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Aly's Tree Trimming Pruning & Yard Clean-Up
4.8(
351
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job went like clockwork. Aly was prompt in coming out when contacted to provide an estimate. While the cost for cutting and hauling this very large pine was not inexpensive, it was reasonable given the size of the job and was within the parameters of other quotes I received. I was impressed with the many positive client reviews I read about Aly's Tree Trimming and the fact that the company was bonded, a certified Arborist, and licensed. Aly was able to get his crew over immediately after PG&E had finished their job of cutting near the high voltage lines. Aly has a large crew and they worked quickly and efficiently. Alex the foreman, did a wonderful job working with our difficult neighbor in handling the issues of working on the neighbors property. They cleaned up every day and when a small tree on the neighbor's property was damaged, they replaced the tree with a similar specimen. The crew were very professional and courteous. They avoided any damage to the two properties (other than the tree mentioned above). I would definitely use Aly's Tree Trimming again and would highly recommend it to other clients who are seeking the highest professionalism, and courtesy."
Response time4 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Johnson's Tree Care Inc
4.7(
445
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team did an excellent job and did a ton of work for the price. They trimmed two Eucalyptus trees that were WAY overgrown, several oak trees, and a variety of other trees and shrubs on our property, including removing two that were unhealthy. They were flexible - doing more quiet work when we had some important work-at-home calls - and they left the property cleaner than it was when they got here. Highly recommend!"
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Response time10 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Gil Tree Service
5.0(
33
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Gil Tree Service did an excellent job removing 3 Palm Trees in one day. He showed up on time and everything was handled professionally and at a reasonable cost. Joel and crew left the site cleaned up perfectly on a windy day. I recommend his services and will hire him again in the future."
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+70

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Silverstone Landscaping & Tree Service
4.8(
39
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Silverton and his team did an absolutely amazing job on cutting our huge cypress trees and strawberry trees. It was an all day job and we couldn't be happier with their profession and expertise. They also made sure to clean up every bit of debris from our yard and our 3 neighbors yards! We will definitely hire them for future projects."
Landscaping - improvements
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Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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P&J Tree Service Inc
4.7(
26
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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."
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+24

Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Noriega Tree Services
5.0(
6
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

"Noriega Tree Services are friendly, highly efficient and most importantly budget friendly. When I called around to get pricing on removing two trees that were damaging my fence, most of the quotes were almost double what Joshua quoted me. They also gave me options and since I was on a budget I opted to not remove the stump entirely to save some money. Highly recommend and will definitely give them a call if I ever need them again."
trim tree, thin out branches
removal of all long branches and foliage
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+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Carlos Tree Service
4.4(
62
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carlos phoned me within a day of my request for an estimate. He came to my house the next morning to give me an estimate and was prepared to cut the tree down, then and there. He and his team did a fantastic job! I had asked for the trunk to be cut into sections so that I might use them around my yard...they did it. All the other parts of the tree were put out onto the street for collection. The bits and pieces that were previously covering the lack of fence were all put back into place, better than before. Wow, it's so nice to have the work done so professionally, by a friendly team, and in a very timely manner! The price was fair and averaged out to be less than an estimate made by a company with a Big Deal.
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
PMC Tree Service inc
4.2(
23
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1964

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"PMC Tree Service was great.  My  request for a quote was answered promptly and they were able to schedule the work for two days later.  
They verified our permit and trimmed our overgrown street tree.  It is now beautifully shaped and no longer in danger of branches breaking off in a storm.  Another tree that was too close to the house was removed and two additional stumps were ground down.  I highly recommend PMC.  They arrived on time, work was performed with a minimum of disruption and noise and they cleaned up thoroughly afterwards.    Crew was so nice and professional.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for tree service projects in Santa Cruz, CA

Professionals remove shrubs by first cutting back the branches using tools like pruning shears or chainsaws for thicker stems. They then cut the base close to the ground and dig around the root system to remove the roots completely, preventing regrowth. Finally, they’ll ensure proper disposal of branches and debris while complying with local regulations.

A bush stump will regrow if any portion of its root system remains. When even a small section of roots is left behind, new shoots emerge and regenerate the bush with leggy, spreading growth. Working with a professional landscaper ensures the complete removal of the stump and all roots, which is essential to prevent any regrowth, ensuring that the area remains clear and maintenance is minimized.

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