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Top-Rated Arborists in Novato - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Legacy Tree Service, LLC
Legacy Tree Service, LLC
4.7(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were capable, quick, well staffed and managed, utilizing modern equipment, Polite, considerate and totally neat, I cannot even believe what a great job they did. With very short notice to boot. I can only hope that you too have such an experience with a tree removal or any other property maintenance service. They were the most reasonably priced of all we spoke with. I cannot be more pleased. This is coming from a property owner who has suffered through many unhappy experiences with repair and maintenance people. This was delightfully not one of those occasions."
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+13

Response time4 hrs
69 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for P&J Tree Service Inc
P&J Tree Service Inc
4.7(
26
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree TrimmingTree Removal+5 more

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"P&J does fantastic work. I am more than pleased. Joe is an arborist and has keen knowledge of trees, when and how they should be pruned and groomed or even removed. P&J removed three trees and many shrubs, pruning and shaping many other trees. Stump grinding was done to the removed trees. His crew of seven and himself showed up on time at 8am and they were done at 1130am. Amazing! They are licensed, bonded and insured."
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+24

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sierra Tree Company, Inc.
4.7(
24
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very happy with all aspects job. Efficiently handled overgrown acacias bordering a busy street. Even avoided branches with a bird nest after asking me what I wanted"
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Avatar for Julian Tree Care Inc.
Julian Tree Care Inc.
5.0(
12
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+4 more

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The site assessment and quote were extremely easy and transparent due to a slick app that itemizes the tree removal by type of tree/trunk diameter, with photos, then automatically generates a quote. The crew showed up right on time and were done on schedule. Super happy with the work and would recommend to anybody looking for tree removal services in the East Bay!"
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+6

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
Avatar for J.M. Guzman's Masonry
J.M. Guzman's Masonry
4.2(
65
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent craftsmanship. Timely completion of work. Jose was very communicative and he worked along side his workers for both jobs. They did a stone wall for us as well as a flagstone porch."
Response time6 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
SavATree - Martinez
4.8(
2
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Offers commercial services

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We offer a suite of tree, shrub, lawn and deer deterrent services to help maintain the health and vigor of residential and commercial properties. Our team of arborists specializes in tree, shrub and lawn conditions specific to the Chicagoland area. Our services do not include lawn mowing or tree planting.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

If you’re wondering whether you can plant a tree where the stump was removed, know that the soil conditions won’t be ideal, so you should avoid it. The soil beneath the previous tree will likely be depleted of nutrients, plus there may be roots left behind that will seriously hinder the growth of a new tree. Also, if you use salt or other chemical solutions to kill the stump, these can linger in the soil for months or even years and prevent healthy growth. It’s best to choose a different spot that’s at least three feet away for a new tree, or wait at least a year and thoroughly amend the soil before you plant.

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.

Yes, it’s okay to trim low branches on a tree, also known as limbing up or raising the crown. Essentially, you’ll trim the lower third of the tree (trunk) and leave the upper two-thirds of the tree (crown). Arborists recommend trimming 20% of a tree’s leaves per season for two to three seasons. Trimming low branches allows light to flow through the tree, increasing circulation and making the tree stronger and healthier.

If executed correctly your tree should survive after being transplanted to a new spot. However, effective transplanting requires six months, careful root pruning, safe transport to the new location, and replanting in prime soil conditions. You’ll also need an appropriately sized root ball for a complete tree transplant. A good rule of thumb is that, for every inch in diameter, your tree’s root ball needs to be around 11 inches. So a tree with a diameter of six inches needs a root ball of approximately 66 inches.

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