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Top-Rated Arborists in Zachary - Updated Nov 2026

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Smith's Tree Care LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Zachary, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Best crew I’ve seen in a long time! Arrived early, did an amazing job of cutting down 2 huge 20 year old live oaks, cleaned up great, and stayed late to get the job finished! Highly recommend ~ good price too!"
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+26

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Precision Tree Service
4.9(
171
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+5 more

Serving Zachary, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The crew was very courteous and pruned according to my instructions--did not over prune. They did a nice job of cleaning up and took care not to damage plants and shrubs in the process. The owner is a certified Arborist and couldn't have been nicer. I would absolutely call on him again.
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+19

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Louisiana Tree Service
5.0(
7
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Zachary, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent...called me back the same day and made an appointment for someone to come out and give an estimate. That person showed up on time and gave me an estimate that same afternoon via email. I accepted the offer and was emailed a time they could grind my stump which I accepted. The person they sent was on time and did a great job. These guys are terrific and very professional. I will definitely use this tree service again!!!!!"
Stump grinding
Stump grinding
Stump grinding
Stump Grinding
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Recommended by28%of homeowners
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Varela's Tree Service & Stump Grinding
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Zachary, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Varela's Professional Tree Service and Stump Grinding is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

Professional Tree Pruning
Large Oak Pruning
Stump Grinding
Response time2 hrs
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Opt for a barefoot tree. Pros harvest barefoot trees when they’re dormant (leafless). They shake the dirt from the root ball and pack it in moist material. 

These trees can cost half as much as the trees at your local nursery, and you can buy them online—so there’s a much wider selection. Just make sure you keep your barefoot tree cool until you’re ready to plant it.

The speed of your tree root removal process depends on a few different factors, including the size and type of tree. However, the fastest method of killing tree roots is applying chemical herbicide, which starts working quickly and efficiently. But this removal method has its drawbacks, such as having a negative effect on the surrounding vegetation and landscaping. Other options like rock salt and stump grinding work relatively quickly and cause less damage to your yard.

The safest way to cut down a tree is to make sure you’re completely prepared and have done all the necessary safety checks, including double-checking your equipment is in good working order, you have plenty of clearance to fell the tree, you’re wearing all the safety gear, and you have a partner to help you (who should also be wearing safety gear). 

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

While there is a lot of debate about whether boiling water is strong enough to kill tree roots, it is not best to remove the roots from large, old trees. You may be able to weaken young roots enough to remove them manually, but boiling water will likely not do the trick for large root systems.

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