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J.P. Tree Service
4.8(
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Serving Rich Square, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very Professional and Intelligent, JP Tree Service and his crew are the best tree service this side North Eastern NC. I would highly recommend. When the job was completed you couldn't even tell there were trees previously there. Yard was completely clean and no debris was left behind. Amazing job. Hands down the best service I have ever experienced. ?????"
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Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Branch X Branch Land Clearing, LLC
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Serving Rich Square, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Branch x Branch land clearing was extremely professional during our consultation. They cleared the big tree in my yard that was causing damage and unwanted debris. Now the back yard look as if there was never even a tree there. Thank you so much for your services!"
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Bryants Lawn Care Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Rich Square, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeremy is very professional, does an exceptional job, and is a great communicator. Highly recommend him for anything you need done in your yard."
Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Greener Lawns
5.0(
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Serving Rich Square, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I use greener lawns for all my lawn care needs. Very professional and customer oriented. I would definitely and have recommended greener lawns for any lawn care services needed."
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Bryton Roofing
4.6(
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Serving Rich Square, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was great, they did not cut any corners and they cleaned up after themselves. The quote that they give doesn't have any hidden charges also they are very punctual and finished in the time that they said they would."
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TJ&K Home Improvement
4.3(
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Serving Rich Square, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

"He did not charge me. He was not very personable when I called him. I felt like I was a nuisance. He had one word answers and in my location, there was no cell phone services. I asked him to meet me and I gave him the locations. He waited for me at the bridge. I tried to get cell phone network but he did not communicate well and I did not get a good impression from him. His pricing was not clear and he kept saying depending on what I want. He was veg. He would not give me details."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Your neighbor is not in a good position to know if your trees are truly dead or pose any kind of danger. That’s why hiring an arborist or tree service expert can be such an important part of the process. If the trees are still alive and don’t pose any threat, you’re in the clear (but you may want to document and photograph everything in case events turn sour down the road).

But if a tree is visibly dead and near the property line, you should remove it to be safe. If a dead tree falls on a neighbor’s property, they may have grounds to sue for negligence. If any branches on trees have died, it’s a good idea to cut them back for similar reasons.

Generally, no, tree topping isn’t a good technique, and you should avoid using it in most cases. Tree topping may be the only good option to save a tree following severe damage after a storm, but in most other cases, it’s not the right choice. Tree topping can leave trees vulnerable to disease and further damage, and most pros will suggest against it.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

There are many signs that a tree is diseased or dying, and if you suspect that’s the case, you should call an arborist immediately. You might notice rot or fungus on the trunk or that the tree is beginning to lean to one side. Brittle branches or signs of root damage are other indicators that a tree is in trouble. If the tree is dying, it might be time to cut the tree down so it doesn’t fall.

Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don’t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree.

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