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Avatar for Evergreen Tree Enterprise, Inc.
Evergreen Tree Enterprise, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Lake Arrowhead, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The boss and workers were professional and cleaned up their mess of tree branches. They took the two dead trees out easily without having to climb either one. It took them 45 minutes from start to finish and I paid $800. A good deal for Evergreen."
Lift trucks
Clean up
Wood Hauling
Response time11 hrs
Response rate92%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HLI Tree Services Inc
3.9(
393
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Serving Lake Arrowhead, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly recommend HLI Tree Experts! Within 1 hour of contacting HomeAdvisor, Leonard, from HLI, called and arrived to give me an estimate for the work I wanted done. We negotiated a price and they came out first thing in the morning on the very next day. Carlos and his crew were professional, efficient are very knowledgeable arborists. After they arrived, we negotiated a price for additional work that we wanted done. The reason I am not giving them 5 stars is because we had planned on paying with our credit card (HLI's business card states that they accept VISA) but were told they only accept credit cards from commercial accounts. Other than the credit card issue, we were very pleased with their work."
Few thousand trees
Crane work
Response time9 hrs
117 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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U.S. Landscape, Inc.
4.6(
41
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Serving Lake Arrowhead, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose Orozco is a first rate professional. He is consistent in his approach to the business and is very transparent regarding project cost. Additionally, Jose takes time to conduct follow up and verify the quality of his company s work. I rate his customer service as excellent. Roberto, the secondary project manager, was also a pleasure to work with. Roberto is very knowledgeable and made recommendations and accommodations which also helped to bring our landscaping project to a noteworthy conclusion."
simple planter
SB waterfall project
SB waterfall project
SB waterfall project
SB waterfall project

+143

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.5(
28
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Serving Lake Arrowhead, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We found McCormick home builders through Angie’s list. They were not one of our original contacts, but they contacted us and came out to give us a quote. Matteo was extremely helpful, informative, honest, and gave us reasonable realistic prices, and did not try to inflate the prices or pressure us in anyway. We felt very comfortable with him immediately. We felt like he was a member of the family that we could just talk to and ask questions he was very personable. He gave us his contact number in case we had other questions and he was always available when we needed him for any type of questions or concerns. Mateo‘s team did a beautiful job. They were fast. They were efficient. They cleaned up beautifully. They did a wonderful job. They were very considerate of our time our needs and our neighbors. They were an absolute pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend Matteo from McCormick home builders for any home building projects, and we will be calling him again in the future!"
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+1

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by24%of homeowners
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Exclusive Tree Services
3.8(
18
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Serving Lake Arrowhead, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an excellent job trimming my overgrown Leyland trees! They also came right away when I called! They were affordable and professional and I recommend them highly!"
Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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ABC Comp Solutions - Unlicensed Contractor
5.0(
8
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Serving Lake Arrowhead, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was my first time using this app after looking on TaskRabbit. While TaskRabbit had cheaper options and more variety, something didn't quite feel right with the available taskers in my area. I had even been communicating with one for two days, but his attitude seemed off. I found Angi through a TikTok recommendation and gave it a shot. Only one person responded to my quote request, and that was Raul. Raul was the only person across these apps who sent me a message, personally gave me a call, and actually followed up. l appreciated his ambition and professionalism, so I decided to hire him even though his price was higher than others. Based on his tone and mannerisms, I could tell he was someone I could trust. Even though I responded to Raul's quote hours after he reached out, he was still able to come promptly the very same day. He did a fantastic job, brought all his own tools, and completed the work in just 30-45 minutes. Will definitely hire again, Thank you!"
Christmas light
Ceiling fan
Workbench light
Light tree
Tv installation

+3

Response time9 hrs
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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. 

You can hire a professional arborist or tree removal service to cut down a tree to ensure safety, prevent property damage, and comply with all the local regulations. It’s highly advisable to always hire a professional, as tree removal can be extremely dangerous, especially for large or damaged trees. Certified arborists or tree removal experts have the proper equipment, training, and insurance to do the job safely and efficiently. They can also handle cleanup, stump removal, and obtaining the necessary permits.

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.

Many species, especially when well-established, are not fans of transplantation. You’ll need to decide if you want to risk splashing the cash, understanding that transplantation isn’t always successful. Again, this is where hiring a pro is helpful, as they can give you all the essential info you need to ensure your tree stands a fighting chance.

For small trees, tree removal should take just a couple of hours to complete. Assume that a mid-sized tree will take between four and eight hours, depending on the extent of the equipment required and the health of the tree. Remember to add up to two hours for stump removal. Larger trees could take as long as one or two working days, about eight hours each.

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