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Avatar for Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
4.8(
23
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving South Pasadena, 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!"
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by56%of homeowners
Avatar for Discount Tree Care Arborist, Inc.
Discount Tree Care Arborist, Inc.
4.6(
1,017
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Trees
Work Truck
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate85%
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Maya Tree Service
4.6(
91
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Castaneda's Tree Trimming
4.5(
104
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I'm looking for more quotes just to see who can handle the jobs I have, but Pedro called me very quickly after I had set-up a HomeAdvisor. He was very prompt and respectful over the phone and spoke with me in an extremely professional manner. I would definitely recommend Castaneda's Tree Trimming service to anyone looking for Tree Removal or other arborist services."
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Rock's Tree & Hillside Service
Rock's Tree & Hillside Service
4.7(
39
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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HLI Tree Services Inc
3.9(
395
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Trimming - For Business+1 more

Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys they send out are not tree experts & have chainsaw, will travel, should be their motto. They are polite and helpful but they cut too many good limbs off one tree so now we don't have much shade. I hope the limbs grow back but doubt it. I have to watch everything else they do, to make sure they don't break anything else (dropped limbs on patio furniture) and only cut what's necessary. I tried to call the boss or fast-talking salesman to complain that they are cutting out too much but the mailbox was full so I couldn't talk to him or leave a message. Wish I'd hired the first guy; I have a feeling he knew more about what he was doing. Next time I'll Google a certified arborist (the first one I called didn't return my call), who will cut out only what is needed to be pruned and will leave the good limbs (they said they were dead but they had green foliage on them so they weren't dead."
Few thousand trees
Crane work
Response time9 hrs
228 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

If you’re looking to rot a tree stump fast, potassium nitrate will work far quicker than copper nails. First, drill several holes into the stump using a power drill, then pour potassium nitrate pellets into the holes. Next, add water to help the chemical absorb into the wood, thoroughly soaking the stump to ensure the pellets dissolve and spread evenly. Afterward, cover the stump with a tarp to retain moisture and block sunlight, then place mulch on top to secure it in place.

In some states and municipalities, you will need a permit to remove a tree on your property. In many cases where permits are required, a tree must reach a maximum height before a permit is required to remove it. You can either ask your local building department or a tree removal professional if you’ll need a permit. If you do, you can expect to pay between $50 and $150 for the permit alone. Your tree removal company should pull the permit for you and include the permit fee in your total.

While palm trees can bring aesthetic appeal to your yard, they have a couple of drawbacks. The main disadvantage is that many types require warm climates, so if you live in a cold region, you need to ensure you pick a palm that can withstand the freezing temperatures. Another downside is that maintenance can be difficult because of their height, which means you will need to pay a pro to prune the tree as needed.

Although it’s possible, heavy machinery like a crane is necessary for removing an entire tree stump and all. This procedure is extremely costly, time-consuming, and usually unnecessary, as there are plenty of convenient and affordable stump removal options. 

Your best bet, if you want to be sure to remove a tree and its stump efficiently, is to speak with a professional. They’ll be able to walk you through the entire process.

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