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Copacetik Inc dba La Selva Tree Care

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Copacetik Inc dba La Selva Tree Care

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

With 26 years of experience, Copacetik Inc dba La Selva Tree Care is the company you need to take care of your home or business. We offer quality work at an affordable rate. Give Copacetik Inc dba La Selva Tree Care a call today!

"Professional, timely and friendly"

Jody B on August 2024

With 26 years of experience, Copacetik Inc dba La Selva Tree Care is the company you need to take care of your home or business. We offer quality work at an affordable rate. Give Copacetik Inc dba La Selva Tree Care a call today!

"Professional, timely and friendly"

Jody B on August 2024

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Gil Tree Service

5.00(
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Gil Tree Service

5.00(
29
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
65 local quotes requested

I specialize in tree removals and trimming as well as shaping trees. No job is too big or too small. I have over 20 years of experience in Tree Service and we offer very competitive pricing. This company is owner operated and I am on every job site. We meet all bond and insurance requirements. Contact us for your FREE estimate!!

"Joel & his team are honest, brave , & hard working. They arrived on time everyday & cleaned up & left my home neat & well cared for every night. I have dozens of large live oaks & Monterey pines on my property some 60 feet tall. Joel helped me maintain a fire safe cleared area all around my home removing huge branches & limbs from trees that had to be climbed & cabled for safety. These are tree professionals. Actual experts not just tree trimmers. My property is a steep hillside. No problem. Most of my trees are 50 to 100 years old. Some I planted as a boy. I am 63. Everything was done safely & neatly with every tree cared for so each will thrive & live another 50 or 100 years. Joel even found a dove’s nest full of baby birds on a limb 40 feet up set to be cut & came down to ask me how to proceed. We saved the limb to save the nest while the mother & father flew around nervously. Hire Gil Tree Service. This guy is the real deal. They are the best decision you can make."

Christopher C on June 2025

I specialize in tree removals and trimming as well as shaping trees. No job is too big or too small. I have over 20 years of experience in Tree Service and we offer very competitive pricing. This company is owner operated and I am on every job site. We meet all bond and insurance requirements. Contact us for your FREE estimate!!

"Joel & his team are honest, brave , & hard working. They arrived on time everyday & cleaned up & left my home neat & well cared for every night. I have dozens of large live oaks & Monterey pines on my property some 60 feet tall. Joel helped me maintain a fire safe cleared area all around my home removing huge branches & limbs from trees that had to be climbed & cabled for safety. These are tree professionals. Actual experts not just tree trimmers. My property is a steep hillside. No problem. Most of my trees are 50 to 100 years old. Some I planted as a boy. I am 63. Everything was done safely & neatly with every tree cared for so each will thrive & live another 50 or 100 years. Joel even found a dove’s nest full of baby birds on a limb 40 feet up set to be cut & came down to ask me how to proceed. We saved the limb to save the nest while the mother & father flew around nervously. Hire Gil Tree Service. This guy is the real deal. They are the best decision you can make."

Christopher C on June 2025

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Silverstone Landscaping & Tree Service

4.91(
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Silverstone Landscaping & Tree Service

4.91(
34
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
145 local quotes requested

Owner operated for 15 years.In full operation on tree service industry and landscaping field and renovations , Residential and Commercial driveways walls patios pergolas fences ,and forest care .We are known for paying attention to details and our 5 start customer satisfaction. Give us a call 831 277 7854 for a free quote! Silverstone landscaping and tree service team are here waiting to hear from you to provide the best possible service you deserve!

"It went well. They consulted me to assure I was happy with the trimming. The clean-up was acceptable. The city of San Jose picks up all the green waste, but is a little fussy about the debris piles. I had to restack some of the piles to meet waste company's requirements."

Patrick B on November 2024

Owner operated for 15 years.In full operation on tree service industry and landscaping field and renovations , Residential and Commercial driveways walls patios pergolas fences ,and forest care .We are known for paying attention to details and our 5 start customer satisfaction. Give us a call 831 277 7854 for a free quote! Silverstone landscaping and tree service team are here waiting to hear from you to provide the best possible service you deserve!

