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Adams Tree Care
5.0(
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam and his crew arrived right on time and described how he planned to perform the tree trimming then got to work. Completely satisfied with the results on both trees. Pricing was reasonable. Thoroughly cleaned work area when the job was complete. Highly recommend Adam for your arborist related projects."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sotelo Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent communication with excellent service , my palm tree looks like pineapple ? they did amazing job. I will hire again , Jacob is great person he did great help, my wife is very happy"
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25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Lopez Tree Care, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Lopez Tree Care did an excellent job. Quality work and cleaned up all the areas that they worked on. I am very pleased with the work that they did. I would highly recommend them."
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+54

Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RODRIGUEZ TREE SERVICES
5.0(
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent - Mr. Rodriguez was very responsive, made an appointment for estimate and the work was completed timely and efficiently. Great work and clean-up. They have trimmed a variety of different types of trees for me. I won't hesitate to call them again."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Brothers Landscape
4.7(
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I spoke with Sebastian about removing two trees and i got a really great deal out of it. They did an amazing job and even removed the millions of leaves that my trees dropped beforehand. Very professional and got the job done as planned. Definitely would hire again for other projects!"
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Escobar Tree Services
5.0(
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did an excellent job trimming 4 trees for us. They were polite. Listened to what I wanted done. Cleaned up everything and was a very reasonable price! Will definitely use them again! Highly recommended!"
Recommended by22%of homeowners
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Best Landscaping
3.8(
111
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"this a high quality lawn service. on time, gets right to work and finishes the work in record time and does the little extra, like cleaning the leaves and weeds around the bushes. Very reasonable. I highly recommend them."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate88%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

If you’re taking down a tree that you don’t suspect is affected by disease or pests and it’s nowhere near your home or other structures, then calling in a tree company should work fine. However, anything more involved means an arborist is a better option. These pros have years of experience with tree removal and can safely take down trees located next to structures, and they have the tools, sanitization equipment, and experience to remove sick or dying trees without infecting nearby trees. 

The average tree pruning should take one hour with the right equipment. Light pruning of a small tree may only take around 15 to 20 minutes. Pruning multiple large trees in your yard will probably take several hours, including cleanup. However, tree pruning pros can do this job much faster, so you can rely on pros if you’re short on time.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Aim to have your trees inspected and pruned in early spring. At this point in the year, tree service professionals can note where there is old growth from winter and cut that back to encourage new growth for the rest of the year. Pruning at the wrong time of the year could make your trees prone to diseases.

Most tree surgeons cost around $100 per hour or between $70 and $200 per hour for their services. You might get flat fees for more straightforward services, like a tree assessment, tree removal, stump grinding, and one-off treatments, but many times, treatments for tree diseases or pests will be charged based on an hourly rate or a per-visit rate. Since the cost of a tree surgeon can vary widely, it’s best to speak with an arborist near you to get an idea of what your particular issue will cost to correct.

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