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Top-Rated Arborists in Porterville - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for MAG Tree Service Inc
MAG Tree Service Inc
4.6(
77
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Highly recommend this tree service! They were very affordable, professional, and did exactly what I asked. They listened carefully to my directions and made sure everything was done the way I wanted. The crew worked efficiently, cleaned up afterward, and the whole process was easy from start to finish. Great work at a great price—I’d definitely use them again!"
PUSD Tree Trimming
PUSD Tree Trimming
PUSD Tree Trimming
Tree trimming
Residential Tree Job

+12

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Kern River Tree Service
5.0(
15
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company did a fantastic job at a very good price. They were friendly, communicative and very talented. Every one of the three person crew knew what they were doing and did their job well. No complaints. I would hire them again if needed and I highly recommend them."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LM TREE SERVICE
5.0(
21
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Angel Is very professional needed some trees removed from my property was done in a very safe way, has all the proper machinery to get the job done, puts cones all around his working are to ensure extra safety, will definitely contact him again THANK YOU"
118 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by38%of homeowners
Avatar for Peredo Custom Landscaping
Peredo Custom Landscaping
4.5(
40
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Peredro was very sweet and SUPER responsive and reliable. I hired him straight on the spot. If you need a gardener in Bakersfield he is the go to man. Very professional. I had no idea where to find a gardener so I checked Angie's list and found Peredro in a day. Thank you Peredro for being so reliable and responsive! I appreciate you!! Sabine"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Garibay's Tree Service
5.0(
9
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Trimming - For Business+1 more

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Garibay's Tree Service did an excellent job! I love that they are a family owned business. I made an appointment with the wife, the husband came out and gave the FREE estimate and their son was in charge of the crew and he cut down the tree and removed the stump. They left my property spotless and cleaned up the entire area where the trees had been trimmed and removed. They were extremely professional and polite, and very respectful and responsive. I give them 5 stars and highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for to have their trees trimmed or removed. They were very fast and handled the job well. I was very impressed with everything. Even though I'm located in Selma, they came all the way from Visalia to get the job done. I will definitely be using them in the future. Thank you Garibay's Tree Service."
Before over grown tree
Full trim and reduction
Oak removal
Oak removal
Palm tree trimming

+3

35 neighbors recently requested a quote
MARROQUIN'S TREE SERVICE PROS
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! \n

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Sanchez Family Tree Experts
Sanchez Family Tree Experts
4.5(
98
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bernardo was very knowledgeable of the types of trees I had. He explained in detail what and why he was doing the tasks. My yard was well over grown and he and his crew brought it back to its luster. They left the yard clean of all debris. I will hire them again."
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

While the fastest way to kill a tree is to simply cut it down, there are several other methods to choose from. You should hire a professional tree removal service to cut down a tree to ensure your personal and property safety. Some slower but effective options include treating or grinding the tree stump or using a basal bark treatment. 

Rock salt or Epsom salt can damage and kill tree roots over several weeks and can even assist in removing the tree's stump. However, you need to drill holes or cut into the stump and surface tree roots to inject them properly with the salt. Repeat the process every two weeks until the roots visibly rot away.

In general, trees should be planted no closer than 15 to 20 feet from your foundation. For larger trees with far-reaching roots like maples, oaks, or poplars, a good guide is to plant as many feet from your home as the tree’s height is expected to reach at maturity. Some trees, like elms and willows, should only be planted far from where their roots may encounter sewer or water lines.

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