"It went well. They consulted me to assure I was happy with the trimming. The clean-up was acceptable. The city of San Jose picks up all the green waste, but is a little fussy about the debris piles. I had to restack some of the piles to meet waste company's requirements."

Patrick B on November 2024

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Johnson's Tree Care Inc

4.91(
394
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•Approved Pro

Johnson's Tree Care Inc

4.91(
394
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
233 local quotes requested

A family owned and operated company, Johnson's Tree Care Inc. Has proudly served the San Francisco bay area for over 25 years. We are licensed by the CSLB of California (Lic# 1007582) and are fully bonded, insured and guarantee all our work and services. With industry experts on staff, including an ISA Certified Arborist, we are a company that cares about you and your tree service needs.

"Johnsons Tree Care did outstanding work on my relatively small job. Kevin and Adam were experienced, professional and detail-oriented. Many tree companies would not accept such a small job, but Johnsons Tree Care staff really want to help, and take great pride in their work! I highly recommend them for any tree service needs you have! "

Diane R on October 2025

A family owned and operated company, Johnson's Tree Care Inc. Has proudly served the San Francisco bay area for over 25 years. We are licensed by the CSLB of California (Lic# 1007582) and are fully bonded, insured and guarantee all our work and services. With industry experts on staff, including an ISA Certified Arborist, we are a company that cares about you and your tree service needs.

"Johnsons Tree Care did outstanding work on my relatively small job. Kevin and Adam were experienced, professional and detail-oriented. Many tree companies would not accept such a small job, but Johnsons Tree Care staff really want to help, and take great pride in their work! I highly recommend them for any tree service needs you have! "

Diane R on October 2025

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A&Y Expert Tree Service Inc

5.00(
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A&Y Expert Tree Service Inc

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
38 local quotes requested

Tree Service business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"A&Y Performed a tree removal for me. It was approximately an 80-foot tree very close to my house and backyard deck. I was a bit nervous as I had seen "TREE Fails" on YouTube. Their insurance was current and complete so that helped my nervousness:) The crew arrived on time and had the tree removed by noon. I was very impressed and highly recommend A&Y for tree removal. They left the worksite clean and split the rounds and stacked the wood for me (I wanted it for firewood). I felt the price was fair and the customer service was excellent. I would absolutely hire this company again. Thank you Yohana:)"

Mike S on February 2025

Tree Service business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"A&Y Performed a tree removal for me. It was approximately an 80-foot tree very close to my house and backyard deck. I was a bit nervous as I had seen "TREE Fails" on YouTube. Their insurance was current and complete so that helped my nervousness:) The crew arrived on time and had the tree removed by noon. I was very impressed and highly recommend A&Y for tree removal. They left the worksite clean and split the rounds and stacked the wood for me (I wanted it for firewood). I felt the price was fair and the customer service was excellent. I would absolutely hire this company again. Thank you Yohana:)"

Mike S on February 2025

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Northland Tree Enterprises, Inc

5.00(
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Northland Tree Enterprises, Inc

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 local quotes requested

We are a tree service business located in the Bay Area providing over 30 years of experience in the field. Contact us for a free estimate

"They did a great job, they gave me a quote quickly, and they were able to come out quickly, they did not damage anything also I absolutely recommend them."

Oceanna x on June 2023

We are a tree service business located in the Bay Area providing over 30 years of experience in the field. Contact us for a free estimate

"They did a great job, they gave me a quote quickly, and they were able to come out quickly, they did not damage anything also I absolutely recommend them."

Oceanna x on June 2023

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GP Tree Service, Inc.

5.00(
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GP Tree Service, Inc.

