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Avatar for C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
1244 Berryman Cyn
4.50(
125
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Approved Pro
C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
1244 Berryman Cyn
4.50(
125
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1161 local quotes requested
47 years of experience

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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RODRIGUEZ TREE SERVICES
P.O. Box 154021
5.00(
18
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Approved Pro
RODRIGUEZ TREE SERVICES
P.O. Box 154021
5.00(
18
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
361 local quotes requested

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 our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"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."

Cong L on May 2025

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 our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"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."

Cong L on May 2025


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North County Tree
San Marcos And Surrounding
5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
North County Tree
San Marcos And Surrounding
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
298 local quotes requested

Arborist Tree Removal, Trimming, Land & Lot Clearing, Stump Grinding! North County Tree California Contractor’s License #1041132 concentrates on modest-size projects involving trimming and tree removal needs which often include high-hazard tree situations. Our company began in Lake Arrowhead, CA as Timber Tree Company, a highly successful National Forest Association ‘Forest Care’ provider and hazard tree contractor. We have over 30 years of experience in tree care, hazardous tree management, and consultation regarding tree health.

"They arrived on time, trimmed two trees, removed cut branches, and cleaned area. Did excellent work."

John M on April 2025

Arborist Tree Removal, Trimming, Land & Lot Clearing, Stump Grinding! North County Tree California Contractor’s License #1041132 concentrates on modest-size projects involving trimming and tree removal needs which often include high-hazard tree situations. Our company began in Lake Arrowhead, CA as Timber Tree Company, a highly successful National Forest Association ‘Forest Care’ provider and hazard tree contractor. We have over 30 years of experience in tree care, hazardous tree management, and consultation regarding tree health.

"They arrived on time, trimmed two trees, removed cut branches, and cleaned area. Did excellent work."

John M on April 2025


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Maya's Landscape & Tree Service, Inc.
1560 S Redwood St
4.78(
27
)
Approved Pro
Maya's Landscape & Tree Service, Inc.
1560 S Redwood St
4.78(
27
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
261 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.

"They did excellent work and prices were affordable."

Avery C on March 2025

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.

"They did excellent work and prices were affordable."

Avery C on March 2025


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SD Tree Service,Inc
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
SD Tree Service,Inc
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
305 local quotes requested

SD Tree Service Inc, Is a family owned and operated business located in Bonsall,CA . We provide residential and commercial quality tree care to San Diego County and surrounding areas.

"They did a great job at a good price"

Brandon A on February 2023

SD Tree Service Inc, Is a family owned and operated business located in Bonsall,CA . We provide residential and commercial quality tree care to San Diego County and surrounding areas.

"They did a great job at a good price"

Brandon A on February 2023


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THE BRANCH
721 Via Flora Rd
4.96(
169
)
Approved Pro
THE BRANCH
721 Via Flora Rd
4.96(
169
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
198 local quotes requested

We offer Tree pruning (crown cleaning & restoration, crown reduction, safety trim, thinning/shaping), tree removal, hedge trim/removal, stump grinding, brush chipping, landscape services, and free wood and mulch when available. The Branch is State Licensed (#619549). For your complete protection The Branch is fully insured, which includes General Liability Insurance, Commercial Auto Insurance, and Workers Compensation insurance. We are committed to providing professional work along with reasonable prices. In the early 1980's Derek Long worked for a reputable landscape company, then in 1986 he branched out on his own and started doing tree work and then became State Licensed in 1991, and when he incorporated in 2011 he became President and CEO of The Branch. Derek is a Certified Arborist and Certified Tree Worker, and he looks forward to providing tree service within our community for many years to come. Beginning at an early age, Trevor Long was raking leaves and dragging brush for his dad. Later on he began climbing trees and learning the trade. His passion for tree work grew and Trevor is now a Certified Arborist and an experienced Certified Tree Worker. Trevor has also earned a bachelor's degree (Cal-State University San Marcos) and is Vice-President of The Branch. Derek and Trevor are a father and son team and are certified in CPR, Aerial Rescue, and First Aid. It is their goal to continue providing excellent service within our community while working together as a team. For those of you who are our repeat customers, we thank you, and for those of you who are considering hiring us for the first time, we invite you to give us a try!!

