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Public Forums => Recommendations => Topic started by: Jilly on Jun 23, 03, 01:46:34 PM
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I've called three different companies for this service. One declined the business because my trees are on a slope, and the other two were no-shows. Help! Can anyone recommend a reliable service?
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Well, I haven't used them yet, and they are pricey - but they showed up right away to give me a bid. I'm still shopping around, but so far haven't had anyone else come to bid.
Wilderness Tree Service
ISA Certified Arborist
Bonded, Licensed and Insured
241-9152
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Thanks! I called three places. One I left a message on the answering machine, the other I left a message with the secretary, and the last one I spoke to will be up to give me a bid this Friday. I'll let you know how it goes...
KW
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Hi,
We've had several dead tree's removed. One they dropped was snugged in between two houses at 3-4 stories tall which was not a problem for them. The company we used was Donegan's tree service. They did a good job.
Donegan's tree service 909 887-3822
ask for Doug
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I have Rolling Green Tree Service from Mira Loma coming tomorrow.
Anyone wanting to watch them in action can cruise Oriole Road above the school Wednesday between 8:30 and whenever they finish.
KW
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I had a guy who was great, i think his name is mark and I got his number from a big guy who works in the lumber yard behind the hardware store in phelan. I had a couple of estimates of 4 to 6 thousand and mark did it for seven hundred. (i didn't have him chop or remove what he cut though) He was really nice, very knowledgeable and fast. Some of the dead pines he took down were huge! and some were right up on the side of my house. None of it was a problem for him. I'll look for his card... but the guy at true value in phelan recommended him, so in the mean time you could call there-
Chris on Oak
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Rolling Green came today and took down my pine. It was very dead and probably over 80 feet tall, and right next to the garage. They were extremely fast, and I can't imagine having anyone come do a job like that without Workers Comp and Liability, which they have.
They can be reached at 1-877-360-9294
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Rolling Green at KW's house...
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Rolling Green took down a dying tree that was leaning over our house. The tree was about 30-35 feet tall. They were careful & fast & reasonable ($400). The power line & telephone line were right next to the tree. No problem.
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Any recommendations on tree trimming companies? Need to get the dead branches out of the pine trees. Thanks
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If you are still looking for someone to take care of your tree trimming/ yardwork needs, let me know, I have several saws and quite a bit of expierence...
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try Dan Day, very experienced and licenced...221-0244
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Hi, I'm looking for a yard maintenance person. Does Dan do weekly or bi-weekly upkeep? And I don't recognize the prefix, is he close to WW? Thanks!
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I will not mention the business by name because I know that the Mods prefer that we don't, but there is a tree trimmer out of Victorville who is listed in the Wrightwood phone book, Do Not use him!! My Landlord hired him to do work at my house and at her vacation home next door. Absolute jerk!!! terrible job and very rude!!! I would not recommend him to my worst enemy.
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Is that the company in the 2004-2005 Lions directory?
I will not mention the business by name because I know that the Mods prefer that we don't, but there is a tree trimmer out of Victorville who is listed in the Wrightwood phone book, Do Not use him!! My Landlord hired him to do work at my house and at her vacation home next door. Absolute jerk!!! terrible job and very rude!!! I would not recommend him to my worst enemy.
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Is that the company in the 2004-2005 Lions directory?
Yes, listed the Lions Directory.
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A couple of months ago a guy named Arturo was putting flyers on doors, advertising a tree trimming service. Did anyone use him? We've tried calling a couple of local guys and have never gotten a return call or a visit from either of them. I've heard that Arturo does a decent job but I have no way of contacting him. We just need to trim back a very big oak tree on the side of the house. Thanks a lot if anyone has any info!!
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I'm glad this thread came up again as I've been meaning to post our (we think) good experience this year. We have 8 large pines that we wanted cleaned up and advice on our new property as to the rest. I knew I wanted an arborist for our first go around because if someone topped our pines I wouldn't have been responsible for myself and Toolman would've been a single parent while I cooled my heels for 20 to life. ;D Seriously, one thing that just makes me livid is topped trees - if you don't want a 60ft tree, don't plant one!!! Anyway, we got them as a recommendation from the neighbors and wound up going with them.
