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Top-Rated Arborists in Harbor City - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
4.8(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Harbor City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The Roper team showed on time. Pleasant to talk with. They came and removed two trees and tree stumps and cleaned up the work area before leaving. I believe the price was a fair amount. Yes, I would refer my friends to Roper Tree Surgeon."
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%of homeowners
A & M Landscaping
4.6(
7
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Harbor City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Family owned and operated with 20 Years Experience. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
JLG Tree Service
5.0(
3
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Harbor City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jose & his workers arrived on time at 7:30 am to cut 5 Cypress trees about 35 5o 40 feet tall. They worked efficiently and quickly, clean up all debris from my backyard & neighbor's backyard. Excellent job! We were very happy with the service, I would use Jose's company again and highly recommended him to anyone ."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Pasillas Landscape
5.0(
1
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Harbor City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! \n

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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for E&M Tree Service Inc
E&M Tree Service Inc
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Harbor City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Thank you for considering hiring us for your project! At E&M Tree Service Inc we pride ourselves on quality work, integrity and competitive pricing. We believe in giving our absolute best, no matter how big or small your project. \n \nWe are experts in our trade, and we will keep you educated and informed throughout the completion of your project. We treat your property like it's our own, with the utmost respect, just like we would our own family! \n \nAs the owner, my aim is to earn a 5-star review on the completion of your project. So, please let me know if at any time we are not living up to earning your perfect 5-star review. \n \nWe look forward to earning your business, so please ask us for references!

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15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Discount Tree Care Arborist, Inc.
Discount Tree Care Arborist, Inc.
4.7(
26
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Harbor City, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"What a professional family-run business! I had 4 trees that needed to be removed (melaleuca, avocado and 2 pine trees). Abel is very friendly and knowledgeable; he spent a lot of time with us giving advice for what trees and shrubs would be good for the backyard. He arrived on-time for the bid, and when we accepted it, he and his hard-working crew were there the very next morning (a Sunday!). The team was great - polite and professional - and with their heavy equipment, they did the job in one day. They left the job site in great condition. I will be hiring Abel and Discount Tree Care Arborist to come back to plant two new trees and some shrubs. Thank you Abel and DTCA!"
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+4

Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for SAUL'S TREE SERVICE
SAUL'S TREE SERVICE
5.0(
9
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Harbor City, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service on the trimming and shaping of the trees on the property. Landscaping was also performed. Cleaning, irrigation, planting of trees and ground cover and mulching. Approx 3000sq ft of area at my business in Norco and tree work at my home in Corona . Recommend their services highly."
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+31

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for California Arborist
California Arborist
4.4(
149
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+7 more

Serving Harbor City, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First of all, this guy is a certificated ARBORIST! He knows trees!  This was very important to me.  I didn't want "some guy with a chainsaw" to tell me the trees had to come down.  
After looking over the trees and their location, he told me that the trees would continue their secondary growth and that growth would push up the pavers in the yard, and even if the pavers were reinstalled the secondary growth would push them up again over time.  He gave me some options to consider.
He is based out of central Orange County and because of distance, he declined to do work in Bellflower which was disappointing.
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Some people prefer to leave or even carve a leftover stump, but we recommend removing it if possible. You can often dig out smaller trunks with a shovel once they have died and dried out. You can have stumps professionally removed, or request a service to grind them down to ground level so they can be replaced with other landscaping or objects.

Yes, it’s okay to trim low branches on a tree, also known as limbing up or raising the crown. Essentially, you’ll trim the lower third of the tree (trunk) and leave the upper two-thirds of the tree (crown). Arborists recommend trimming 20% of a tree’s leaves per season for two to three seasons. Trimming low branches allows light to flow through the tree, increasing circulation and making the tree stronger and healthier.

Surface-level tree roots might only pose a small threat, such as being a tripping hazard or obstacle when you mow your lawn. But if mature tree roots start growing in the direction of your home’s foundation or plumbing system, it could be a real problem. Cutting small tree roots out before they grow too large can keep your home safe without removing the whole tree.

Leaving the tree stump and letting it rot is never a good idea, as this leads to insect infestations and other frustrations. Additionally, decomposing trunks are at risk for diseases that spread out to the remaining plants and trees in the yard, thus ruining your whole outdoor aesthetic. It's usually best to remove the stump at the same time you remove the tree.

It will take you anywhere from 15 minutes to two hours per tree stump to grind and remove the stump from the ground. The larger the size, the longer it will take to remove the stump. Also, keep in mind that rocky soil may require local excavation services to loosen up large boulders before you can begin to remove the tree stump.

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