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Avatar for Maya's Landscape & Tree Service, Inc.
Maya's Landscape & Tree Service, Inc.
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Maya's did a fantastic job removing a large magnolia tree and stump grinding. The team worked relentlessly to down the tree and clean the surrounding area of leaf debris. Came back the following day to grind the stump. I would recommend for tree trimming service."
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+30

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Juan's Tree Service & Landscaping
4.8(
59
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+7 more

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Good morning Juan and his employee were amazing and did a great Job removing weeds and trimming trees great clean up very satisfied. His customer service was Very Good Very Nice and Professional. Thank you Tammy"
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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La Costa Tree Service & Maintenance, Inc.
4.7(
60
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Tree Removal

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a big project of tree removal, palm tree trimming, stump grinding of many stumps. They were prompt every day and did a great job. And a good job of cleaning up. Pricing was fair. Andrea, project manager, was professional and a pleasure to work with. Weâ re very happy with the experience and will use them again."
Canary Palm
Carlsbad location
La Costa Trucks
Palm Pruning
Queen Palm Pruning

+24

Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Five Star Tree Care, Inc.
4.7(
361
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Received a bid quickly to take down a queen palm and trim some tall Italian cypress. We scheduled the work for the next week. The crew showed up right on time and the work was done quickly and proficiently. Good guys, I’d definitely recommend the for tree trimming and removal work."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Green Cali Tree Service Group INC
5.0(
3
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Extremely efficient and professional. Brought their own crew. Their own chipper. Stump grinder. Everything required and in a safe professional manner. Moved all furnitures out of the way, and put everything back. Cleaned up."
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Artistic Solutions Landscaping
5.0(
1
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Elias and his team were excellent and did superb work at a very fair price. Elias, first gave me a quote the week before, and then he and his crew arrived on our agreed time and date. I had 6-Giant Palms and a huge Yucca Tree heavily trimmed, 3-Giant Birds of Paradise taken out and a bunch more cleaned. There was no ancillary damage to other plants or property, and they cleaned up after their work. I wasn't even at my place for most of the time they were working. What would normally take a day, they were done by lunch. Extremely professional crew. I highly recommend them."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Most jobs take 2-8 hours, but extensive trimming may take multiple days.

Unless it’s dead or dangerous, think twice about cutting down a tree in your yard. They’re good for health, well-being, wildlife, and the environment. Plus, local authorities often have regulations prohibiting the removal of trees, especially protected species or individual trees with historical value.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

In general, trees should be planted no closer than 15 to 20 feet from your foundation. For larger trees with far-reaching roots like maples, oaks, or poplars, a good guide is to plant as many feet from your home as the tree’s height is expected to reach at maturity. Some trees, like elms and willows, should only be planted far from where their roots may encounter sewer or water lines.

Tree trimming can count as landscaping, depending on how a landscaping business describes its services. Professional tree trimmers are more specialized than landscapers and offer trimming services separately from general landscaping.

When general landscaping companies offer tree trimming, look up the details. They usually mean shaping or seasonal trimming of ornamental trees, which is different from trimming larger trees for health or safety reasons. When possible, look for a licensed expert that specializes in trees and tree health.

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