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Ralph's Tree Service
4.9(
51
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+5 more

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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Lead saw tree service
5.0(
21
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

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!
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+6

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by40%of homeowners
Ivory Coast Landscape & Tree
4.9(
22
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+7 more

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.
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Goodview Tree Service Inc
5.0(
9
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+1 more

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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
A & M Landscaping
4.6(
7
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

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
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Redwood Arbor Care
5.0(
15
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

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!"
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+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kerry's Tree Service Inc
4.9(
155
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

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."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

Most tree surgeons cost around $100 per hour or between $70 and $200 per hour for their services. You might get flat fees for more straightforward services, like a tree assessment, tree removal, stump grinding, and one-off treatments, but many times, treatments for tree diseases or pests will be charged based on an hourly rate or a per-visit rate. Since the cost of a tree surgeon can vary widely, it’s best to speak with an arborist near you to get an idea of what your particular issue will cost to correct.

If you’re planning on keeping the tree, unless the roots are invasive, there’s no need to remove them, as doing so can cause damage to the tree. If the tree has been cut down and the stump and roots are left, grinding and removing the stump can cause root decay for some species. For other species, the stump and roots will need to be removed to prevent pests, disease, and possible tree regrowth.

The typical lifespan of a Bradford pear is relatively short, only 15 to 25 years. However, these trees have issues long before their life is over. Due to their soft wood and fast-growing branches, Bradford pear trees often split around 15 years, making them a risk for falling branches and more prone to disease. 

Lightning can cause massive damage, fires, and openings for other threats like bugs or fungal diseases. Barring any large fires or explosions, it’s difficult to tell how much damage a lightning strike has done until after a thorough inspection. Contact local authorities immediately if lightning strikes a tree in your yard and it causes a fire or explosion.

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