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Avatar for Tony & Shelly's Tree Service, Inc.
Tony & Shelly's Tree Service, Inc.
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Lexington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tony and his crew did an amazing job removing a large tree. Was out there the next day and finished very fast. Has all the right equipment needed to do any tree work that is needed. Very reasonable priced. I highly recommend them and will be using them for other projects that are needed. Very experienced and professional company."
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Trotter Tree Service & Landscaping
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Lexington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"Wonderful!! They contacted me the same day I posted on Angi and took down the trees a few days later. They came back within a week to trim a couple bushes and lay all of the mulch! We also hired them to cut our grass for the season. They were prompt, reasonably priced, friendly and did a great job! I would definitely recommend them!"
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mabes Tree Service
4.4(
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Lexington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I looked for some tree service to be done in and around my house and was quoted several prices. Mabes Tree Service was by far the cheapest so the work was in order. Dustin Mabe ( owner) was very personable as was his entire crew. They did excellent work, cleaned up the area nicely. After the fact i decided to bring them back to take out 7 stumps which they promptly and efficiently did. I highly recommend Mabes Tree Service for tree removal and stump grinding. Give them a call throw them your business. You'll be glad you did."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Limb Walkers Tree Removal
4.5(
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Lexington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Richard to remove a pear tree from my yard. He and his crew arrived at the time promised. They did a great job cutting the tree down, removing the cuttings, cleaning the yard. and removing the stump. His team was hard working, professional and very courteous. The price for job was very reasonable and I will use him in the future for all my tree work. Pete H Lexington"
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Rubio's Metal Roofing, LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Lexington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

We are a locally owned that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

Dead tree branches should be removed, because they can cause the tree to lose nutrients. They can also make the tree more susceptible to disease and pests. Removing dead and diseased branches can help the tree recover and increase the odds of saving a dying tree. Make sure to prune the tree correctly to avoid damaging it further.

Transporting a fully-grown tree requires heavy equipment, typically specialized for the task. A tree spade is a truck-mounted tool that removes the tree from the ground in one location, transports it, and places it in a new hole in a new location. A combination of mechanized shovels and lifts is necessary to move very large trees, and the exact tools often depend on location and the surrounding area.

Generally, homeowners do not need permission to cut down a tree on their own private property, but there are several exceptions where a permit may be required. You might need a permit if the tree is particularly large, old, or a protected species, such as a heritage tree. Trees located near public property or power lines can also be subject to special rules. Additionally, many local governments and homeowners associations (HOAs) have regulations controlling which trees can be removed to manage an area's appearance or prevent the spread of invasive species. To avoid hefty fines, it is crucial to check with your local government and HOA to determine if a permit is needed before you begin.

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

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