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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(
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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(
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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(
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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

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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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You can start your search for a reputable arborist online by looking for professionals who hold the proper licensing and are fully insured. Next, read through some online reviews to see what kind of service the expert brings to the table, and confirm that they don’t have a history of complaints with the Better Business Bureau. Finally, you can ask the professional for a list of references and then call them to ask questions about the service, professionalism, value, and more that the expert brings to the table.

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

Pruning is an effective way to prevent a diseased branch from infecting the rest of the tree. If the infection isn’t caught early enough and the pathogen has spread to the trunk or the majority of the branches though, it is too late to prune off the affected areas and you’ll likely need to remove the tree.

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

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.

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