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Avatar for La Costa Tree Service & Maintenance, Inc.
La Costa Tree Service & Maintenance, Inc.
4.7(
60
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"La Costa tree service did a great job, the price was fair, they were prompt, professional and super nice! We will be using them going forward as well!"
Canary Palm
Carlsbad location
La Costa Trucks
Palm Pruning
Queen Palm Pruning

+24

Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lifetime Tree Service
5.0(
30
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lifetime Tree Service is a family-owned business in Escondido, CA, that provides tree care, stump removal, and palm tree services. The company offers free estimates, communicates professionally with customers, and prioritizes quality workmanship, safety, and customer satisfaction. They have a strong online reputation, with recent customer reviews highlighting their fast, efficient, and professional service."
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree topping
Tree topping
Tree topping

+46

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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THE BRANCH
4.9(
180
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Trevor and his crew did an excellent job both times. They are prompt, polite and professional. We would not hesitate to hire them again and in fact did so with a second job to remove 5 tree stumps and 1 evergreen bush. To trim the 30 Italian Cypress Trees it was - $1500 To remove 5 large tree stumps and 1 Evergreen bush - $900"
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Lopez Tree Care, Inc.
4.8(
80
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"THEY CAME ON SATURDAY AND EVEN THO IT WAS RAININ THEY TOOK DOWN MY TREE IN BACKYARD AND TRIMMED THREE OTHER TREES. MY TREES HAVE NEVER LOOKED SO GOOOD."
Tree Removal
Tree removals
Tree removals
Tree removals
Tree removals

+54

Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gutierrez Tree Service, Inc.
4.9(
52
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gutierrez tree service, arrived promptly on the given date and time. the tree removal was done in a quick and professional way. i highly recommend this company for any needed tree service."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Five Star Tree Care, Inc.
4.7(
361
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Five Star Tree Service did a fine job of removing trees, shrubs, and some very large agaves. They arrived right on time, finished the job quicker than I expected, cleaned up thoroughly, and hauled everything away. The price was very reasonable. If I need any work like this, I will call on Mike and Carson again."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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RODRIGUEZ TREE SERVICES
5.0(
18
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rodriguez Tree Services exceeded my expectations. The staff was kind, friendly, and super helpful. They took care of my trees, yard, and they cleaned and removed all the debris. My yard looks a 1000% percent better. I will reach out to them again when my trees need a bit of TLC. I have already recommended them to my neighbors. -Steven"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
2 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

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Smoothly and efficiently the men took down the trees and moved the debris into the truck as they went along. I was even shown the bottom of the tree base after they removed the stump. Good job!"
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Green Canyon Landscape & Tree Service, Inc.
4.5(
140
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Terrific! Very professional and friendly. Showed up on time, cleaned up everything, and my trees look fantastic"
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Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

It is possible to cut down a tree on your property yourself, but it is generally not recommended unless specific conditions are met. You should only consider this project if the tree is small (e.g., under 4-5 inches in diameter and short enough that you don't need a ladder to reach the branches), and you are experienced in handling a chainsaw. The tree must also be located far from any power lines, fences, homes, or other structures. Even for small trees, the work can be dangerous, and it's always advisable to have a spotter to ensure the tree falls correctly and no branches fall on you.

For any tree that is large, requires a ladder to access, or is near electrical lines or structures, you should always hire a professional. Attempting to remove a large tree yourself is extremely dangerous, poses a risk of serious injury, and could result in significant damage to your property.

Before any tree removal, it's also important to check your local and state regulations to ensure the tree is not historic or otherwise protected by your city.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

If executed correctly your tree should survive after being transplanted to a new spot. However, effective transplanting requires six months, careful root pruning, safe transport to the new location, and replanting in prime soil conditions. You’ll also need an appropriately sized root ball for a complete tree transplant. A good rule of thumb is that, for every inch in diameter, your tree’s root ball needs to be around 11 inches. So a tree with a diameter of six inches needs a root ball of approximately 66 inches.

Transporting a fully-grown tree requires heavy equipment, typically specialized for the task. A tree spade is a truck-mounted tool that removes the tree from the ground in one location, transports it, and places it in a new hole in a new location. A combination of mechanized shovels and lifts is necessary to move very large trees, and the exact tools often depend on location and the surrounding area.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

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