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Avatar for Rock's Tree & Hillside Service
Rock's Tree & Hillside Service
4.7(
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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

"This is the third time we've used them and they never disappoint.  They aren't the cheapest but if you care about your trees and how your lawn looks it is well worth the money.  They do an excellent job protecting all of the other plantings.  They also clean up really well afterward.

They are very knowledgable as well as being nice people."
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+26

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
4.8(
22
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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 by59%of homeowners
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Commercial Tree Services, Inc.
4.6(
440
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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 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"MIGUEL ORTIZ @ Commercial Tree Service came to the rescue BIG time  getting a crew in  to top  & lace 2  huge trees I  had (prior to Hillary hitting us Saturday) within 12 hours of our phone conversation. Who does that! Commercial Tree Service is just the Best, fair pricing, qualified crew, timely , considerate of my property and the neighborhood in general. Cleaning  up after the  job. I would  highly recommend them and find  I will  be  using them  for future work. Carol A in Woodland Hills"
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Tree Removal
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+21

Response time2 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Maya Tree Service
4.6(
91
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent experience with Maya Tree Service, price was very reasonable and the job and clean up was well done. The only reason I rated the customer service a 4 was because for both appointments; estimate and actual work, he was extremely late and did not call to let me know. I would recommend them."
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%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

"Updating my previous review. The root ball was finally removed this past Friday. I wish it would have been done sooner, but at least it was removed.. The tree removal service was quick and done safely which I appreciated. The communication at the end was not great but the job did get done."
Few thousand trees
Crane work
Response time9 hrs
231 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
M&M Tree Service
5.0(
4
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business+2 more

Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"STOP SEARCHING RIGHT NOW AND HIRE THESE GUYS! If you are looking for any type of tree service, these guys are the ones to pick. I had to remove a large number of trees from my yard, some small and some very large, and M&M Tree Service did an outstanding job. They were very communicative during the planning process, constantly keeping me updated with scheduling and happy to answer any questions I had. And on the day of the job, they arrived on time and worked so hard to get the job done. They were respectful of my and my neighbor's property and completely cleaned up when they finished the job. And the best part? They were BY FAR the most reasonably priced of all the companies that gave me estimates. I am extremely happy with all the work they did. Everything looks great and I will absolutely use them again if needed. Highly recommended!"
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

Generally, homeowners do not need permission to cut down a tree on their own private property, but there are several exceptions where a permit may be required. You might need a permit if the tree is particularly large, old, or a protected species, such as a heritage tree. Trees located near public property or power lines can also be subject to special rules. Additionally, many local governments and homeowners associations (HOAs) have regulations controlling which trees can be removed to manage an area's appearance or prevent the spread of invasive species. To avoid hefty fines, it is crucial to check with your local government and HOA to determine if a permit is needed before you begin.

Deciduous shade trees (the type of trees whose leaves fall off in autumn) need to be pruned in late winter—between February and March. That’s because it’s easier to find and remove sick or dead branches when no leaves are present. And wounds close and heal faster in colder temperatures so pruning them at this time also makes them less prone to infection.

Generally, you’ll want to avoid pruning more than 25% of the tree’s canopy at one time. While pruning your tree is important, it’s possible to do it too often or to go too far. Again, this is why hiring a tree trimming pro to do the work is wise. However, if you do decide to DIY, going slow and trimming gradually is the name of the game.

Ideally, you’ll have a good enough relationship with your neighbors that you can kindly mention this task in regular conversation. However, every neighbor (and neighborhood) is different. Your best bet will always be to ask directly and nicely, offering to contribute to the tree trimming efforts if you’d like. However, if you are bothered by the tree and your neighbor is unwilling to cut it, you can involve the help of the homeowners’ association or local authorities, if applicable.

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

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