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Avatar for Adams Tree Care
Adams Tree Care
5.0(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Solana Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam is great. Quick with a quote - reasonable. HOA Board approved, and just finished the 2-day job yesterday. Professional, considerate, nice crew. Hope to have Adam and his crew come bi-annually to trim, so the property trees don't get so overgrown. Highly recommend!"
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+2

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Maya's Landscape & Tree Service, Inc.
Maya's Landscape & Tree Service, Inc.
4.7(
32
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Solana Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Maya’s Landscaping Service is amazing! We have multiple eucalyptus trees and other trees that needed to be trimmed way down. They were here on time, gave us a more than fair price and did the work quickly and efficiently. All of the team members were very friendly. Hire them! You will not be disappointed."
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+30

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Juan's Tree Service & Landscaping
Juan's Tree Service & Landscaping
4.8(
56
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+7 more

Serving Solana Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Good morning Juan and his employee were amazing and did a great Job removing weeds and trimming trees great clean up very satisfied. His customer service was Very Good Very Nice and Professional. Thank you Tammy"
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
4.5(
130
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Solana Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A job performed perfectly. Kent is professional and knowledgeable about the work he does and is an absolute pleasure to work with. I will definitely call him again when I need more landscaping done."
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Del Mar
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Del Mar
Encinitas

+19

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Gutierrez Tree Service, Inc.
Gutierrez Tree Service, Inc.
4.9(
52
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Solana Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Martin from Gutierrez Tree service listens to the work I needed, asked questions and also made some very useful suggestions. The quote was very easy to understand, work was able to be scheduled promptly, which met my needs. Martin and the team showed up on time, were diligent in performing the work to meet the desired outcome and made sure the area was cleaned at the end. The trees and area looks great. I will definitely call them again for any future work."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for La Costa Tree Service & Maintenance, Inc.
La Costa Tree Service & Maintenance, Inc.
4.7(
60
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Tree Removal

Serving Solana Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"ASAP Tree Service did a wonderful job removing my tree. They were prompt and thorough. They also cleaned up the debris at a reasonable price. Highly recommend them."
Canary Palm
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La Costa Trucks
Palm Pruning
Queen Palm Pruning

+24

Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wulfscape Inc.
5.0(
22
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Solana Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job replacing planter boxes mulch with rocks to mitigate fire danger. Reliable, efficient, and cost effective. My wife and I are extremely pleased with the work done and would hire them without question for future projects."
Golf Course Project
Response time6 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Lopez Tree Care, Inc.
4.8(
80
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Solana Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Lopez Tree Care did an excellent job. Quality work and cleaned up all the areas that they worked on. I am very pleased with the work that they did. I would highly recommend them."
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+54

Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

Stump grinding consists of removing the visible part of the stump, but the roots remain intact. Depending on the tree and root system, the roots may still grow after stump grinding. If you are concerned about root growth and damage, you may want to consider having a stump removed completely.

You can remove a small tree from your yard if there’s space for the tree to fall, you have the right tools and safety equipment, and you follow a clear plan of action. You’ll just want to follow the steps above carefully, and ideally, you will have experience doing similar tasks. If you have any doubts that you can do this project safely, though, you should hire a pro.

Carefully pruning small roots no thicker than three inches in diameter won’t harm the tree. However, cutting larger roots may impact the tree's stability and nutrient absorption. It's advisable to consult an arborist or tree care professional to evaluate the root's size, the tree's health, and the potential impact of cutting. Proper tree pruning techniques and timing can minimize damage, but larger root removal may necessitate expert guidance to avoid compromising the tree's overall health and stability.

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

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