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Top-Rated Arborists in Santa Ynez - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for 805 Tree Care Co
805 Tree Care Co
5.0(
25
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain+5 more

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired 805 Tree Care to remove a 50 year old tree from my backyard, I was impressed the way they worked as a team in removing this huge tree, they also trimmed two trees front yard cleaned backyard and front yard, They are a professional tree care company !!"
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
MD Trees Corporation
5.0(
15
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"MD Trees did an excellent job at a fair price. I definitely would use them again. They were quick and did a good job on cleanup and haul away. Note to Angies list: I had a hard time finding this page to leave a review. Other than that everything was great."
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+8

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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MM Central Coast Landscape, Inc.
4.5(
84
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Tree TrimmingTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Miguel and his team just did a major clean up and re-mulch of our one acre property in preparation for selling our house. It was a full day’s work for a crew of 5-6 men. They did a great job and made sure to address all the areas and even suggested some we had not thought about. Excellent job"
Response time2 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Paradise Tree Service
Paradise Tree Service
4.4(
125
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very professional and did a great job on our trees and large hopseed plants. Liked that they had an arborist on staff to consult. The crew was considerate and our trees/large shrubs look great! They were also the only company we contracted (5 in all) who showed proof of license, insurance and bonding."
California Pepper Tree Before Tree Trimming
CALIFORNIA PEPPER TREE
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Beautiful Palm Trees
Tree Trimming

+5

Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for America's Best Inc
America's Best Inc
4.1(
2,198
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The young guy who did the work was prompt and professional, but not well trained. He power washed my patio BEFORE blowing the leaves and sticks off my roof, so all the debris landed on my just cleaned patio, and he didn't follow up to clean it off.
He forgot to do the garage door and was all packed up when he asked me to inspect, so I just let it ride.


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10,000 square foot home
We love Los Angeles
skylight cleaning
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

If you want to take your tree-planting hobby beyond your outdoor space, here are a few great ways to do it:

  • Encourage your neighbors to participate in the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program, which has a four-step framework that helps communities grow and maintain their own tree cover.

  • Support businesses that plant trees. 

  • Lobby your local government to plant more trees around your community.

  • Donate to a tree-planting charity.

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.

In most cases, you should not use a pruning seal on trees after trimming. Applying a sealant can interfere with the tree's natural healing process, and it does not guarantee protection from pathogens. Instead of sealing the cut, the best practice is to support the tree's natural recovery by providing it with plenty of water and a dormant-style fertilizer. However, there are exceptions. Pruning seals may be recommended for very vulnerable species, like elm trees, in areas where dangerous diseases such as Dutch elm disease are prevalent. In these specific situations, the protection offered by a sealant can outweigh its downsides. For advice tailored to your situation, especially after cutting large branches, it is best to consult a local tree trimming professional.

Leaf removal costs between $400 and $1,000 per acre on average. Nationally, the cost of leaf removal averages about $350. Cost factors for this project include lawn size, leaf removal method, tree density, location, and the time required to do the job. If your lawn removal service charges based on lawn size, you can expect to pay $0.02 to $0.10 per square foot.

The Santa Ynez, CA homeowners’ guide to arboricultural services

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