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Avatar for A+ Tree and Crane Services Inc
A+ Tree and Crane Services Inc
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

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Emergency services offered

"I have no words to express my admiration for the professionalism of these people. We hired them for the second time, and they did a perfect job. They had to remove 7 70ft trees, some of which were dead and dried up, some leaning towards the house, and others diseased and infested with insects. The guys came with the necessary equipment and completed the work without any issues or damage to the property. They even cleaned up the yard afterwards. We were extremely satisfied and will hire them again when needed! Don't hesitate. This is one of the best and most professional tree removal companies in the state."
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+14

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr. Beaver Tree Service
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

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"Hired them for a major yard transformation. They removed 3 major oak trees, several large cedars, and countless brush, bushes, & ivy. This crew works extremely hard, efficient, and very well skilled. The crane operator and bobcat drivers are very talented with their maneuvers and make quick work of seemingly dicey tasks. All of the crew very nice and left us a clean yard. Great value. Wouldn't go to anyone else for a similar job"
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+10

Response time7 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Oscar's Tree Services & Landscaping
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

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"Oscar's Tree Service provided a very competitive quote. They were able to work my job into a very tight timeframe and did excellent work. They avoided nearby landscaping when removing the tree and left the yard as clean as when they started. I would highly recommend them!"
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
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M & T Friendly Tree Service
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

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"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
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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M&T Friendly Tree Service
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"This company delivered on what the job called for. Very professional. I had three large trees that came down in the storm week of August 4th. They cut them up and removed. Trimmed all the damaged trees. Hauled away all excess wood. Was able to mulch limbs back into our woods. They were able to spread the wood chips back into our natural areas. Went above and beyond what they said they would do. Arrived on time and finished in the time they had indicated. Pricing was far better than other quotes that I received. All my tree needs will be handled by M & T.."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

While the trees in your backyard are good for the environment and look beautiful, they could present a danger to your home under the wrong circumstances. This task is typically beyond the capabilities of the average homeowner due to its dangerous nature, so it’s best to leave this task to a professional. In some cities, it’s even illegal to remove a tree yourself.

In nature, there are many things that can cause a tree to die, including diseases, insects, and natural disasters such as fires or droughts. Non-natural methods of killing a tree include herbicides or manual intervention, such as cutting it down. Consult a tree removal professional about your options for naturally killing a tree.

Late winter is ideal, but if you’re pruning apple trees in the spring, prune them as early as possible in the season. You want to ensure your tree is just creeping out of dormancy and hasn’t started pushing out new growth. If you prune your tree too late into spring, you generally won’t see results until the following year.

That said, there’s no pruning season for unhealthy growth. Remove dead, dying, or diseased branches as soon as you notice them, regardless of the time of year.

State and local laws vary, but in most cases, you are allowed to trim any branches from your neighbor's tree that cross your property line. However, it's important to ensure you do not damage the overall health of the tree in the process. Removing branches incorrectly can jeopardize the health of the tree and could lead to you being on the hook to replace it.

You can use the formula mentioned earlier to calculate the depth of tree roots. Each inch of width of a tree trunk translates to six inches of depth within the root system. Large trees extend anywhere from 2 to 6 feet into the ground, with some magnificent specimens going even deeper.

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