Can you remove a very tall Mexican fan palm in a small backyard?

Yes. We climb or use a lift, take the crown off first, then drop the trunk in short sections onto a protected landing zone. Tight yards with pools and block walls are the norm in Goodyear, and that's how we work them.

How do I know if my palm is dead?

If the center spear and newest fronds are brown and there's been no new growth through a full growing season, the palm is almost certainly dead. A palm grows from one central bud — once that's gone, it can't recover. We'll confirm on the estimate.

Do you grind palm stumps?

Yes. Palm stumps are fibrous and hold moisture, so they take a long time to break down on their own. Grinding is an easy add-on in the same visit.

What if the palm is near power lines?

We'll assess clearances on site. Work near a service drop is done carefully with proper rigging; if the palm is in the utility's primary lines, we'll tell you when the utility needs to be involved first.

Tree Removal

Goodyear Palm Tree Removal — Tall, Dead, or Too Close to the House, Taken Down Safely

Need palm tree removal in Goodyear, AZ? Martinez takes down overgrown Mexican fan palms, dead and diseased palms, and palms crowding your pool, roofline, or power drop — cutting the trunk in sections from the top down so nothing lands where it shouldn't.

(623) 882-5477

Free, No-Obligation Estimates
Price Before Work Begins
Spotless Cleanup Included

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20+ Years Arborist Experience

Palm Tree Removal in Goodyear, AZ by Martinez Expert Tree

Customer Reviews

Real Results, Real Palm Tree Removal

“Showed up on time, removed 3 palm trees and cleaned up everything to the point like they were never even there. Very pleased with their work and will use them the next chance we get in the future.”

Nikolas Rivera

Google review · 2 months ago

“So happy with their work! Got scheduled super fast, they did a great job trimming my trees. They needed trimming from hanging too low, over the house and thinning them out because of over growth and dead branches. They cleaned everything up too. They look so healthy now!”

Denise Rybarczyk

Google review · 6 months ago

“Ricardo and his crew showed up early, went right to work on my 2 citrus trees. They did a great job and did it quickly! They cleaned up and made sure I liked the job they did! I'm very happy with the quality of work and the thorough clean up.…”

Vince T

Google review · 5 months ago

5.0 rating · 13 Google reviews

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Trees we work with

Palm Tree Removal for the species that actually grow in Goodyear

Mexican fan palm
Queen palm
Date palm
Canary Island date palm
Pygmy date palm

Do you need this service?

Palms usually come out when:

01
A fan palm has grown far taller than the house and is leaning over the roof or a neighbor's yard
02
The crown has died or collapsed — a dead palm won't come back
03
Fronds are hitting power lines or dropping into the pool every windstorm
04
The trunk base and roots are crowding a block wall, pool deck, or foundation
05
A queen or date palm is diseased, hollow, or shedding its crown

Spotting one of these? Call (623) 882-5477 for a free look before the next monsoon makes the call for you.

Martinez crew member climbing a tree above the branded chip truck at a Goodyear-area home

Martinez crew, West Valley job site

The Martinez Standard

What Our Palm Tree Removal Service Includes

Every palm removal is planned for the space it's in and includes:

Assessment of the palm's height, lean, condition, and what's underneath it
Top-down sectional removal — crown first, then the trunk in manageable rounds
Rigging or lift access for tall palms in tight backyards and near lines
Protection for pool decks, block walls, roofs, and landscaping
Haul-away of the trunk and fronds, with stump grinding available as an add-on

Why it matters

The Payoff You'll Actually Notice

Controlled Takedown

A fan palm trunk is heavy and dense — sectioning it means no crash landings on your wall or deck.

No More Frond Bombs

Removing a shedding palm ends the constant pool skimming and roof cleanup.

Room to Replant

Grind the stump and the spot is ready for a shade tree that actually fits.

How It Works

Getting Started Is Simple

Call or Request a Free Estimate

Tell us what you need. We'll set a time that works and give you upfront, no-obligation pricing.

We Handle Everything

Our ISA Certified crew does the job right — safely, on schedule, and with complete cleanup.

Enjoy Healthy, Safe, Beautiful Trees

You're left with a spotless property and trees that are healthier, safer, and looking their best.

Local to Goodyear

Palm Tree Removal Where You Live in the West Valley

Palm Valley didn't get its name by accident, and the neighborhoods around Litchfield Rd have Mexican fan palms that were planted when the homes were built and are now towering over rooflines. PebbleCreek and Estrella have their share too, often set right at the pool edge where every windstorm means fronds in the water. We handle a lot of dead queen palms in newer subdivisions like Canyon Trails and Centerra; they struggle in our summers and alkaline soil, and once the crown collapses there's nothing to save. Most removals here are tight-quarters jobs between block walls, and we plan every drop around that.

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How our pricing works

What Palm Tree Removal Costs, and Why

No price list, no surprises. Here is exactly how we quote every job in the West Valley.

Quoted for your trees, not off a price list

Every quote is built around the actual trees on your property: size, height, condition, and access. Bundle several trees or services into one visit and the whole job usually prices better than piecing it out.