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Avatar for Green Lane Tree Services Inc
Green Lane Tree Services Inc
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Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"It went great! The crew showed up right on time, spent nearly 3 hours trimming the tree (it is huge!) and cleaned up everything when done. Very professional and thorough. Highly recommend them!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Juan's Landscape
4.5(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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!"
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Hercules Tree Service and Landscape Construction
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This crew was very professional and respectful of our property. Not a tree limb hit the ground that wasn’t tied off and gently placed where it was suppose to be. Untied and carried out to the shredder. Clean up and replaced moved lawn furniture complete after tree was trimmed. Definatly will hire again!"
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+8

Response time7 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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C&C Tree Solutions
5.0(
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Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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C&C Tree Solutions provides professional and dependable tree care services throughout the Bay Area. We specialize in tree removal, tree trimming and pruning, tree reduction, hazardous tree and branch removal, lot cleanup, brush clearing, and emergency tree services.\n\nOur team is committed to safety, quality workmanship, honest communication, and leaving every property clean when the job is complete. We use professional equipment and carefully evaluate each project to recommend the right solution for your property.\n\nWe offer free estimates and competitive pricing for residential and commercial projects. C&C Tree Solutions is licensed, insured, and bonded. CSLB License #1128796. Contact us today to schedule your free estimate!

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Lozano Tree Care Inc
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain+4 more

Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"This was the best experience from a company I have had. Truly exceeded my expectations and made things so easy and effortless. The Lozano Tree Care Inc company is everything. They truly are professional, clean, on time and most importantly kind. I will definitely recommend to my colleagues, friends and family. Thank you to Brian and his crew you all really helped us out."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

A standard tree removal doesn’t include stump grinding. If you want your contractor to remove your tree and grind the stump, you must pay an extra charge. That said, you’ll likely save on the cost of stand-alone service—especially if it’s a small tree and they can finish both jobs in a single trip.

There are two types of arborists: certified and consulting. A certified arborist is licensed and equipped to provide tree pruning, planting, fertilizing, monitoring, transplanting, treatment, and removal services. A consulting arborist specializes in tree appraisals, diagnosing problems and recommending treatments for illnesses. However, they will not provide these services themselves. Most consulting arborists are certified arborists who can refer you to a tree service that can administer the correct treatments.

A general rule is that trees need 10 gallons of water for each inch of the tree’s diameter. For large trees, that can amount to approximately 160 gallons of water or more. Watering big trees to this extent can take quite a bit of time using a hose. For this reason, you may consider installing a soaker hose or sprinkler system to make the job easier.  

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

The average tree pruning should take one hour with the right equipment. Light pruning of a small tree may only take around 15 to 20 minutes. Pruning multiple large trees in your yard will probably take several hours, including cleanup. However, tree pruning pros can do this job much faster, so you can rely on pros if you’re short on time.

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