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J Lopez Tree Services
5.0(
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Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Jesus and his team to trim trees and other shrubbery around the front and back of my house. They showed up when they said they would, trimmed all everything to my expectation, and cleaned up when they were done. Excellent job."
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+22

Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
4.8(
20
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Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Best Tree Service I've ever had. Prompt, extremely responsive, emailed photos right after job completed, fair pricing, and the clean up after the work was finished was exemplary. Strongly sugest you give Willliam a try for your next landscaping tree or shrub trimming job or general landscaping. He's great!, and friendly and professional!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Timber Pros Tree Service
5.0(
41
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Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Timber Pros Tree Services were amazing. Had five palm very tall and bush palm trees and a very neglected tree around my home.Timber Pros were super professional and very quick. Gave me a quote same day and completed the job before the weeks end. Marco was so easy to work with and great at communicating. Price was very reasonable and they we're eager to earn my business. Very reliable and efficient with time. Even my neighbors were impressed and are planning to hire the team in the future. Would highly recommend working with them"
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+4

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Personalized Tree Service, Inc
4.4(
706
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Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

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Personalized Lawn and Tree Service has years of experience and will give your lawn the personalized care it deserves. Improve the beauty of your home with our special lawn care service today.\n\nFor SanFernando Valley,Riverside,LosAngels and the SanBernadino areas a minimum of $250

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+2

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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3-D Tree Services, Inc.
4.6(
232
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Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

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"Robert Duran and his crew from 3-D Tree Services, Inc. were top notch today from the quote/survey to completion! I am amazed how quick, efficient, professional and kind this entire team is to work with! This was a tough job (Old/Invasive Pepper Tree). The crew was in sync with each other, allowing the process to be quick and safe. I’m so happy I found them through Home Advisor and the response to my inquiry was quick. Thank you everyone! Referrals will flow!"
Response time2 hrs
127 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Trees Unlimited, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Lake Forest, 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%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rainbow Landscaping
4.5(
79
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Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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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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+180

Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lucero Tree Service License Not Yet Provided
4.3(
116
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Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tomas and his crew arrived on time and worked as a team, with Tomas doing the tree trimming and the crew cleaning and clearing all the branches and leaves. It was a huge job as there were 2 very large trees that they trimmed. They were very polite, wore their masks (covid19) and didnâ t stop working until the job was done. They cleared and leafblew the entire back yard and patio after they worked, not just the tree area. They left the yard in perfect shape! I would absolutely recommend this company."
Response time8 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Del Mar Landscaping
4.6(
323
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Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

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"Conrad was a pleasure to work with. Through out the project he maintained great communication and follow through. The work was completed on time and on budget. Highly recommend"
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Modpool, artificial turf, concrete, outdoor patio
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+106

Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

If you’re wondering whether you can plant a tree where the stump was removed, know that the soil conditions won’t be ideal, so you should avoid it. The soil beneath the previous tree will likely be depleted of nutrients, plus there may be roots left behind that will seriously hinder the growth of a new tree. Also, if you use salt or other chemical solutions to kill the stump, these can linger in the soil for months or even years and prevent healthy growth. It’s best to choose a different spot that’s at least three feet away for a new tree, or wait at least a year and thoroughly amend the soil before you plant.

Your neighbor is not in a good position to know if your trees are truly dead or pose any kind of danger. That’s why hiring an arborist or tree service expert can be such an important part of the process. If the trees are still alive and don’t pose any threat, you’re in the clear (but you may want to document and photograph everything in case events turn sour down the road).

But if a tree is visibly dead and near the property line, you should remove it to be safe. If a dead tree falls on a neighbor’s property, they may have grounds to sue for negligence. If any branches on trees have died, it’s a good idea to cut them back for similar reasons.

Deciduous shade trees (the type of trees whose leaves fall off in autumn) need to be pruned in late winter—between February and March. That’s because it’s easier to find and remove sick or dead branches when no leaves are present. And wounds close and heal faster in colder temperatures so pruning them at this time also makes them less prone to infection.

Some fast-acting products can rot a tree stump in four to six weeks. Keep in mind, these products contain harsh chemicals that may prevent regrowth in the area. Other products, like fertilizer that contains lots of nitrogen, can enhance the process and rot a stump in about a year. (This is compared to the ten years it can take naturally for a stump to rot.)

Palm tree removal can cost anywhere between $100 and $1,800 depending on palm size, tree condition, labor, location, and the amount of prep work involved. With the necessary skills, a DIY palm tree removal for trees shorter than 15 feet can lower costs. However, it’s generally recommended that you hire a palm tree expert for tree removal.

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