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Avatar for P&J Tree Service Inc
P&J Tree Service Inc
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose came to give us an estimate in one day and his crew completed the work the next day. We had a few estimates and P & J was the best price. Another company told us they were booking a month out. P & J did our job the next day. Prompt, courteous service and they didn’t leave any mess. Very pleased with how nice our trees look and we will have less falling leaves to clean up this Fall."
Tree Service
Tree Service
Tree Service
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+24

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JMV Tree Service
4.9(
92
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The most professional tree service i have encountered. Juan called me throughout the project, always informed me of changes, he is thorough and very hard working and professional. I highly recommend him."
Tree pruning project
Tree pruning project
Tree pruning project
Redwood tree
Redwood tree

+9

Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Jake's Landscaping & Tree Services
4.7(
86
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jakes Tree Service guys were on time and very professional and respectful for other people s property. They cleaned up all debris. They did the job in a timely manner to our expectations. They were reasonably priced. I would use and recommend Jakes Tree Service again."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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GP Tree Service, Inc.
5.0(
9
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

"We have used GP Tree Service for a few years now starting in 2020. They always provide a competitive quote, perform the service quickly and professionally, provide outstanding guidance and recommendations. We refer all our neighbors to them. We even use them for our neighborhood association."
Response time2 days
Response rate93%
80 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bama's Tree Care, Inc
4.3(
101
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Trimming - For Business+1 more

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bama's Tree Care did an excellent and thorough job on two of my trees. My tree overhangs the neighbor's yard. They were very careful to place plastic and 8x4 boards on the neighbor's new deck to protect the deck. Also placed the boards to protect my windows. The owner, Oscar, was calm, professional, and I would highly recommend hiring him. Good price, cleanup, and easy to work with."
death cypress
death cypress
death cypress
death cypress
cavities

+8

Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Acer Landscaping & Tree Care, Inc.
4.6(
23
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was contacted by Eli just after I put a request for prices to do the above work. He made an appointment for the next morning. After I made the decision to hire him, he started the work on the following Monday. He removed two 60 ft. trees. He and his crew were extremely organized and efficient with their time. Trees were removed along with all debris. The cleanup of the both front and backyards were great. I would highly recommend him for work and plan on having him back to prune fruit trees at the proper time."
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
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+58

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

A general rule is that trees need 10 gallons of water for each inch of the tree’s diameter. For large trees, that can amount to approximately 160 gallons of water or more. Watering big trees to this extent can take quite a bit of time using a hose. For this reason, you may consider installing a soaker hose or sprinkler system to make the job easier.  

Generally, you’ll want to avoid pruning more than 25% of the tree’s canopy at one time. While pruning your tree is important, it’s possible to do it too often or to go too far. Again, this is why hiring a tree trimming pro to do the work is wise. However, if you do decide to DIY, going slow and trimming gradually is the name of the game.

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.

No, you cannot plant a tree above a gas line. Tree roots grow and spread over time and can sometimes dent, crack, or penetrate a gas line. Those same roots may also cause accessibility problems for maintenance or repairs. You can generally plant vegetation with non-invasive root systems, low-growing vegetation, and flower beds near gas lines. 

Ivy eventually kills trees by restricting its growth, blocking sunlight, absorbing nutrients and water from the soil, and weakening the tree. Trees with ivy are more likely to experience diseases, pests, rot, and fungi growth. When ivy weighs down tree branches, the tree is more likely to break during a storm and cause damage.

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