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J Lopez Tree Services
5.0(
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Serving Ladera Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"J Lopez Tree Service did a good job trimming our trees. They did the work in the time frame that they promised and they cleaned up after themselves when they were done."
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+22

Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Personalized Tree Service, Inc
4.4(
706
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Serving Ladera Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Communication with Jackie was immediate and she scheduled the team in a snap. Was able to give an estimate based on my photos (which I appreciated). The team of guys got the work done (removing 3 spiky, overgrown succulent plants with invasive roots), hauled the plants and cleaned it all up beautifully. Very happy with the results and experience. Photo of before and after (there were 3 like this)."
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+2

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Premier Tree Experts Inc.
4.7(
69
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Serving Ladera Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sals work crew were very careful towards my neighbors planters and trees as well as mine! To me this is a critical part of the professionalism this type of company must have. I only hire companies with high Star ratings and Salâ s Premier Tree Experts business is one of the best! Sal is certainly someone I can trust to recommend for his professionalism, value, and good character!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
57 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Trees Unlimited, Inc.
4.5(
83
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Serving Ladera Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Jim in early May to have clearing of limbs that were within 10 feet of my home. There were quite a few big oaks that had to have some major limbs removed and I was quite worried that they did not damage my new deck and parts of the house. Jim was recommended for me by a timber logger I knew and that is why I phoned him in the first place. Jim proved to have both a good sense of humor but also a great group of workers who handled the job professionally and with great care. Being so busy, I had to wait over 3 months before he and crew could do the work. Both my wife and I are very happy with the quality of work and the cleanup. I highly recommend this business."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rainbow Landscaping
4.5(
79
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Serving Ladera Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am 100% satisfied with the immaculate work done by Francisco and his team. He was reliable, organized, professional and left the site clean. He also was a good communocator; provided good consultation with me on diverse concerns I had with my landscape plant selection, placement, tree trimming, soil preparation, fertilization, sprinkler snafus, and lighting issues."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Progressive Tree Care
4.6(
94
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Serving Ladera Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very happy with the job they did today! Roman from the company came yesterday and gave me a free estimate, and his crew came this morning on time. I have used many firms over the years, and I have to say Progressive Tree Care is the best. They are very professional, friendly, and honest, and they are super good at what did: Trimming and skinning my palm trees, and trimming other trees. I highly recommend the company and come back hiring them next year!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evergreen Tree Enterprise, Inc.
4.7(
26
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Serving Ladera Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Luis is a very cordial and competent supervisor/manager and his tree trimmer was super clearly an expert at his craft. We had a limited budget and told Luis what we needed and they did it all for the budget we had available. There is no doubt that we would reccomend them."
Lift trucks
Clean up
Wood Hauling
Response time11 hrs
Response rate92%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HLI Tree Services Inc
3.9(
393
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Serving Ladera Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys they send out are not tree experts & have chainsaw, will travel, should be their motto. They are polite and helpful but they cut too many good limbs off one tree so now we don't have much shade. I hope the limbs grow back but doubt it. I have to watch everything else they do, to make sure they don't break anything else (dropped limbs on patio furniture) and only cut what's necessary. I tried to call the boss or fast-talking salesman to complain that they are cutting out too much but the mailbox was full so I couldn't talk to him or leave a message. Wish I'd hired the first guy; I have a feeling he knew more about what he was doing. Next time I'll Google a certified arborist (the first one I called didn't return my call), who will cut out only what is needed to be pruned and will leave the good limbs (they said they were dead but they had green foliage on them so they weren't dead."
Few thousand trees
Crane work
Response time9 hrs
143 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Eli Jimenez Affordable Landscaping & Grass Installation
5.0(
4
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Serving Ladera Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"He did a great job installing sod in the backyard and a patch in the front yard when I was under a time crunch due to selling the house and urgently having to resolve an HOA violation before hand. Very responsive, and he was able to work around the fact that our streets were being repaved the same day by parking way down the street. Strongly recommend."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate91%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It is possible to cut down a tree on your property yourself, but it is generally not recommended unless specific conditions are met. You should only consider this project if the tree is small (e.g., under 4-5 inches in diameter and short enough that you don't need a ladder to reach the branches), and you are experienced in handling a chainsaw. The tree must also be located far from any power lines, fences, homes, or other structures. Even for small trees, the work can be dangerous, and it's always advisable to have a spotter to ensure the tree falls correctly and no branches fall on you.

For any tree that is large, requires a ladder to access, or is near electrical lines or structures, you should always hire a professional. Attempting to remove a large tree yourself is extremely dangerous, poses a risk of serious injury, and could result in significant damage to your property.

Before any tree removal, it's also important to check your local and state regulations to ensure the tree is not historic or otherwise protected by your city.

You may need permission to take a tree down. Check with your local ordinances about rules regarding tree removal and to gain any necessary permits. Check with your local ordinances or the fire department if you plan to burn the stump. Make sure you have all the steps in place before removing the tree, or contact a local tree removal service.

You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.

The felling notch you make before you make the final cut will determine which way the tree will fall. The cut will be in a wedge or triangle, and the tree will fall from the highest point of the triangle. You can use this, as well as the process described above, to estimate where a tree will fall. 

Bleach can potentially kill some types of delicate ornamental trees, but for the most part, it will only kill the foliage it comes in contact with. Applying bleach is not an effective method of killing a tree. A better option is to use an herbicide, which is a chemical compound designed to effectively kill a tree. 

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