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Avatar for P&J Tree Service Inc
P&J Tree Service Inc
4.7(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving El Sobrante, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"P&J does fantastic work. I am more than pleased. Joe is an arborist and has keen knowledge of trees, when and how they should be pruned and groomed or even removed. P&J removed three trees and many shrubs, pruning and shaping many other trees. Stump grinding was done to the removed trees. His crew of seven and himself showed up on time at 8am and they were done at 1130am. Amazing! They are licensed, bonded and insured."
Tree Service
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+24

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Superior Tree Service Inc
4.9(
69
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving El Sobrante, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I chose Vincente of Superior Tree for my project as he went the extra mile and reached out with his name and phone number via text for me to contact him. He set up appt to meet and give quote same day. I knew by noon I had the right crew for my job and was told they could start the next morning. Arrived on time and did everything as requested quickly. I would highly recommend this company to anyone needing tree services."
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In the process cutting it down
Rotten Tree
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+23

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Julian Tree Care Inc.
5.0(
12
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+4 more

Serving El Sobrante, 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

Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Juan's Landscape
4.5(
308
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving El Sobrante, 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!"
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Heavenly Tree Service
5.0(
10
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving El Sobrante, 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."
small tree removal
lemon tree removal
tree trimming
tree trimming
small hedges

+3

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
52 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 Sobrante, 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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+20

Response time7 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

If you don’t trim your palm trees, you can expect several negative outcomes, including:

  • Unhealthy palm trees attract pests, diseases, and fungi 

  • Dead falling fronds can cause severe injury or damage to your home, pedestrians, or cars

  • Dead palm branches are flammable and can catch fire, especially during a lightning storm

A tree growing close to a house can pose several risks, but removal isn't always the only or best solution. Potential problems include roots growing into the foundation and causing structural cracks, branches damaging the roof or promoting moss growth, and debris clogging gutters, which can lead to water damage. Trees can also provide access for pests and encourage mold. However, a small, healthy tree may not be a problem, and for larger, established trees, strategic trimming can be a cheaper and more beneficial alternative to removal. It is generally recommended to take action for trees within 10 to 20 feet of your home, especially if they are unhealthy or encroaching. Your best bet is to consult a professional arborist who can assess the specific situation and provide expert advice.

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

A grafted tree is a tree grown by combining two trees. It takes expertise. Branches from grafted trees don’t grow strong roots. Save yourself the time and frustration by having an arborist help you with this advanced project.  

You can often tell if a tree is grafted because it will have a noticeable line. Above the line, the bark will look different than it does below the line. It’s most common with fruit trees.

Your neighbor is not in a good position to know if your trees are truly dead or pose any kind of danger. That’s why hiring an arborist or tree service expert can be such an important part of the process. If the trees are still alive and don’t pose any threat, you’re in the clear (but you may want to document and photograph everything in case events turn sour down the road).

But if a tree is visibly dead and near the property line, you should remove it to be safe. If a dead tree falls on a neighbor’s property, they may have grounds to sue for negligence. If any branches on trees have died, it’s a good idea to cut them back for similar reasons.

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