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ARBORSTONE LLC
4.9(
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Serving Flat Rock, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Effective. Efficient. Did the project well. No BS. Owner is a licensed Arborist and a great communicator. Would highly recommend this company. Mark S"
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Removal of large oak limbs over the house
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+18

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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M & T Friendly Tree Service
4.8(
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Serving Flat Rock, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"M&T Friendly Tree Service was so professional, it was amazing to watch them work! They took down 5 large trees with precision and cleaned up afterwards, it was a positive experience, I definitely recommend them!"
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+13

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
San's Tree Service Inc
4.8(
139
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Serving Flat Rock, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Santos and his crew did excellent work. They were very professional in their work and took care to minimize any impact from the tree removal. They handled a large and difficult tree near the house with expertise. The operators in the trees showed exceptional skills and also showed safe operating practices. Santos managed the operation with diligence, skill, and care taking care to remove materials and debris. We kept the wood chips and some of the logs from the operation. Santos saw that these were placed where we wanted and were orderly. Great job ata very fair price. Highly recommended!!!"
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Y & J Landscaping & Tree Services, LLC
4.8(
35
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Serving Flat Rock, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Yanny and Jose were terrific from the moment they answered my phone call. 2 very nice and knowledgeable men who were reliable and hard working, smiling frequently as they worked. Jose gave me some great information about my evergreens, and Yanny was equally as knowledgeable with the scheduling, pricing, and generally just knowing what to do and how to do it to spruce up my property. They have promised an estimate for more in-depth work on my property for the fall and spring. Obviously, I plan to have them return as my needs require. I am 100% pleased in every way with the end result. I strongly recommend their services!"
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Stump Destroyer
4.9(
111
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Serving Flat Rock, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"One of the best contractors I have used . He was prompt and meticulous. Grinding stumps usually makes a mess but Stump Destroyer cleaned up and when he left it looked perfect. Area was wet and he could not get to the last stump. I paid him and he said he would return when it dried . Most contractors would not return BUT HE DID. Highly recommend Stump Destroyer !"
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chase Property Maintenance
5.0(
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Serving Flat Rock, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Elijah provided me and my mom with yard maintenance for several months and did a great job, we were pleased with the outcome and it matched the cost. We also had him come back to do a small landscaping job, moving alot of dirt from one area and smoothing over another. He and his worker did a wonderful job meeting my expectations and providing me with guidance on next steps."
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+169

Response time2 days
Response rate88%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ZR landscaping and Grading
4.8(
99
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Serving Flat Rock, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: Super punctual

"FANTASTIC. THE CREW WAS GREAT. VERY PROFESSIONAL AND GOT THE JOB DONE EARLIER THAN EXPECTED. AND THE CLEAN UP WAS AMAZING. THERE WAS QUITE A MESS FROM ALL THE CUTTING BUT IT WAS ALL GONE WHEN I WENT OUT TO CHECK. I GOT INSTANT CALL BACK REGARDING A SMALL TOUCH UP THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE AND HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR THIS COMING WEEK. I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM HIGHLY AND WILL REVIEW THEIR WEBSITE FOR THE OTHER WORK THEY DO AS THEY ARE DEFINITELY SOMEONE I WOULD HIRE AGAIN!! JUST WANT TO ADD THAT LAURA IN THE OFFICE IS FANTASTIC."
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Response time1 day
Response rate88%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Above All Tree Service
4.8(
44
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Serving Flat Rock, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mark and his crew did a great job on several trees on our property. They were fast, efficient and did a thorough clean-up after the work. They were sensitive to our 100+ year old white oaks when climbing them. Their prices are fair and reasonable. We will definitely use them again. Martin & Sallye Fox Fairview, NC"
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Response time12 hrs
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can prune a palm tree with a chainsaw, but a chainsaw is overkill for a job like this. You risk damaging the tree if you make a bad cut. More commonly, you’ll need pruning shears or a serrated knife to trim a palm tree, or you can use a specialized pruning saw instead of a chainsaw.

After a big storm, you may not be sure if a tree was struck or not. Look for the telltale long scars, like strips or gouges in the bark of the tree, running in sometimes jagged lines down the length of the trunk. These scars will often show vulnerable living wood inside the tree. It’s also common to see scorched or wilted leaves on the side or top of the tree where lightning struck.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

It could be anywhere from weeks to years for a dead tree to fall. A dead tree falls based on its weight, how it leans, the state of its roots, the state of decay, and what local windstorms are like, among other factors. Since it’s hard to predict the fall’s timing, it’s important to cut down a dead tree quickly and avoid any unpleasant surprises.

Opt for a barefoot tree. Pros harvest barefoot trees when they’re dormant (leafless). They shake the dirt from the root ball and pack it in moist material. 

These trees can cost half as much as the trees at your local nursery, and you can buy them online—so there’s a much wider selection. Just make sure you keep your barefoot tree cool until you’re ready to plant it.

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