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Avatar for ExTREEme Tree Experts
ExTREEme Tree Experts
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"If you’re searching for a reliable tree service to trim your redwood trees beautifully, I wholeheartedly recommend ExTREEme Tree Experts! Their five-star quality and commitment to excellence truly stands out. I consider myself fortunate to have found Danny and his dedicated crew. Just a week before, another tree service I had contracted with suddenly backed out in favor of a larger project, basically putting me on the back burner for another two weeks. I discovered ExTREEme Tree Experts through Angie’s List, and Danny quickly visited my home to offer a quote that was even more affordable than the initial company I had engaged. My redwood trees now look healthier and more vibrant, adding beauty to my yard. Additionally, he trimmed a leaning crêpe myrtle that was encroaching on my backyard fence, restoring its upright stance. Thank you, Danny for the excellent work. I will continue to use your services to ensure my trees remain stunning and healthy for many years to come."
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+10

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Julian Tree Care Inc.
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+4 more

Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I definitely recommend this company, they were very knowledgeable and very professional and on time and their crew worked very hard and did a fantastic job and I'm very glad and pleased to work with this compony for sure!!! And I definitely will call them again for my next project!! I give them A plus with no hesitation!!! One other thing that I would like to add is the amount of money that they charged me was absolutely a bargain compering to other estimate I got from other companies!!!"
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+6

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Juan's Landscape
4.5(
308
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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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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Heavenly Tree Service
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business+1 more

Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a massive Canary palm tree that needed to be removed. Eduardo promptly responded to my request for an estimate and gave me a fair and reasonable quote. The next day, he arrived on time with a professional and energetic crew. I watched as they made the impossible possible. The tree removal and stump grinding were safely and meticulously done in one day! I was truly amazed. I appreciated how kind, considerate, and conscientious they were - not only to me, but my neighbors as well. I give Heavenly Tree Service my highest recommendation."
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tree trimming
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+3

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hercules Tree Service and Landscape Construction
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Lozano Tree Care Inc
5.0(
1
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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

"Brian Lozano of Lozano Tree Care did a great job! He was referred to me by a girlfriend who lives just a few blocks away. Evidently, Lozano Tree Care had done several properties on her street, too. Brian was very communicative. I needed about a 60 ' +/- tree removed and then get the stump removed also. He and his crew were great. Worked so hard, nice guys and cleaned up the property to the 'T'! His price was more than competitive. I've been referring them to friends ever since and will be happy to continue to do so. They were great!"
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

In most cases, you should not use a pruning seal on trees after trimming. Applying a sealant can interfere with the tree's natural healing process, and it does not guarantee protection from pathogens. Instead of sealing the cut, the best practice is to support the tree's natural recovery by providing it with plenty of water and a dormant-style fertilizer. However, there are exceptions. Pruning seals may be recommended for very vulnerable species, like elm trees, in areas where dangerous diseases such as Dutch elm disease are prevalent. In these specific situations, the protection offered by a sealant can outweigh its downsides. For advice tailored to your situation, especially after cutting large branches, it is best to consult a local tree trimming professional.

If you don’t cut down a dead, dying, or diseased tree, it can become a nesting place for pests like mosquitos, bees, beetles, wasps, fly larvae, and more. Some pests will live in the tree, while others will feed off the decaying wood. Unhealthy trees are also more likely to fall over, potentially injuring people and causing damage to your property.

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