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Tree stump removers in La Quinta

Vasquez Landscape Management, Inc.
P.O. BOX 636
5.00(
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Vasquez Landscape Management, Inc.
P.O. BOX 636
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 years of experience

Vasquez Landscape Management INC is a locally owned and operated Family business that can service ALL of your Landscaping needs. With over 32 years of experience, We are the right choice for your Landscape and Maintenance needs. No job is too big or too small so call today for a free quote.

"Very reliable, very fast, and very good work."

Louis L on June 2023

Vasquez Landscape Management INC is a locally owned and operated Family business that can service ALL of your Landscaping needs. With over 32 years of experience, We are the right choice for your Landscape and Maintenance needs. No job is too big or too small so call today for a free quote.

"Very reliable, very fast, and very good work."

Louis L on June 2023


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MG Landscape
PO Box 2668
4.71(
195
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MG Landscape
PO Box 2668
4.71(
195
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 local quotes requested

With over 15 years of experience MG Landscape is your local answer for your lawn and yard maintenance needs. We are experienced and committed to providing you with the professional results all of our customers have come to expect from MG Landscape.

"MG Landscape did a great job and I would hire them again. They worked timely and efficiently and cleaned up afterwards."

Dorothy G on February 2025

With over 15 years of experience MG Landscape is your local answer for your lawn and yard maintenance needs. We are experienced and committed to providing you with the professional results all of our customers have come to expect from MG Landscape.

"MG Landscape did a great job and I would hire them again. They worked timely and efficiently and cleaned up afterwards."

Dorothy G on February 2025


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Golden Oaks Tree Care
28491 MARCALOPE LANE
4.97(
39
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Golden Oaks Tree Care
28491 MARCALOPE LANE
4.97(
39
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
65 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Golden Oaks Tree Care dud a fast and efficient job, I would definitely recommend them."

Leonard M on April 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Golden Oaks Tree Care dud a fast and efficient job, I would definitely recommend them."

Leonard M on April 2025


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North County Tree
San Marcos And Surrounding
5.00(
12
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North County Tree
San Marcos And Surrounding
5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
315 local quotes requested

Arborist Tree Removal, Trimming, Land & Lot Clearing, Stump Grinding! North County Tree California Contractor’s License #1041132 concentrates on modest-size projects involving trimming and tree removal needs which often include high-hazard tree situations. Our company began in Lake Arrowhead, CA as Timber Tree Company, a highly successful National Forest Association ‘Forest Care’ provider and hazard tree contractor. We have over 30 years of experience in tree care, hazardous tree management, and consultation regarding tree health.

"They arrived on time, trimmed two trees, removed cut branches, and cleaned area. Did excellent work."

John M on April 2025

Arborist Tree Removal, Trimming, Land & Lot Clearing, Stump Grinding! North County Tree California Contractor’s License #1041132 concentrates on modest-size projects involving trimming and tree removal needs which often include high-hazard tree situations. Our company began in Lake Arrowhead, CA as Timber Tree Company, a highly successful National Forest Association ‘Forest Care’ provider and hazard tree contractor. We have over 30 years of experience in tree care, hazardous tree management, and consultation regarding tree health.

"They arrived on time, trimmed two trees, removed cut branches, and cleaned area. Did excellent work."

John M on April 2025


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Nature's Tree Service
715 N Hyacinth Ave
4.86(
7
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Nature's Tree Service
715 N Hyacinth Ave
4.86(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
346 local quotes requested

We specialize in safe tree removal and trimming along with a full range of additional services to enhance and beautify your property. Commercial & residential, our team of professionals can create healthy appealing foliage that can be enjoyed for years.

"It went good, it took about 2 hrs and 45 min. The only thing is they were an hour late. Overall they did a great job. I would recommend Nature’s Tree Service but suggest they be on time to job."

Lorraine M on June 2020

We specialize in safe tree removal and trimming along with a full range of additional services to enhance and beautify your property. Commercial & residential, our team of professionals can create healthy appealing foliage that can be enjoyed for years.