"Excellent! The team showed up on time, explained the procedure to me, confirmed what I wanted done & price. The job was done faster than I expected, and they left the mulch at my request. I'd give them more stars if it was possible!"

Mary S on October 2024

We offer Tree pruning (crown cleaning & restoration, crown reduction, safety trim, thinning/shaping), tree removal, hedge trim/removal, stump grinding, brush chipping, landscape services, and free wood and mulch when available. The Branch is State Licensed (#619549). For your complete protection The Branch is fully insured, which includes General Liability Insurance, Commercial Auto Insurance, and Workers Compensation insurance. We are committed to providing professional work along with reasonable prices. In the early 1980's Derek Long worked for a reputable landscape company, then in 1986 he branched out on his own and started doing tree work and then became State Licensed in 1991, and when he incorporated in 2011 he became President and CEO of The Branch. Derek is a Certified Arborist and Certified Tree Worker, and he looks forward to providing tree service within our community for many years to come. Beginning at an early age, Trevor Long was raking leaves and dragging brush for his dad. Later on he began climbing trees and learning the trade. His passion for tree work grew and Trevor is now a Certified Arborist and an experienced Certified Tree Worker. Trevor has also earned a bachelor's degree (Cal-State University San Marcos) and is Vice-President of The Branch. Derek and Trevor are a father and son team and are certified in CPR, Aerial Rescue, and First Aid. It is their goal to continue providing excellent service within our community while working together as a team. For those of you who are our repeat customers, we thank you, and for those of you who are considering hiring us for the first time, we invite you to give us a try!!

"Excellent! The team showed up on time, explained the procedure to me, confirmed what I wanted done & price. The job was done faster than I expected, and they left the mulch at my request. I'd give them more stars if it was possible!"

Mary S on October 2024


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Juan's Tree Service & Landscaping
Located In:
4.88(
41
)
Approved Pro
Juan's Tree Service & Landscaping
Located In:
4.88(
41
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
755 local quotes requested

Juan Tree Service & Landscaping gives you the top-quality landscaping services that you deserve. For more information about our services and pricing please feel free to call us. We serve in Oceanside, CA, Camp Pendleton North CA; Solana Beach CA; Camp Pendleton South CA; Valley Center CA; Lake San Marcos CA; and the surrounding areas. Landscape Designer, Mulching, Garden Landscape Design, Garden Maintenance Service, Complete Landscaping Service Professional Landscaping Service, Reliable Landscaping Service, Affordable Landscaping Service, Quality Landscaping Service, Trusted Landscaping Service, Preferred Landscaping Company, Flawless Landscaping Services For more information visit our website: http://mailto:info@juantreeserviceslandscapingcompany.com/

"We were very pleased with Juan's Tree Service and Landscaping service. They performed professional and quality work for a great value."

Michelle J on May 2025

Juan Tree Service & Landscaping gives you the top-quality landscaping services that you deserve. For more information about our services and pricing please feel free to call us. We serve in Oceanside, CA, Camp Pendleton North CA; Solana Beach CA; Camp Pendleton South CA; Valley Center CA; Lake San Marcos CA; and the surrounding areas. Landscape Designer, Mulching, Garden Landscape Design, Garden Maintenance Service, Complete Landscaping Service Professional Landscaping Service, Reliable Landscaping Service, Affordable Landscaping Service, Quality Landscaping Service, Trusted Landscaping Service, Preferred Landscaping Company, Flawless Landscaping Services For more information visit our website: http://mailto:info@juantreeserviceslandscapingcompany.com/

"We were very pleased with Juan's Tree Service and Landscaping service. They performed professional and quality work for a great value."

Michelle J on May 2025


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Brothers Landscape
PO Box 704
4.63(
128
)
Approved Pro
Brothers Landscape
PO Box 704
4.63(
128
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1232 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

Brothers Landscape is your landscaping for the San Diego area. Super Service Award Winners in 2014, 2015, and 2016! For faster service call 619 654-6887. We specialize in lawn installation, sprinklers installation, landscape maintenace, such as yard landscaping, garden landscaping, and many other residential landscaping services. Additional services: Seasonal maintenance, irrigation, soil rejuvenation & area preparation. sprinklers installation.

