Hedge & shrub removal in Arcadia

Empire Tree Care takes out hedges and shrubs in Arcadia, and hedge & shrub removal is the job for a plant that leaves for good. That sets it apart from hedge trimming, where the row stays and gets cut back, and from tree removal, which is about trunks and tall canopies. Here the plant itself is what you want gone, and the yard is what you want back. Call or text (626) 493-7629.

The plant does not have to be dead to come out. A long row beside a fence and a lone front-yard shrub that has outgrown its spot are the same kind of job. Overgrown, dead, in the way or just unwanted all count. The plant goes, and the space is yours again. The only question is whether you still want it standing there. When you call, describe what is growing and where it sits.

If you aren't sure whether a plant should come out or just get cut back, say so on the phone. Shaping a shrub and removing it are different jobs, and shrub trimming is its own service for the plants worth keeping. You get pointed to the one that fits what you describe, and you decide from there. A call in Spanish works too, since the business speaks Spanish.

What every job includes

• Free estimate at your property
• A text when they are on the way
• The price quoted is the price you pay
• Debris hauled away
• Chips left as mulch if you want them
• A walk-through with you at the end
• Clean, safe work, guaranteed

Call or text (626) 493-7629 about your trees.

The full list of what each job includes.

What is hedge and shrub removal, and when does it make sense?

Hedge and shrub removal means the whole plant leaves the yard instead of getting cut back. It makes sense when you are done with the plant itself, whether that is one shrub or a full row. You don't need to wait for it to die first, and you don't need a reason beyond wanting it gone. A dead hedge is an easy case, since nothing about it is worth keeping. A healthy one that blocks the light or crowds the house can be an equally good reason. Removing a hedge changes a property more than trimming it does, so it is worth being sure. If what bothers you is a full-size tree, that is a different job, and tree removal has its own page. A stump or roots left in the ground are a separate question from the plant above them.

What do you tell them about the plants you want out?

Say how much is coming out: one shrub, a stretch of hedge or the whole row. Say where it grows, such as along a fence, against the house or beside the driveway. If a fence or a wall stands right behind them, mention it. If a dead tree or a stump is part of the same project, say that too, since those are their own services with their own pages. If you are unsure how much of the hedge should come out, say that, and the estimate is where it gets settled. If you want the roots dealt with too, say that on the call, because root work is its own service. Describe the plants in words, since no quote comes from a photo. The estimate is where you can point out exactly which plants are coming out, and a clear answer on the phone keeps that part simple.

What happens between the first call and the finished yard?

The first thing that happens is a phone call, and you pick a date and time together for the estimate. The job follows the estimate. When the plants are out, you walk the yard and look over the result, and the invoice is handed over after that. A text goes out when they head your way. Bookings run six days a week, from 6 in the morning to 9 at night, and Sunday stays closed. Ask early if timing matters to you. If you want the plants out before a project of your own, such as a fence or a new bed, tell them when you need it done. Same day is a sometimes thing, never a promise.

How much does hedge and shrub removal cost?

Hedge and shrub removal begins at a $500 minimum, and the estimate gives you the figure for your plants. For a real number on your hedge or shrubs, call or text and describe what you have. The number comes after that call and the estimate. Once they quote a price, it stays the price. That is the owner's own promise, and it means the figure you agree to at the estimate doesn't move after the work begins. Zelle, check, cash and either kind of card are all accepted. You can also email empiretreecarecorp@gmail.com with questions about the plants before you book.

Can a hedge come out when it's raining?

No. A removal day in the rain is a job in the rain, which they don't take. A shrub you want gone can wait for a dry day. The one exception has nothing to do with hedges. It is an emergency over branches that have fallen across a house or a car. A branch through a roof is a different kind of call from a shrub you want gone. If you aren't sure how the week looks, ask when you call. Weather is part of picking a date, and a plant that is staying for a few more days is not an emergency.

Do they come to my part of the San Gabriel Valley?

Yes. They're based in Arcadia, and the owner will make a drive of up to 45 miles to reach a job. Each of twenty towns has its own page, and the valley towns where hedges and shrubs come out are listed together. If your street isn't named there, ask on the phone whether it is in range. Call or text (626) 493-7629 with the town and a short description of the plants. That is enough to start the conversation, and the rest gets settled at the estimate. Say the town up front, since the estimate is booked for that place.

How the price works

Call or text (626) 493-7629. Empire Tree Care gets back to you about the work. The number doesn't change once the work starts. Jobs start at $500. More on how pricing works.

Where Empire Tree Care does this

All of the San Gabriel Valley. Rosemead's code enforcement page says the city can step in where plants are dead and a potential fire hazard, which is where pulling out a dead shrub matters. See every town Empire Tree Care covers for hedge and shrub removal.