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Top-Rated Arborists in Belmont - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Ruben's Tree Service
Ruben's Tree Service
5.0(
100
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Belmont, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They showed up on time and did a fantastic job. Very knowledgeable and focused. Would recommend them to anyone. I will have them back in the Spring for more tree removal. Ruben, Thanks to you and your helper for making this a great experience."
Tree service
Tree service
Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Grind and Gone Stump Grinding
Grind and Gone Stump Grinding
5.0(
261
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Belmont, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The owner, Mr. McKown, has an awesome personality, offers fair in estimates and pricing, and does tree removal and stump grinding with great speed. I highly recommend. Trust my rating as I am very critical of services and rarely award 5 stars to anyone."
10 foot mound with 4 foot stump
10 foot mound with 4 foot stump
Driveway stump
Driveway stump complete
Stump Grind

+10

Response time2 hrs
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for The Stumpman
The Stumpman
5.0(
134
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Belmont, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I could have not been more pleased with Mr Maurer. In grinding the stump a possible serious problem arose. He searched until the problem was solved. His work was exemplary. The area looked a lot better when he was through. I would highly recommend Mr Maurer based on my experience."
Grind stump and roots.
Grind stump and roots.
Grind stump and roots.
Grind stump and roots.
Response time1 hour
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Adonai Tree Services, LLC
Adonai Tree Services, LLC
5.0(
27
)
Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Belmont, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would definitely recommend them. We had three trees removed and stumps ground down. They were here on time, polite and did an excellent job. I will use them again if I am in need of tree removal again."
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+3

Response time2 hrs
Response rate98%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Tree Huggers
Tree Huggers
4.8(
37
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Belmont, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Aaron was excellent to work with. They were dependable and efficient. They came right in and got to work. They took down several trees and left a very nice cleared out area. I would hire them again. I was very impressed with their work and their pricing."
Dead Oak
Large Dead Oak Removal
Roping some logs out
In Action
Hanging out

+1

Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for FIRST CHOICE TREE EXPERT CORP
FIRST CHOICE TREE EXPERT CORP
4.9(
12
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Belmont, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"First Choice Tree Expert, Juan A. Garcia, and his team did an amazing job. They expertly tackled a very tall, partially dead pin oak tree on our front lawn needing to be removed, plus stump grinding and removal of a giant limb from our roof. This was a tough job, and we were on a deadline. First Choice really came through for us. We highly recommend Juan and his team. Thank you!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for DB's Landworks
DB's Landworks
5.0(
8
)
Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Belmont, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very pleased with DB landscaping LLC. They were very professional. They did a wonderful job and completed it to my expectations and beyond. They were very neat and left my yard and beautiful condition. I would highly recommend them for any job. Thank you for having such a wonderful company on your list of professionals."
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Justin Dugan Tree Service
Justin Dugan Tree Service
4.5(
248
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Belmont, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I spoke with Justin Dugan and he is very professional. We actually scheduled an appointment but we got in touch with another service through referral from our builder and we decided to go with the other service because they actually are able to do tree removal and septic system and we need both."
Brush removal
Loading logs
Loading logs
Loading tree
Loading tree

+3

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

In some states and municipalities, you will need a permit to remove a tree on your property. In many cases where permits are required, a tree must reach a maximum height before a permit is required to remove it. You can either ask your local building department or a tree removal professional if you’ll need a permit. If you do, you can expect to pay between $50 and $150 for the permit alone. Your tree removal company should pull the permit for you and include the permit fee in your total.

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

Pruning trees during the summer can be a bad idea because the new growth will take place during the hottest months of the year, which can stress your tree out. Similarly, pruning during the early fall can be a bad idea, too, because you’d be stimulating new growth when most trees are aiming to go dormant. 

Pruning recommendations will vary by the type of tree, but generally, waiting until winter to prune your trees is a good idea.

Light-bark trees are most notorious for producing lots of sap when wounded. These varieties include maples, birches, poplars, dogwoods, magnolias, and elms, and they will bleed more when the trees are dormant. That’s why it’s a good idea to prune them in the summer months rather than waiting until winter.

It can take anywhere from one month to a couple of years for tree roots to grow back in sewer lines. Tree roots can cause extreme havoc on your sewer lines, potentially cracking them and causing untreated wastewater to make its way into the groundwater. Have a landscaping pro remove trees and roots before installing your system, or call a pro to do it retroactively as soon as you can.

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