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Central Coast Tree Specialist
4.9(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Shandon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Allan is super easy to work with. He did such an excellent job. It was impeccable work cleans the place did everything he said he would do. I feel confident hiring him and his crew for any job I need done. I highly recommend them"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LM TREE SERVICE
5.0(
20
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain+5 more

Serving Shandon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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.."
134 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Calwest Services
4.9(
27
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Tree TrimmingTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal+3 more

Serving Shandon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Instead of cutting TO 12', the trees were 12' from the top. They are still over 40' tall. I was clear in communication what I agreed to, and thought omitting the word "to" was a typo. We were negotiating again after one tree was "finished". And while they chipped branches and leaves and left them where I asked, they also took a whole truckload of wood that I wanted chipped as well. The rest of the work was excellent and they were very efficient. In hindsight I should have stuck with the person I originally had lined up."
Tree
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+70

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
MD Trees Corporation
5.0(
13
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Tree TrimmingTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal+5 more

Serving Shandon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Excellent. Very efficient. well tuned machine. Everyone knew there part and commenced to doing the work. Rob (the estimator) was very cordial and professional. All went well and the price was competitive."
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+8

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Shofar Landscape Contracting
5.0(
13
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Shandon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Shofar was wonderful to work with; they repaired our patio slab. Removed /tore up damaged concrete, tore out the tree roots which had caused the problem. and then laid a new slab. They were so professional, timely, efficient, and communicative! I highly recommend this company!!!!"
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Paradise Tree Service
5.0(
2
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Shandon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were so happy with the service Paradise provided. They were on time, efficient and finished the job quicker than promised. We would definitely hire Logan and his Paradise team again. Thank you!!!"
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bunyon Bros. Tree Care, Inc.
4.7(
21
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Shandon, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Other than the obvious aesthetics you really don’t appreciate a tree trimming job until the wind blows. We’ve some large oaks that Bunyon Bros. have been maintaining over the years, and when the wind blows it’s a trip watching that kind of tonnage moving around. Yet, no matter how hard the gusts there’s no sense that a limb’s going to let loose. Year after year. Dead wood’s cleared, weight’s taken off the limbs, and unsupported higher limbs are removed. Binyon Bros. come back every few years and bring it all back to safe. I can’t recommend there services enough."
Climb 2
Crane 1
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crane 2
Tree Topping

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Golden State Tree Service
5.0(
12
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Shandon, CA and surrounding areas

"Except for a rather long delay from the initial proposal until project start, the end result was totally satisfying (best pruning job in 20 years). If want your tree's pruned instead of cut like many pros do, this is your provider. Jesus supervises his people and works with them to complete the job. I would definitely recommend and hire this company again for my pruning needs."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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North County Trees
5.0(
5
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Shandon, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Swimmingly. The boys over there were very quick in helping me understand what might best fit my needs. Not only that, but they made the whole process of a novice arborist (really a non-arborist) way easy. The installation was prompt and everything looks really great."
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+24

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

There are a few general rules to follow that will help you prune your trees correctly. One of the most important rules is to prune during the correct season for the type of tree you have. Typically, pruning should be during late winter. For younger trees, you should not remove more than a ⅓ of the tree's crown when pruning. Also, remember to remove dead and diseased branches first, then proceed with pruning the rest of the tree.

If it’s only a smaller branch that has died and you’re keeping an eye on the tree, it’s probably nothing to worry about. But if other nearby branches start dying off as well, or a very large branch dies, then you likely have a bigger problem. It’s time to watch for diseases and other problems and possibly get professional guidance on how to proceed.

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

A dead tree should always be cut down, because it could fall and cause injuries or damage, and it can also attract insects like carpenter ants. A tree that’s diseased beyond repair should also be cut down, but it’s not always easy for a homeowner to tell. Signs of disease include dying branches, a hollow trunk, leaning, and discolored or missing leaves, but your best bet is to hire a local arborist who can evaluate the tree and tell you if it can be saved or should be cut down.

For small trees, tree removal should take just a couple of hours to complete. Assume that a mid-sized tree will take between four and eight hours, depending on the extent of the equipment required and the health of the tree. Remember to add up to two hours for stump removal. Larger trees could take as long as one or two working days, about eight hours each.

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