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JD Tree Service
4.9(
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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 by92%of homeowners
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Treelands Tree Service
4.9(
41
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Cleveland, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Absolutely awesome very friendly on time. The price was very affordable and they insured me of everything that was going to be done and walked me through the process. I would recommend them to anybody needing tree work done."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Your Landscaping Company
5.0(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Cleveland, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"This company is great. They were on time to start the job. They worked carefully and cleaned up when job was completed. I was nervous about the tree removal as the tree was very large and close to the house and pergola. No problem for these guys. Also, they were the best price by far. I would absolutely recommend them."
Tree triming
Tree triming
Response time4 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Silver Line Construction Plus
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Cleveland, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job! My roof looks great! Reliable and kept me well informed about everything. They kept cost in mind and cleaned up nicely after themselves. Serge even came out late to tarp the roof until it could get repaired so that I didnâ t have any further damage to the house waiting for the roof. They were very nice to work with. Great people. I canâ t say enough good things about them!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kikers Tree Service & Stump Removal
4.2(
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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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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Common signs that a tree is rotting include dead branches, a leaning trunk, peeling or cracked bark, leaf discoloration, and the presence of fungi. If you notice any of these signs, it’s best to hire an arborist near you to inspect your tree and determine if it can be saved or if it needs to come down.

The recovery time for pruning depends on how much you prune, the species of tree, and how well you care for it afterward. All trees grow new wood and often sprout additional branches after pruning. Ideally, trees should recover from normal pruning after one or two years. Heavy pruning or slow-growing trees may take several years to fully recover.

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

Not every arborist climbs trees, but most will do so if that’s the best method for assessing or treating a tree. Arborists have a variety of tree climbing gear and safety equipment to choose from when climbing trees. Consult your local arborist about their tree-climbing plan if your service requires that type of task.

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.

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