"The work was done in a timely manner and it was explained well what to expect. They even took care of a few things my wife asked about."

Larry S on June 2025

Brothers Landscape is your landscaping for the San Diego area. Super Service Award Winners in 2014, 2015, and 2016! For faster service call 619 654-6887. We specialize in lawn installation, sprinklers installation, landscape maintenace, such as yard landscaping, garden landscaping, and many other residential landscaping services. Additional services: Seasonal maintenance, irrigation, soil rejuvenation & area preparation. sprinklers installation.

"The work was done in a timely manner and it was explained well what to expect. They even took care of a few things my wife asked about."

Larry S on June 2025


Avatar for Humbee’s Landscape Services LLC
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
1101 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


William Joyce Design
1404 Tyler Ave
5.00(
3
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William Joyce Design
1404 Tyler Ave
5.00(
3
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

William Joyce Design is a Landscape Architecture firm dedicated to creating imaginative, functional, & attractive landscapes that elicit lasting responses & are intrinsic to the local environmental conditions. As each site poses its own questions & offers its unique subtleties, we use our own broad-reaching cultural experiences & expansive education to embrace natural systems, feed our imagination, & reinforce the instincts of our designs. By committing to stewardship of the land, responsible use of natural resources, incorporation of local materials & native plants, & appreciation of the physical interaction with the landscape, William Joyce Design seeks uncontrived, natural solutions designed to generate discovery, splendor, & balance.

William Joyce Design is a Landscape Architecture firm dedicated to creating imaginative, functional, & attractive landscapes that elicit lasting responses & are intrinsic to the local environmental conditions. As each site poses its own questions & offers its unique subtleties, we use our own broad-reaching cultural experiences & expansive education to embrace natural systems, feed our imagination, & reinforce the instincts of our designs. By committing to stewardship of the land, responsible use of natural resources, incorporation of local materials & native plants, & appreciation of the physical interaction with the landscape, William Joyce Design seeks uncontrived, natural solutions designed to generate discovery, splendor, & balance.

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FAQs for tree service projects in Vista, CA

You might remove a tree for free if it’s small, easy to reach, and your city doesn’t require a permit. Call the planning or public works office first to be sure. If they give you the green light, follow all safety rules, wear protective gear, and ask a friend to spot you. When in doubt—or if the tree is tall—hire a pro instead.

In many cities, you’ll need a permit—sometimes even an arborist’s report—before cutting down a tree. Start by calling your local building or planning department. They’ll tell you whether the tree is protected, how big it can be before a permit kicks in, and whether the work has to be done by a licensed pro. Get written approval before scheduling the job to stay on the right side of local rules.

It’s best to leave healthy trees alone—they add shade, boost curb appeal, and support wildlife. Take one down only if it’s dead, diseased beyond saving, or posing a real safety risk. Check local rules first; many areas protect heritage or street trees. 

When removal seems necessary, bring in a licensed arborist for an on-site assessment and written recommendation before you book the crew.

If you’re torn between trimming, pruning, or full removal, start with an honest health check. Trim to shape the canopy or encourage new growth. Prune when you spot broken or diseased branches that could spread trouble. 

Plan on removal only if the trunk is hollow, several major limbs are dead, storm damage is extensive, or the tree leans dangerously toward a structure.

A tree that’s 15 to 20 feet from your home isn’t automatically a problem. Healthy, small species often coexist just fine with houses. Trouble starts when the trunk shows decay, roots crack the foundation, or overhanging branches threaten the roof. Bring in a licensed arborist for a close look and written recommendation before you decide to remove or simply prune.

Timing hinges on size and complexity. A small tree might be gone in a few hours, a mid-sized one in half a day, and a giant could keep the crew busy for one to two full workdays. Add extra time if you’re grinding the stump, hauling wood, or navigating tight spaces near power lines or fences.

The Vista, CA homeowners’ guide to trees and shrubs trimmings or removals
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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Budget for tree removal costs based on factors such as tree size, condition, type, accessibility, emergency services, additional projects, labor, and more.
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