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Avatar for Reyes Tree Service & Gardening
Reyes Tree Service & Gardening
4.7(
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

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"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."
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Old Topanga Canyon Project

+54

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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All About Trees
4.8(
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Exceptionally well. The crew was extremely professional, they were very efficient and I could not believe how fast they worked in cutting down the tree and clearing the yard of debris. They were helpful, polite and you could tell they worked well and efficiently together. I was extremely pleased and the fantastic job that they did. My neighbor was so impressed that he had All About Trees remove the dead tree in his backyard as well. I highly recommend this company. Thank you Mike and Valerie, you are the best."
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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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Serving Universal City, 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!"
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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3-D Tree Services, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

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"Frank and his crew were excellent. They were prompt, courteous, and neat. Outstanding price for the service. I will call them again for tree removal."
Response time2 hrs
62 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Lead saw tree service
5.0(
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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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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+6

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%of homeowners
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Castaneda's Tree Trimming
4.5(
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Trimmed a mature magnolia tree in my backyard. They were professional, came on time and performed the job as expected. Cleaned up the cut branches, leaves and debris. Thank you."
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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Serving Universal City, 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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Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Avila Tree Services
4.9(
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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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

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.

A grafted tree is a tree grown by combining two trees. It takes expertise. Branches from grafted trees don’t grow strong roots. Save yourself the time and frustration by having an arborist help you with this advanced project.  

You can often tell if a tree is grafted because it will have a noticeable line. Above the line, the bark will look different than it does below the line. It’s most common with fruit trees.

If an arborist is certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), the highest level of certification available is ISA Board Certified Master Arborist. According to the ISA, this credential is reserved for arborists “who have reached the pinnacle of their profession.” Check your arborist’s credentials before hiring to confirm their level of training and expertise.

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.

Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don’t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree.

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