Best Tree Removal & Stump Grinding Services in Escondido, CA

15 companies listed · 12 in Escondido · 2 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Tapia Tree Services

Tapia Tree Services

4.9 25 reviews
“Mauricio and crew did a swell job on our 12 mature trees.”
Free estimatesCalifornia license #1044636Insured & bondedServes North County San DiegoSince 2021
2700 E Valley Pkwy SPC 288
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B & C Tree Inc

B & C Tree Inc

Since 1990Family-ownedLicensed
30007 Old Hwy 395
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Leonardo's Landscaping

Leonardo's Landscaping

4.3 1 review
“Really great work at a great price.”
Free consultationBBB accreditedOpen 24 hoursSince 2013
945 E Washington Ave
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Micaela Tree Service Inc

Micaela Tree Service Inc

5.0 2 reviews
“Would highly recommend this hard working family company.”
Free estimatesLicense #1022052Since 2010Serves San Diego, North CountyFamily-ownedOpen 24 hours
1 mi from Escondido
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La Costa Tree Service & Maintenance Inc.

La Costa Tree Service & Maintenance Inc.

4.3 16 reviews
“Their estimate beat all others I received from reputable tree removal services and their professionalism and punctuality outshined the others too.”
Since 2001
1244 E Lincoln Ave
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Top Notch Tree Care

Top Notch Tree Care

4.0 9 reviews
“We've had our tree's worked on numerous times in the last 10-years and no one has come close to the quality of work of Top Notch!”
Free estimates24/7 emergency serviceSince 2016
1620 S Tulip St
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Listed for homeowners in and around Escondido, CA, these 15 companies take down trees and grind stumps. Equipment, insurance claims and hours are taken from each company's own website; the star ratings and the quoted comments come from public reviews.

Area overview: Escondido, CA

12 of the 15 companies we list are based in Escondido; the other 3 serve Escondido from San Marcos (6 mi). 13 of the companies on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 176 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these companies on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (92%) and responsiveness (92%). 2 are open around the clock; 13 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 6 show a license on their websites and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 4 websites of the companies on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 3 offer emergency call-outs; 6 give free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 11 of the companies on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the companies on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the company before you book.

Do any listed tree removal companies say they are licensed?

6 of the 15 companies on this page show a license on their websites. Ask for the number; it can be checked with the board that issued it, which is worth doing for removal work because this is where damage claims come from.

Stumpmasters Tree Services

Stumpmasters Tree Services

5.0 1 review
“Jose and his crew trimmed 9 large trees and 1 sycamore for our HOA and did an excellent job.”
LicensedSince 2022
825 Palm Terrace
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Antonio Ochoa Landscaping

Antonio Ochoa Landscaping

4.3 6 reviews
“Antonio was so friendly, helpful, responsive and informative.”
Since 2024
222 W 7th Ave
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Rising Oak Tree Service & Landscaping

Rising Oak Tree Service & Landscaping

4.4 6 reviews
“We received several quotes last year and Victor was able to beat all of the quotes, to include the stump grinding.”
Since 2000
29255 Lawrence Welk Ln
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Pacifico Tree Service

Pacifico Tree Service

Coupons & offersFree consultationEmergency serviceSince 2023Family-owned
1405 S Broadway
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Serjio's Stump Service & Trimming 3ST

Serjio's Stump Service & Trimming 3ST

5.0 5 reviews
“We came within two hours and had all the right equipment to remove the stump.”
26421 Crescendo Dr
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Oak Valley Tree Service Llc.

Oak Valley Tree Service Llc.

Since 2023
1180 Industrial Ave
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Diaz Landscaping

Diaz Landscaping

319 W 5th Ave
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The Branch

The Branch

4.8 13 reviews
“I recommend The Branch for all tree services, and I will use them again for future services.”
Coupons & offersFree estimatesLicense #619549 & insuredSince 1986Serves Escondido, San Marcos +4Family-owned
San Marcos, CA · 6 mi from Escondido
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Paradise Gardens Landscaping LLC

Paradise Gardens Landscaping LLC

5.0 49 reviews
“His team showed up on time, ensured nothing was damaged, finished quickly, and cleaned up very nicely.”
Insured & bonded30+ yearsServes Southern California, Riverside County +2Family-ownedLicensed
1 mi from Escondido
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