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Avatar for Legacy Tree Experts LLC
Legacy Tree Experts LLC
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Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have to say they were very nice to work with. When they came out to give me a quote they were very professional. I told them what I needed to have done then we discussed other options which made it a lot better. When they came out to do the job they were on time. The job was done very well. When they cleaned up the branches after cutting them down, they also check my neighbor’s yard to get any branches that may have fallen into their yard. I will use them again in the future. I highly recommend Benitez Tree Service."
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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M & T Friendly Tree Service
4.8(
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Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They arrived on time with a full crew and all of the necessary equipment. They removed 7 trees with stump grinding as well as pruned other areas. This is the second time I have used them. Excellent service both times."
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Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Rigging Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tony and his crew did an excellent job trimming/removing trees at my home. The crew was on time, were professional and polite and did everything that was quoted plus some additional trees that I missed when I requested the quote. I definitely recommend Rigging for tree services."
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Rubio's Metal Roofing, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"My experience was wonderful! The service was excellent! They arrived on time, worked quickly and efficiently, cleaned up when they were finished, provided clear pictures and explanation of the entire job... highly recommended! Rubio was very nice and professional. Great pricing and quality service... I plan to hire them again next month for my next home improvement project! They do an amazing job!"
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+44

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AffluentView LLC
4.3(
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Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Weâ ve hired Gerardo in the past for tree service We had 20 pine trees removed due to 10 of them leaning close to our home He did exactly what I wanted done"
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+91

Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
122 neighbors recently requested a quote
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N.O.E. Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I used Drew as a subcontractor to help me with tree work many times. He is a very knowledgeable guy and he's nationally certified as an arborist. I would trust him to help me take down or trim any tree."
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18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Allison's Welding
5.0(
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Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Allison s Welding is awesome - quality work and delightful to work with. Our rails are perfect and Josh and his team are courteous and punctual. Our house is almost one hundred years old and they matched our original railings so that they fit right in. We highly recommend them."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Sometimes, knowing when you need tree-trimming services is straightforward, and other times, you have to do some investigating. Some tell-tale signs that you should have your tree trimmed include:

  • A poorly-formed tree with unruly branches, which makes the tree appear odd-shaped. 

  • A tree with tall or large branches that interfere with power lines or your home’s exterior.

  • A tree that provides too much shade in the yard due to branch overgrowth.

The best tools for tree removal include a chainsaw for large trees, an ax for notching and cutting down small trees, and a wedge to help control the direction a tree falls in. A hatchet can be useful for very small trees, but won’t be effective for medium to large trees. 

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

Leaf removal costs between $400 and $1,000 per acre on average. Nationally, the cost of leaf removal averages about $350. Cost factors for this project include lawn size, leaf removal method, tree density, location, and the time required to do the job. If your lawn removal service charges based on lawn size, you can expect to pay $0.02 to $0.10 per square foot.

Deciduous shade trees (the type of trees whose leaves fall off in autumn) need to be pruned in late winter—between February and March. That’s because it’s easier to find and remove sick or dead branches when no leaves are present. And wounds close and heal faster in colder temperatures so pruning them at this time also makes them less prone to infection.

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