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Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
4.8(
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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

"Terrific! Mr. Roper is very neat, cleans up all his work and his prices are great. I highly recommend him!"
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Aldo's Tree Service, LLC
4.7(
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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
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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805 Tree Care Co
5.0(
24
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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

"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 rate89%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Grays Landscaping LLC
4.7(
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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."
Snow removal
Ivy removal
Landscaping Project
Ivy removal
Yard cleanup

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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Shofar Landscape Contracting
5.0(
13
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

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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%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Green Life Landscape Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose Munoz with Green Life Landscape did a FANTASTIC job. I would highly recommend for any yard maintenance service. Thanks Jose."
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nature's Tree Service
4.9(
8
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went good, it took about 2 hrs and 45 min. The only thing is they were an hour late. Overall they did a great job. I would recommend Nature’s Tree Service but suggest they be on time to job."
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Response time1 day
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805 Tree Care
5.0(
6
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They come on time take out the palm tree in 2 1/2 hour clean up very professional. I would use them again in the future highly recommend fair price."
Oak tree cleaning
Oak tree cleaning
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Joseph Christman's West Coast Tree, Inc.
4.3(
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

Emergency services offered

"This company is only one I trust and I have lived in Thousand Oaks for over 30 years"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

While there is a lot of debate about whether boiling water is strong enough to kill tree roots, it is not best to remove the roots from large, old trees. You may be able to weaken young roots enough to remove them manually, but boiling water will likely not do the trick for large root systems.

The cost of professional tree service, such as trimming, is $460 on average, but the price can range from $75 to $1,800. A more typical range is between $200 and $760. The final price depends on several factors, including the size and type of the tree. For example, trimming Crepe Myrtle trees costs an average of $80 to $400, while giant pine trees can range from $200 to $1,800. Other factors that influence the cost include the time of year, as services are often more expensive in the spring. Your location can also play a role; costs may be higher if you live in a remote area or if the tree is difficult to access. However, some professionals may offer a discount if you have multiple trees that need service.

In nature, there are many things that can cause a tree to die, including diseases, insects, and natural disasters such as fires or droughts. Non-natural methods of killing a tree include herbicides or manual intervention, such as cutting it down. Consult a tree removal professional about your options for naturally killing a tree.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

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