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Top-Rated Arborists in Pauma Valley - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Maya's Landscape & Tree Service, Inc.
Maya's Landscape & Tree Service, Inc.
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Pauma Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Maya’s Landscaping Service is amazing! We have multiple eucalyptus trees and other trees that needed to be trimmed way down. They were here on time, gave us a more than fair price and did the work quickly and efficiently. All of the team members were very friendly. Hire them! You will not be disappointed."
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+30

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Juan's Tree Service & Landscaping
Juan's Tree Service & Landscaping
4.8(
59
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+7 more

Serving Pauma Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Good morning Juan and his employee were amazing and did a great Job removing weeds and trimming trees great clean up very satisfied. His customer service was Very Good Very Nice and Professional. Thank you Tammy"
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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North County Tree
4.7(
120
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Pauma Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service and work. Was contacted immediately after I requested help finding a tree service. Work was done the next morning. The gentleman arrived and went right to work grinding down our stumps. The work was done quickly and you would not even know the trees were ever there. He cleaned up everything and was on his way. I definitely would recommend this company. I give them an A+!"
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+77

Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Artistic Arborist
4.4(
42
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain

Serving Pauma Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We went with Artistic Arbor because they had good reviews and we liked the gentleman who came out to give us a quote on trimming/removing our trees. Their quote was not the most or least expensive of the ones we received. While they did a good job cutting the trees, they also broke a cap off of our brick wall and didn't inform us. I had to call several times and was finally told someone would be out to look at it the following week....That was several weeks ago and I'm still waiting. I have additional landscaping to be done so I am off to search for a different company."
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+5

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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S & H Tree Service
4.9(
9
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Pauma Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

"Sal and his crew provided excellent service. He shows a particular concern for the overall health of the tree, and uses his skill as a certified Arborist to assess where the tree is in its life cycle, what particular stresses or diseases it may be presently subject to, and recommends a course of action which is best for the tree's continued health and survival. He also pays particular care to any wildlife which might be nesting in the tree at the time.
I would recommend Sal's company (S & H Tree Service) to anyone and everyone. I will call no other man for the job, and intend to use him exclusively from now on.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Carefully pruning small roots no thicker than three inches in diameter won’t harm the tree. However, cutting larger roots may impact the tree's stability and nutrient absorption. It's advisable to consult an arborist or tree care professional to evaluate the root's size, the tree's health, and the potential impact of cutting. Proper tree pruning techniques and timing can minimize damage, but larger root removal may necessitate expert guidance to avoid compromising the tree's overall health and stability.

Most tree surgeons cost around $100 per hour or between $70 and $200 per hour for their services. You might get flat fees for more straightforward services, like a tree assessment, tree removal, stump grinding, and one-off treatments, but many times, treatments for tree diseases or pests will be charged based on an hourly rate or a per-visit rate. Since the cost of a tree surgeon can vary widely, it’s best to speak with an arborist near you to get an idea of what your particular issue will cost to correct.

Early signs that a tree is struggling include premature leaf shedding and lesions or other strange markings. Peeling bark, dead or rotten branches on the ground, and a conspicuous lack of leaves can all be signs that a tree has started to die. By the time a tree starts leaning, it’s usually too far gone to save.

A few signs a tree may be dead is if the leaves are dead and there are no signs of new blooms. You can also perform a scratch test on some of the branches to check the condition of the cambium layer beneath the bark.

If it is green, it is still alive, but if several are dry, brittle, and brown, the tree may be dying or dead. Always consult an arborist before assuming your tree is dead because you may be able to save it.

Most tree removals take 3-8 hours, requiring additional time for stump grinding or debris hauling.

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