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Avatar for ARBORSTONE LLC
ARBORSTONE LLC
4.9(
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Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

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"
Crane work
Removal of large oak limbs over the house
Commercial paving
Commercial paving
Commercial paving

+18

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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M & T Friendly Tree Service
4.8(
72
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Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They arrived on time with a full crew and all of the necessary equipment. They removed 7 trees with stump grinding as well as pruned other areas. This is the second time I have used them. Excellent service both times."
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+13

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
San's Tree Service Inc
4.8(
139
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Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired this company for tree removal, and they did an outstanding job from start to finish. They safely removed several large trees from my property, worked efficiently, and handled everything with great care. The crew was knowledgeable, well-organized, and made sure the area was completely clean before they left. Excellent service—highly recommended for any tree removal needs!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Carolina Tree Service
4.8(
59
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Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Customers say: Quality work

"I have used this company on 3 different occasions so obviously they do great work. Jerman has always provided excellent customer service and goes above and beyond to make sure I am happy with the job. Jerman and his team removed an incredible amount of English ivy from my property, have cut down and removed several very large trees, and even made a fire pit circle out of cut logs. They also cut up and stacked firewood from a tree they cut down. You could not ask for a better tree removal service!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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JMS Tree Service LLC
4.9(
22
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Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JMS tree service was great. I had a tree removed. It was a very pleasant experience. They where on time. Very efficient and professional. Tree was taken down and all limbs removed. I will use them again and I highly recommend them to others."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Surrett Tree Service
4.8(
22
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Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Surrett Tree Service is excellent! Hire them for all your tree cutting needs. They are very knowledgeable with great attention to safety and detail, and are fully insured. They can and will educate you regarding your trees and what you need to do to tend to your property. We will continue to use their services in the future. Very honest business, prompt response, extremely nice and professional."
Response time2 days
Response rate88%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Highland Stump Shredder, LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did an excellent job. Arrived exactly at 9:00 a.m. and worked the entire day... I had about 12 stumps that needed to be ground down, and each one was done precisely as we discussed before starting. I would recommend this professional for any necessary stump grinding, including those in hard to reach areas."
After
Before flush cut
Learn Center Playgrd
Oaks&Roots
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Green Pro Landscaping & Garden Service LLC
4.9(
21
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Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"These guys take care of our restaurants landscaping and are fantastic! They cut the grass, weed eat, spray weeds etc and clean up very well. Just an excellent company with super nice people! Thank you Ellie and Leo!"
Unique Lawn Stripes
Yard Maintenance
Spacing of roses and porch design
Side of home
Finalized garden bed and porch

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Above All Tree Service
4.8(
44
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Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is the second time I have used Ruben and his crew. They are the best! Not just the work but the prices too! They are also very kind, after one of my trees were cut the foreman notice the stump had an "Owl" formation and instead of hauling asked me if I wanted to keep it. It was perfect because I teach. :-) they even set up for me in yard. they will never take advantage of you."
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Response time10 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It may be possible, but transplanting a large, mature tree can be a tricky project, and some trees handle it better than others. If you have a tree you need to save and are considering transplanting it elsewhere, we highly suggest calling a tree removal service and arranging a consultation to see what they say (and how much a full transplant would cost).

It’s possible, although a lot depends on the cause of damage and what steps you take. If the remaining parts of the maple tree are alive and not under attack by disease or pests, they can often be saved even if large portions of the maple tree have died. Frequent watering, careful pruning, mulch, and any recommended fungicides or insecticides can all help with survival.

The best tools for tree removal include a chainsaw for large trees, an ax for notching and cutting down small trees, and a wedge to help control the direction a tree falls in. A hatchet can be useful for very small trees, but won’t be effective for medium to large trees. 

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.

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.

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