toward the end of winter or early spring, after the last freeze. Meanwhile, other trees do well after blooming, in late spring or early summer. Avoid pruning your flowering cherry tree in the early winter, as this encourages open wounds that can lead to infections or infestations. 

It is good to spray water on a Christmas tree to help keep the needles hydrated. Spraying a Christmas tree with water prevents dryness, stops needles from falling off, and reduces the risk of fire.

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