Top-rated arborists.

Get matched with top arborists in Topanga, CA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your arboricultural service project in Topanga, CA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY TOPANGA, CA HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.6
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon856
    Verified arboricultural services reviews

Find Arborists in Topanga

Ralph's Tree Service
4.9(
52
)

Serving Topanga, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Rafael and his crew have helped me out with challenging emergency tree trimming projects twice. Both were during busy times after major weather events. He and his team are experienced, skilled, careful and efficient, and he responded immediately and showed up incredibly fast when no one else was even available. Honestly, I don't know how they do it. If I could give 6 stars I would. And he's a really nice guy."
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Lead saw tree service
Lead saw tree service
5.0(
21
)

Serving Topanga, 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."
Your trusted tree professional!
Bucking with the new Ripsaw 500i. 
Wildland firefighter trained! We specialize in heavy timber removals!
Tree service
Tree service
Tree service

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by40%of homeowners
Ivory Coast Landscape & Tree
4.9(
22
)

Serving Topanga, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I called Alejandro on Saturday. We made an appointment for Sunday and he showed up early. He said he could do the job on Tuesday but then called back later in the day Sunday to say he could get it done on Monday. He showed up right on time, did exactly what I asked him to do, cleaned up and left my back yard looking way better than it had before.
I'm going to get an estimate from him on removing an even bigger palm tree that I've hated since we moved in. I plan on using him again later this summer.
"
Crown reduction
Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Goodview Tree Service Inc
Goodview Tree Service Inc
5.0(
9
)

Serving Topanga, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Goodview Tree removal service arrived on time and quickly removed both of my trees on my patio and cleaned up the branches and debris for a reasonable. I recommend to use their service."
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
A & M Landscaping
4.6(
7
)

Serving Topanga, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Family owned and operated with 20 Years Experience. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Redwood Arbor Care
Redwood Arbor Care
5.0(
15
)

Serving Topanga, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"LFG Arbor were great. They gave an excellent estimate; then arrived on time and cleaned up both my front and back yards better than when they arrived. Excellent work and very pleasant workers. Very pleased with their services!"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Kerry's Tree Service Inc
Kerry's Tree Service Inc
4.9(
155
)

Serving Topanga, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kerry’s sends one of their arborists over to check out what needs to be done, which is why I called them. Ive had trees killed by guys I hired and the only requirement was a chipper and a buzz saw. I’ve never seen this level of care and professionalism. Prior to trimming boards were placed over the roof and gutters to protect them from damage. Clean up was terrific it, they cleaned out the garden, gutters, side of the garage. It was a great experience from start to finish."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+6

Recommended by97%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 116
Arborists questions, 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.

The ideal time to prune a tree depends on the type of tree. Typically, late winter or early spring is a good time to prune but isn't always the case for "towering trees." It's best to trim when trees are dormant and before blooms appear but can vary depending on the tree type. It's always best to research the type of tree or ask a professional tree trimmer to determine when is the perfect time to prune your tree.

There are many signs that a tree is diseased or dying, and if you suspect that’s the case, you should call an arborist immediately. You might notice rot or fungus on the trunk or that the tree is beginning to lean to one side. Brittle branches or signs of root damage are other indicators that a tree is in trouble. If the tree is dying, it might be time to cut the tree down so it doesn’t fall.

Although the terms tree trimming and tree pruning are used interchangeably, they are very different types of tree maintenance. Tree trimming involves enhancing the appearance of your tree by removing unruly branches, providing your tree with ample sunlight and nutrients and prevents unsightly overgrowth. 

Tree pruning helps keep your trees disease-free. This process removes unhealthy growths, dead branches, and other unhealthy parts of the tree. It’s more common for deciduous and ornamental trees but not so common for evergreen trees. To determine which method you need, discuss it with a tree trimming specialist.

Pruning is an effective way to prevent a diseased branch from infecting the rest of the tree. If the infection isn’t caught early enough and the pathogen has spread to the trunk or the majority of the branches though, it is too late to prune off the affected areas and you’ll likely need to remove the tree.

The Topanga, CA homeowners’ guide to arboricultural services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.