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Tree Removal in Los Angeles County, Done Safely and Cleaned Up Right

Name: Los Angeles Tree Removal
Address: Los Angeles, CA, US
Telephone: 877-552-8556

Dead pines, overgrown palms, ficus roots lifting the driveway, stumps left from the last crew — call 877-552-8556 and get a local tree crew out to quote the job, from the Valley to the South Bay.

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Specialist services

50+

Areas covered

Free

Estimates & advice

Tree Removal Services in Los Angeles, CA

Honest pricing — final quote before any work starts

Dead

Tree Removal

Safe removal of dead, leaning, diseased and oversized trees — sectional rigging, crane lifts and full cleanup …

$350–$800

Palm

Tree Trimming

Palm trimming, crown thinning, canopy raising and fire-clearance pruning that keeps LA trees healthy, safe and…

$150–$450

Single

Stump Grinding

Tree and palm stumps ground below grade, surface roots cleared and the hole backfilled so your yard is ready f…

$125–$250

Tree Work Built Around How Los Angeles Actually Grows

Los Angeles County is not one tree climate. A backyard in Encino holds heat and grows Aleppo pines that shed limbs by August. A Long Beach bungalow sits under a Mexican fan palm that has not been skinned in six years. A Glendale hillside lot has a coast live oak you legally cannot touch without a permit, and a Lancaster ranch property fights constant wind across the Antelope Valley. We plan [tree removal](/services/tree-removal), [tree trimming](/services/tree-trimming) and [stump grinding](/services/stump-grinding) around those differences instead of quoting every yard the same way.

Most of what we do is residential: taking down dead or leaning trees before a Santa Ana wind event does it for you, lifting canopies off roofs and service drops, cleaning up fan palms and queen palms, and grinding the stumps that are left behind so the yard is usable again. We also handle the jobs other crews walk away from — trees over pools, trees behind 36-inch side gates, and removals that need a crane lift over the house.

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Three services only — removal, trimming, stump grinding — so every crew is set up for exactly this work
Rigging, lowering and crane removal for trees over homes, pools and power drops
Palm skinning, frond cleanup and seed-pod removal

Specialist services

50+

Areas covered

Free

Estimates & advice

What to expect, start to finish

Call or Request a Quote

Call 877-552-8556 and describe the tree, the city and what you want done. Photos help us understand access and size before the visit.

On-Site Look

A crew lead checks species, trunk diameter, lean, decay, overhead lines, gate access and whether a permit may apply.

Written Scope and Price

You get a written scope covering the cut, rigging method, cleanup, haul-off and stump grinding if you want it.

The Work and the Cleanup

Trees come down or get trimmed as agreed, debris is chipped and hauled, and the yard is raked and blown clean before we leave.

Why Choose Us

What separates a clean tree job from a damaged roof or a torn-up lawn is planning. Here is what we plan for on every Los Angeles County job.

Access Before Price

Gate width, slope, overhead lines and where the chip truck can park decide the cost more than tree height alone. We look at the path first so the quote holds on the day of the job.

Permit-Aware Advice

Protected natives and street trees follow city and county rules, not ours. We flag oaks, sycamores, walnuts, bays and parkway trees before you commit, and explain what the city is likely to ask for.

Fire-Season Clearance

Much of the county sits in high fire hazard zones. We trim for roof, chimney and structure clearance and thin fuel-heavy trees ahead of Santa Ana season.

Controlled Rigging

In tight LA lots most removals come down in sections on ropes, not in one fall. Pieces are lowered away from roofs, fences, pools and neighbors’ property.

Stumps Finished, Not Forgotten

A removal is not done until the yard is usable. We grind stumps below grade and deal with surface roots so you can replant, lay sod or pour hardscape.

Palms Handled Right

Fan palms, queen palms and date palms each need a different approach. We avoid over-pruning that weakens the crown and clean up the skirt that harbors rats and fire fuel.

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Tree Removal FAQs — Los Angeles, CA

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+ How much does tree removal cost in Los Angeles?

Most residential removals in LA County land between about $400 for a small tree and $2,000 or more for a large one, with crane jobs and very tall palms or pines costing more. Access, height, trunk diameter and whether the tree hangs over a structure drive the price. Our [Los Angeles tree removal cost guide](/blog/how-much-does-tree-removal-cost-in-los-angeles) breaks it down.

+ Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Los Angeles?

It depends on the species, size and city. The City of Los Angeles protects native oaks, western sycamore, California bay and Southern California black walnut at 4 inches in diameter or larger, and unincorporated LA County regulates oaks. Parkway trees between the sidewalk and curb are city property. See our [LA County permit guide](/blog/tree-removal-permits-in-los-angeles-county-explained).

+ Is stump grinding included with tree removal?

Only if it is on the quote. Removal leaves a stump cut close to the ground; [stump grinding](/services/stump-grinding) is a separate step that takes the stump below grade. Most homeowners add it so the yard is usable right away.

+ How often should palm trees be trimmed in LA?

Most fan and queen palms in Los Angeles need trimming once a year, usually late spring or summer after flowering. Over-trimming into green fronds weakens the palm. Read [when to trim palm trees in Los Angeles](/blog/when-to-trim-palm-trees-in-los-angeles) for timing and cost.

+ Can you remove a tree that is leaning toward my house?

Yes. Leaning trees near structures are taken down in sections with ropes and lowering devices, or with a crane when there is no safe drop zone. If it is actively failing after wind, tell us when you call so it gets priority.

+ What areas of Los Angeles County do you cover?

We serve more than 50 cities, including [Los Angeles](/areas/los-angeles), [Long Beach](/areas/long-beach), [Pasadena](/areas/pasadena), [Glendale](/areas/glendale), [Santa Clarita](/areas/santa-clarita), [Torrance](/areas/torrance) and the Antelope Valley. See the full list on our [areas page](/areas).