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Avatar for Reyes Tree Service & Gardening
Reyes Tree Service & Gardening
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We've used Reyes Tree Service before - about five years ago - and just like last time, it went very well indeed. Juan Reyes is a smart and highly experienced professional, and he's got a top-notch very skilled crew. All are a pleasure to work with. The job took three full days for a crew of 5-6 men and the results were nothing short of artistic. Considering the size of the job, I feel that the price was quite fair. And Juan bid the job tree by tree so we knew exactly the cost of trimming each one and we could be specific about how much work we were choosing to have done. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with Reyes Tree Service."
Old Topanga Canyon Project
Old Topanga Canyon Project
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Old Topanga Canyon Project
Old Topanga Canyon Project

+54

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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All About Trees
4.8(
73
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All About Trees provided a quote as requested. The work was scheduled quickly. Their crew showed up on time and flawlessly performed the work. Would recommend and hire again."
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+28

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
4.8(
21
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Universal City, 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!"
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Lead saw tree service
5.0(
19
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"I recently had Lead Saw Tree Service take out a tree from my yard, and it was such a breeze. They were super easy to deal with from the moment I asked for a quote to when they showed up on time and got the job done within the schedule they promised. It made my day so much easier and stress-free. I'd definitely recommend Lead Saw Tree Service for any tree removal job."
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Wildland firefighter trained! We specialize in heavy timber removals!
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+6

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%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 Universal City, 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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Rock's Tree & Hillside Service
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Universal City, 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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+26

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Avila Tree Services
4.9(
6
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Tree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With over 30 years of experience, we are a highly reputable tree removal and lawn care service that specializes in tree removal, landscape installations and property maintenance jobs. We provide free estimates, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Give us a call for your property maintenance needs! We look forward to working with you!

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+5

Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

A standard tree removal doesn’t include stump grinding. If you want your contractor to remove your tree and grind the stump, you must pay an extra charge. That said, you’ll likely save on the cost of stand-alone service—especially if it’s a small tree and they can finish both jobs in a single trip.

Your neighbor is not in a good position to know if your trees are truly dead or pose any kind of danger. That’s why hiring an arborist or tree service expert can be such an important part of the process. If the trees are still alive and don’t pose any threat, you’re in the clear (but you may want to document and photograph everything in case events turn sour down the road).

But if a tree is visibly dead and near the property line, you should remove it to be safe. If a dead tree falls on a neighbor’s property, they may have grounds to sue for negligence. If any branches on trees have died, it’s a good idea to cut them back for similar reasons.

Palm tree removal can cost anywhere between $100 and $1,800 depending on palm size, tree condition, labor, location, and the amount of prep work involved. With the necessary skills, a DIY palm tree removal for trees shorter than 15 feet can lower costs. However, it’s generally recommended that you hire a palm tree expert for tree removal.

A serrated knife will work for cutting off small palm tree fronds, about 1 inch in diameter. For larger fronds, you will need pruning shears. You may also use a pruning saw, and if your palm tree is especially tall, an extended pole saw can help you reach the brown fronds around the trunk.

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

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