We used TipTop Arborists. It's a family business, you can find out about them at their website (as well as instruction on tree pruning, and how to select an arborist):
Tip Top Arborists
http://www.tiptoparborists.com/index.html (http://www.tiptoparborists.com/index.html)
Jim Lewandowski is the owner and came out himself for a free estimate. (I called another arborist and they wanted something well over $100 (I can't find the email) PLUS travel time/expense PER HOUR). Jim worked up an estimate that seemed probably inline with an arborist service after a few back and forth emails we decided what to do, he was not short with his time for a 'homeowner' account. He was also not pushy about work 'he thought we should do' like some people are, he said he would be happy to do whatever we wanted done. The single thing he did feel strongly about (and so I gave it extra weight) was that the several small cypress trees that we had did not belong in WW and that they and their borers would only be trouble whether we wanted him to take them out or not, up to us. Since most all of them had been topped for some reason or other before our time, we did wind up cutting down some ourselves and had them do a couple (cheap) plus stump grind the whole works.
The estimate is all-inclusive, no hidden fees, and did not change upon completion of work. We liked the crew fine. There was one guy in the cherry picker and three on the ground, took two days for all of our trees, plus we had them take out two juniper hedges (plus stump grind). The crew was very nice, very helpful and professional, and I must say, left the grounds cleaner than when they came, including blowing off the roof.
Good luck whomever you decide!
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Dan Day did end up doing our trees--charged a fair price and showed up and cleaned up when they said they would. He and his brother work together--they are regular lumberjacks--and very nice young men. I was happy to have been able to give them our business, and wouldn't hesitate to do so again.
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Does anyone know who can take care of sick trees?
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See lagomorphmom posting above-
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Leaf curl on what???
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Seriously, one thing that just makes me livid is topped trees - if you don't want a 60ft tree, don't plant one!!!
Edison came out a couple of years ago and topped one of our trees that was right next to the wires. Now the tree is dead. Does anyone know if Edison is responsible for removing it?
Thanks
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Yikes! My neighbors have bark beetles killing their trees. One tree went from green to 95% brown from the beginning of October to now. The 2nd tree is now 1/3 brown in 3 weeks. The yard was disrupted by a septic tank installation this summer. Edison is cutting down only the mostly dead one today. The said they will be back in a couple of weeks for the 2nd one. I'm really worried about the delay, since the beetles have been so active. I called Edison and they will look into checking the tree sooner.
Today while talking to the crew I noticed the very top couple of feet of my closest tree is starting to turn brown. I've been deep watering it and my other trees since I found out about the neighbor' trees, but it is the one closest to the new septic tank
Does any one know a tree trimmer with a really tall lift that could take off the top of the tree to try to save it? I'm hoping with the extra water and the cooler weather that it might have a chance. I had someone in town trim my trees a couple of years ago. They climbed the tree with spikes and caused a large amount of damage to trees! So I definitely don't want anyone to climb it again.
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You might want to consult an arborist first because if it is a pine tree, topping may well kill it anyway.
When you mention the septic tank install, was it just that or a removal and then reinstall? I could see where a new install might damage some roots but not the other way so much.
Do bark beetles really kill a tree that quickly? Unless you've seen evidence of the beetles when they cut the first tree down, I'm wondering if the trees weren't somehow poisoned if a tank was taken out and then replaced??? If that's the case, maybe your tree still has a chance if you keep leaching the soil.
We had our whole lot trimmed by Tip Top Arborists. They are out of Lancaster and V V area and have a good rep in WW. Ask for Jim, he is in the area often and gives free quotes/diagnosis (another place we called wanted to charge hourly AND travel time!!!).
Keep us all posted, ok?
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It was a replacement of a septic tank. The old tank was actually under part of the house and had to be removed and replaced by a new one in a better location. That all happened in July. The trees are right outside my bedroom window and I didn't even notice the first one turning brown. The 2nd one just had a couple of affected branches when I first looked in mid October. I should have taken a series of pictures because almost daily, the browning increased. I peeled off the bark of one of the branches of the tree they were cutting down today, the inner bark was completely consumed by the bark beetles. I would say no doubt the bark beetles took advantage of stressed trees and quickly ate them up in the warm October weather. Fortunately, the edison crew was really good about cleaning up and shredding as they worked.
Any opinions about topping my newly effected tree? Anybody tried it to save a tree? I would definitely consult an arborist (thanks for the referral :)). I have seen many trees in the forest have tops break off and survived. Most of the really old ones seem to have damaged tops.
