The Best Tree Removal in Santa Cruz County, CA

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Tree Removal in Santa Cruz County

Easy Steps For The Best Tree Removal in Santa Cruz County, CA

Sometimes there is just no way around getting a tree removed in Santa Cruz County from your yard or property. When trees are damaged beyond the point of repair - whether from storms, wind, insects, animals, or age - they need to be removed before they present a safety risk. If large limbs fall from a dying tree or if the entire tree topples over it can cause significant damage and destruction. It is very important to remove a tree before it has a chance to cause property damage or, even worse, personal injury.

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Tree removal isn’t cheap and costs vary based on size of tree, urban density (using large tree removal equipment in a city adds to the cost), dangers involved and crew members required for the removal.

Disclaimer: Estimated Santa Cruz County tree removal prices shown will vary depending on multiple factors including proximity to a home, power lines and other structures, diameter of trunk and more. After-storm tree removals and grinding/removing stumps will add to the cost. Estimated prices shown include all equipment and labor for cutting the tree down, removing the tree and cleaning up.

Do I Need a Permit To Remove a Tree in Santa Cruz County, CA?

In almost all areas of Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Scotts Valley and Capitola, the answer comes down to whether or not the tree sits on public or private property. You should always get a permit for removing trees on public property, but in general for small trees (less than 5 inches in diameter) you do not need a permit if it is on your property. Tree conservation ordinances can change over time so be sure to ask your Aptera professional if there is any doubt.

How Can I Tell If a Tree is Likely To Fall?

In many cases it is obvious that a tree or limb(s) is in a precarious position above or near property. The majority of felled trees due to high winds or disease however do not give off obvious clues before the event. Because of the risk to property and person, Aptera highly recommends leaving the hazard assessment to professionals. It is very difficult to judge the structural integrity of a tree and its root system without deep background knowledge of species type, soil conditions, disease diagnosis and more.

Does Insurance Cover the Cost of Tree Removal in Santa Cruz County?

Yes, most homeowners policies will cover both the costs of removing the tree and some damages it has made to your property. However, if YOUR tree falls on your neighbors property, THEIR insurance will need to cover the damages.

What Happens to the Stump When I Have a Tree Removed?

Removal of the stump is typically not included in the price of the basic tree removal. We recommend that you at least have the stump ground down to surface level so you can utilize that space and avoid a tripping hazard. A stump grinder can mulch the stump below ground level. This process is quick and cost-effective.

Can I Just Remove the Tree Myself?

Technically yes, you can get a chainsaw at your local home improvement store and try to remove a tree. We stress that it is very important to consider safety above all else, and Aptera tree removal experts in Santa Cruz and Watsonville are fully trained and use all necessary safety gear. You can review basic government safety standards, but there is no substitute for an experienced professional.

Doesn't Removing Trees Hurt The Environment?

Removing diseased or damaged trees in Santa Cruz County can actually help the environment by reducing the possibility that nearby trees will become affected. For customers looking to get rid of trees that block a view or to make way for a home expansion, we recommend re-planting trees elsewhere in your yard. This is not always an option for those with smaller properties, but you can even donate to have trees re-planted for less than $1.00 a tree. If you can't avoid removing a tree, tree-planting charities are a great way to keep your carbon footprint low for future generations.

Safety Tips

Aptera's expert tree removal service in Santa Cruz County will help you save time and money, but you can also rent safety equipment and cutting tools to cut down a tree on your own. We highly recommend using eye, leg and hand protection when cutting down a tree. Once the fall area surrounding the tree is clear, you also want to tie rope to the tree that will help it fall in the direction you want it to. The rope must be sturdy (tested to 800 lbs.) and at least twice as long as the height of the tree. Note that the tree trunk is under stress and can snap, sending sharp shards of wood flying in any direction.

Santa Cruz County Cities Served

Tree Removal Santa Cruz, CA

Ecoscape

424 National Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Habitat Gardens

Po Box 7133
Santa Cruz, CA 95061

Aloha Landscape

3420 Bowman Ct
Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Santa Cruz Tree Removal Costs:

Santa Cruz quaking aspen tree removal costs $602, spruce tree removal costs $611.

Tree Removal Watsonville, CA

Hewett Pest Control

325 Maher Road
Watsonville, CA 95076

Watsonville Tree Removal Costs:

Watsonville quaking aspen tree removal costs $741, spruce tree removal costs $752.

Tree Removal Scotts Valley, CA

Scotts Valley Tree Removal Costs:

Scotts Valley quaking aspen tree removal costs $746, spruce tree removal costs $757.

Tree Removal Capitola, CA

Capitola Tree Removal Costs:

Capitola quaking aspen tree removal costs $560, spruce tree removal costs $568.

Tree Removal Soquel, CA

Soquel Tree Removal Costs:

Soquel quaking aspen tree removal costs $648, spruce tree removal costs $658.

Tree Removal Felton, CA

Felton Tree Removal Costs:

Felton quaking aspen tree removal costs $643, spruce tree removal costs $653.

Tree Removal Boulder Creek, CA

Boulder Creek Tree Removal Costs:

Boulder Creek quaking aspen tree removal costs $708, spruce tree removal costs $719.

Tree Removal Ben Lomond, CA

Ben Lomond Tree Removal Costs:

Ben Lomond quaking aspen tree removal costs $667, spruce tree removal costs $677.

Tree Removal Aptos, CA

Aptos Tree Removal Costs:

Aptos quaking aspen tree removal costs $742, spruce tree removal costs $753.

Tree Removal Freedom, CA

Freedom Tree Removal Costs:

Freedom quaking aspen tree removal costs $595, spruce tree removal costs $604.

