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Avatar for All About Trees
All About Trees
4.8(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

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"Very well. The technician was friendly, and very well informed. As we discussed the tree, it became obvious that in addition to his knowledge of trees, he simply loved them. All About Trees will be our go-to arborist hereon."
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+28

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%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

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In business since 1976

Free estimates

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"We had a tall pine tree (40feet?) that was leaning over the neighbor's house and needed to be removed. We got an estimate from another tree service first but were dissatisfied so I called Rock's - they are on the list of Pasadena certified arborists and we didn't know if the tree would be under the protection ordinance.  Mary Beth one of the owners and arborist came out within two days of my call and was very helpful. She helped me determine that my tree was under the size for protection so we didn't need a permit although she recommended taking pictures in case the city questioned. She recommended removal of two other smaller sick looking eucylaptus trees and pruning of dead branches in two other pine trees. She was thorough explaining what to look for in sick trees, pointed out some areas of oak root fungus that she said we should scrape away to protect our large oak tree, and recommendations for pruning of oaks that should be done next summer. She estimated the removals and pruning separately so that we could just do the main removal and not the others items, or leave them till a later date.  7.5 hours later in the big windstorm we heard a thud and low and behold the pine tree had cracked and fallen on the neighbor's house! Fortunately, it rested on the roof without going through. I knew that the storm would mean that they would be busy  so I immediately called and left a message for Mary Beth about coming to remove the tree so we would be high on the list. The following morning she called and said they were trying to get the people stuck in their houses that day and since it hadn't gone through the roof would come the following day. The next day Carlos shows up with a crew of 8-10 guys. It was only 1.5 hours till dark so I worried they wouldn't finish in time. Carlos figured out how to stabilize the tree with ropes so that it wouldn't shift and damage the roof while they were working. They striped the side branches off and then took the trunk down pieces at a time. Soon Rock the other owner showed up with another crew to make sure they finished before dark. In the end we had about 15 guys working at a feverish pace and they finished blowing and chipping just as the dusk settled into darkness:) Although it would have been great if we had time to remove the tree before the storm- I am just thankful I had made contact with such a good company that could help us out- not having to rely on just whoever we could get in an emergency. We will be relying on them for all our future pruning work. I'm sure they aren't the cheapest, but I bet lots of those cheaper tree services would have ended up damaging the roof during removal."
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+26

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Commercial Tree Services, Inc.
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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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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+21

Response time2 days
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

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

"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(
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"The tree proximity on the property made this a very difficult job to execute. Even so, the removal of the 11 very large eucalyptus trees was handled with great professionalism. We highly recommend Lead Saw Tree Service. Eugene and Carol Crovetti"
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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
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

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"Pedro provided a written invoice good for one month. I had to change the date of the work and they rescheduled the date. They arrived on time and efficiently removed a huge pine and cleaned up two other pines. They were careful not to damage any pots or plants. Contracted work was completed and all debris was cleaned up. They will be my go to tree people. I have had many tree trimmers over the years and they are the best and most reasonable!"
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

For small trees, tree removal should take just a couple of hours to complete. Assume that a mid-sized tree will take between four and eight hours, depending on the extent of the equipment required and the health of the tree. Remember to add up to two hours for stump removal. Larger trees could take as long as one or two working days, about eight hours each.

Yes, it can be good to remove dead branches from trees. Dead branches can lead to rot in other areas of the tree. They can also cause damage if they fall on a house, shed, fence, car, pool, or other structure or property. However, it’s important that dead branch removal is done safely. If the branch is high in a tree or requires a lift or ladder to access, consider calling a professional tree removal company, as they will have the experience and equipment to do the job safely.

The recovery time for pruning depends on how much you prune, the species of tree, and how well you care for it afterward. All trees grow new wood and often sprout additional branches after pruning. Ideally, trees should recover from normal pruning after one or two years. Heavy pruning or slow-growing trees may take several years to fully recover.

Hiring an arborist costs around $900 on average, with prices ranging from $250 to $2,500 or more. Some arborists charge an hourly rate, typically between $100 and $350 per hour. The final cost depends on several factors, including the type of work, the number of trees, accessibility, and whether you hire an independent arborist or a larger tree service company. When hiring, you should also consider their experience and insurance coverage.

Below are some estimated costs for common arborist jobs:

  • Small tree removal: $300 to $500

  • Large tree removal: $500 to $2,000 or more

  • Tree health assessment: $150

  • Trimming a small tree: $75 to $200

  • Trimming a large tree: $150 to $400

  • Dealing with invasive species: $150 to $1,000 or more

Getting a tree pro with the right experience can be the difference between your transplanted tree surviving or not. When hiring a local tree transplanting and removal service, follow up on references, check their portfolio, ask for a breakdown of the costs, and get proof of liability and workers’ compensation insurance. 

Also, look for companies certified by the International Society of Arboriculture or registered with the Tree Care Industry Association and make sure they have an appropriate state or city license.

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