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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

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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
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

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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

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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

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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

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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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+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

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Conrad and his employees with DelMar Landscaping was very professional and clean. They were very responsive and completed the project in a timely manner. I was very happy with the outcome of our backyard project and would highly recommend their services."
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

Depending on the severity of the damage, a tree might continue healing for years after a split or a break. Saplings can usually bounce back in the spring in one or two seasons, but larger trees might take a few years to regain their former strength. If your tree is showing strong growth and is not dropping limbs, you can consider it healed after the first two seasons.

If you ever want to see the literal fruits of your labor, you’ll need to prune your peach trees. Without pruning, the trees may not grow or bear fruit since the nutrients will be divided among too many offshoots to provide any with enough energy to produce the peaches. Plus, if parts of the peach tree become diseased or pest-ridden, pruning can nip those problems in the bud.

If you’re wondering why tree trunks are painted white in your area, it’s usually to prevent sunscald, a condition where extreme shifts in temperature can cause tree bark to split. Fruit trees are especially vulnerable to sunscald, so this treatment is worth considering if it’s something that affects your trees.

If you’re buying a small tree with lots of room to grow, expect to pay around $100 to $200 for a potted version. But if you’re buying a larger tree—say one over 10 feet—prices rise, starting in the $500 to $600 range and increasing quickly from there. Keep in mind that paying for professional palm tree planting or transplanting services will increase the cost.

Hiring an arborist costs around $900 on average, with prices ranging from $250 to $2,500 or more. Some arborists charge an hourly rate, typically between $100 and $350 per hour. The final cost depends on several factors, including the type of work, the number of trees, accessibility, and whether you hire an independent arborist or a larger tree service company. When hiring, you should also consider their experience and insurance coverage.

Below are some estimated costs for common arborist jobs:

  • Small tree removal: $300 to $500

  • Large tree removal: $500 to $2,000 or more

  • Tree health assessment: $150

  • Trimming a small tree: $75 to $200

  • Trimming a large tree: $150 to $400

  • Dealing with invasive species: $150 to $1,000 or more

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