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It's my understanding (from an expert), that when at tree starts to actually show visible signs of true bark beetle infestation (browning, dull light green), it's often too late to save the tree.
However, it's not always a given that its a bark beetle problem when a tree browns, so I wouldn't give up yet.
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I need someone to remove some rather large limbs overhanging our cabin and clean up some others as well. Suggestions please! Would like to use locals if possible.
Thanks,
Yardbird
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I need someone to remove some rather large limbs overhanging our cabin and clean up some others as well. Suggestions please! Would like to use locals if possible.
Thanks,
Yardbird
Try Michaels' Tree Service 909 591 9700. He is not "local", out of Chino, but comes to Wrightwood often and knows what he is doing.
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Thanks Deadhead.
Do you know if he's licensed?
YB
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State lic.# 783559
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I called Michael's Tree Service about 2 weeks ago and asked him to trim the trees that were next door and overhanging my roof a lot. They asked if it was a big job and I told them "no" and I haven't heard from them since. Lesson learned.
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I've used these people for the past 20 years (once up here in WW, and several times in the city I used to live in). Very good: http://www.tiptoparborists.com (http://www.tiptoparborists.com)
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Give Ben Balderrama a call. He is a WW local and has been dependable with work he has done for me.
249-6016.
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I've used these people for the past 20 years (once up here in WW, and several times in the city I used to live in). Very good: http://www.tiptoparborists.com (http://www.tiptoparborists.com)
Ditto that. You can see my post above. Btw, unlike some arborists, estimate is FREE. I called one guy back when we had this done and he wanted a fee PLUS travel expenses!!!
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There's another great local tree trimmer who works on and off the hill:
Valley Tree Care, Dan cell #is 760-221-0244.
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Give Ben Balderrama a call. He is a WW local and has been dependable with work he has done for me.
249-6016.
I have also used Ben for tree removal and was quite satisfied. I know anoher person who uses Ben and he also has been happy with his work.
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This is a belated THANK YOU for the reponses provided when I asked about tree trimming back in late April. Due to circumstances I was pushed for time and have been "out of commission" for about 6 wks.
Michael's, did the work and did a good job, according to the neighbors. (I haven't seen it yet.) It was pretty costly but I wouldn't climb those trees for 10 x's the amount!
That aside, I would much rather have hired someone local.
Thanks again,
YardBird
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Give Ben Balderrama a call. He is a WW local and has been dependable with work he has done for me.
249-6016.
I just tried to call this number, as well as the number for his office (found in WW phone directory), and both numbers have been disconnected. There are 2 other local tree services advertising in the directory, Wrightwood Tree Service, and Wrightwood Arbor Tree Service. Has anyone had experience with either of those?
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Valley Tree Care as mentioned a few posts above is owned by Dan Day, who is a young local up here. He does quality work and has good work ethics. He is a bit more expensive but is definitely worth the price. We have used him several times.
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Thanks, Twinkie. Dan is scheduled to come by tomorrow afternoon to check out what I need done.
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I agree! Dan has a good work ethic and does great work :2thumbsup: !
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Dan and his brother Ryan, who own Valley Tree Care, took care of the tree work at my house yesterday, and I will definitely recommend them to anyone who asks! They were here right when they said they would be, and took care of everything I needed to have done, in a very professional manner. Great job!
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If anyone needs tree work done, I highly recommend Wayne of Chimney Sweep fame. 249-3021.
I had a half dead Leylandi Cypress tree very near my house that had to be removed for fire safe reasons, and Wayne did an excellent job of taking it out. Also removed some dead braches from other trees on my property.
He is very meticulous about cleaning up the debris, and removing it. I couldn't be happier with his work.
Plus the fact that he is a very nice person, and a very honest business person. :2thumbsup:
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Ok, ok.. I know there is likely a thread on here for tree removal.. but I can't find it.
So, I had a rather large tree crash over onto our mobile home here on the property. I've yet to assess the damage to the mobile. But, I need to have it removed. That and a lot of other tree related work. It isn't an emergency as we just use it for storage and .. yes, a chicken coop. Just stop laughing.
I do have the fellow I met at Disaster Day coming out to give us a bid. So, anybody have another recommendation?
Thanks, cheryl o7
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This might be the old thread you were referring to: http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forum/index.php/topic,182 (http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forum/index.php/topic,182)
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You can try Ben Balderama at Wrightwood Tree Svc. 760-792-5052
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It's time to get your defensible space cleaned up.
