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Avatar for Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
4.8(
23
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Best Tree Service I've ever had. Prompt, extremely responsive, emailed photos right after job completed, fair pricing, and the clean up after the work was finished was exemplary. Strongly sugest you give Willliam a try for your next landscaping tree or shrub trimming job or general landscaping. He's great!, and friendly and professional!"
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by56%of homeowners
Aldo's Tree Service, LLC
4.7(
60
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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805 Tree Care Co
5.0(
24
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain+5 more

Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This project for my tree removal was fast, easy and very clean. Communication with this company was amazing. Not only did they leave us with a clean exterior but as well took care of our surroundings. Thank you 805 tree care!"
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Shofar Landscape Contracting
Shofar Landscape Contracting
5.0(
13
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Shofar was wonderful to work with; they repaired our patio slab. Removed /tore up damaged concrete, tore out the tree roots which had caused the problem. and then laid a new slab. They were so professional, timely, efficient, and communicative! I highly recommend this company!!!!"
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tree Wisemen PHC Xscape
1.0(
1
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Call today for treatment of the Invasive Shot Hole Borer predicted to cause trillions in damage. \nWe specialize in Plant Health Care assessment and/or treatment, as well as drought resistant Xeriscape and native habitat Landscape Installation/Restoration. \nWe welcome you to explore options to beautify our great state of California.

Xeriscape Chico CA
Xeriscape Chico CA
Sago Palm removal
Sago Palm removal
Root Aeration

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Trees are beneficial to the environment and wildlife. If you have an old tree, but it’s healthy, it may be best to avoid cutting it down. However, if it’s showing signs of bug infestation, disease, or is potentially hazardous, then you should contact a tree removal company to cut it down. 

If you are unsure whether you should have it removed or not, then speak with an arborist to determine what is best.

Most experts recommend removing a tree that has sustained more than 25% loss in the limbs, trunk, or circumference of the bark. Doing an initial trimming of damaged and dangling branches, but then waiting a few days of monitoring to decide how much more you might need to cut can help you better assess the total damage to the tree. However, consulting a tree maintenance pro to make this determination the best course of action before removing a tree.

A few signs a tree may be dead is if the leaves are dead and there are no signs of new blooms. You can also perform a scratch test on some of the branches to check the condition of the cambium layer beneath the bark.

If it is green, it is still alive, but if several are dry, brittle, and brown, the tree may be dying or dead. Always consult an arborist before assuming your tree is dead because you may be able to save it.

The cost of trees varies massively based on the size of the tree and the species. A small Colorado spruce can cost as little as $30, but a golden rain tree of the same size can cost $90. Large trees can cost $1,500 or more, depending on their species and height.

Depending on the severity of the damage, a tree might continue healing for years after a split or a break. Saplings can usually bounce back in the spring in one or two seasons, but larger trees might take a few years to regain their former strength. If your tree is showing strong growth and is not dropping limbs, you can consider it healed after the first two seasons.

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