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Top-Rated Arborists in Toledo - Updated Nov 2026

Moorman property solutions
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Toledo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Hi, my name is Austin. I’m a proud owner of an up and coming business Moorman Property Solutions. I’m 30 years old and looking to build my future one customer at a time! I have a 2 year old daughter who has been my why since I started my small business. I hope to earn not your business but your trust.

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Kurka Tree Service, LLC
New to Angi
Tree Trimming

Serving Toledo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Kurka Tree Service is a small business owned and operated solely by Vance Kurka. We currently offer tree trimming and removal, and look to grow the business to other services in the future. Call for a free estimate!

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Limbing out the trees
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Hauling the tree away
Limbing out the first tree

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Response time3 hrs
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Groundwork Landscaping Co.
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Toledo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

"Had Ground Works come take a look at my driveway that was washing out, they came in designed a retaining wall with a drainage system to go around side of driveway and did great, professional work! Would not hesitate to call them in the future."
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
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Arborists FAQs, 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.

Though summer is not ideal, you can do some light pruning during this time of year. Just make sure it’s not excessive. Vigorous pruning will stress the tree and impact next year’s growth. Generally, August to September are the best summer-pruning months, particularly for fruit trees.

Hiring an arborist costs around $900 on average, with prices ranging from $250 to $2,500 or more. Some arborists charge an hourly rate, typically between $100 and $350 per hour. The final cost depends on several factors, including the type of work, the number of trees, accessibility, and whether you hire an independent arborist or a larger tree service company. When hiring, you should also consider their experience and insurance coverage.

Below are some estimated costs for common arborist jobs:

  • Small tree removal: $300 to $500

  • Large tree removal: $500 to $2,000 or more

  • Tree health assessment: $150

  • Trimming a small tree: $75 to $200

  • Trimming a large tree: $150 to $400

  • Dealing with invasive species: $150 to $1,000 or more

It is good to spray water on a Christmas tree to help keep the needles hydrated. Spraying a Christmas tree with water prevents dryness, stops needles from falling off, and reduces the risk of fire.

In general, trees should be planted no closer than 15 to 20 feet from your foundation. For larger trees with far-reaching roots like maples, oaks, or poplars, a good guide is to plant as many feet from your home as the tree’s height is expected to reach at maturity. Some trees, like elms and willows, should only be planted far from where their roots may encounter sewer or water lines.

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