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THE BRANCH
4.9(
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

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"Trevor and his team showed up at about 7:30 a.m., right on schedule, and went straight to work. They were a skilled team, courteous, professional, and careful to prevent damage to the property and belongings (AND the inhabitants) as they dismantled the two trees. The job took less time than estimated and they were finished by 10 a.m.. That included time to trim two other trees I asked them to take care of while they were here. (I paid extra for that service.) They did a superb job removing the trees and grinding the stumps down to below ground level. Trees removed and trimmed, the team performed an excellent cleanup of the debris from the work. I would hire them again and recommend them to anyone needing tree services."
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lifetime Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

"I just can’t say enough great things about this company . True professional! Amazing tree removal.. such hard workers and the price was so fair !! They really know what they are doing and will positively give them a five star recommendation! Left our property is immaculate condition. Margaret Russ"
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+46

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Maya's Landscape & Tree Service, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

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Emergency services offered

"Tony and crew were great throughout the whole process. We had two dead pines removed both next to the property line and they did a fantastic job of cutting the trees down without any damage to fences and neighbors property. I was extremely pleased with their professionalism and skill and will definitely will be hiring them for all my tree and landscaping needs."
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+30

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
4.4(
129
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

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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."
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+19

Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Juan's Tree Service & Landscaping
4.8(
53
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Juan called me shortly after posting. He said he could come over within an hour to look at the job and he was prompt. He quoted me a fair price and said he’d be over at noon the following day. He and his team were prompt. They had to use hand tools to remove the weeds due to a follow up project in a couple of weeks. The team did a great job of cleaning up the surrounding area. I would definitely hire them again."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
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Gutierrez Tree Service, Inc.
4.9(
51
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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Emergency services offered

"Company also ground five Eucalyptus stumps. Five star performance in this task as well. From initial visit to job completion, Martin answered customers questions and followed through with all agreements. His crew evidenced artisan skill and pure professional performance. Watching them level this 75 ft.,, lanky widow maker, in three hours forty-five minutes, was a joy as the performance was a smooth flowing exercise by a well practiced and synchronized team who seemed to truly enjoy their work. The group was extremely well equipped and deftly employed their remarkable equipment to safely expedite the project. Well done. Look forward to working with GutierrezTree Service Inc. in the future."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Golden Oaks Tree Care
5.0(
31
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

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Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"I recently brought in Golden Oaks Tree Care to remove a 25-foot Canary Island Pine, grind out the stump, and trim a nearby palm tree, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. Reynaldo, Bernardo, and their team handled the project with impressive skill and professionalism from start to finish. What really stood out was their attention to detail and safety. The stump was ground down a full 8 to 10 inches, and they took careful precautions to avoid any contact with my irrigation lines or underground utilities. Their precision with the grinder made the whole process much cleaner and safer than traditional excavation methods. The palm trimming was just as neatly executed. Beyond the technical work, this crew knows how to put homeowners at ease. I’ll admit I was initially nervous about the project, but their calm, organized approach instantly helped me relax. They were incredibly patient, answering every question I threw at them (even the unconventional ones) with clear feedback."
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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North County Tree
5.0(
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Emergency services offered

"Great experience. His team came and removed the 3 trees in 3 hours. Next day his team came back to remove the stumps in 2 hours. Looks like the tree never existed. Would hire again"
Canary Island Palm that died
After tree is removed the stump is ground away making room for re landscaping or grass
Old stump which needs to be ground below grade in order to put in a cement slab for a shed.
Stump has been ground out and is now gone.
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It is possible to burn out a tree stump if it is dried out and in an area of your property with a large buffer. Drill holes in the stump and dig around the base so it burns more easily. Then, build a small campfire on top using kindling and firewood. You’ll need enough to keep the fire going for many hours to completely burn out the stump, especially if it’s large. 

Monitor the fire closely to ensure it doesn’t spread, and have a hose on hand if it starts to get out of control. When the fire is out, break apart the burned stump and dig out what’s left of it.  

If this sounds like a good option, learn more about how to burn a tree stump before attempting it, as it does come with risks.

Trees don’t usually grow back after being cut down. Some particularly robust tree species may start sending up new stems from a stump to recover, but those stems won’t become a “tree” like before. Generally, trees don’t recover from being entirely cut down, which is why it’s important to be careful when making a decision. When you cut down a tree, it’s a good idea to make plans to remove the stump, even if it’s unlikely to grow back.

Ideally, you’ll have a good enough relationship with your neighbors that you can kindly mention this task in regular conversation. However, every neighbor (and neighborhood) is different. Your best bet will always be to ask directly and nicely, offering to contribute to the tree trimming efforts if you’d like. However, if you are bothered by the tree and your neighbor is unwilling to cut it, you can involve the help of the homeowners’ association or local authorities, if applicable.

Usually, trees cannot grow back after their stump has been ground, but some very hearty types of trees can. For example, if you have a black locust or Redford pear, the grinding will need to go deep to prevent them from growing back. Ask your tree service or stump removal expert whether your tree can resprout after its stump is ground down.

Most trees can be successfully transplanted while they are young, but pines, walnuts, and some oak tree varieties are more difficult to move because their root systems grow deeper than most other trees. Also, trees adapted to sandy soil with wide root systems like beeches, willows, and aspens are harder to dig out because their roots spread much farther out from the trunk. In these cases, unless the trees are very young and small, it’s a good idea to consult a tree planting professional.

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