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Avatar for Reyes Tree Service & Gardening
Reyes Tree Service & Gardening
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Calabasas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Reyes Tree Services did a great job for us. They arrived on time, got the job done quickly (a team of 3 hard workers), and cleaned up the area so it was even better than when they arrived. I heartily recommend Juan Reyes and his teams!"
Old Topanga Canyon Project
Old Topanga Canyon Project
Old Topanga Canyon Project
Old Topanga Canyon Project
Old Topanga Canyon Project

+54

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Escarate's Tree Service
4.8(
112
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Calabasas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Great job trimming our overgrown trees in front and backyards, and thorough clean-up afterward as well as fixing our sprinkler parts at the end. Osmin and his crew had good work ethics and polite manner. Recommend!"
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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All About Trees
4.8(
73
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Calabasas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well. The technician was friendly, and very well informed. As we discussed the tree, it became obvious that in addition to his knowledge of trees, he simply loved them. All About Trees will be our go-to arborist hereon."
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+28

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
4.8(
21
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Calabasas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I first hired Roper Tree Surgeon & Landscaping in June 2014 to do a major tree cutting on some huge ficus trees.  This project required a truck with a boom, another truck with a large wood-chipper, and an experienced crew capable of cutting big trees so close to my house.  Roper surpassed my expectations in every way, and I was thrilled with the outcome.
When Mr. Roper and I discussed additional projects, I was really impressed with his knowledge, and willingness to help me with free advice and without any sales pitch.   So I hired the company again in July for a large landscaping project, which included:  A new automatic sprinkler system, replacing the front lawn and parkway grass with sod, replacing old shrubs with planting of new flowers, trees, and shrubs, and root pruning ficus trees and replacing the sidewalk destroyed by the roots.
Roper Tree finished the project on time and on budget.  I couldn't be happier with the results!  Mr. Roper takes genuine pride in his work, does not look for shortcuts, and does what he promises to do.   He is driven by customer satisfaction.  I look forward to working with Mr. Roper again, and recommend him wholeheartedly!"
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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LA Arbor Care, Inc.
5.0(
15
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Tree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Calabasas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent Tree Removal Service by LA Arbor Care In March 2023, our plumbers told us that our sewer pipe ran right under our large Deodar multi trunk pine tree, and that the treeâ  s massive roots had detrimentally damaged the sewer pipe leaving us with no other option other than to remove the tree and grind the stump so they could dig a hole under it to repair the pipe. We received four estimates from different tree removal companies. Miguel Lopez at LA Arbor Care did not provide the least expensive estimate, but we felt that his considerable experience, certifications, and great reviews made his firm our best option. We are so pleased that we selected LA Arbor Care to do this work. They did the work exactly as promised, removing the tree safely and efficiently. We were impressed by their work ethic and quality, and they were very careful not to damage the power and data lines that were coming through the tree branches. They were conscientious about leaving the entire work site impeccably clean â  for example, the tree was adjacent to our swimming pool, and unprompted, they cleaned all the leaves and branches that had fallen into the pool during their process of taking down the tree. Miguel and his staff were friendly and professional. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs tree removal services."
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Olive Trees front view
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+5

Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Lead saw tree service
5.0(
19
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Calabasas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"I recently had Lead Saw Tree Service take out a tree from my yard, and it was such a breeze. They were super easy to deal with from the moment I asked for a quote to when they showed up on time and got the job done within the schedule they promised. It made my day so much easier and stress-free. I'd definitely recommend Lead Saw Tree Service for any tree removal job."
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Wildland firefighter trained! We specialize in heavy timber removals!
Tree service
Tree service
Tree service

+6

Response time2 days
Recommended by44%of homeowners
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Green Essence Tree & Landscape, Inc.
4.8(
58
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+4 more

Serving Calabasas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Gilbert (the Project Manager) was responsible, reliable and on time. They brought all the necessary equipment to do the job (tree removal), they proceeded to do the job without any hiccups and finally cleaned up after the work was done. They were very professional and respectful. I highly recommend them and I will be using them for future projects."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree pruning
Tree pruning
Tree pruning

+2

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Commercial Tree Services, Inc.
4.6(
436
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Calabasas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Miguel and his team were professional from their prompt , reasonable estimate to the completion of the job. The trees were trimmed with a natural look, just as I had wanted. Excellent cleanup . I will use them again and recommend them to others"
Tree Trimming
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+21

Response time2 days
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Payless Tree Care
Payless Tree Care
4.7(
29
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Tree Trimming

Serving Calabasas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Sal and his crew did a great job trimming two huge and badly overgrown trees in our front lawn. They worked hard and strategically removed branches to shape the trees. They cleaned up the site well at the end of the job. All of the men were pleasant. The price for the job was very fair. I would enthusiastically recommend this company."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

A pro can guide you on the alternatives to tree topping depending on the specific issues within your trees. For example, if you’re dealing with breakage and cracks in your tree, they may suggest canopy reduction, which removes less than 25% of the tree’s limbs. If you’re dealing with lesser damage, some intentional pruning may be all you need. If you’re looking to get a clearer view through your tree, the pro may also try windowing or skirting your tree.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

Maple trees start the growing season by developing small groups of red flowers where the tree's fruit, the samaras, will appear in the coming weeks. Later in spring, the samaras, which many call whirlybirds or similar names, develop into single-winged seed carriers that spin when falling or drifting in the wind. 

Some people prefer to leave or even carve a leftover stump, but we recommend removing it if possible. You can often dig out smaller trunks with a shovel once they have died and dried out. You can have stumps professionally removed, or request a service to grind them down to ground level so they can be replaced with other landscaping or objects.

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