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Sotelo Tree Service
5.0(
29
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired Sotelo to trim very large rubber tree and remove and stump grind a yucca palm. They showed up on time and finished on time doing everything they said. They handled everything from hauling away the debris and pre-existing leaves and also handled setting out no parking signs the day before. Reasonable pricing - would hire again."
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+34

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
TC Environmental Service
4.8(
75
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tom and his crew came out to trim 1 tree away from the side of our house, clean up a yucca, and thinned and shaped an old pine. His crew did an amazing job, efficient and professional. The trees look great. Tom followed up to make sure everything was up to par. Appreciate the the great work his crew did."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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C.M. Precision Tree And Landscape Maintenance, Inc.
4.6(
167
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pedro did a wonderful job .He came out gave me a bid set me up and came out on time and went to work. He alerted me that one tree needed to be trimmed before the others and I’m glad he did. They took care of all 3 trees and left the area looking great. Pedro was very on top of everything and his crew did an awesome job."
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Felled Palm Tree
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+6

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Maya's Landscape & Tree Service, Inc.
4.7(
32
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Maya’s Landscaping Service is amazing! We have multiple eucalyptus trees and other trees that needed to be trimmed way down. They were here on time, gave us a more than fair price and did the work quickly and efficiently. All of the team members were very friendly. Hire them! You will not be disappointed."
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+30

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Escobar Tree Services
5.0(
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did an excellent job trimming 4 trees for us. They were polite. Listened to what I wanted done. Cleaned up everything and was a very reasonable price! Will definitely use them again! Highly recommended!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RODRIGUEZ TREE SERVICES
5.0(
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Rodriguez tree services did great job to trimmed my two queen palm tree, they show up on time, they clear tree area. The tree service is very professional. I will use this company again next time."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
4.4(
129
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our front landscape was in desperate need of makeover landscaping. C&H Gardens has trimmed and removed many very large trees for me, over the last 6 years. It was an easy decision to choose Kent and C&H to do our landscaping project. Design was agreed upon and work began in mid-May 2020 and completed as designed in 3 weeks, on time and at cost projection. The professional work crew and design elements that added great visual quality to the street view was more than we expected. Our family and friends agree the work and view was fantastic. We will have an easy choice on our next project for the back yard...C&H is our contractor. Thanks Kent Horner, job well done."
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Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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FAQs for tree stump removal projects in San Diego, CA

Always transport chainsaws with the engine off and chain brake engaged. Use the protective bar cover provided by the rental company to prevent accidental contact with the cutting chain. Position the chainsaw securely in your vehicle to prevent movement during transit, ideally in a truck bed or trunk rather than the passenger compartment. 

For gas models, ensure the fuel cap is tight and position the saw to minimize potential leakage. Keep the chainsaw away from passengers and other items that could be damaged.

Proper safety equipment is essential when operating any chainsaw. At minimum, you should have eye protection (safety glasses or a face shield), hearing protection (earplugs or earmuffs), cut-resistant gloves, chainsaw chaps or pants, and sturdy boots with good traction. 

Many rental facilities offer basic safety kits alongside chainsaw rentals. If you'll be using chainsaws regularly, investing in quality personal safety gear is advisable. Never operate a chainsaw without appropriate protective equipment, regardless of the job size.

While rental companies will rent chainsaws to beginners, inexperience significantly increases safety risks. If you've never used a chainsaw before, request a demonstration from the rental staff and thoroughly review the operator's manual before starting. Begin with smaller, more manageable cutting tasks to build comfort with the tool's operation. 

For significant cutting jobs, consider either taking a chainsaw safety course first or hiring professionals instead. The learning curve for safe chainsaw operation is steep, and caution is paramount.

If mechanical problems develop during your rental, immediately cease operation and contact the rental company. Most reputable rental businesses will either provide a replacement chainsaw or repair the equipment if the breakdown resulted from normal use rather than misuse. Document the issue with photographs when possible and maintain records of when you reported the problem. 

Having your rental agreement readily available when you call will expedite the resolution process. The rental company should adjust your rental period to account for any downtime.

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