Hewett Pest Control

325 Maher Road
Watsonville, CA 95076

Ecoscape

424 National Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Habitat Gardens

Po Box 7133
Santa Cruz, CA 95061

Aloha Landscape

3420 Bowman Ct
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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Quaking Aspen Tree Removal in Santa Cruz County, CA

Quaking Aspen Tree Removal Santa Cruz County, CA

Spruce Tree Removal in Santa Cruz County, CA

Spruce Tree Removal Santa Cruz County, CA

Cedar Tree Removal in Santa Cruz County, CA

Cedar Tree Removal Santa Cruz County, CA

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Santa Cruz County Quaking Aspen Tree Removal

Quaking Aspen Tree Removal in Santa Cruz County

Average Cost: $682
Starting At: $283

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CityAvg. CostLow CostHigh Cost
Aptos $742$379$742
Ben Lomond $667$334$927
Boulder Creek $708$305$865
Brookdale $645$318$945
Capitola $560$339$812
Davenport $606$330$927
Felton $643$367$733
Freedom $595$306$879
Mount Hermon $688$369$833
Santa Cruz $602$352$935
Scotts Valley $746$362$768
Soquel $648$366$908
Watsonville $741$313$856
Santa Cruz County Spruce Tree Removal

Spruce Tree Removal in Santa Cruz County

Average Cost: $692
Starting At: $296

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CityAvg. CostLow CostHigh Cost
Aptos $753$397$760
Ben Lomond $677$349$948
Boulder Creek $719$319$886
Brookdale $655$333$967
Capitola $568$354$831
Davenport $615$345$949
Felton $653$384$751
Freedom $604$320$900
Mount Hermon $698$386$853
Santa Cruz $611$368$957
Scotts Valley $757$378$786
Soquel $658$382$929
Watsonville $752$327$876
Santa Cruz County Cedar Tree Removal

Cedar Tree Removal in Santa Cruz County

Average Cost: $703
Starting At: $301

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CityAvg. CostLow CostHigh Cost
Aptos $765$402$777
Ben Lomond $687$354$970
Boulder Creek $730$324$906
Brookdale $665$338$990
Capitola $577$359$851
Davenport $624$350$970
Felton $663$390$768
Freedom $613$325$921
Mount Hermon $709$391$872
Santa Cruz $620$373$979
Scotts Valley $769$384$804
Soquel $668$388$951
Watsonville $763$332$896
Santa Cruz County Balsam & Douglas Fir Tree Removal

Balsam & Douglas Fir Tree Removal in Santa Cruz County

Average Cost: $713
Starting At: $318

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CityAvg. CostLow CostHigh Cost
Aptos $776$425$790
Ben Lomond $698$374$987
Boulder Creek $741$342$921
Brookdale $674$357$1,006
Capitola $585$380$865
Davenport $634$370$987
Felton $673$412$781
Freedom $622$343$936
Mount Hermon $719$414$887
Santa Cruz $630$395$995
Scotts Valley $780$405$817
Soquel $678$410$967
Watsonville $775$350$911
Santa Cruz County Pine Tree Removal

Pine Tree Removal in Santa Cruz County

Average Cost: $724
Starting At: $326

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CityAvg. CostLow CostHigh Cost
Aptos $787$437$799
Ben Lomond $708$384$998
Boulder Creek $752$351$932
Brookdale $684$367$1,017
Capitola $594$390$874
Davenport $643$380$998
Felton $683$423$789
Freedom $631$352$947
Mount Hermon $730$425$897
Santa Cruz $639$405$1,006
Scotts Valley $792$416$827
Soquel $688$421$977
Watsonville $786$360$921
Santa Cruz County Red & Sugar Maple Tree Removal

Red & Sugar Maple Tree Removal in Santa Cruz County

Average Cost: $745
Starting At: $339

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CityAvg. CostLow CostHigh Cost
Aptos $810$454$830
Ben Lomond $728$399$1,036
Boulder Creek $773$365$967
Brookdale $704$381$1,056
Capitola $611$405$908
Davenport $662$395$1,036
Felton $703$440$820
Freedom $650$366$983
Mount Hermon $751$442$931
Santa Cruz $657$422$1,045
Scotts Valley $815$433$858
Soquel $708$438$1,015
Watsonville $809$374$957
Santa Cruz County Oak Tree Removal

Oak Tree Removal in Santa Cruz County

Average Cost: $755
Starting At: $352

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CityAvg. CostLow CostHigh Cost
Aptos $822$471$844
Ben Lomond $739$414$1,053
Boulder Creek $784$379$984
Brookdale $714$396$1,074
Capitola $620$421$923
Davenport $671$410$1,053
Felton $713$456$833
Freedom $659$380$999
Mount Hermon $762$458$947
Santa Cruz $667$438$1,062
Scotts Valley $826$449$873
Soquel $718$454$1,032
Watsonville $820$388$973
Santa Cruz County Walnut Tree Removal

Walnut Tree Removal in Santa Cruz County

Average Cost: $766
Starting At: $365

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CityAvg. CostLow CostHigh Cost
Aptos $833$489$872
Ben Lomond $749$430$1,089
Boulder Creek $795$393$1,017
Brookdale $724$410$1,111
Capitola $629$436$955
Davenport $680$425$1,089
Felton $722$473$862
Freedom $668$394$1,034
Mount Hermon $772$475$979
Santa Cruz $676$454$1,098
Scotts Valley $838$466$902
Soquel $728$471$1,067
Watsonville $832$403$1,006