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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%
25 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

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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%
3 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

"I have used this company since 2008 and have had them cut down about 12 trees. One was a huge pine with a trunk width of about 30 inches. They have cut down a couple of poplars that were over 100 feet tall. Everything has been done safely, quickly and on time. I burn lots of wood in my fireplace and they are always willing to cut and leave short lengths of trunk for my fireplace. The price has always been reasonable, they take credit cards and will leave the chipped limbs behind to fill in low spots in my backyard. This is a great company that you can depend on."
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Response time10 hrs
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Not all evergreen conifers need to be pruned, but some do. Pruning pine trees is not necessary, but you can do so during June and July if you wish. On the other hand, spruce, firs, and junipers do need to be pruned from late winter to early spring.

The average tree pruning should take one hour with the right equipment. Light pruning of a small tree may only take around 15 to 20 minutes. Pruning multiple large trees in your yard will probably take several hours, including cleanup. However, tree pruning pros can do this job much faster, so you can rely on pros if you’re short on time.

In nature, there are many things that can cause a tree to die, including diseases, insects, and natural disasters such as fires or droughts. Non-natural methods of killing a tree include herbicides or manual intervention, such as cutting it down. Consult a tree removal professional about your options for naturally killing a tree.

You can use a felling ax to chop down a tree by following the same prep and steps as a chainsaw, but be prepared to use some muscle. For trees bigger than 7 inches in diameter, it can take some time and serious strength to cut down a tree using just an ax. 

Rock salt or Epsom salt can damage and kill tree roots over several weeks and can even assist in removing the tree's stump. However, you need to drill holes or cut into the stump and surface tree roots to inject them properly with the salt. Repeat the process every two weeks until the roots visibly rot away.

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