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Bumping this thread for any updates. I need a couple of lower branches (but still too high for me) trimmed on a pine tree. Probably needs to be a local, as that is way too small of a job for someone from down the hill.
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Bumping this thread for any updates. I need a couple of lower branches (but still too high for me) trimmed on a pine tree. Probably needs to be a local, as that is way too small of a job for someone from down the hill.
Check with Wayne (Chimney Sweep) 249-3021. He does excellent tree work and is very reasonable.
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We've used Ben a few times in the past and he was fair on his price and his work was great.
Most recently, we had Michael's Tree Service do some work for us in May. They are out of Chino and are up here all the time.
I did not check his contractors license. According to Clint on another WW forum, Michael's is not licensed. Not good if this is true. He did great work and was a lot cheaper on another bid we got.... Although, I would not use them again if they are not licensed.
Years ago we awarded a bid to a local contractor to do our room addition. It turned out he was using his son's license number and his had been revoked. We ended up having a horrible experience. You think I would have learned to be more diligent when it comes to contractors.... :brickwall:
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I have a Michael's flyer, so I just checked. On the flyer, they list license #783559: It comes up as Advanced Tree Service in Covina, and it is expired, and their workers comp insurance expired in 2003.
Wouldn't want them up high on ladders without workers comp insurance or a license!
https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=783559
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I got a great bid from a co that was at the Disaster Day event. I couldn't afford it ,, but it was a great
bid. They are down the hill in Redlands. Can dig up the #s if desired. Licensed, bonded, insurance.
I still may use them.. just have to save up the $$$. And they work with the state program that
pays a good part of your costs for tree trimming if you meet their standards.
I would also use Wayne.. just not for everything we need done. It is a big job here. So, I'm doing the
low stuff .. little by little. cheryl o7o
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Please do list any tree-trimming contacts. We have lots to get taken care of, but do not qualify for the assistance because we don't have the required number of TREES. We have lots of very large junipers, but they don't count towards the requirement, even though we still have to remove them.
Thanks!
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Pray tell, what are the required number of trees?
TIA,
YB
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21 for my lot size (10,000 sq ft). You can't count ornamental or fruit, or large junipers or shrub type trees.
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We participated in the "tree thinning" program several years back when they started it. 55 trees were removed from our 10,000 sq ft lot, still leaving 30 or so.
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Forest Care Eligibility: The project must be 20 acres or less in size, located in or around the San Bernardino National Forest, and have over 100 trees per acre.
100 trees per acre is the minimum tree density requirement for a landowner to qualify for Forest Care. On a 1/10 acre lot, that would equal 10 trees.
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Thanks for the info.
Hmmmm... if my calcs are correct, I'm at 5200 sf with 9 trees left after having had removed 3 recently, and several more some time back. Shoot! I believe I own the biggest dang tree in town and would love to have it taken down. Only thing is, I think it would cost a small fortune to do so but would keep Merlin in Bear material for a long time!
Merlin, are you listening?
YB
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Bay Tree Removal and Fuel Reductions
Shawn Bay - Owner
(909) 253-8388
Licensed and insured
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Wayne was helpful for a couple of branches I needed trimmed.
Here's who took care of things for me last year when I needed to trim and remove trees per the new county guidelines. Very professional, did good work, and knew how to do the right things to get reimbursed under the forest care program.
Wes Marshburn
Timber Tree Co
(909) 338-4392
http://www.timbertreeco.com/
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Does anyone know a contractor who works with a lift? I had that done once years ago and it was great. They were even able to reach over the garage and cut branches from my huge pine. The last time I had some one promise that they could climb the trees without damage. Well, those trees leaked sap for years !!! afterward from the spikes.
I just have a few long branches next to the driveway and road that I would love to have removed.
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I've called for quotes and am waiting for a response.
FYI, Shawn Bay will be here on Saturday Aug 4 at 10am to give me a price. If anyone else needs a price, call him and he will come over after (or before?) he does mine. 909-253-8388
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Wayne came over today and trimmed our trees despite the lightening and thunder. He did a fantastic, thorough job. We couldn't be happier. His pricing was great AND he is a genuinely nice man! We will call him for all of our future work! :2thumbsup: Thanks to the forum for a great recommendation!
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We are approved for the Forest Care program but have been running up against a challange related to the approved operator list. Most the contractors aren't willing to come to WW and do the job much less provide a quote. Except Wes noted above.
