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Top-Rated Arborists in Richmond - Updated Nov 2026

Jack of all trades
4.8(
39
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+5 more

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Totally recommend this company, they trimmed a large tree and also removed debris from another tree that went down in a windstorm a week earlier. The tree trimmers were great especially the man that climbed the tree and did the trimming, but the real reason for the 5 stars was the cleanup guys John and Steven who worked so hard and left my yard looking immaculate. Real nice crew, polite, respectful, and hard workers. Thanks to all especially John and Steven. Shelley Rudnick"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate97%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jamie's Stump Grinding
4.9(
96
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"If you need tree work done, HIRE HIM! Jamie is the best! I would highly recommend him for anyone that needs tree service. He is professional, reliable and honest. He completed the work as promised, in a timely manner and did an excellent job. Thank you Jamie for a job well done."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kentucky Best Tree Service
4.9(
22
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I am very pleased with their quick response and dedication to the job at hand. We had a very large Boxwood Elder Tree that needed to be removed. A large portion hung into a neighbors yard and the neighbor was very impressed with the work that was done. Both properties were cleaned up after the job. I would hire them again and highly recommend them."
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Response time1 day
Response rate99%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lightning tree service and landscaping
4.4(
29
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot recommend Lightning Tree Service more highly. They were prompt, fairly priced, and skilled. They cleaned up everything. I will hire them for any future tree or landscaping jobs I have."
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Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Bennett Tree
4.7(
20
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Highly recommend! He responds quickly, is very professional and polite, and doesn’t mind a bit to work hard. Very satisfied with the job he did for me & will use again in the future."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate85%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Corner Stone Property Maintenance
5.0(
6
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Corner Stone Property Maintenance has taken on 2 projects for me. One is a kitchen project which I have been trying to get someone to undertake for more than 2 years. The other is a deck project which is replacing an old deck. Both projects are underway. The kitchen one is almost finished and the deck one is moving along. Rain has slowed the deck one, and appliance delivery someone slowed the kitchen project. I am very please with the work that has been undertaken. I would definitely recommend this PRO for work in these and other areas."
Response time50 mins
Response rate93%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Hardline Land Clearing & Timber Co.
4.7(
3
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and efficient. We had a dead tree that needed removed and no one else would do it due to close proximity to power lines and being in a dense neighborhood. He removed the tree cleanly and didn’t charge me an arm and a leg to do it. We would definitely use him again!"
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

If you’re wondering whether you can plant a tree where the stump was removed, know that the soil conditions won’t be ideal, so you should avoid it. The soil beneath the previous tree will likely be depleted of nutrients, plus there may be roots left behind that will seriously hinder the growth of a new tree. Also, if you use salt or other chemical solutions to kill the stump, these can linger in the soil for months or even years and prevent healthy growth. It’s best to choose a different spot that’s at least three feet away for a new tree, or wait at least a year and thoroughly amend the soil before you plant.

The amount of time it takes for a tree trunk to rot depends on several factors, including the tree’s size, species, and environmental conditions. It can take anywhere from a few years to several decades for a tree’s trunk to rot. A tree stump, on the other hand, can take up to 10 years to disappear after it’s decayed naturally.

If a tree isn’t pruned, it can inhibit proper growth and fruit production, cause damage to both the tree and your property, and create entry points for pests and diseases. Pruning a tree enhances its stability, appearance, shape, and growth. Pruning trees regularly can also save you money long-term by avoiding overgrown or dangerous dying trees.

Absolutely. These steps are significantly easier, too, especially when it comes to preserving the root ball and moving the palm tree. However, you will want to make sure the tree has plenty of fertilizer to establish itself and start growing. Supports may also be more important, as it can take extra time for a potted palm to spread out its roots. If you are transferring a palm to another pot, you’ll want to move up a size or two to a larger pot. Make sure the pot has excellent drainage to keep the palm from getting waterlogged.

Aside from removing dead or diseased branches, you should prune your trees somewhere between every one and three years. Some people—particularly commercial farmers—prune their apple trees yearly to produce higher yields. This is the best way to promote tree health. That said, the average homeowner can get away with hard-pruning their mature apple tree every other year or every three years. 

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