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Avatar for Discount Tree Care Arborist, Inc.
Discount Tree Care Arborist, Inc.
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tree Care Arborist, Inc. proved to be a very impressive company. Very professional and knowledgeable in their field of work. Effective work ethic and very customer oriented. Family business is well run with excellent employees working to perfection. Highly recommended!"
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate85%
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I first hired Roper Tree Surgeon & Landscaping in June 2014 to do a major tree cutting on some huge ficus trees.  This project required a truck with a boom, another truck with a large wood-chipper, and an experienced crew capable of cutting big trees so close to my house.  Roper surpassed my expectations in every way, and I was thrilled with the outcome.
When Mr. Roper and I discussed additional projects, I was really impressed with his knowledge, and willingness to help me with free advice and without any sales pitch.   So I hired the company again in July for a large landscaping project, which included:  A new automatic sprinkler system, replacing the front lawn and parkway grass with sod, replacing old shrubs with planting of new flowers, trees, and shrubs, and root pruning ficus trees and replacing the sidewalk destroyed by the roots.
Roper Tree finished the project on time and on budget.  I couldn't be happier with the results!  Mr. Roper takes genuine pride in his work, does not look for shortcuts, and does what he promises to do.   He is driven by customer satisfaction.  I look forward to working with Mr. Roper again, and recommend him wholeheartedly!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Maya Tree Service
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fast efficient and professional. Will be happy to hire again. Extremely knowledgeable about my trees. Gave great advice. Victor was punctual and cleaned up everything prior to leaving. Used twice and will definitely hire again."
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Rock's Tree & Hillside Service
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1976

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a landscaping design/build company until illness kept me from continuing. I felt like I was in good and knowledgeable hands when Rock came out for the estimate - he is an arborist so he understood exactly what I wanted. His crew showed up on time and were very professional with a very capable foreman who interpreted Rock's job description accurately, so the job was done perfectly and the place was clean afterwards."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Nature's Tree Service
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We specialize in safe tree removal and trimming along with a full range of additional services to enhance and beautify your property. Commercial & residential, our team of professionals can create healthy appealing foliage that can be enjoyed for years.

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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Leaving a dead tree can expose your other trees to potential diseases, pests, and fungi, and it can also be a hazard. If your tree is dead, then you should hire a tree maintenance service to remove it. Cutting down trees is extremely dangerous, and a professional can ensure no one gets hurt and there is no damage to your property. Tree removal costs between $200 and $2,000 and will prevent future issues and keep you and your property safe.

Depending on the severity of the damage, a tree might continue healing for years after a split or a break. Saplings can usually bounce back in the spring in one or two seasons, but larger trees might take a few years to regain their former strength. If your tree is showing strong growth and is not dropping limbs, you can consider it healed after the first two seasons.

When a palm tree no longer produces new fronds and old fronds start turning yellow-brown, that’s a sign the tree is dying. However, transplanted palm trees can show these signs for the first several months as they re-establish themselves. It’s best to keep watering and not give up on the palm tree until a couple of seasons have passed and you’re sure it’s not coming back to life.

To maintain trees on a commercial property, perform regular pruning, monitor for diseases, and apply fertilization to promote healthy growth. It is also important to remove any hazardous branches to keep the trees healthy and prevent potential liability issues.

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.

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