Does anyone have any recommendations for approved operators who are actually willing to take jobs here?
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We used Wes from Timbertree a few weeks ago. He was just slightly higher than a local company, but he has a lift and carried ALL the required insurance, including workers comp - that was important to me.
Wes does have a travel charge if you are his only job in Wrightwood, but he will waive that if he can combine your work with others he is doing in the area. We have more work to be done this fall once the trees are more dormant, and we've already talked to another resident about coordinating our work days.
Timbertree was on time, their crew was professional, and they did everything they said they would, including cleaning it all up and hauling it away. Wes won't accept payment until you are happy with their work. I highly recommend them.
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We have some dead trees in the backyard and the branches are falling into the neighbors' yard. Anybody have any recommendations for reputable tree removal and trimming services?
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Wayne that cleans chimneys also trims trees. I haven't used him for that yet. I did hire Fernando Gonzalez of Honest Helping Hands Handyman for a rush job last Sat. He also trims trees. I'll likely have him back and give him a try for that and the brush. 760 249 4691. He was a hard and thorough worker on the job we had for him. cheryl o7o
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We have some dead trees in the backyard and the branches are falling into the neighbors' yard. Anybody have any recommendations for reputable tree removal and trimming services?
What approximate diameter is the tree, is it a pine tree and what are the cross streets?
The reason for asking:
Wrightwood is currently experiencing a very high tree mortality rate due to bark beetle infestation. The drought stressed trees are perfect hosts for the Ips pine engraver. Any trees taken down MUST be treated properly to help prevent further spread of the bark beetle.
At the upcoming Fire Safe Council meeting there will be a presentation and discussion on the 2014 Drought and Bark Beetle Tree Mortality in Wrightwood.
Wrightwood Fire Safe Council meeting
Tues Mar 18, 2014
7pm, at the Wrightwood Museum
6000 Cedar St.
(Old Fire Station)
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What approximate diameter is the tree, is it a pine tree and what are the cross streets?
The reason for asking:
Wrightwood is currently experiencing a very high tree mortality rate due to bark beetle infestation. The drought stressed trees are perfect hosts for the Ips pine engraver. Any trees taken down MUST be treated properly to help prevent further spread of the bark beetle.
At the upcoming Fire Safe Council meeting there will be a presentation and discussion on the 2014 Drought and Bark Beetle Tree Mortality in Wrightwood.
Wrightwood Fire Safe Council meeting
Tues Mar 18, 2014
7pm, at the Wrightwood Museum
6000 Cedar St.
(Old Fire Station)
They are not pine trees. They are very tall slender trees with a light grey colored bark and when they die the branches are very brittle. When we had that last storm with the strong winds a few of the tree tops snapped off and fell in the neighbors yard. We need somebody who has the ability to remove tall trees and maybee section them up for firewood use.
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Thanks SnowboardingPilot
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Good point Wrightwood. On a similar note, what are the conical trees that we see here and there? I see a large proportion of those that are dead. If they were killed by bark beetle, wouldn't it be best for property owners to get rid of them??? An example is on the top end of LPC where there are a few along the road.
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The conical trees you're asking about are sequoias and dying from drought.
SCE completed their most current dead/dying tree survey yesterday and marked another 100 trees to be removed by their contractors.
The trees at the top of Lone Pine Canyon (in the path of SCE lines) have been marked for removal.
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Dan Day is a local, his family owns a tree service. Quite a few happy customers up here. Excellent work, licensed--all that good stuff:
Valley Tree care 760-221-0244.
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Wrightwood, Do you have a contact number for Edison regarding cutting down pine trees near the electric lines? I have 1 possibly 2 that may need to be cut down or at least looked at by Edison. Do I just call the number on my bill for Edison? Thanks for your help!
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The conical trees you're asking about are sequoias and dying from drought.
SCE completed their most current dead/dying tree survey yesterday and marked another 100 trees to be removed by their contractors.
The trees at the top of Lone Pine Canyon (in the path of SCE lines) have been marked for removal.
Many of the cedars in town (looking a lot like a sequoia) are dead or dying- I'm thinking of those in front of the power substation on hwy 2.
What about the pine trees on either side along Hwy 2 as you come into town? There seem to be a lot of dead trees and they don't seem to be marked. If they are not a threat to power lines, does removal fall on Caltrans?
