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Avatar for Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
4.8(
21
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Los Alamitos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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!"
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Discount Tree Care Arborist, Inc.
4.6(
999
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Los Alamitos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tree Care Arborist, Inc. proved to be a very impressive company. Very professional and knowledgeable in their field of work. Effective work ethic and very customer oriented. Family business is well run with excellent employees working to perfection. Highly recommended!"
Trees
Trees
Trees
Work Truck
Tree Works

+11

Response time6 hrs
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Personalized Tree Service, Inc
4.4(
706
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Los Alamitos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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

Tree Service
Tree Service
Tree Service
Tree Service
Tree Service

+2

7 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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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Los Alamitos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Premier Tree Experts Inc.
4.7(
69
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Los Alamitos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The price is reasonable and the service is excellent. I would recommend Premier Tree services INC to my family , friends , neighbors or any one needs a tree services . The owner Sal is easy to talk with and totally understand what the client needs. Thanks again for your professional and outstanding service."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rainbow Landscaping
4.5(
80
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Los Alamitos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Residential and Commercial Hard and Soft Landscaping, Water Drainage Systems, Landscape Lighting, Sprinkler Installation and Repair, Landscape Renovation, Sod Removal, Sodding and Seeding, Retaining Walls, Stump Grinding and Removal, Yard Cleanups and Maintenance, Synthetic Grass, Brick Planters and Pavers, Concrete and Block Walls, Tree Pruning and Topping, Tree Lacing and Removal, Tree Trimming, Ivy and Bush Removal, Yard Slope Removal, Wood and Vinyl Fencing, Junk Hauling, Palm Trimming, Palm Skinning, and Palm Removal.\n\nWe have workers compensation insurance.

Recently completed project for a client remodeling their home!
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Recently completed project for a client remodeling their home!
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Additional Photos

+180

Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ernie Ureno Tree Service, Inc.
4.6(
77
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Los Alamitos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ernie responded immediately, when I called Home Advisor. He was very helpful and had one of his employees scheduled to come out to our home to give an estimate and provide a contract. Toya arrived on time for the estimate, and the crew came out on time the day the trimming and removal of our trees were to be done. The crew was very professional and cleaned up after the job was finished. I would highly recommend Ernie's Tree Service."
OUR WORK
OUR WORK
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+20

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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HLI Tree Services Inc
3.9(
393
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Trimming - For Business+1 more

Serving Los Alamitos, 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
148 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The speed of your tree root removal process depends on a few different factors, including the size and type of tree. However, the fastest method of killing tree roots is applying chemical herbicide, which starts working quickly and efficiently. But this removal method has its drawbacks, such as having a negative effect on the surrounding vegetation and landscaping. Other options like rock salt and stump grinding work relatively quickly and cause less damage to your yard.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

In the short term, you’ll have a lot of fallen trees to deal with. Tree removal services costs typically start at $200 per tree and increase based on species and size. Then, you’ll have to deal with the loss of trees: That means a loss of shade and a greater risk of rain runoff and erosion. Also, you’ll miss out on the health and aesthetic benefits of having trees on your property, which could even affect the resale value of your home.

That being said, cutting down a tree it’s not always a bad idea. Trees growing too close to rooftops can present fire hazards or debris problems. You may need to remove diseased or dying trees to prevent future issues.

Late winter is ideal, but if you’re pruning apple trees in the spring, prune them as early as possible in the season. You want to ensure your tree is just creeping out of dormancy and hasn’t started pushing out new growth. If you prune your tree too late into spring, you generally won’t see results until the following year.

That said, there’s no pruning season for unhealthy growth. Remove dead, dying, or diseased branches as soon as you notice them, regardless of the time of year.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

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