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Top-Rated Arborists in Topanga - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Ralph's Tree Service
Ralph's Tree Service
4.9(
55
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Topanga, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"The crew performed an excellent job in trimming the Sycamore tree and the cleanup was excellent also. Neighbors came by and ask for contact information because of such an excellent job Ralphs performed. Would highly recommend Ralphs!"
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%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!
Tree service
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Tree service

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Goodview Tree Service Inc
5.0(
9
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Topanga, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Well at first I was skeptical, because of the lack of reviews. Unlike others who had tons of reviews and high ratings. Well, I called one of those with high reviews for a quote. They never showed up, but Jose from Goodview did show up. And he gave me a reasonable price to cut down a dying 30 plus year old tree and remove the stump. I was impressed by their attention to detail and how they work. I have a annoying neighbor constantly complaining about the tree. Amazed that all the over hanging branches were removed/cut without landing on the annoying neighbors yard (so impressed). Long story short my experience was excellent and have nothing but good things to say about Jose and his hard working crew. If I didn't have pictures that the tree existed, no one would believe me there was tree on my property. They cleaned and maintained my yard as if they were never here. Don't be fooled with the lack of reviews. call Jose you won't be disappointed. Take it from skeptical me, I live by them reviews and ratings."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

It’s not always easy to tell when a tree is dying, although signs like dropping branches and brittle bark can sometimes offer clues. It can also be difficult to know whether a tree is dead or dormant, especially if it’s a deciduous tree. You’ll want to wait until a growth season to get a good idea of a tree’s health. When in doubt, contact an arborist for a consultation.

You can use the formula mentioned earlier to calculate the depth of tree roots. Each inch of width of a tree trunk translates to six inches of depth within the root system. Large trees extend anywhere from 2 to 6 feet into the ground, with some magnificent specimens going even deeper.

A general rule is that trees need 10 gallons of water for each inch of the tree’s diameter. For large trees, that can amount to approximately 160 gallons of water or more. Watering big trees to this extent can take quite a bit of time using a hose. For this reason, you may consider installing a soaker hose or sprinkler system to make the job easier.  

Leaving the tree stump and letting it rot is never a good idea, as this leads to insect infestations and other frustrations. Additionally, decomposing trunks are at risk for diseases that spread out to the remaining plants and trees in the yard, thus ruining your whole outdoor aesthetic. It's usually best to remove the stump at the same time you remove the tree.

You can remove a small tree from your yard if there’s space for the tree to fall, you have the right tools and safety equipment, and you follow a clear plan of action. You’ll just want to follow the steps above carefully, and ideally, you will have experience doing similar tasks. If you have any doubts that you can do this project safely, though, you should hire a pro.

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