"It went good, it took about 2 hrs and 45 min. The only thing is they were an hour late. Overall they did a great job. I would recommend Nature’s Tree Service but suggest they be on time to job."

Lorraine M on June 2020


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Don Williams Landscape & Tree Service
1407 N Batavia St
4.00(
15
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Don Williams Landscape & Tree Service
1407 N Batavia St
4.00(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1395 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

We are an American owned company that value our customers. We have been doing business in the Orange County Area for over 20 years. There is no job to small or large for us to tackle. Free Estimates, 10% discounts.

"Dan Williams is an outstanding professional arborist who is generous with his time and extensive knowledge and his service is very affordable, thorough, timely and comprehensive with a level of expertise that is unmatched by any tree service I have worked with during my 40 years of ownership and management of commercial and residential properties. Dan Williams Tree Care is wonderful!"

Mark W on February 2025

We are an American owned company that value our customers. We have been doing business in the Orange County Area for over 20 years. There is no job to small or large for us to tackle. Free Estimates, 10% discounts.

"Dan Williams is an outstanding professional arborist who is generous with his time and extensive knowledge and his service is very affordable, thorough, timely and comprehensive with a level of expertise that is unmatched by any tree service I have worked with during my 40 years of ownership and management of commercial and residential properties. Dan Williams Tree Care is wonderful!"

Mark W on February 2025


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Moreno Landscaping
632 E Hyde Park Blvd
4.52(
105
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Moreno Landscaping
632 E Hyde Park Blvd
4.52(
105
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
3952 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

Moreno landscape and tree service Serving Los Angeles since 2000 providing : , tree trimming , lacing, crown reduction, topping, stump removal, palms trees trim and removal Landscape design, landscape maintenance, fertilizer,for plants, bushes,flowers and trees. Wood fences and gates. Harscape stone slate or brick patios and walkways , driveways, cement walls ect..... SPECIAL PRICE FOR SOD INSTALLATION PER SQUARE FEET

"He clean all the weeds out and he did some tree trimming and trim some bushes. He did an excellent job."

Margeret M on October 2024

Moreno landscape and tree service Serving Los Angeles since 2000 providing : , tree trimming , lacing, crown reduction, topping, stump removal, palms trees trim and removal Landscape design, landscape maintenance, fertilizer,for plants, bushes,flowers and trees. Wood fences and gates. Harscape stone slate or brick patios and walkways , driveways, cement walls ect..... SPECIAL PRICE FOR SOD INSTALLATION PER SQUARE FEET

"He clean all the weeds out and he did some tree trimming and trim some bushes. He did an excellent job."

Margeret M on October 2024


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Vargas Tree Service Inc
1035 S Chantilly St
4.77(
190
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Approved Pro
Vargas Tree Service Inc
1035 S Chantilly St
4.77(
190
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
548 local quotes requested

Here at Vargas we strive to establish lifelong relationships with our customers by providing top quality work, while achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction. Our team's dedication to professionalism, honesty and integrity will allow us to attain our goals. Additional e-mail - vargasnsons@gmail.com.

"This was not our first-time using Vargas. The guys who did the work were fantastic and went beyond what was expected. Up to date with their equipment (and then some!), protection of the surroundings and grass... and so much more!! They are easy to work with and their work is SUPER!! You won't be disappointed."

Debbi F on April 2022

Here at Vargas we strive to establish lifelong relationships with our customers by providing top quality work, while achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction. Our team's dedication to professionalism, honesty and integrity will allow us to attain our goals. Additional e-mail - vargasnsons@gmail.com.

"This was not our first-time using Vargas. The guys who did the work were fantastic and went beyond what was expected. Up to date with their equipment (and then some!), protection of the surroundings and grass... and so much more!! They are easy to work with and their work is SUPER!! You won't be disappointed."