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Many of the cedars in town (looking a lot like a sequoia) are dead or dying
I always thought they looked like Thuja (western red cedar = Thuja plicata) because of the shape, but didn't know how to identify them via branches, etc. That would make more sense to me - I suppose there must be sequoia distributors out there, but Thuja's are sold in bazillions of "catalog" nurseries all over the U.S., primarily for windbreaks.
In Googling "western red cedar drought dying" there were many articles about drought killing cedar trees/hedges. Here is a typical comment:
"Water Stress: Cedars are relatively shallow-rooted trees. They are susceptible to drought stress especially on well-drained, sandy soils. The extreme of very wet conditions in the fall and winter, followed by a hot, dry summer, is very stressful for the roots. "
I'm off the hill, but for someone who has one here's a link that might be fun to try, I did my best guesses and found Sequoia and western red cedar to be solutions depending on the answers that I gave:
http://www.arborday.org/trees/whattree/index.cfm
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The SCE Bark Beetle Tree Program makes regular inspections in Wrightwood and schedules contractors. Their inspector (Rocky) can be reached at 951 236-2407.
In regards to dead/dying trees along Hwy 2, those will be addressed by Calfire crews.
If anyone would like to make sure that a dead/dying tree is reported they can call Wrightwood Fire Station 14 at (760) 249-3206 as they are keeping a list that will be turned over to Calfire.
SCE and Calfire Tree crews are extremely busy trying to address the large number of drought stressed and bark beetle trees. Do not expect them to get to every dead tree right away.
Wrightwood, Do you have a contact number for Edison regarding cutting down pine trees near the electric lines? I have 1 possibly 2 that may need to be cut down or at least looked at by Edison. Do I just call the number on my bill for Edison? Thanks for your help!
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Thanks Wrightwood, much appreciated!
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Just had Wayne the chimney sweep remove 2 dead trees. He did an awesome job! He is clearly someone who is very committed to providing a quality service. I strongly recommend using Wayne.
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Just a warning.
The license number on the junk mail being left by "Michael's Tree Service" shows that their license is expired.
https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=783559 (https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=783559)
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Ben Balderrama has been doing tree and bush maintenance in Wrightwood for many years. He had a medical issue that tried to take him out last year but he's up and about now and excited about working again.
Ben would be happy to come over to give an estimate on trimming/cutting/pruning jobs (altho he's not climbing tall trees anymore.)
He can also advise on the health of your tree and how to insure that it can protect itself from local birds and insects, bacteria or fungus, and other forces which can damage or kill the tree.
Please call Ben at 760-792-5052 to schedule an appointment.
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Just a warning.
The license number on the junk mail being left by "Michael's Tree Service" shows that their license is expired.
https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=783559 (https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=783559)
These guys were passing out flyers again in town today. Contrary to their flyer and business card, they ARE NOT licensed.
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Thank you SpeedRacer
It would only take 1 serious accident and the home owner could be held liable for injury or death if you don't hire state-licensed contractors.
What You Should Know Before Hiring a Contractor
http://www.cslb.ca.gov/Resources/GuidesAndPublications/WYSKPamphlet.pdf
Unlicensed operators are required to include in their advertisements that they are not state licensed and can only perform work valued at less than $500.
Only hire state-licensed contractors.
Any contractor performing work of $500 or more (combined labor and material costs) must be licensed by CSLB to work in California.
Description of Classifications
http://www.cslb.ca.gov/Resources/GuidesAndPublications/DescriptionOfClassifications.pdf
D-49 Tree Service
A tree service contractor prunes trees, removes trees, limbs or stumps (including grinding) and engages in tree or limb guying.
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Nice to see the State cracking down on unlicensed contractors.
http://www.vvdailypress.com/news/20160623/state-license-board-cites-7-for-illegal-contracting-during-sting-operation-in-hesperia (http://www.vvdailypress.com/news/20160623/state-license-board-cites-7-for-illegal-contracting-during-sting-operation-in-hesperia)
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I am having a bit of a tree emergency for a number of my trees. We've had irrigation breaks which is likely the cause of this. They are fixed. But, some serious damage has been done.
I have a call into Wrightwood Arbor Tree Service. Anybody use them? I found their ad in the Lion's directory. I also note a good recommendation for Ben Balderrama in this thread. I have some high up trees to deal with. So, I'm not sure about Ben. All recommendations are appreciated. cheryl o7o
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I have a call into Wrightwood Arbor Tree Service. Anybody use them?
