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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 El Cajon, 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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+2

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Lifetime Tree Service
Lifetime Tree Service
5.0(
30
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Contractor came out same day and gave us a quote on the spot. We had a lower and higher quote but liked his quote for the amount of work we needed to remove a tree and while they were there to trim up a couple other trees. Did all work quickly and efficiently. Ground the stump as well. Well done"
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(
29
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired Sotelo to trim very large rubber tree and remove and stump grind a yucca palm. They showed up on time and finished on time doing everything they said. They handled everything from hauling away the debris and pre-existing leaves and also handled setting out no parking signs the day before. Reasonable pricing - would hire again."
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+34

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
4.5(
130
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A job performed perfectly. Kent is professional and knowledgeable about the work he does and is an absolute pleasure to work with. I will definitely call him again when I need more landscaping done."
Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Encinitas

+19

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Lopez Tree Care, Inc.
Lopez Tree Care, Inc.
4.8(
80
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving El Cajon, 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."
Tree Removal
Tree removals
Tree removals
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Tree removals

+54

Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arce Tree Service
4.9(
31
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arce Tree Service runs a wonderful operation. Mario and Jose are extremely knowledgeable and skilled. They answered our questions while providing suggestions and options for our tree maintenance. Their courtesy, professionalism and arborist skills continued through the conclusion of our job. Your trees and property will be in the right hands with Mario and Jose, guaranteed!!"
Mexican Fan Palm
Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for RODRIGUEZ TREE SERVICES
RODRIGUEZ TREE SERVICES
5.0(
18
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree TrimmingTree Removal+5 more

Serving El Cajon, 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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Arce Tree Service
5.0(
12
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Jose came by the day before my Mexican palm tree was to be removed to give a quote. He presented himself well dressed, spoke intelligently, and gave a quote $200 less than a quote I got earlier so I decided to use Arce services. Later day I received a professional invoice through email and the day before the work was to be completed, I received an automated reminder of the work to be done. He arrived the next day with a crew of 5, multiple trucks, and a wood chipper. They ‘hit the ground running’ with Jose climbing the tree with a chainsaw/ropes, and completed the work within 2 hours. All of his team were quick with a smile and worked diligently. I would use their services again in the future, and most definitely well recommend them to others!!"
Tree Service Project
Stump Grind Mexican Palm
Lace and Trim away from house
Trim and Shape Canary Palm Tree
Washingtonian Palm Trim

+10

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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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 El Cajon, 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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Dying trees and even dead trees can spread diseases to other living trees. There are many different types of tree diseases, so it’s essential to address the issue as soon as possible to prevent the disease from spreading to other healthy trees. If the tree cannot be saved and is infected, you need to have it removed to protect the other trees on your property.

The best tool to cut trees is a chain saw. You can adjust your chain saw to the correct size based on the size of the branches, offering you the fastest and cleanest cut for medium- to large-sized trees. Depending on the type of chainsaw you use, you can cut through larger trees than you would with a more manual tool like an ax.

The safest way to cut down a tree is to make sure you’re completely prepared and have done all the necessary safety checks, including double-checking your equipment is in good working order, you have plenty of clearance to fell the tree, you’re wearing all the safety gear, and you have a partner to help you (who should also be wearing safety gear). 

It takes anywhere from three to seven years for a stump to decompose on its own. This timeframe can depend on the kind of tree and your climate. The lower to the ground the stump is, the faster it rots. If you kill a tree stump with salt, boiling water, herbicide, light deprivation, or burning, the tree stump decomposes faster. 

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

The El Cajon, CA homeowners’ guide to arboricultural services

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