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Top-Rated Arborists in Fountain Valley - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Discount Tree Care Arborist, Inc.
Discount Tree Care Arborist, Inc.
4.6(
1,025
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Fountain Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tree Care Arborist, Inc. proved to be a very impressive company. Very professional and knowledgeable in their field of work. Effective work ethic and very customer oriented. Family business is well run with excellent employees working to perfection. Highly recommended!"
Trees
Trees
Trees
Work Truck
Tree Works

+11

Response time6 hrs
Response rate85%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Personalized Tree Service, Inc
4.4(
706
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Fountain Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Personalized Lawn and Tree Service has years of experience and will give your lawn the personalized care it deserves. Improve the beauty of your home with our special lawn care service today. \n \nFor SanFernando Valley,Riverside,LosAngels and the SanBernadino areas a minimum of $250

Tree Service
Tree Service
Tree Service
Tree Service
Tree Service

+2

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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3-D Tree Services, Inc.
4.6(
232
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Fountain Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Robert Duran and his crew from 3-D Tree Services, Inc. were top notch today from the quote/survey to completion! I am amazed how quick, efficient, professional and kind this entire team is to work with! This was a tough job (Old/Invasive Pepper Tree). The crew was in sync with each other, allowing the process to be quick and safe. I’m so happy I found them through Home Advisor and the response to my inquiry was quick. Thank you everyone! Referrals will flow!"
Response time2 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Terra Corona Landscape Inc.
5.0(
15
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Fountain Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I recently hired Terra Corona Landscape Inc. to trim a large tree in my yard that had been damaged due to wind/rain. I am extremely satisfied with the results. From the initial consultation to the completion of the job, the team demonstrated professionalism, skill, and attention to detail. I would highly recommend this landscaping company to anyone in need of tree trimming or other landscaping services. Their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction exceeded my expectations, and I will definitely use their services again in the future."
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Evergreen Tree Enterprise, Inc.
4.7(
26
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Fountain Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The boss and workers were professional and cleaned up their mess of tree branches. They took the two dead trees out easily without having to climb either one. It took them 45 minutes from start to finish and I paid $800. A good deal for Evergreen."
Lift trucks
Clean up
Wood Hauling
Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HLI Tree Services Inc
3.9(
397
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Trimming - For Business+1 more

Serving Fountain Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys they send out are not tree experts & have chainsaw, will travel, should be their motto. They are polite and helpful but they cut too many good limbs off one tree so now we don't have much shade. I hope the limbs grow back but doubt it. I have to watch everything else they do, to make sure they don't break anything else (dropped limbs on patio furniture) and only cut what's necessary. I tried to call the boss or fast-talking salesman to complain that they are cutting out too much but the mailbox was full so I couldn't talk to him or leave a message. Wish I'd hired the first guy; I have a feeling he knew more about what he was doing. Next time I'll Google a certified arborist (the first one I called didn't return my call), who will cut out only what is needed to be pruned and will leave the good limbs (they said they were dead but they had green foliage on them so they weren't dead."
Few thousand trees
Crane work
Response time9 hrs
127 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Stay inside or well away until the storm passes. Don’t go outside to inspect the tree until the weather clears, especially if the tree is on a hill or isolated in a field. Lightning often strikes the same easily-accessed places multiple times, and you could be a new target. If a lightning strike causes a noticeable fire, alert emergency services. When the storm is over, take a closer look to gauge the damage done.

If you’re looking to rot a tree stump fast, potassium nitrate will work far quicker than copper nails. First, drill several holes into the stump using a power drill, then pour potassium nitrate pellets into the holes. Next, add water to help the chemical absorb into the wood, thoroughly soaking the stump to ensure the pellets dissolve and spread evenly. Afterward, cover the stump with a tarp to retain moisture and block sunlight, then place mulch on top to secure it in place.

While the fastest way to kill a tree is to simply cut it down, there are several other methods to choose from. You should hire a professional tree removal service to cut down a tree to ensure your personal and property safety. Some slower but effective options include treating or grinding the tree stump or using a basal bark treatment. 

For trimming trees, your best tool is a pair of pruning shears or loppers. Both options work best for branches that are under 3 inches in diameter. Trimming trees with a larger diameter may require a robust tool like a small chainsaw or a handsaw, so take into account your tree’s diameter when deciding between tools.

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