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Reyes Tree Service & Gardening
4.7(
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Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

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"Great. Juan's men came and went to work trimming, pruning the trees that needed it and removed the invasive ficus tree. They cleaned up everything also blowing out my gutters."
Old Topanga Canyon Project
Old Topanga Canyon Project
Old Topanga Canyon Project
Old Topanga Canyon Project
Old Topanga Canyon Project

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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
4.8(
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Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I first hired Roper Tree Surgeon & Landscaping in June 2014 to do a major tree cutting on some huge ficus trees.  This project required a truck with a boom, another truck with a large wood-chipper, and an experienced crew capable of cutting big trees so close to my house.  Roper surpassed my expectations in every way, and I was thrilled with the outcome.
When Mr. Roper and I discussed additional projects, I was really impressed with his knowledge, and willingness to help me with free advice and without any sales pitch.   So I hired the company again in July for a large landscaping project, which included:  A new automatic sprinkler system, replacing the front lawn and parkway grass with sod, replacing old shrubs with planting of new flowers, trees, and shrubs, and root pruning ficus trees and replacing the sidewalk destroyed by the roots.
Roper Tree finished the project on time and on budget.  I couldn't be happier with the results!  Mr. Roper takes genuine pride in his work, does not look for shortcuts, and does what he promises to do.   He is driven by customer satisfaction.  I look forward to working with Mr. Roper again, and recommend him wholeheartedly!"
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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3-D Tree Services, Inc.
4.6(
232
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Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

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"Put in the request with Home Advisor on Saturday night, in about 5 minutes I received a call from Rigo from 3-D Tree services. They came out to give me a quote 15 minutes later. I was happy with the quote so I hired them. The quote was to trim two large (About 40 feet tall) trees and remove another large tree. They showed up Sunday morning at 8:00 exactly on time, and were amazing. Roger (Son of Rigo) was great. Walked us through the process made sure there was a clear understanding of what they were going to do and they went to it. They ended up bringing a cherry picker, wood chipper, and stump grinder. All of the workers were great. They ended up leaving our place cleaner then it was when they got there. We could not be happier. 17 hours after I put in the request to Home Advisor our tree issues were completely solved. I would definitely hire them again.... Chris"
Response time2 hrs
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Maya Tree Service
4.6(
88
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Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

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"Fast efficient and professional. Will be happy to hire again. Extremely knowledgeable about my trees. Gave great advice. Victor was punctual and cleaned up everything prior to leaving. Used twice and will definitely hire again."
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

If you’re planning on keeping the tree, unless the roots are invasive, there’s no need to remove them, as doing so can cause damage to the tree. If the tree has been cut down and the stump and roots are left, grinding and removing the stump can cause root decay for some species. For other species, the stump and roots will need to be removed to prevent pests, disease, and possible tree regrowth.

Costs depend on tree height, trunk diameter, removal complexity, and required equipment.

The recovery time for pruning depends on how much you prune, the species of tree, and how well you care for it afterward. All trees grow new wood and often sprout additional branches after pruning. Ideally, trees should recover from normal pruning after one or two years. Heavy pruning or slow-growing trees may take several years to fully recover.

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.

Leaving a dead tree can expose your other trees to potential diseases, pests, and fungi, and it can also be a hazard. If your tree is dead, then you should hire a tree maintenance service to remove it. Cutting down trees is extremely dangerous, and a professional can ensure no one gets hurt and there is no damage to your property. Tree removal costs between $200 and $2,000 and will prevent future issues and keep you and your property safe.

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