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
74 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

Welcome to GP Tree Service, the leading Tree Removal specialists serving San Jose and the surrounding areas. With over 5 years of experience in projects ranging from shrub removal to yard clean-ups, we look forward to earning your business. Call today for a free estimate! GP Tree Service is 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 services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"They were tremendous, fast communication & completion! "

Jane L on October 2025

Welcome to GP Tree Service, the leading Tree Removal specialists serving San Jose and the surrounding areas. With over 5 years of experience in projects ranging from shrub removal to yard clean-ups, we look forward to earning your business. Call today for a free estimate! GP Tree Service is 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 services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"They were tremendous, fast communication & completion! "

Jane L on October 2025

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Specialty Tree Service

5.00(
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Specialty Tree Service

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to do the job right the first time! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call to schedule an estimate today!

"These guys are great! It’s been said in a buyer/ supplier relationship, cost, quality and service... pick two of three. Speciality delivered on all three. They did a fantastic job and I very highly recommend them for all you tree work."

Daryl I on September 2020

We have the experience and dedication to do the job right the first time! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call to schedule an estimate today!

"These guys are great! It’s been said in a buyer/ supplier relationship, cost, quality and service... pick two of three. Speciality delivered on all three. They did a fantastic job and I very highly recommend them for all you tree work."

Daryl I on September 2020

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La Sirenita Tree Service

4.81(
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La Sirenita Tree Service

4.81(
121
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 years of experience

La Sirenita Tree Service is your local tree service expert. Jesus feels that their success is a direct result of excellent customer service. La Sirenita Tree Service is on time, all the time.

"Great workers. Very safe. Great prices. Quick response. Very professional. I have used them several times and Ilove their work. "

D. M on October 2025

La Sirenita Tree Service is your local tree service expert. Jesus feels that their success is a direct result of excellent customer service. La Sirenita Tree Service is on time, all the time.

"Great workers. Very safe. Great prices. Quick response. Very professional. I have used them several times and Ilove their work. "

D. M on October 2025

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P&J Tree Service Inc

4.91(
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P&J Tree Service Inc

4.91(
22
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
154 local quotes requested

Our staff of skilled and professional tree care experts are committed to providing you quality services. We provide full-service tree care to both residential & commercial clients. We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

"P&J does fantastic work. I am more than pleased. Joe is an arborist and has keen knowledge of trees, when and how they should be pruned and groomed or even removed. P&J removed three trees and many shrubs, pruning and shaping many other trees. Stump grinding was done to the removed trees. His crew of seven and himself showed up on time at 8am and they were done at 1130am. Amazing! They are licensed, bonded and insured."

Olen N on November 2018

Our staff of skilled and professional tree care experts are committed to providing you quality services. We provide full-service tree care to both residential & commercial clients. We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

"P&J does fantastic work. I am more than pleased. Joe is an arborist and has keen knowledge of trees, when and how they should be pruned and groomed or even removed. P&J removed three trees and many shrubs, pruning and shaping many other trees. Stump grinding was done to the removed trees. His crew of seven and himself showed up on time at 8am and they were done at 1130am. Amazing! They are licensed, bonded and insured."

Olen N on November 2018

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FAQs for tree stump removal projects in Santa Cruz, CA

The time it takes to grind a stump depends on its size and the type of wood. Small, softwood stumps take only 15 minutes to remove, while large, hardwood stumps can take several hours. Before the project begins, ask your stump grinding pro for an estimate so you can plan accordingly.

There are several alternative methods to stump removal, including winching it with mechanical equipment, cutting it with a chainsaw, grubbing out the stump and roots, initiating a burn with the required permits, activating natural rotting processes, and applying chemical treatments to expedite decay. Each method offers its own advantages and safety requirements, so it is important to select the option that best suits your project and complies with local regulations.

The cost of tree removal typically doesn't include stump grinding. Removing a stump requires different equipment and skills than cutting down a tree. If you want both services, your contractor will often charge extra for grinding the stump. However, bundling tree removal and stump grinding can sometimes save you money, so it's worth asking about package deals.

Pest issues in a tree stump do not slow down the grinding process. The decay accelerated by pests can make grinding more efficient. However, if an infestation is present, it is important to arrange for pest control afterward to safeguard the health of your garden. Ensuring thorough pest management after stone removal supports long-term yard stability and prevents further damage.

The Santa Cruz, CA homeowners’ guide to tree stump removals

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