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Top-Rated Tree service pros in Hickory - Updated Nov 2026

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Hyler's Tree Service
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hylers Tree Service is a very professional and qualified company that provides excellent tree removing services. They completed the job in a timely manner along with cleaning up the worksite. A very great team to hire for all your tree, stump and shrub needs!"
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A'S tree service corp
4.7(
40
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very satisfied with A's! I live in Elmont, and was looking for estimates to remove 7 very large trees, a few smaller trees, grind the stumps on all but 2 of them, and was given a very reasonable price for the work. I scheduled the work about a week in advance, and on the scheduled day, the 6-person crew showed up and got busy right away. It took about 6 hours for them to complete the job, and when they were done, the trees and stumps were gone, the property was adequately cleaned up, as was the debris in the street. I should also mention that 2 of the large trees were not easily accessible, but A's brought them down with precision, even while working in tight quarters. I really can not thank and compliment A's enough for a job well done, and do highly recommend them for any tree work you may have."
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8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Tree Worx
4.4(
107
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a 200 year old oak tree that came down in the 8-7 -23 storm & Tree Worx personel we very efficient in removing & cleaning up yard. Would HIGHLY recommend Calvin & his crew. Thank you Tree Worx for your kindness."
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Removing a dangerous pine
Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Lawn-N-Order Landscaping Services, LLC
4.9(
30
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Would Highly recommend...he was the first landscaper to walk my property and notice and say "hey your neighbor's bush is encroaching on your lawn". Everyone else just cut around it even more on my property. He knew his exactly what he was talking about. He did exactly as I wanted which was cut down trees from side of house and addressed the encroachment....Licensed and Bonded...he's your Guy for sure..."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
57 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sweet Carolina Tree Care
4.7(
15
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Samuel was just an overall wonderful experience to deal with it's the way business should always can be ducted trustworthy friendly did exactly what he said he would do gave us a great price and put a lot of effort into making sure that we were satisfied we had three trees topped and I was so pleased with this experience and he even got a tip along with what he quoted this man has great work ethnics ethics and it just shows if you go out and do a good days on his work as a gentleman that business will always be good I highly anyone that wants a honest hard worker hire this man he was a blessing to me his crew was great very respectful hard workers it was just a great experience and I will definitely be hiring him back again to do some more work"
Response time40 mins
Response rate91%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Tree Service FAQs, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

If the roots are still alive, the dead tree will usually try to put out new shoots. That doesn’t mean the tree will survive or that the dead parts of a tree will come back to life. If parts of the tree have died and turned gray or rotten, nothing will bring them back to life and they need to be safely removed.

Depending on the severity of the damage, a tree might continue healing for years after a split or a break. Saplings can usually bounce back in the spring in one or two seasons, but larger trees might take a few years to regain their former strength. If your tree is showing strong growth and is not dropping limbs, you can consider it healed after the first two seasons.

Trees are beneficial to the environment and wildlife. If you have an old tree, but it’s healthy, it may be best to avoid cutting it down. However, if it’s showing signs of bug infestation, disease, or is potentially hazardous, then you should contact a tree removal company to cut it down. 

If you are unsure whether you should have it removed or not, then speak with an arborist to determine what is best.

You’ll want to have your palm trees trimmed during the spring, ideally in May, before hurricane season sets in, which generally takes place during the late summer. Palm trees grow fastest over the summer months. You’ll also want to trim your palm trees when you notice:

  • Brown fronds 

  • Dry leaves

  • Flower pods

  • Fruit

  • Fronds overgrown in power lines

  • Frond encroaching upon your neighbor’s home or yard 

  • Visible damage from a storm

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