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AAA Tree Service
32680 Pines Airpark Rd
5.00(
3
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AAA Tree Service
32680 Pines Airpark Rd
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 years of experience

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"They are an amazing company. Very professional and quick to get the job done."

Dakota M on November 2023

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"They are an amazing company. Very professional and quick to get the job done."

Dakota M on November 2023


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Rivera Tree Service Inc.
1239 Millbury Ave
4.93(
21
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Rivera Tree Service Inc.
1239 Millbury Ave
4.93(
21
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
62 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

Rivera Tree Service, Inc. is here to meet all your tree care needs. Our licensed and insured team provides a broad range of professional solutions for everyone. With years of expertise in the field, we are committed to delivering efficient and effective results every time. Our mission is to leave a lasting impression of quality and reliability with every project we complete. We invite you to contact us today to discuss your tree service needs and experience our supreme service firsthand.

"They were excellent and very professional"

Bruce D on April 2025

Rivera Tree Service, Inc. is here to meet all your tree care needs. Our licensed and insured team provides a broad range of professional solutions for everyone. With years of expertise in the field, we are committed to delivering efficient and effective results every time. Our mission is to leave a lasting impression of quality and reliability with every project we complete. We invite you to contact us today to discuss your tree service needs and experience our supreme service firsthand.

"They were excellent and very professional"

Bruce D on April 2025


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Northland Tree Enterprises
221 Cannikin Ct
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Northland Tree Enterprises
221 Cannikin Ct
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"The crew that show up, they did a great job with care and professional. I will recommend it. Very nice and respectful. "

Juan P on April 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"The crew that show up, they did a great job with care and professional. I will recommend it. Very nice and respectful. "

Juan P on April 2025


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Green Hill Tree Care
349 Rebecca Ave
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Green Hill Tree Care
349 Rebecca Ave
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

As experts in residential tree care, Green Hill Tree Care. strives to exceed expectations. With nearly 10 years of experience, we take pride in the quality of our work, responsiveness, and competitive pricing. We look forward to serving you and building a lasting relationship. Give us a call! You will be happy you did!

"They are professional."

Alejandro M on September 2022

As experts in residential tree care, Green Hill Tree Care. strives to exceed expectations. With nearly 10 years of experience, we take pride in the quality of our work, responsiveness, and competitive pricing. We look forward to serving you and building a lasting relationship. Give us a call! You will be happy you did!

"They are professional."

Alejandro M on September 2022


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Avina Tree Service
1768 Waters Avenue
4.79(
286
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Approved Pro
Avina Tree Service
1768 Waters Avenue
4.79(
286
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

Avina Tree Service offers the highest level of tree care in the counties of San Bernardino, Orange, Riverside, and Los Angeles. We pride ourselves on the quality of work that we provide, and we have been in business over a decade. Give us a call today for a free estimate.

"Be Aware!!! AVINA killed my TREE and they DENIED it. We had a very nice big Brazilian Peppertree in our front yard (see photo #1). On 2/13/24, Fidel Avina from AVINA Tree Service trimmed the tree. A couple weeks later, some leaves started turning brown and drying up. Unfortunately, the Peppertree died completely in late June when all the leaves turned brown and dried up (see photo #2). I was told by a second tree company that my tree died because it was trimmed too much and also the chainsaw they used might be unclean. When I called AVINA Tree Service to take a look at our Brazilian Peppertree they trimmed, the first response I got from Chris from AVINA was Your tree was sick before we trimmed it. This excuse is not even logical. Fidel Avina and his team never told me my tree was sick before, during, or after the end of their tree service when I paid him $370. Our tree was very vibrant as shown on the photo before they trimmed it and I have confirmed with a nursery that a big tree will take years to die if ità ¢ s sick. Chirs kept telling me that he would send someone to look at our Peppertree again, but no one showed up. It was not until 10/7/24, that Fidel Avina showed up at our house to talk to my husband. He told my husband à ¢ it was your wife asking me to cut it smaller Yes. I asked him to cut it smaller. Isnt that the purpose of trimming? However, I did not ask him to kill the tree! The Peppertree would not need trimming if it was not big. I thought AVINA was licensed to do the tree trimming service and he claimed he has been a Tree Arborist for 20 years. To my knowledge, to become a certified Arborist in the state of California, you need to pass a written test after being in the Arboriculture field for a minimum of 3 years, but he blamed the paying customer for his own mistakes! To move forward, my husband offered to help with half of the cost of a new tree (so we can choose the tree we like) but Fidel asked my husband to also cover half of the tree removal on top of the cost of the tree. Lets be honest here, we went to a mainline Nursery with 9 locations in Southern California, Moon Valley Nurseries, in order to find out how much it would cost to replace our full size Brazilian Peppertree with a new one. The total cost was $19,334.35 with the Peppertree alone costing $14,999. We did not ask AVINA for $19,334.35 (see Photo 3) to replace the Brazilian Peppertree they killed. For less than $2,000, they should be able to remove the dead tree and plant a new younger tree than our now dead Peppertree. It is unbelievable to me that Fidel even asked my husband to pay for half of everything on their own mistake! I believe AVINA should first refund me $370.00, for the tree trimming service they failed at. After that, AVINA Tree Service can then talk about how to come up with a compromised solution with a younger tree."

