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Avatar for HLI Tree Services Inc
HLI Tree Services Inc
3.9(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Trimming - For Business+1 more

Serving Lake Arrowhead, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Updating my previous review. The root ball was finally removed this past Friday. I wish it would have been done sooner, but at least it was removed.. The tree removal service was quick and done safely which I appreciated. The communication at the end was not great but the job did get done."
Few thousand trees
Crane work
Response time9 hrs
237 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Exclusive Tree Services
3.8(
18
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Lake Arrowhead, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They responded quickly, provided good advice on which trees needed to get removed and which ones just needed trimming; they completed the project all within the same day as promised, I was very happy with their service."
Response time12 hrs
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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R&R Banuelos Tree Service
5.0(
37
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Lake Arrowhead, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great … Removal of 4 pine trees … Two days & they were done … Nice person to talk with, performed everything he said he would do, excellent clean up … A fine, respectful crew … The pruning left our courtyard looking very nice …"
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+14

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Reyes Tree Preservation
4.6(
210
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Lake Arrowhead, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Reyes Tree Preservation responded to my HomeAdvisor inquiry very quickly and arrived at the agreed upon time ready to go. They cleaned up all debris and chipped up the entire tree that was removed. We found them to be very professional and were most happy with their service. We would recommend!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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 Lake Arrowhead, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Discount Tree Care Arborist Inc. was an awesome company to work with! They came out quickly, gave us a very reasonable price, showed up the next day & trimmed the tree. They did a great job & cleaned up well afterwards. I would definitely use their services again."
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+4

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Torres Tree Service Inc
4.1(
270
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Lake Arrowhead, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used Torres Tree Services to cut back and shape several trees around our house. The trees were overgrown and needed some serious work. This company was extremely professional from the beginning. Their prices were better than several other quotes I got. They seemed very honest and made recommendations and suggestions, but were not pushy at all.
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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affordable services inc
4.8(
10
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Lake Arrowhead, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Luis and his team did a fabulous job with our trees. He always called me
back when I had questions and responded with expertise and
professionalism. We had a large Chinese Elm in the back yard that had
not been trimmed for several years, an Avocado tree that needed
professional attention, a Chinese Orchid and 3 trees in the front yard.
The guys were punctual, worked efficiently and cleaned up the entire
yard . They were also thoughtful enough to put the potted plants back in
their right places. We're extremely pleased with the results and will hire them again.
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

Finding a reliable arborist starts with researching specialists in your area and checking their licensing and certifications. Use online resources like the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to conduct research on each company. Next, contact the arborist and ask the following questions to see whether they are the right fit for your project:

  • Do you handle or specialize in dealing with the issue I’m having?

  • Are you fully insured?

  • Do you have customer references I can call?

  • Do you have any third-party certifications?

  • What equipment and strategies do you plan to use?

The Christmas tree type that smells the best to you will ultimately depend on personal preference. But if that classic Christmas tree smell is important to you, choosing a type of tree known for its scent is a safe bet. Try a balsam fir for a spicy, comforting scent or a Douglas fir for a sweeter smell. You may also like Fraser firs, Scotch pines, and blue spruces.

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

You don’t always need a permit to grind a stump, but you might need one depending on your location and the stump’s surroundings. Permits are often needed if the stump is part of a protected tree species, near public areas or utility lines, or close to environmentally sensitive zones like wetlands. Some cities also regulate noise and work hours. Always check local rules before grinding, and contact your city or county office if you're unsure.

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