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Top-Rated Tree service pros in El Cerrito - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Julian Tree Care Inc.
Julian Tree Care Inc.
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+4 more

Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The site assessment and quote were extremely easy and transparent due to a slick app that itemizes the tree removal by type of tree/trunk diameter, with photos, then automatically generates a quote. The crew showed up right on time and were done on schedule. Super happy with the work and would recommend to anybody looking for tree removal services in the East Bay!"
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+6

Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Green Lane Tree Services Inc
4.8(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Green Lane was very reliable and professional. Franklin was very knowledgeable and we appreciated how he came to check in on the team during the service. In total they took care of 8 trees including a removal, done speedily and no mess left behind. Will be working with them again for any and all of our future tree related needs."
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+11

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hercules Tree Service and Landscape Construction
4.7(
54
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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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+20

Response time7 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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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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Tree Service FAQs, answered by experts

Your local government is usually in charge of pruning trees on public property, and the power company is responsible for trees near power lines (even if they’re on your property). Whether or not they top these trees depends on their approach to pruning. You won’t be able to do much to control this, but you can contact them to find out more about their pruning process.

The speed of your tree root removal process depends on a few different factors, including the size and type of tree. However, the fastest method of killing tree roots is applying chemical herbicide, which starts working quickly and efficiently. But this removal method has its drawbacks, such as having a negative effect on the surrounding vegetation and landscaping. Other options like rock salt and stump grinding work relatively quickly and cause less damage to your yard.

If you aren’t sure what you’re doing, be very careful when cutting mature tree roots (roots larger than 2 inches). Root cutting and pruning can affect both a tree’s stability and its ability to nourish itself. Issues during root cutting can result in damage or injury. 

It’s recommended you call in a pro to help, unless it’s a very small tree and you aren’t worried about the prospect of losing the tree.

The best way is to start controlling tree height long before it grows too large, via careful pruning through the years. But that’s not always possible. If a tree has become too high or too large, use selective pruning to remove the most troublesome branches, one by one, without topping the tree. Gently shaping a tree like this can, over time, correct problems. You can also find growth inhibitors to spray on a tree to stop it from growing too rapidly, but use these sparingly if at all.

Horticulturist is a broad term for any type of plant and soil expert. An arborist, meanwhile, specializes in all aspects of tree care. You should hire an arborist when you need assistance with tree-related tasks, such as pruning large trees, removing trees, diagnosing a sick tree, or emergency tree services. Horticulturists aren’t qualified to handle those types of tasks.

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