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Top-Rated Tree service pros in Rancho Santa Fe - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Adams Tree Care
Adams Tree Care
5.0(
28
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Rancho Santa Fe, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam is great. Quick with a quote - reasonable. HOA Board approved, and just finished the 2-day job yesterday. Professional, considerate, nice crew. Hope to have Adam and his crew come bi-annually to trim, so the property trees don't get so overgrown. Highly recommend!"
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+2

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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THE BRANCH
4.9(
181
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees and Shrubs - Trim or Remove

Serving Rancho Santa Fe, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Trevor and his crew did an excellent job both times. They are prompt, polite and professional. We would not hesitate to hire them again and in fact did so with a second job to remove 5 tree stumps and 1 evergreen bush. To trim the 30 Italian Cypress Trees it was - $1500 To remove 5 large tree stumps and 1 Evergreen bush - $900"
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Lopez Tree Care, Inc.
4.8(
80
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Rancho Santa Fe, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Olaf and his team did an amazing job trimming 4 large trees and 1 large wall of hedges on my property. His price was fair, his team was efficient and respectful, and the overall experience was great end to end. We also received multiple compliments from neighbors on the end result. Would recommend their services to anyone."
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+54

Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Maya's Landscape & Tree Service, Inc.
4.7(
32
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Rancho Santa Fe, CA and surrounding areas

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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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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Gutierrez Tree Service, Inc.
4.9(
54
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Trimming - For Business+2 more

Serving Rancho Santa Fe, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had three bids to remove a massive tree in my front yard, and Gutierrez Tree Service came in with the lowest bid. They removed the tree, ground down the stump, and trimmed another tree in two hours! And they a did fantastic clean up afterwards. I will definitely hire them again."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate88%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Five Star Tree Care, Inc.
4.7(
361
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Rancho Santa Fe, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Five Star Tree Service did a fine job of removing trees, shrubs, and some very large agaves. They arrived right on time, finished the job quicker than I expected, cleaned up thoroughly, and hauled everything away. The price was very reasonable. If I need any work like this, I will call on Mike and Carson again."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for RODRIGUEZ TREE SERVICES
RODRIGUEZ TREE SERVICES
5.0(
18
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Rancho Santa Fe, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rodriguez Tree Services exceeded my expectations. The staff was kind, friendly, and super helpful. They took care of my trees, yard, and they cleaned and removed all the debris. My yard looks a 1000% percent better. I will reach out to them again when my trees need a bit of TLC. I have already recommended them to my neighbors. -Steven"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tree Service FAQs, answered by experts

There are a few differences between tree guying and tree staking. Tree guying requires anchor stakes that are shorter and stronger than regular stakes and are driven deeper into the ground at an angle away from the tree. Tree staking uses longer stakes that are set parallel to the tree and are used for smaller trees. Consult a local tree professional to determine which method is best for your tree.

Absolutely. These steps are significantly easier, too, especially when it comes to preserving the root ball and moving the palm tree. However, you will want to make sure the tree has plenty of fertilizer to establish itself and start growing. Supports may also be more important, as it can take extra time for a potted palm to spread out its roots. If you are transferring a palm to another pot, you’ll want to move up a size or two to a larger pot. Make sure the pot has excellent drainage to keep the palm from getting waterlogged.

There are four common ways to prune a tree correctly: crown thinning, crown reduction, crown raising, and crown cleaning. The method you choose depends on the purpose of pruning. However, making the correct cuts is a vital part of the process, regardless of your method. Pruning incorrectly can damage or even kill the tree. So, you may want to hire a professional tree-trimming company to tackle the task. 

There are several signs that may indicate a tree needs to be cut down. These include visible damage to the trunk or branches, a hollow trunk, extensive storm damage, or a significant lean to one side. Other warning signs are pest infestations or the tree growing too close to a house, power lines, or other structures. It is best to hire a professional arborist to inspect the tree, as they can determine if it can be saved or if removal is necessary.

Stump grinding consists of removing the visible part of the stump, but the roots remain intact. Depending on the tree and root system, the roots may still grow after stump grinding. If you are concerned about root growth and damage, you may want to consider having a stump removed completely.

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