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Silva Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving Montclair, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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Offers commercial services

"Silvas tree service came ready to work! They were able to help me trim down my backyard tree with ease and speedy service. The guys were so nice and clean. They left my property looking way better. Thanks Silvas tree service."
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+32

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
101 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ezra Tree Service
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Serving Montclair, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"They did a really good job of pruning and removing the identified trees. They could have done a better clean-up of their own litter, but I would hire them again based on their tree trimming expertise."
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+15

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Forest Tree Care Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Montclair, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They do great work. They were able to take care of some branch and hedge trimming and they were quick, cleaned up well and did exactly what they said that they would do."
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Avina Tree Service Inc.
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Serving Montclair, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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"This contractor was simply outstanding! He was timely, very professional and the work completed was fantastic. We couldn’t be happier. His pricing was very reasonable and their attention to detail from start to finish was incredible. Great value, wonderful service and highly recommend Avina Tree Service."
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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3-D Tree Services, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Montclair, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"I called HomeAdvisor looking for a tree trimmer. They responded within minutes and within an hour Robert was at the work site to evaluate the job abd managed to schedule a two-man crew for 0800 the next morning. They. were on time, worked in a safe and prifessional manner, and did a thorough clean-up. I was very impressed."
Response time2 hrs
91 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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JIMMYS TREE CARE INC
4.8(
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Serving Montclair, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

"My home has 5 gigantic deodor pine trees and it is always a chore weeding through all the certified arborists and tree services to find the right guys for the job but this time I decided to go with my gut and give this young crew full of passion for the job a chance to do it ..I have to say they far exceeded my expectations and tirelessly worked pruning and raising the giant branches climbing all the way to the top paying careful attention to every detail and need of the trees and I think the images of the finished trees will speak for themselves but I know the next time they need work done who to call : Jimmy's Tree Care, Inc. I can highly recommend this crew working together like a well oiled machine facing any challenges headon"
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Yes, you should trim the lower branches of your maple tree for safety. Trimming maple trees as they grow helps lift the crown and canopy and trains it to grow straight up. A good rule of thumb is to prune enough branches to leave 6 feet of clearance under the tree.

In the case that a tree is growing directly on your property line, the cost of maintaining the tree is shared and is the property of both owners in common. In this case, all decisions regarding the maintenance of the tree must be made jointly, and both parties must agree on a course of action. You will need to agree with your neighbor about the cutting of any roots before you carry it out, and your neighbor must also consult with you before doing any trimming. Coming to an agreement with your neighbor about any shared trees ahead of necessary trimming and maintenance will make this process much simpler.

The felling notch you make before you make the final cut will determine which way the tree will fall. The cut will be in a wedge or triangle, and the tree will fall from the highest point of the triangle. You can use this, as well as the process described above, to estimate where a tree will fall. 

The cost of trees varies massively based on the size of the tree and the species. A small Colorado spruce can cost as little as $30, but a golden rain tree of the same size can cost $90. Large trees can cost $1,500 or more, depending on their species and height.

Tree trimming can count as landscaping, depending on how a landscaping business describes its services. Professional tree trimmers are more specialized than landscapers and offer trimming services separately from general landscaping.

When general landscaping companies offer tree trimming, look up the details. They usually mean shaping or seasonal trimming of ornamental trees, which is different from trimming larger trees for health or safety reasons. When possible, look for a licensed expert that specializes in trees and tree health.

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