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Avatar for Prestige Tree Experts
Prestige Tree Experts
4.8(
41
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Serving Elkridge, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work. The crew arrived on time and first took down a dead tree near our driveway and house. One worker climbed the tree and carefully took off branches and then dropped the tree into the woods. Then they went to work on another tree that had branches reaching out toward our house. All taken down safely and efficiently and they cleaned up when they were done. I'd definitely hire them again."
Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
4.5(
312
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Serving Elkridge, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a large pine tree fall in our yard, and it was time to trim the other trees, so we purchased an Angies List deal, $1799 for 8 hours of tree service.  When the arborist came out to assess the work, my husband could readily tell that he knew what he was doing, unlike the last company we had hired.  The crew arrived on the agreed upon date and worked despite rainy weather, until it was too dangerous to continue.  They came back about a week later to finish their 8 hours.  They did a very good job.  We paid an extra $250 to have the stump of the fallen tree ground up.  We still have some trees that the crew was unable to get to during their time, but definitely plan on having them come back.
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Patio Installation
Stairs and Patio Installation
Flagstone Installation
Nice Lawn
Another Nice Lawn

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Randy's Tree Service
4.8(
84
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Serving Elkridge, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"Randy’s Tree Service Arborist Nelson;Came to me the same day and gave me a affordable quote.He scheduled me for a date that I was available.They came on time.The workers did a excellent job. I had power lines.There team cut that tree down.It was like watching a movie.The next week he scheduled me for the tree stump removal and I didn’t have to be there.I got home and the tree stump was gone. I recommend this company.Thanks again!!"
Oak tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Red Oaks, LLC
5.0(
25
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Serving Elkridge, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very impressed with the work that Red Oaks did for me. They removed a dead oak tree and cut down some huge hanging limbs near my house. They were very professional and friendly. I asked them about whether other trees on my property should be cut down, and they gave me an honest assessment of the health of the remain trees. I highly recommend them for their honesty, professionalism and value."
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Coreas Tree Services LLC
4.8(
48
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Serving Elkridge, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The entire job from when he knocked on my door until the trucks pulled away was 40 minutes. The did a great job cleaning up all the twigs and even took with them a large branch that had fallen from a different tree. We will use them again!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
318 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alfaro Construction
4.8(
690
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Serving Elkridge, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Mr Alfaro promptly called me about removing the unsightly tree stump in my yard. He came to my home and removed the stump for an excellent and fair price."
OUR WORK
OUR WORK
OUR WORK
OUR WORK
OUR WORK

+7

Response time5 hrs
98 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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JMC Tree Service, LLC
4.8(
72
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Serving Elkridge, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JMC Tree Service did a thorough, professional job taking down a challenging tree. Communication was excellent, crew worked as a tight team; this was a very large oak, it had a trunk of over 54" in diameter and overhung both my neighbors and my house, along with the homes power lines - truly a lot of challenges. The price included taking the tree down, hauling the trunk, cutting the branches to length that would fit in my free standing fireplace, and grinding the stump - all for significantly less than other estimates received - more in line with the cost I was expecting. Would definitely recommend and use in the future."
Trimmings
Trimmings
Stump Grinding
Removals!
Removal

+2

Response time6 hrs
Response rate88%
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Baumann's Lawn & Landscape
4.5(
134
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Serving Elkridge, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company provides excellent work.  The grass always appeared that they were keeping the blades sharpened on their lawnmower.  The grass was always cut based on the temperature outside. We were never concerned if they would show up each week. The only reason we are not currently using them is because their prices were higher than we wanted to pay each week.
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+2

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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White Oak Tree Experts
4.8(
14
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Serving Elkridge, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After a big storm White Oak responded to our request for assistance within 30 minutes, came out to see what we needed within a few hours (on a weekend), and completed the job the next morning for a super price, fast and very well. Excellent service and work. We will use them again!"
Tree removed
Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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A-AAA Tree Service
4.5(
130
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Serving Elkridge, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a high-risk tree removal due to how close the tree was to our home, and this team handled it with impressive professionalism. The initial consultation was thorough, and the estimator clearly understood the technical challenges involved. No overselling, just straightforward guidance. Scheduling was efficient, and communication from the office was consistent. The removal crew arrived on time and worked methodically. Their execution was precise. There was no damage, no issues, and no unnecessary disruption. The stump grinding was also done properly, not rushed. What stands out is the balance of quality and cost. The pricing was more than fair given the complexity of the job. It’s clear this company knows what they’re doing at every level from front office to field execution. Strong recommendation for anyone in Ellicott City needing reliable tree work."
Monster Tree Removal
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You may be looking to identify maple trees to use for home improvement projects. In that case, you can tell hard maples by looking at their leaves. Leaves will have a U-shaped dip, or sinus, between the points, or lobes, of the leaves. Leaves of soft maples tend to have V-shaped sinuses.

If you already have the cut wood in front of you, look for a light, uniform color to identify hard maple wood and check for variations of red, gray, or brown streaks and an overall darker color in soft maple wood.

Yes, burning wood with Dutch elm disease is a safer way to dispose of it than, say, tossing it in with the rest of your yard waste, which could potentially allow it to spread to healthy trees. But it’s always a good idea to check with your local government to make sure you’re complying with any ordinances about removing diseased trees as well as burning brush piles.

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. 

If executed correctly your tree should survive after being transplanted to a new spot. However, effective transplanting requires six months, careful root pruning, safe transport to the new location, and replanting in prime soil conditions. You’ll also need an appropriately sized root ball for a complete tree transplant. A good rule of thumb is that, for every inch in diameter, your tree’s root ball needs to be around 11 inches. So a tree with a diameter of six inches needs a root ball of approximately 66 inches.

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

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