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Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The crew was ahead of schedule for the day so they were able to start early. They were thorough, fast and effective at trimming a monstrous tree without littering the neighbor's yard. I'd hire them again."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
Aldo's Tree Service, LLC
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Hard working and very efficient team. Trimmed one large tree - a major job! Cut down one tree and removed the stump Trimmed avocado tree that was getting into the power lines. Responded to our inquiry within a hour. Came by to give an estimate. Will contact them again"
Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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805 Tree Care Co
5.0(
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Working with “805 Tree Care” was a real pleasure, + they quoted and treated me MORE than fairly, their work was prompt, professional and impeccably done, all with a great team spirit , state of the art equipment and uplifting energy, not to mention by a great family. By far the best tree, garden, landscape experience I have had in Santa Bárbara / I can only recommend them highly to my friends or anyone needing the due diligence and care of great tree people. Many many thanks don Isidro, Omar , Edgar y equipo. I am delighted to have met you and will definitely be looking forward to working with you all in the future. 5 estrellas!"
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cornejo LANSCAPING
5.0(
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Cornejo Landscaping installed turf and border stones in our backyard. The installation was detailed with curves and bends for natural look using border stones and DG for a beautiful finish. We were very impressed with Christian Cornejo and his team as it was evident that they were skilled professionals. We were, in fact, so impressed with Cornejo Landscaping that we then hired them to replace our ugly old broken concrete driveway with beautiful tumbled stone pavers surrounded by DG and California Gold. We collaborated with Christian on the driveway layout and he provided excellent guidance on the design and presented cost saving options to work with our budget. The driveway demo and installation was exact and professional. We are 100% satisfied with the results and many of our neighbors have stopped by to comment on how beautiful the driveway looks. We highly recommend Cornejo Landscaping for any general construction and landscape needs. We would not hesitate to hire them in the future."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FENCE 4 U
5.0(
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well, Mr. Guillermo Gonzalez arrived as expected for estimate, e- mailed quote, and showed up with crew to install fence as scheduled. Good workmanship, good materials, completed fence better than expected. Went very smoothly, competitive price, professional."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Grays Landscaping LLC
4.8(
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am beyond happy with the service. On time and went straight to work. Polite and listened to my requests. Cleaned up and removed debris. My backyard looks amazing compared to what they started with as I had a large amount of trees and shrubs. Would highly recommend this company. Plan to use for other services."
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+52

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
MD Trees Corporation
5.0(
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"MD Trees did an excellent job at a fair price. I definitely would use them again. They were quick and did a good job on cleanup and haul away. Note to Angies list: I had a hard time finding this page to leave a review. Other than that everything was great."
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+8

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Namaste
4.9(
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The gates I had him install to childproof my staircase would not have worked on my staircase because of the weird structure of the gate fasteners without him buying something at the hardware store to do it. I say this to show how creative he is at solving installation problems and how devoted he is to succeeding at a job. He did a great job. I highly recommend him."
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+13

Response time5 hrs
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Bajascape
5.0(
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Octavio and his team of workers have come to my property several times to put in trees, bushes, pavers, sprinkler systems, and synthetic turf. All their work has been done quickly and professionally. They demonstrate a positive "can do" attitude and they clearly are good at what they do."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate86%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Turf Exchange
4.8(
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This is a family business I like dealing with families they were all so nice and professional. Michael was my sales guy, he was very nice, informative and is on top of everything! The guys install my grass very quickly! He called me to ensure everything was good with the install! This is a company I will do business with again! I am a customer service manager and I could have not done any better than this family did!"
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Riviera Monterey

+37

Response time1 day
98 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

There are a few general rules to follow that will help you prune your trees correctly. One of the most important rules is to prune during the correct season for the type of tree you have. Typically, pruning should be during late winter. For younger trees, you should not remove more than a ⅓ of the tree's crown when pruning. Also, remember to remove dead and diseased branches first, then proceed with pruning the rest of the tree.

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

Talking with a septic pro before planting trees near your tank is best to ensure the roots won’t interfere with your septic system. However, there is an easy way to figure out where to plant a tree—but you’ll need to know how tall it can get when it’s fully grown. For instance, if the tree can reach 50 feet, plant it at least 50 feet from your septic system.

It depends on where you live—but in most areas, leaves begin falling in September and continue falling until January or February. Warmer regions, such as Southern states, may see leaves fall a bit later in the calendar year. It also depends on the type of trees in your yard and their maturity. 

Hiring an arborist costs around $900 on average, with prices ranging from $250 to $2,500 or more. Some arborists charge an hourly rate, typically between $100 and $350 per hour. The final cost depends on several factors, including the type of work, the number of trees, accessibility, and whether you hire an independent arborist or a larger tree service company. When hiring, you should also consider their experience and insurance coverage.

Below are some estimated costs for common arborist jobs:

  • Small tree removal: $300 to $500

  • Large tree removal: $500 to $2,000 or more

  • Tree health assessment: $150

  • Trimming a small tree: $75 to $200

  • Trimming a large tree: $150 to $400

  • Dealing with invasive species: $150 to $1,000 or more

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