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Arce Tree Service

4.85(
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Arce Tree Service

4.85(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Arce Tree Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Did everything well in a timely manner."

John J on November 2023

Arce Tree Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Did everything well in a timely manner."

John J on November 2023


Tree Whisperer, Inc.

4.75(
143
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Tree Whisperer, Inc.

4.75(
143
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
50 local quotes requested

Tree Whisperer is a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care services that are customizable to each individual project. 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!

"Tree Whisperer repaired what needed to be fixed to our total satisfaction. Kranzle "

wolfgang K on November 2025

Tree Whisperer is a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care services that are customizable to each individual project. 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!

"Tree Whisperer repaired what needed to be fixed to our total satisfaction. Kranzle "

wolfgang K on November 2025


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Sotelo Tree Service

4.96(
24
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Sotelo Tree Service

4.96(
24
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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
38 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! By trimming your trees! Lacing them! Shaping them! hedge! Removing! stump grinding! Hauling away! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Jacob is a good man and the crew very efficient.. great work and reasonably priced.. Thanks!"

Michael O on November 2025

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! By trimming your trees! Lacing them! Shaping them! hedge! Removing! stump grinding! Hauling away! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Jacob is a good man and the crew very efficient.. great work and reasonably priced.. Thanks!"

Michael O on November 2025


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Maya's Landscape & Tree Service, Inc.

4.93(
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Maya's Landscape & Tree Service, Inc.

4.93(
27
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 local quotes requested

We are a family owned business with 15 years of experience serving all of San Diego Counties. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade as well as our employees and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We carry full General liability insurance, Workmen Compensation insurance and bonded. We look forward to earning your business.

"Tony and crew were great throughout the whole process. We had two dead pines removed both next to the property line and they did a fantastic job of cutting the trees down without any damage to fences and neighbors property. I was extremely pleased with their professionalism and skill and will definitely will be hiring them for all my tree and landscaping needs."

Jeremy D on September 2024

We are a family owned business with 15 years of experience serving all of San Diego Counties. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade as well as our employees and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We carry full General liability insurance, Workmen Compensation insurance and bonded. We look forward to earning your business.

"Tony and crew were great throughout the whole process. We had two dead pines removed both next to the property line and they did a fantastic job of cutting the trees down without any damage to fences and neighbors property. I was extremely pleased with their professionalism and skill and will definitely will be hiring them for all my tree and landscaping needs."

Jeremy D on September 2024


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C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service

4.72(
107
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C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service

4.72(
107
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
220 local quotes requested

12 Time Super Service Award Winner! C & H Gardens has been providing residential and commercial property landscape and arboricultural services since 1978. We specialize in creating tranquil, practical and functional outdoor living spaces. Whether you enjoy entertaining, recreation or relaxation we can bring Beauty and Tranquility to your world.

"Timely response. Owner was very personable and took his time to make sure he knew what I needed. Crew was fantastic! Job well done."

Kirsten G on April 2025

12 Time Super Service Award Winner! C & H Gardens has been providing residential and commercial property landscape and arboricultural services since 1978. We specialize in creating tranquil, practical and functional outdoor living spaces. Whether you enjoy entertaining, recreation or relaxation we can bring Beauty and Tranquility to your world.

"Timely response. Owner was very personable and took his time to make sure he knew what I needed. Crew was fantastic! Job well done."

Kirsten G on April 2025


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Artistic Arbor Gardens, Inc.

5.00(
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Artistic Arbor Gardens, 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
40 years of experience

Welcome to Artistic Arbor Gardens, Inc., We proudly provide the highest quality of service and craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, and let us get started!

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Mark R on January 2019

Welcome to Artistic Arbor Gardens, Inc., We proudly provide the highest quality of service and craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, and let us get started!

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Mark R on January 2019


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Escobar Tree Services

5.00(
2
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Escobar Tree Services

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
49 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"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!"

James B on February 2025

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"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!"

James B on February 2025


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EB Landscaping

5.00(
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EB Landscaping

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
54 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

We specialize in tree services, tree trimming, tree removal, stump grinding, stump removal, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -- or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"I needed prickly bougainvillea cut back for painting with little notice. EB responded right away and communicated well with the painters. Did the job and cleaned up, taking the cut off branches away, as agreed. "

Cathryne S on November 2025

We specialize in tree services, tree trimming, tree removal, stump grinding, stump removal, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -- or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"I needed prickly bougainvillea cut back for painting with little notice. EB responded right away and communicated well with the painters. Did the job and cleaned up, taking the cut off branches away, as agreed. "

Cathryne S on November 2025


Arce Tree Service

5.00(
12
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Arce Tree Service

5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
46 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in tree services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Jose and his team were great to work with. Jose came by and checked out our tree and gave me multiple options and quotes for each. Quotes were very reasonable. His team was very helpful and worked quickly and safely taking down a very large olive tree that hung over both my house and my neighbors house along with our fence. They hauled it all away and did great clean up job. I would definitely hire them again for future projects. "

David T on November 2025

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in tree services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Jose and his team were great to work with. Jose came by and checked out our tree and gave me multiple options and quotes for each. Quotes were very reasonable. His team was very helpful and worked quickly and safely taking down a very large olive tree that hung over both my house and my neighbors house along with our fence. They hauled it all away and did great clean up job. I would definitely hire them again for future projects. "

David T on November 2025


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Adams Tree Care

5.00(
27
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Adams Tree Care

5.00(
27
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 local quotes requested

Family own Business 20 years exp. ISA Certified Arborist, we carry General liability insurance and worker’s comp. providing tree service such as pruning, (limited) tree planting, plant health care, tree removals and stumpgrinding at competitive prices.

"Very prompt and a great price!"

Kari M on February 2025

Family own Business 20 years exp. ISA Certified Arborist, we carry General liability insurance and worker’s comp. providing tree service such as pruning, (limited) tree planting, plant health care, tree removals and stumpgrinding at competitive prices.

"Very prompt and a great price!"

Kari M on February 2025

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FAQs for tree stump removal projects in Santee, 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 Santee, CA homeowners’ guide to tree stump removals

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

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  • Close up of a stump grinder machine

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  • A man grinding a tree stump

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  • tree in front of house

    Who to call for a sick tree? Learn when to hire an arborist or tree maintenance pro and what a diagnosis may cost. Start here

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