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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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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
4.8(
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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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"Would highly recommend this company. They removed a large tree in my front yard.They were thorough and cleaned up as they went along leaving no big mess behind. This was our second time using them. Would use them again."
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M&T Friendly Tree Service
4.9(
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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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Advanced Tree Pros and Landscape
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"?Advanced Tree Pros did an amazing job at my home. The team was professional, punctual, and efficient. They completed the work safely, cleaned up thoroughly, and left my yard looking great. I?m very happy with the results and would definitely recommend them to anyone needing tree services!?"
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You can use herbicides to prevent roots from growing without killing the tree itself, however they must be used with caution. Systemic herbicides are absorbed by the root and can kill off problematic roots. However, herbicides can sometimes negatively impact nearby plants, so the solution is best used sparingly.

You can hire a professional arborist or tree removal service to cut down a tree to ensure safety, prevent property damage, and comply with all the local regulations. It’s highly advisable to always hire a professional, as tree removal can be extremely dangerous, especially for large or damaged trees. Certified arborists or tree removal experts have the proper equipment, training, and insurance to do the job safely and efficiently. They can also handle cleanup, stump removal, and obtaining the necessary permits.

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

Yes, it’s okay to trim low branches on a tree, also known as limbing up or raising the crown. Essentially, you’ll trim the lower third of the tree (trunk) and leave the upper two-thirds of the tree (crown). Arborists recommend trimming 20% of a tree’s leaves per season for two to three seasons. Trimming low branches allows light to flow through the tree, increasing circulation and making the tree stronger and healthier.

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

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