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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."
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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 may be looking to identify maple trees to use for home improvement projects. In that case, you can tell hard maples by looking at their leaves. Leaves will have a U-shaped dip, or sinus, between the points, or lobes, of the leaves. Leaves of soft maples tend to have V-shaped sinuses.

If you already have the cut wood in front of you, look for a light, uniform color to identify hard maple wood and check for variations of red, gray, or brown streaks and an overall darker color in soft maple wood.

You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.

All of the tree root removal methods mentioned above are effective on any kind of root, whether it’s still growing or simply needs a gentle nudge to finish decomposing. The only difference is that larger roots tend to be harder to remove and may require multiple chemical treatments as well as manual labor to eradicate.

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.

After a big storm, you may not be sure if a tree was struck or not. Look for the telltale long scars, like strips or gouges in the bark of the tree, running in sometimes jagged lines down the length of the trunk. These scars will often show vulnerable living wood inside the tree. It’s also common to see scorched or wilted leaves on the side or top of the tree where lightning struck.

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