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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

"They came same day and cut large oak tree they had fallen on my house. Did exactly what I had asked. I was truly impressed. Thanks again DJ tree service !"
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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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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
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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

A tree branch should start to form roots in about three months. It can take about a year for a tree branch to develop roots strong enough to go in the ground. For best results, start several branches because, no matter how closely you follow instructions, they won’t all form roots. Compost any that aren’t thriving.

While the fastest way to kill a tree is to simply cut it down, there are several other methods to choose from. You should hire a professional tree removal service to cut down a tree to ensure your personal and property safety. Some slower but effective options include treating or grinding the tree stump or using a basal bark treatment. 

Most trees can be successfully transplanted while they are young, but pines, walnuts, and some oak tree varieties are more difficult to move because their root systems grow deeper than most other trees. Also, trees adapted to sandy soil with wide root systems like beeches, willows, and aspens are harder to dig out because their roots spread much farther out from the trunk. In these cases, unless the trees are very young and small, it’s a good idea to consult a tree planting professional.

Your neighbor is not in a good position to know if your trees are truly dead or pose any kind of danger. That’s why hiring an arborist or tree service expert can be such an important part of the process. If the trees are still alive and don’t pose any threat, you’re in the clear (but you may want to document and photograph everything in case events turn sour down the road).

But if a tree is visibly dead and near the property line, you should remove it to be safe. If a dead tree falls on a neighbor’s property, they may have grounds to sue for negligence. If any branches on trees have died, it’s a good idea to cut them back for similar reasons.

Costs depend on tree height, trunk diameter, removal complexity, and required equipment.

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