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Top-Rated Arborists in Mount Airy - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Arborcare Tree Experts, Inc.
Arborcare Tree Experts, Inc.
4.5(
659
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Mount Airy, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Exceptional service! Administration, Supervisor/Estimator and Arborists are all extremely knowledgeable and responsive. Each of the 5-man onsite crew (3 climbers, 2 ground) is skilled and professional but together they formed a spectacular team. They coordinated cutting/removing trees that were entwined with electrical and communications cables in a confined space with breathtaking efficiency. The work was started on-time, property was protected and effective clean-up was integrated into the process. Unfortunately, these trees needed to be removed due to safety concerns but would also call them for other services. I believe that this experienced company excels in everything they do and I highly recommend Arbor Care!"
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+7

Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Prestige Tree Experts
Prestige Tree Experts
4.8(
47
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain+4 more

Serving Mount Airy, 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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Avatar for Allegheny Hill Stump Grinding
Allegheny Hill Stump Grinding
4.9(
96
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Mount Airy, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Keith was the first to contact me about grinding my stumps. Based on his questions for me I could tell he was an expert. He gave me a quote over the phone right away and arrived as scheduled. He got to work quickly and raked up any stray wood chips into a pile. I paid Keith the same amount as his quote and am completely satisfied with the job. I look forward to using Allegheny Hill again in the future."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Alfaro Construction
Alfaro Construction
4.8(
694
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Mount Airy, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Carlos came prepared to work on the initial estimate visit to my home. Within 3 hours at my home the tree was removed and the sizable stump was grinded up. He was prompt with taking away the brush and cleaning up behind himself. I would strongly recommend him."
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+7

Response time5 hrs
73 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Red Oaks, LLC
5.0(
25
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Mount Airy, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a dead branch high up in an oak tree that had been there for a number of years. Walter quoted a really great price and removed the branch and cut back several other dead branches. These folks are really great to work with and did a fantastic cleanup when they were done. Walter is an arborist and takes the time to explain the why and wherefore of pruning a tree."
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care
JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care
5.0(
22
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Mount Airy, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have been doing business with Jose Portillo and the JK Gardening staff for almost 30 years. They are extremely reliable, professional, competent, proficient, courteous, and friendly. I would recommend them to everyone!"
Delaware River Jack stone filling in bare dirt areas. Forming a stone bed.
In this project, we transformed a bare dirt area by using Blue Ice stone in the corner. Along the patio border, we added Delaware River Jack to seamlessly connect the entire stone bed around the pool.
Retaining Wall / Artificial Grass / Walk Way
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Tree Jobs

+240

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Baumann's Lawn & Landscape
Baumann's Lawn & Landscape
4.5(
134
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Mount Airy, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rick Baumann came to our house and walked the property with us, taking notes and photos and giving us his recommendations for what things to take out and what would thrive if it was pruned or cut back. He sent us a detailed estimate and a day-rate, telling us that if we found more things we wanted done, his guys would do their best to accommodate. On the day of the job, Rick arrived on time with his crew, (including all the equipment and a chipper truck), reviewed the gameplan with us and them and marked all of the trees and bushes to remove. Then he left his crew in charge of the job, but checked in with us during the day to make sure things were going well.
His crew worked efficiently and HARD, and they all were very knowledgeable about the trees and plants they were working with. When they removed bushes and cut trees back, they ground out the stumps and cleaned out the debris beautifully. They removed years worth of accumulated leaves and junk, and even hauled away a section of the wood fence that was rotting. Over the course of the day, we added some things to the work list and the guys took care of them. They also made suggestions, like raising up a japanese maple that wasn't on the list. We also asked them to turn the soil in the newly-open spaces to we could plant flowers and rose bushes. When everything was cleared out, we discovered three hydrangea bushes and a rose bush we didn't even know existed! They relocated them to a better spot, so they can thrive.
Now our yard looks like a park instead of a jungle! We would highly recommend Rick Baumann and his team -- and have passed his name on to several of our neighbors who commented on how great the property looks. Rick listened to our needs, made excellent recommendations, and exceeded our expectations.
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for White Oak Tree Experts
White Oak Tree Experts
4.8(
14
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Mount Airy, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I contracted White Oak Tree Experts to remove some trees, grind stomps, and perform light pruning at my single family home. Right from the start, from the free estimate where Fernando Reyes walked my property line with me while listening to my concerns and goals while offering helpful suggestions, to the day he brought his crew and equipment, I knew I was in good hands. I highly recommend Fernando and White Oak Tree Experts since they are professional, hard working, very efficient, affordable, and committed to their customers needs. They exceeded my expectations!"
Tree removed
Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Avatar for Baker Tree Services Inc
Baker Tree Services Inc
5.0(
31
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Mount Airy, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well. Baker tree gave me a competitive quote and addressed the problem intelligently. My large maple tree was trimmed to keep it balanced and erect and removed large branches that were the main problem. The crew arrived on time in the morning and finished around noon. the crew also trimmed three other trees and removed a very large photinia bush (about 30 feet high) and removed the stump from the photinia bush."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

The cost of trees varies massively based on the size of the tree and the species. A small Colorado spruce can cost as little as $30, but a golden rain tree of the same size can cost $90. Large trees can cost $1,500 or more, depending on their species and height.

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.

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

Finding a reliable arborist starts with researching specialists in your area and checking their licensing and certifications. Use online resources like the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to conduct research on each company. Next, contact the arborist and ask the following questions to see whether they are the right fit for your project:

  • Do you handle or specialize in dealing with the issue I’m having?

  • Are you fully insured?

  • Do you have customer references I can call?

  • Do you have any third-party certifications?

  • What equipment and strategies do you plan to use?

If you’re buying a small tree with lots of room to grow, expect to pay around $100 to $200 for a potted version. But if you’re buying a larger tree—say one over 10 feet—prices rise, starting in the $500 to $600 range and increasing quickly from there. Keep in mind that paying for professional palm tree planting or transplanting services will increase the cost.

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