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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%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Premier Tree Services
4.9(
25
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Tree Trimming

Serving Bakersville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They were very professional and did quality work. When Tony and his crew finished all of the trees and any branches were gone. My yard is in great shape now. Everything I was told that would be cut was above what I expected. I would recommend Premier Tree Service to anyone wanting a tree remove."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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
)
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."
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sloan Site Services
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Bakersville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

With 10+ years of experience, we're your trusted experts for all things tree-related. We provide professional and reliable services, including tree removal, land clearing, debris removal, precise pruning, and light grade work. Our team proudly serves both Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. We're dedicated to transforming your property by opening up views, protecting your home and vehicles with preventative tree care, and ensuring your family's safety. Fully insured and offering free estimates. We look forward to working with you!

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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

Since each tree is different, it’s impossible to say how long a dead tree can remain on your property. While it could be days, months, or even years, it’s highly likely that, at some point, the tree will fall. In the meantime, dying or dead trees can become a haven for pests, so it’s best to have them removed sooner rather than later.

Generally, you do not have the right to take fruit from a neighbor's tree, even if the branches overhang your property. The fruit is considered the property of the tree's owner. While you may have the right to trim branches that cross into your yard, the fruit on them typically still belongs to your neighbor. However, laws can vary by state and municipality. In some areas, branches that extend into your yard or trees that straddle a property line may entitle you to some of the fruit. The best course of action is to speak with your neighbor, as they may be happy to share. If a conversation is not possible, check your local regulations before picking any fruit.

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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