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Avatar for Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
4.8(
20
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Serving Malibu, 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!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
Ralph's Tree Service
4.9(
50
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Rafael and his crew have helped me out with challenging emergency tree trimming projects twice. Both were during busy times after major weather events. He and his team are experienced, skilled, careful and efficient, and he responded immediately and showed up incredibly fast when no one else was even available. Honestly, I don't know how they do it. If I could give 6 stars I would. And he's a really nice guy."
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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LA Arbor Care, Inc.
5.0(
15
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The customer service was excellent. They did a complete job and they really cared to get it done the best way possible. I highly recommend them for the best tree trimming."
Olive Trees corner view
Olive Trees corner view
*Olive Trees front view
Olive Trees front view
*Certified Arborist

+5

Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
SIMON URIBE TREE, LANDSCAPING & GARDENING SERVICE
4.6(
73
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They were fast, reasonably priced, friendly and did a great job! I live out of the country and they made arrangements with our tenant directly to come out and take care of the job. The tenant was pleased with their service on a personal and professional level. I would definitely hire them again!"
Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Lead saw tree service
5.0(
19
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"I recently had Lead Saw Tree Service take out a tree from my yard, and it was such a breeze. They were super easy to deal with from the moment I asked for a quote to when they showed up on time and got the job done within the schedule they promised. It made my day so much easier and stress-free. I'd definitely recommend Lead Saw Tree Service for any tree removal job."
Your trusted tree professional!
Bucking with the new Ripsaw 500i. 
Wildland firefighter trained! We specialize in heavy timber removals!
Tree service
Tree service
Tree service

+6

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%of homeowners
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Green Essence Tree & Landscape, Inc.
4.8(
58
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Excellent experience. I had to have two huge eucalyptus removed. Gilbert's bid was fair and that he's thoroughly insured was most reassuring. But what sealed the deal was not feeling I had to hire an arborist diagnose the problem because Gilbert is so knowledge. He not only told me the reason the trees had to be removed but was able to show me the proof. The crew was efficient, hard working and impressive. I also felt I was working with a very honest person. Happy to recommend Gilbert's Green Essence."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree pruning
Tree pruning
Tree pruning

+2

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Commercial Tree Services, Inc.
4.6(
436
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Their foreman and his crew were highly experienced in tree-cutting and trimming. The front office staff was friendly, efficient, and professional. I would highly recommend this company to my friends and family."
Tree Trimming
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+14

Response time2 days
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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FENCE 4 U
5.0(
17
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service was outstanding. It was great working with them. They were very conscientious, organised and clean installing the fence, and safe for animal and children."
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Additional Photos

+68

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Del Mar Landscaping
4.6(
323
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Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Del Mar Landscaping has done various landscaping and construction jobs for us over the years, and we are always impressed by the results and so are our neighbors. Del Mar is understandably very busy but once they get started, they stay on site until the job is done. We highly recommend them."
Fire pit patio
BBQ
Pavers, BBQ
Modpool, artificial turf, concrete, outdoor patio
BBQ island

+106

Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You may wonder whether tree removal is tax deductible: Tree removal is not tax-deductible for homeowners unless it's related to a federally declared disaster. In that case, the cost may qualify as a casualty loss. However, if you own a commercial property, like a rental home, tree removal could be deductible if it's necessary for safety, maintenance, or part of a larger capital improvement project, and you must hire a professional tree removal service and keep documentation. Always consult a tax professional beforehand to see if you qualify.

Local tree removal prices range from $200 to $2,000 overall, but vary depending on:

  • Local cost of labor and supplies

  • Accessibility of the tree

  • Local laws regarding who is allowed to remove the tree

  • The species of the tree (softer woods are often easier to remove)

  • Local seasonal discounts for the off-season

Talking with a septic pro before planting trees near your tank is best to ensure the roots won’t interfere with your septic system. However, there is an easy way to figure out where to plant a tree—but you’ll need to know how tall it can get when it’s fully grown. For instance, if the tree can reach 50 feet, plant it at least 50 feet from your septic system.

Professionals ensure safety, prevent property damage, and handle debris efficiently.

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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