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Top-Rated Arborists in Cleveland - Updated Nov 2026

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JD Tree Service
4.9(
72
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Tree Removal

Serving Cleveland, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Amazing!!! If you need any type of tree service call them. Very professional, showed up early, quality of work was perfect. I would highly recommend them."
JD TREE SERVICE
JD TREE SERVICE
JD TREE SERVICE
CLIMBING
JD TREE SERVICE

+11

Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Treelands Tree Service
4.9(
42
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Cleveland, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME ABOVE and BEYOND..Treelands Mario Salazar and crew did phenomenal work. (And there was ALOT to do) knowledgeable, friendly . Manicured precision at a great price."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Rabbitt's Tree and Property Service
4.9(
55
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Cleveland, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Their communication skills were top-notch--they clearly stated what they could do for me, what they strongly advised against (tree topping), explained their decisions and delivered in everything (and then some). - clearly explained what trees needed trimmed up, why, and what ones even needed removed - proceeded to trim accordingly, removed the two poor trees, and even trimmed one down to desired specifications to be used as a part of a fence - even swept off my roof from debris from their cutting--and even cleared some moss that was up there Exceptional service, highly recommended, 5/5 all around!"
Landscaping Makeover
Landscaping Makeover
Landscaping Makeover
Landscaping Makeover
Landscaping Makeover

+34

Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
73 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Unstumpable Stump Grinding
5.0(
9
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Cleveland, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I hired Sam the owner to remove three stumps for my mother in-law. He showed up promptly and completed the job quick and efficiently. Sam worked hard and kept a clean work space! And left the area better than ever!!! Will definitely hire again!"
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding
Silver Maple Before
Silver Maple After
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kikers Tree Service & Stump Removal
4.2(
155
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Cleveland, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Travis Kikers’ crew came in cut down the tree, cleaned, raked up all debris that was in the yard and did a great job. This is the second time that I have used Kikers and I highly recommend their services."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

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.

It is good to spray water on a Christmas tree to help keep the needles hydrated. Spraying a Christmas tree with water prevents dryness, stops needles from falling off, and reduces the risk of fire.

Most experts recommend removing a tree that has sustained more than 25% loss in the limbs, trunk, or circumference of the bark. Doing an initial trimming of damaged and dangling branches, but then waiting a few days of monitoring to decide how much more you might need to cut can help you better assess the total damage to the tree. However, consulting a tree maintenance pro to make this determination the best course of action before removing a tree.

A grafted tree is a tree grown by combining two trees. It takes expertise. Branches from grafted trees don’t grow strong roots. Save yourself the time and frustration by having an arborist help you with this advanced project.  

You can often tell if a tree is grafted because it will have a noticeable line. Above the line, the bark will look different than it does below the line. It’s most common with fruit trees.

Trees naturally want to grow upward, so one may straighten all by itself, though this only comes into play when a tree is leaning just a small amount. For trees growing into an awkward position or those leaning heavily in one direction, the above steps are necessary to ensure the tree gets back on the right path. This also holds true for trees planted in a spot with unstable soil.

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