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(
51
)

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
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
5 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

If you don’t trim your palm trees, you can expect several negative outcomes, including:

  • Unhealthy palm trees attract pests, diseases, and fungi 

  • Dead falling fronds can cause severe injury or damage to your home, pedestrians, or cars

  • Dead palm branches are flammable and can catch fire, especially during a lightning storm

Bleach can potentially kill some types of delicate ornamental trees, but for the most part, it will only kill the foliage it comes in contact with. Applying bleach is not an effective method of killing a tree. A better option is to use an herbicide, which is a chemical compound designed to effectively kill a tree. 

Transporting a fully-grown tree requires heavy equipment, typically specialized for the task. A tree spade is a truck-mounted tool that removes the tree from the ground in one location, transports it, and places it in a new hole in a new location. A combination of mechanized shovels and lifts is necessary to move very large trees, and the exact tools often depend on location and the surrounding area.

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

Finding a reliable arborist starts with researching specialists in your area and checking their licensing and certifications. Use online resources like the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to conduct research on each company. Next, contact the arborist and ask the following questions to see whether they are the right fit for your project:

  • Do you handle or specialize in dealing with the issue I’m having?

  • Are you fully insured?

  • Do you have customer references I can call?

  • Do you have any third-party certifications?

  • What equipment and strategies do you plan to use?

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.