I know Mark with WATS and have had him do work for me. I like him and would call him again when needed. Mark and Ben used to work together but I don't think Ben is doing any high work right now. Hope that helps.
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It helps a lot Elk. Thanks. Mark was just here and gave me a very reasonable bid. cheryl o7o
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If you received a flyer in your door from Michael's Tree Service BEWARE! Their License is EXPIRED and has been EXPIRED since 2002. Do not use these guys! They need to be reported to the Contractors State License Board.
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It's time again for some tree and weed maintenance. Upthread Ben Balderama was recommended. Does anyone have any other recommendations - in particular for weed clearance? Thanks.
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Hello everybody, I need a tree cut down. It's about 100' high. Because it's close to the house, my fire insurance company told me they won't renew me unless I cut it down. Anyone else get this kind of a mandate? Has anybody here had a tree removed recently and had a good experience with the person(s) who provided the service? I could use a good recommendation. Thanks in advance.
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You could also consider changing your homeowner's insurance. I've used Mark Helton at Wrightwood Arbor. You can likely find his number by searching his name here. He's great. I've also used Jose Monkeys Tree 909 461 9501. He's also great. Jose also does lot clearance brush, needles, etc.
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It would only take 1 serious accident and the home owner could be held liable for injury or death if you don't hire state-licensed contractors.
What You Should Know Before Hiring a Contractor
http://www.cslb.ca.gov/Resources/GuidesAndPublications/WYSKPamphlet.pdf
Unlicensed operators are required to include in their advertisements that they are not state licensed and can only perform work valued at less than $500.
Only hire state-licensed contractors.
Any contractor performing work of $500 or more (combined labor and material costs) must be licensed by CSLB to work in California.
Description of Classifications
http://www.cslb.ca.gov/Resources/GuidesAndPublications/DescriptionOfClassifications.pdf
D-49 Tree Service
A tree service contractor prunes trees, removes trees, limbs or stumps (including grinding) and engages in tree or limb guying.
Only hire state-licensed contractors.
https://www.cslb.ca.gov/onlineservices/checklicenseII/checklicense.aspx
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Thanks, Wrightwood, for reminding us of that danger. I checked the contractors' license website for Mark Helton and couldn't find him there. Anyone know if he's licensed under another name?
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I also checked for Wrightwood Arbor and they're not listed. bTW, what is the difference between having your contractor's license "expired" vs. "cancelled"? I noticed that Wrightwood Plumbing has theirs "cancelled." That was a bit of a shock.
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Mark is in the Lion's Directory. If he isn't- he may no longer be in WW. Someone in this group will likely know.
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Hello everybody, I need a tree cut down. It's about 100' high. Because it's close to the house, my fire insurance company told me they won't renew me unless I cut it down. Anyone else get this kind of a mandate? Has anybody here had a tree removed recently and had a good experience with the person(s) who provided the service? I could use a good recommendation. Thanks in advance.
Just a thought: if a tree could fall on power lines, SCE may be willing to remove it for you. Worth a try.
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You could also consider changing your homeowner's insurance.
The only fire insurance we've been able to find is through California Fair Plan, which is the insurer of last resort.
If Domingo has someone else, he may be fortunate.
I shop new insurance every year.
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You could also consider changing your homeowner's insurance.
That's not an easy or cheap option in Wrightwood. Our home is only 20 years old, fire sprinklers, new roof, and in a relatively less forested part of town. We received a non renewal notice and are going to have to pay lots more for a new policy due to living in a fire zone.
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I'm in Pinon Hills which is also considered "high risk" for fire. It's probably not as high a risk as WW - high enough to keep me scanning the horizon. My agent is Adam Raymond with Empire Independent in Riverside. Tel is 951 368 0900. He currently has my homeowners with Kemper. Earthquake is with Pacific Specialty.
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Dear lwt42, you're right: it IS hard to get fire insurance and it's getting harder all the time. My neighbor has State Farm fire insurance and mine is specifically for my profession. But I feel vulnerable and they may send me a non-renewal notice at any time in the future, which would be ironic after following their orders and having my tree cut down. I'm mentally prepared to have to go with the CA Fair Plan at some point. With what it costs, that will hurt for sure. And the travesty of it all is that the high cost of fire insurance will make it harder for us to sell our houses in the future.