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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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Green Hill Tree Care
349 Rebecca Ave
5.00(
2
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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


Avatar for Golden Oaks Tree Care
Golden Oaks Tree Care
28491 MARCALOPE LANE
4.97(
39
)
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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JC Tree Care Inc
107 Delft Ave
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
JC Tree Care Inc
107 Delft Ave
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
718 local quotes requested

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!

"Jorge was quick to text and come out for a free estimate that day. Arrived with crew the next day to plant new bamboo trees and trim, remove and clear out dead leaves. Appreciate their good work. Will hire again."

Ellie L on September 2023

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!

"Jorge was quick to text and come out for a free estimate that day. Arrived with crew the next day to plant new bamboo trees and trim, remove and clear out dead leaves. Appreciate their good work. Will hire again."

Ellie L on September 2023


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Mejia Tree Service
8254 Acapulco Pl
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Mejia Tree Service
8254 Acapulco Pl
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
763 local quotes requested

Mejia Tree Service is dedicated to providing top-quality tree care with a personal touch. Our experienced team offers a range of services, including tree trimming, removal, and health assessments, to keep your landscape beautiful and safe. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, reliability, and commitment to customer satisfaction. Whether you need routine maintenance or emergency services, Mejia Tree Service is here to ensure your trees thrive and your property looks its best

"A plus service. They came out to provide an estimate. Upon estimate we hired Mejia tree services and they came prepared to remove our tree on the spot. They not only removed our tree, and the stump but they also removed all the roots. They were pleasant and professional. Highly recommend using this company as we will definitely use them again in the future."

james H h on January 2025

Mejia Tree Service is dedicated to providing top-quality tree care with a personal touch. Our experienced team offers a range of services, including tree trimming, removal, and health assessments, to keep your landscape beautiful and safe. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, reliability, and commitment to customer satisfaction. Whether you need routine maintenance or emergency services, Mejia Tree Service is here to ensure your trees thrive and your property looks its best

"A plus service. They came out to provide an estimate. Upon estimate we hired Mejia tree services and they came prepared to remove our tree on the spot. They not only removed our tree, and the stump but they also removed all the roots. They were pleasant and professional. Highly recommend using this company as we will definitely use them again in the future."

james H h on January 2025


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Ezra Tree Service
1070 6th St
4.88(
25
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Approved Pro
Ezra Tree Service
1070 6th St
4.88(
25
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
517 local quotes requested

We are Family Owned and Operated Tree Service company based in Riverside, Ca. We have over 10 years of experience and have the equipment to handle any job small or big. We provide professional Residential and Commercial Tree Services. From Tree Trimming, Tree Removal, Yard Clean Up/Hauling, Irrigation, Property Maintenance.

"Ezra Tree service showed up at 7:30 a.m. set up and started right at 8 a.m. very professinal, the cut my tree down removed the trimmings and ground the stump down. Mr. Trinnidad the foremen was and his crew we're great. The left the area clean and looking great."

John R on May 2024

We are Family Owned and Operated Tree Service company based in Riverside, Ca. We have over 10 years of experience and have the equipment to handle any job small or big. We provide professional Residential and Commercial Tree Services. From Tree Trimming, Tree Removal, Yard Clean Up/Hauling, Irrigation, Property Maintenance.

"Ezra Tree service showed up at 7:30 a.m. set up and started right at 8 a.m. very professinal, the cut my tree down removed the trimmings and ground the stump down. Mr. Trinnidad the foremen was and his crew we're great. The left the area clean and looking great."

John R on May 2024


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RM Tree Care Inc
Located In:
5.00(
14
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Approved Pro
RM Tree Care Inc
Located In:
5.00(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2185 local quotes requested

RM Tree Care Inc. has been providing professional tree services, landscape services and hardscape services in Santa Ana and surrounding areas. Whether you need just a little trimming or a whole tree removed, no job is too big or small for us. Each residential and commercial customer receives our most competitive pricing and high quality service. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and really wow you from the initial phone call to cleaning up after job completion. Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Perfectly trimmed, hauled away and cleaned everything up"

Steven D on March 2025

RM Tree Care Inc. has been providing professional tree services, landscape services and hardscape services in Santa Ana and surrounding areas. Whether you need just a little trimming or a whole tree removed, no job is too big or small for us. Each residential and commercial customer receives our most competitive pricing and high quality service. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and really wow you from the initial phone call to cleaning up after job completion. Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Perfectly trimmed, hauled away and cleaned everything up"

Steven D on March 2025


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Golden Oaks Tree Care
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5.00(
19
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Approved Pro
Golden Oaks Tree Care
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5.00(
19
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
881 local quotes requested

Professional and trustworthy Tree Service. Call or click today to schedule your free estimate! Golden Oaks Tree Care is your premier choice for tree services in Los Angeles. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing top-notch care for your trees, ensuring their health and beauty. With years of experience and a commitment to customer satisfaction, we stand out from the competition. Contact us today for all your tree service needs.

"very good work at an exceptional price. very friendly and communicative. will hire again"

colton s on March 2025

Professional and trustworthy Tree Service. Call or click today to schedule your free estimate! Golden Oaks Tree Care is your premier choice for tree services in Los Angeles. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing top-notch care for your trees, ensuring their health and beauty. With years of experience and a commitment to customer satisfaction, we stand out from the competition. Contact us today for all your tree service needs.

"very good work at an exceptional price. very friendly and communicative. will hire again"

colton s on March 2025


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Humbee’s Landscape Services LLC
Located In:
5.00(
14
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Approved Pro
Humbee’s Landscape Services LLC
Located In:
5.00(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
819 local quotes requested

We specialize in all phases of lawn maintenance, routine mowing services, mulch spreading, yard clean ups, gutter cleaning and more. 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!

"Our large back yard needed serious attention, and Humberto and his team did an amazing job trimming our trees and bushes, getting rid of all the weeds, and expertly pruning back our rose bush. We now love our back yard again! They are fast, hard-working, with excellent attention to detail and impeccable and transparent communication every step of the way. We are looking forward to working with them regularly!"

Ed H on August 2024

We specialize in all phases of lawn maintenance, routine mowing services, mulch spreading, yard clean ups, gutter cleaning and more. 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!

"Our large back yard needed serious attention, and Humberto and his team did an amazing job trimming our trees and bushes, getting rid of all the weeds, and expertly pruning back our rose bush. We now love our back yard again! They are fast, hard-working, with excellent attention to detail and impeccable and transparent communication every step of the way. We are looking forward to working with them regularly!"

Ed H on August 2024


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Antonio's Landscaping
33055 Garner Rd
4.90(
10
)
Approved Pro
Antonio's Landscaping
33055 Garner Rd
4.90(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
403 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!

"Great and fast service."

Sabino P on September 2024

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!

"Great and fast service."

Sabino P on September 2024

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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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