Amanda C on October 2024

Avina Tree Service offers the highest level of tree care in the counties of San Bernardino, Orange, Riverside, and Los Angeles. We pride ourselves on the quality of work that we provide, and we have been in business over a decade. Give us a call today for a free estimate.

"Be Aware!!! AVINA killed my TREE and they DENIED it. We had a very nice big Brazilian Peppertree in our front yard (see photo #1). On 2/13/24, Fidel Avina from AVINA Tree Service trimmed the tree. A couple weeks later, some leaves started turning brown and drying up. Unfortunately, the Peppertree died completely in late June when all the leaves turned brown and dried up (see photo #2). I was told by a second tree company that my tree died because it was trimmed too much and also the chainsaw they used might be unclean. When I called AVINA Tree Service to take a look at our Brazilian Peppertree they trimmed, the first response I got from Chris from AVINA was Your tree was sick before we trimmed it. This excuse is not even logical. Fidel Avina and his team never told me my tree was sick before, during, or after the end of their tree service when I paid him $370. Our tree was very vibrant as shown on the photo before they trimmed it and I have confirmed with a nursery that a big tree will take years to die if ità ¢ s sick. Chirs kept telling me that he would send someone to look at our Peppertree again, but no one showed up. It was not until 10/7/24, that Fidel Avina showed up at our house to talk to my husband. He told my husband à ¢ it was your wife asking me to cut it smaller Yes. I asked him to cut it smaller. Isnt that the purpose of trimming? However, I did not ask him to kill the tree! The Peppertree would not need trimming if it was not big. I thought AVINA was licensed to do the tree trimming service and he claimed he has been a Tree Arborist for 20 years. To my knowledge, to become a certified Arborist in the state of California, you need to pass a written test after being in the Arboriculture field for a minimum of 3 years, but he blamed the paying customer for his own mistakes! To move forward, my husband offered to help with half of the cost of a new tree (so we can choose the tree we like) but Fidel asked my husband to also cover half of the tree removal on top of the cost of the tree. Lets be honest here, we went to a mainline Nursery with 9 locations in Southern California, Moon Valley Nurseries, in order to find out how much it would cost to replace our full size Brazilian Peppertree with a new one. The total cost was $19,334.35 with the Peppertree alone costing $14,999. We did not ask AVINA for $19,334.35 (see Photo 3) to replace the Brazilian Peppertree they killed. For less than $2,000, they should be able to remove the dead tree and plant a new younger tree than our now dead Peppertree. It is unbelievable to me that Fidel even asked my husband to pay for half of everything on their own mistake! I believe AVINA should first refund me $370.00, for the tree trimming service they failed at. After that, AVINA Tree Service can then talk about how to come up with a compromised solution with a younger tree."

Amanda C on October 2024


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Greenlife Tree Care
17793 Calle Capistrano
4.93(
51
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Approved Pro
Greenlife Tree Care
17793 Calle Capistrano
4.93(
51
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your property with respect and care. We offer tree trimming and removal services that are customizable to the needs of the home or business owner. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Took care of the stumps very quickly and cleanly"

Dave D on January 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your property with respect and care. We offer tree trimming and removal services that are customizable to the needs of the home or business owner. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Took care of the stumps very quickly and cleanly"

Dave D on January 2025


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Golden Oaks Tree Care
28491 MARCALOPE LANE
4.97(
39
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Approved Pro
Golden Oaks Tree Care
28491 MARCALOPE LANE
4.97(
39
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
61 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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SD Tree Service,Inc
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
SD Tree Service,Inc
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
327 local quotes requested

SD Tree Service Inc, Is a family owned and operated business located in Bonsall,CA . We provide residential and commercial quality tree care to San Diego County and surrounding areas.

"They did a great job at a good price"

Brandon A on February 2023

SD Tree Service Inc, Is a family owned and operated business located in Bonsall,CA . We provide residential and commercial quality tree care to San Diego County and surrounding areas.

"They did a great job at a good price"

Brandon A on February 2023


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North County Tree
San Marcos And Surrounding
5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
North County Tree
San Marcos And Surrounding
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
314 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
)
Approved Pro
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
337 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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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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