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Top-Rated Arborists in Bakersville - Updated Nov 2026

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Nicolas Tree Service
4.7(
88
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Bakersville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very reasonable quote for the job. Crew came on time and cut down 3 large trees - one pine and 2 oak - all were dead. In 2-1/2 hrs they were done and completely cleaned up like they had never been there! They also split the 2 oaks into firewood and stacked them! Very professional and will definitely recommend to anyone who needs tree removal. Will definitely use again!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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High Lonesome Timber
5.0(
9
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Bakersville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We’ve had the pleasure of working with Isak and High Lonesome Timber several times now at a couple of different homes over the last few years. Isak and his team have done excellent work every time, they’re professional, courteous, work safely and clearly have a thoughtful approach to their craft. I worked as a general contractor for 20 years so I’ve had the opportunity to work with a lot of subcontractors in my life and Isak and team are truly top-notch. I would definitely recommend High Lonesome Timber to anyone looking for tree trimming or tree removal services."
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Remval
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+7

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DB's Landworks
5.0(
8
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Bakersville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, timely at a good price, actually hired him to perform another project after the excavation and clearing of the storm damage and again they exceeded expectations. at a great price definitely my go to person."
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All Season Dump and Haul
4.9(
34
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Bakersville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Work was absolutely fantastic..we had several shrubs removed and trees trimmed. All removal and trimming was hauled off as well. I will definitely use them again. 5 stars earned!! Very professional and kind."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
71 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

The shepherd’s tree, native to the Kalahari Desert in Africa, holds the record for the deepest known tree roots at over 230 feet deep. Some African communities refer to it as the “Tree of Life” since it provides food, shade, and medicinal properties to the surrounding community.

The best time to cut down a tree is during its dormant season, typically in winter or early spring, after all the leaves have fallen. Removing a tree during this period is advantageous for several reasons. Frozen ground helps secure the tree stump, protects the surrounding landscape from damage, and reduces the risk of the tree falling in an unintended direction. With the leaves gone, there is less risk of the tree's foliage getting tangled with other trees. Additionally, since this is often a slower season for tree services, you may be able to hire a professional at a lower rate. This dormant period is also the best time for tree trimming.

In general, trees should be planted no closer than 15 to 20 feet from your foundation. For larger trees with far-reaching roots like maples, oaks, or poplars, a good guide is to plant as many feet from your home as the tree’s height is expected to reach at maturity. Some trees, like elms and willows, should only be planted far from where their roots may encounter sewer or water lines.

You can use a felling ax to chop down a tree by following the same prep and steps as a chainsaw, but be prepared to use some muscle. For trees bigger than 7 inches in diameter, it can take some time and serious strength to cut down a tree using just an ax. 

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

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