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Avatar for Tomaselli Tree Service Inc
Tomaselli Tree Service Inc
4.9(
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Serving Riverdale, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tomaselli Tree Service did an exceptional job removing a huge, old palm tree in my backyard. The estimate was quick and accurate and the work was professional and completed in a short amount of time. I recommend them highly!"
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Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by36%of homeowners
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Quinones Landscape & Tree Service
4.8(
70
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Serving Riverdale, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Antonio called me the same day of my request. I hired him and he arrived in a timely manner the next day. He pruned my palm and maple trees and hauled them away. He does excellent work and reasonably priced. I highly recomment Quinones Landscape and Tree Service."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate87%
149 neighbors recently requested a quote
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L ELENE'S TREE SERVICE
4.6(
127
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Serving Riverdale, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"Our 2 fan palms had grown so tall it was impossible to trim them ourselves as we had done in the past, so there was years of new growth and dead palm frons. One by one 4 workers arrived, each had a specific task. The first to arrive was the trimmer who climbed into the 3 story high trees to trim them. 2 men were on the ground stacking and picking up the ground and carrying them to the 4th man running the chipper. They were synchronized with their task. If any debris fell into our neighbors yard they picked that up. All of this was accomplished in 40 minutes. They left the yard picked up and clean and our trees beautiful!."
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Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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LM TREE SERVICE
5.0(
19
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Serving Riverdale, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I received 6 tree service quotes they were all very helpful and professional. LM tree service was willing to do the job a reasonable price! The work was very professional and they cleaned up very well. I would recommend to all family and friends.."
108 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%of homeowners
Greener Tree Solutions LLC
New to Angi

Serving Riverdale, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time10 mins
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Happy Growing Landscaping
4.8(
16
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Serving Riverdale, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a very good job. It was a very tall tree and they had it down in 4 hours. They charged us a very reasonable price and I would definitely recommend them."
Eucalyptus removal
Canary pine Removal
Redwood Removal
Oak removal
Eucalyptus removal

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LM Tree Service
5.0(
6
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Serving Riverdale, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"Angel and his team did a great job with removing a huge palm tree, walnut branches, and huge pine branches on our property. They were able to work around the house safely and took down the tree and branches without any damage. They were great to work with!"
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Pruning can impact cold hardiness—but it’s less about the exact temperature and more about temperature variation. Generally, you don’t want to prune trees when there’s a risk of temperatures suddenly dropping from 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit to 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. A tree is most sensitive until 48 hours after it’s pruned.

Dutch elm disease can’t harm humans. In fact, according to Cal Fire, bark beetles aren’t even typically dangerous to trees unless that tree is already weakened. The problem comes when Dutch elm disease kills a tree. That tree is more at risk of falling and catching fire, which can pose a serious threat.

It is possible to cut down a tree on your property yourself, but it is generally not recommended unless specific conditions are met. You should only consider this project if the tree is small (e.g., under 4-5 inches in diameter and short enough that you don't need a ladder to reach the branches), and you are experienced in handling a chainsaw. The tree must also be located far from any power lines, fences, homes, or other structures. Even for small trees, the work can be dangerous, and it's always advisable to have a spotter to ensure the tree falls correctly and no branches fall on you.

For any tree that is large, requires a ladder to access, or is near electrical lines or structures, you should always hire a professional. Attempting to remove a large tree yourself is extremely dangerous, poses a risk of serious injury, and could result in significant damage to your property.

Before any tree removal, it's also important to check your local and state regulations to ensure the tree is not historic or otherwise protected by your city.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

Your neighbor is not in a good position to know if your trees are truly dead or pose any kind of danger. That’s why hiring an arborist or tree service expert can be such an important part of the process. If the trees are still alive and don’t pose any threat, you’re in the clear (but you may want to document and photograph everything in case events turn sour down the road).

But if a tree is visibly dead and near the property line, you should remove it to be safe. If a dead tree falls on a neighbor’s property, they may have grounds to sue for negligence. If any branches on trees have died, it’s a good idea to cut them back for similar reasons.

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