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Avatar for Mendoza Tree Expert - Tree Care Services
Mendoza Tree Expert - Tree Care Services
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired this tree service and they came out exactly when we came up with a time and date...They were VERY professional all the way and his workers also were extremely nice and professional. This was the very first tree service I ever had and they got a very dangerous tree down with no problems...I got LOTS of tree's that still need coming down and I WILL be calling them back again for those services....They were reasonable and I would recommend them...They are the best in my eye!!. thank you!! for your help and service!!"
Removing Logs
Our Newest Addition to the Fleet
Tree Climbing
Raising Canopy on Oak
Removing Dangerous Pine Boundary

+2

Response time12 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Holly Forest Tree Service
Holly Forest Tree Service
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Holly Forest Tree Service did a large project for me to include trimming out trees so they would not hit the house in one of these high-wind storms, thinning out two huge monkey pine trees, trimming bushes, removing a small tree, and removing a huge old walnut tree. The reason for removing the walnut tree was it was starting to rot in the middle and I was afraid it would fall onto the small one-way bridge located right next to it and cause severe damage. This bridge is the only ingress and egress for several homes in the neighborhood and having the bridge out of service for even one day would be a nightmare for a lot of people. The workers did not mess around and they worked from the time they got here until the time they left (with a short lunch period). I never saw them sitting idly by or stopping to chat or talk on their cell phone. They have a strong work ethic and did an exemplary clean up job. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for tree service."
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+11

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Franco Landscaping, Hardscaping & Maintaining
Franco Landscaping, Hardscaping & Maintaining
5.0(
34
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"They were on time. The price seemed very fair for the hard work that was done. The project looks great. These men inspected the job, estimated the cost, scheduled the work, and came and knocked it all out in four days. They removed the existing RR Tie Stairs, and then, cut new installed them with rebar, and cleaned up the site. Looks fantastic. Highly recommend."
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+18

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Summit Land Development, LLC.
Summit Land Development, LLC.
4.6(
20
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys did a great job! As soon as I put the post out that I need work done, Scott called me immediately and was on site to look at the job first thing the very next morning. He gave me a fair estimate and was a very nice guy! I honestly had other quotes that were cheaper than these guys, but their prompt response is what got them the job! Now that I’ve seen their work, they will be getting a call whenever I might need something else done, or if I have a friend in need of work as well. I highly recommend them!! Thanks again guys!!"
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+4

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Mountain Top Outdoors Solutions
Mountain Top Outdoors Solutions
4.8(
5
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Mountaintop Outdoor Solutions exceeded our expectations. John responded promptly to our inquiries, provided a detailed quote (which featured fair pricing) started and completed the job promptly and left us dazzled by the quality of his work."
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Pruning trees during the summer can be a bad idea because the new growth will take place during the hottest months of the year, which can stress your tree out. Similarly, pruning during the early fall can be a bad idea, too, because you’d be stimulating new growth when most trees are aiming to go dormant. 

Pruning recommendations will vary by the type of tree, but generally, waiting until winter to prune your trees is a good idea.

You may wonder whether tree removal is tax deductible: Tree removal is not tax-deductible for homeowners unless it's related to a federally declared disaster. In that case, the cost may qualify as a casualty loss. However, if you own a commercial property, like a rental home, tree removal could be deductible if it's necessary for safety, maintenance, or part of a larger capital improvement project, and you must hire a professional tree removal service and keep documentation. Always consult a tax professional beforehand to see if you qualify.

Often, it’s the homeowner’s responsibility to handle the aftermath when a neighbor’s tree falls on their property. But if a tree has been obviously dead for a significant period of time and caused damage when it fell, a case can be made that the owner should have removed it, especially if the neighbor wrote you a letter about the tree or asked you to take it down. This can be grounds for a successful lawsuit in claims court and is a good reason to always pay attention to your trees and remove dead trees before they fall.

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

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