Debbi F on April 2022


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Roper Tree Surgeon & Landscaping
P O Box 1201
4.64(
11
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Approved Pro
Roper Tree Surgeon & Landscaping
P O Box 1201
4.64(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
581 local quotes requested

We have a knowledgable, and respectful crew of tree and landscaping employees, we offer verbal and written quotes for services renderd, we offer discounts to seniors, members of professional clubs, service members, we accept visa, mastercard, american express, discover, checks

"Everything went smoothly"

Russell J on June 2024

We have a knowledgable, and respectful crew of tree and landscaping employees, we offer verbal and written quotes for services renderd, we offer discounts to seniors, members of professional clubs, service members, we accept visa, mastercard, american express, discover, checks

"Everything went smoothly"

Russell J on June 2024


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Unique Landscape
32640 Cielo Vista Rd
4.91(
11
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Approved Pro
Unique Landscape
32640 Cielo Vista Rd
4.91(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
93 local quotes requested

Landscape Maintenance Services: Commercial, Residential, HOA New Landscape Landscape design Tree Service: Trimming, removal, installation Gravel installation We guarantee your satisfaction. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today! We serve commercial,residential and high end residential license bonded and insured landscape contractor number 1105652 We also have a QAC landscape if you need any pesticide recommendations 144594. We are license and educated with a C-27,QAC and a degree and turf grass management and horticulture will guarantee the best service and experience you can ask for SKILLED labor isn’t CHEAP. CHEAP labor isn’t SKILLED

"They did an excellent job. The trees look great. You can tell they know what they are doing by the finished product. Neat work, no mess left behind. Best pruning we have ever received during our 8 years living in the CV."

Sharyn P on September 2024

Landscape Maintenance Services: Commercial, Residential, HOA New Landscape Landscape design Tree Service: Trimming, removal, installation Gravel installation We guarantee your satisfaction. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today! We serve commercial,residential and high end residential license bonded and insured landscape contractor number 1105652 We also have a QAC landscape if you need any pesticide recommendations 144594. We are license and educated with a C-27,QAC and a degree and turf grass management and horticulture will guarantee the best service and experience you can ask for SKILLED labor isn’t CHEAP. CHEAP labor isn’t SKILLED

"They did an excellent job. The trees look great. You can tell they know what they are doing by the finished product. Neat work, no mess left behind. Best pruning we have ever received during our 8 years living in the CV."

Sharyn P on September 2024

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Tree stump removals FAQs

Yes, grinding a stump is worthwhile if you plan to use the area for planting, recreation, or building. Removing the stump clears space for new landscaping or construction projects. Additionally, as the stump decomposes, it can rob the soil of nitrogen, affecting the growth of other plants. Stumps are also a tripping hazard, making removal a wise choice.

The time it takes to grind a stump depends on its size, density, and the grinder's performance. A small, soft stump can be ground in 15 minutes, while a large, dense stump may require up to eight hours for complete removal. Factors like the stump's structure and your grinding technique affect how quickly you can remove it.

Grinding a stump is often the best solution for clearing an area for construction or planting. It removes the visible portion of the stump, but the roots remain underground. If you need to remove the roots for long-term stability or design plans, you'll need to hire a professional for full stump and root removal. This ensures your site is completely cleared for future projects.

Leaving a tree stump in your yard can cause several problems. It can become a breeding ground for pests and diseases that might harm nearby trees and structures. Plus, the decaying stump can interfere with your landscaping plans, making mowing difficult and promoting unwanted new growth that can disrupt soil stability. Removing the stump eliminates these risks and improves your yard's safety and appearance.

To effectively kill a stump, you need to interrupt its nutrient supply and speed up decay. Drill holes into the stump and fill them with a concentrated herbicide like glyphosate, rock salt, or Epsom salt. This method ensures the substance penetrates deeply. Alternatively, cover the stump with a dark, heavy-duty tarp to deprive it of sunlight, which accelerates the process. Remember to follow safety guidelines when using these methods.

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