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Top-Rated Arborists in Universal City - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
4.8(
26
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree 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!"
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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LA Arbor Care, Inc.
5.0(
16
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent Tree Removal Service by LA Arbor Care In March 2023, our plumbers told us that our sewer pipe ran right under our large Deodar multi trunk pine tree, and that the treeâ  s massive roots had detrimentally damaged the sewer pipe leaving us with no other option other than to remove the tree and grind the stump so they could dig a hole under it to repair the pipe. We received four estimates from different tree removal companies. Miguel Lopez at LA Arbor Care did not provide the least expensive estimate, but we felt that his considerable experience, certifications, and great reviews made his firm our best option. We are so pleased that we selected LA Arbor Care to do this work. They did the work exactly as promised, removing the tree safely and efficiently. We were impressed by their work ethic and quality, and they were very careful not to damage the power and data lines that were coming through the tree branches. They were conscientious about leaving the entire work site impeccably clean â  for example, the tree was adjacent to our swimming pool, and unprompted, they cleaned all the leaves and branches that had fallen into the pool during their process of taking down the tree. Miguel and his staff were friendly and professional. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs tree removal services."
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+5

Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lead saw tree service
5.0(
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

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 time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by40%of homeowners
Avatar for Castaneda's Tree Trimming
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
6 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 TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+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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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

The costs vary from $250 to $5,000 per tree, depending on the size, complexity of the trimming, and labor.

Yes, burning wood with Dutch elm disease is a safer way to dispose of it than, say, tossing it in with the rest of your yard waste, which could potentially allow it to spread to healthy trees. But it’s always a good idea to check with your local government to make sure you’re complying with any ordinances about removing diseased trees as well as burning brush piles.

If you’re planning on keeping the tree, unless the roots are invasive, there’s no need to remove them, as doing so can cause damage to the tree. If the tree has been cut down and the stump and roots are left, grinding and removing the stump can cause root decay for some species. For other species, the stump and roots will need to be removed to prevent pests, disease, and possible tree regrowth.

Aim to have your trees inspected and pruned in early spring. At this point in the year, tree service professionals can note where there is old growth from winter and cut that back to encourage new growth for the rest of the year. Pruning at the wrong time of the year could make your trees prone to diseases.

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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