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Top-Rated Arborists in Santa Barbara - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Best Tree Service I've ever had. Prompt, extremely responsive, emailed photos right after job completed, fair pricing, and the clean up after the work was finished was exemplary. Strongly sugest you give Willliam a try for your next landscaping tree or shrub trimming job or general landscaping. He's great!, and friendly and professional!"
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Green Life Landscape Inc.
5.0(
10
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have used Green Life Landscaping for four years and are completely happy with their work. Jose and his staff are professional, reliable and do a great job. They provide quality service and are quick. Our yard always looks great and they let us know anytime anything needs more attention. I highly recommend this company. The employees are respectable and trustworthy. I feel confident and safe with them working when we are not home."
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wilsol Handyman Services License Not Yet Provided
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With more than 15 yrs of experience, Wilsol Handyman Services is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

Response time7 hrs
Avatar for LNS Tree Service, Inc.
LNS Tree Service, Inc.
4.8(
148
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business+2 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very professional, did a fabulous job and at a reasonable cost. I have used them before to do the Ventura County mandatory fire abatement tree trimming and they did a great job with that too. But this time it was a very large live oak removal due to disease that was determined to be a hazard to our house. From the time of determination and submitting the permit paperwork from an arborist, to removal of a two stemmed trunk --11 days including grinding the huge,two-pronged stump. From review and bidding, to actual removal the team was courteous, prompt and thorough. Can't say enough good about them. BTW, did I mention that they beat out two other bids! Enough said!"
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

You can find pruning paints and sealants for trees, but you shouldn’t use them on a topped tree. Coatings like these often inhibit the tree’s healing process. An important exception is if there are dangerous fungi nearby that the tree is particularly vulnerable to, like oaks and oak wilt. Sealing cuts can help prevent fungi from taking root.

No, homeowners insurance typically does not cover the cost of removing a dead, sick, or rotting tree that is still standing. Insurance is designed to protect against sudden and unexpected accidents, whereas a tree dying or rotting over time is considered a maintenance issue. Coverage usually only applies after a tree has fallen and caused damage to your property.

No. Most of the time, suckers are only a sign that the tree is experiencing stress. However, they can also be the canary in the coal mine, letting you know that something else is stressing your tree. If you have lots of suckers on your tree, calling in an arborist or a tree care expert is always a good call to determine the cause and develop a solution that de-stresses your tree.

In most ways, palm trees are incredibly low-maintenance. They don’t need a ton of water—which is why they’re so beloved in desert regions—and they basically prune themselves. But they do need an ample supply of sunlight and to be in soil that will allow for proper drainage so that their roots don’t become waterlogged and at risk of developing illnesses.

If the plant begins to wilt, develop spots, or change color, these could all be signs that your palm tree has a disease. But a few basic treatments, like pruning and applying fungicide, will usually be more than enough to return it to perfect health.

The best pro to hire for spraying trees is a tree maintenance specialist. These pros are well-versed in selecting the right spray treatment and applying it properly to ensure there’s no collateral damage to the tree or surrounding landscape. Many tree maintenance services employ certified arborists, but for these routine visits, the extra investment usually isn’t necessary.

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