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Avatar for M & T Friendly Tree Service
M & T Friendly Tree Service
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Rutherfordton, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"M&T Friendly Tree Service was so professional, it was amazing to watch them work! They took down 5 large trees with precision and cleaned up afterwards, it was a positive experience, I definitely recommend them!"
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+13

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Next Vision Services LLC
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Rutherfordton, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Next Vision Services crew did an amazing job from start to finish with building my patio. they worked with me over the course of a few weeks to find the right colors and materials and created solutions that worked well for my needs and the homeowner's association. I would definitely recommend working with Next Vision Services for your hardscaping needs. They are more than professional and kind."
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+42

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DB's Landworks
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Rutherfordton, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, timely at a good price, actually hired him to perform another project after the excavation and clearing of the storm damage and again they exceeded expectations. at a great price definitely my go to person."
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Rutherfordton, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Needed fencing installed to keep groundhogs from taking up residence under our deck. Brady came up with a creative and complete solution that made sure the varmints were out and would not return. Would use again."
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+10

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stump Buster & Tree Care LLC
5.0(
5
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Rutherfordton, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

At Stump Busters Tree Care, we take pride in providing reliable, honest, and professional tree services. With years of hands-on experience, we specialize in tree removal, trimming, storm cleanup, stump grinding, and property clearing. We focus on safety, quality work, and treating every customer’s property with respect. Whether it’s a small job or emergency cleanup, we work hard to get the job done right at a fair price.

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L & A Vegetation Services, LLC
New to Angi
Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Rutherfordton, NC and surrounding areas

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My name is Gabriela, and I bring over 10 years of experience in the tree service industry. I take pride in providing reliable, honest, and professional work across North Carolina and beyond.\nI understand that inviting someone onto your property requires trust — that’s why I treat every job as if it were my own home. From small trimming jobs to large removals and emergency storm clean-up, I’m committed to doing the job safely and the right way the first time.\nFully licensed and insured. Available 24/7 when you need it most.

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

While trees can grow in the curb strip between the sidewalk and the street, this placement often poses the problem of interfering with overhead power lines. It’s best to consult your local utility provider and tree planting service before transplanting a tree that might grow into power lines. Also, you should never work within 20 feet of a live power line to avoid the risk of electric shock. Tree branches should never touch nearby power lines, so it’s essential to ensure your tree isn’t in danger of growing too close to them.

It is possible to cut down a tree on your property yourself, but it is generally not recommended unless specific conditions are met. You should only consider this project if the tree is small (e.g., under 4-5 inches in diameter and short enough that you don't need a ladder to reach the branches), and you are experienced in handling a chainsaw. The tree must also be located far from any power lines, fences, homes, or other structures. Even for small trees, the work can be dangerous, and it's always advisable to have a spotter to ensure the tree falls correctly and no branches fall on you.

For any tree that is large, requires a ladder to access, or is near electrical lines or structures, you should always hire a professional. Attempting to remove a large tree yourself is extremely dangerous, poses a risk of serious injury, and could result in significant damage to your property.

Before any tree removal, it's also important to check your local and state regulations to ensure the tree is not historic or otherwise protected by your city.

Ideally, you should wait to prune until trees have gone dormant in late fall to early winter. The worst times to prune trees are early fall and late summer, as pruning them so close to dormancy makes it difficult for the tree recover before it goes dormant for the season.

Pruning is an effective way to prevent a diseased branch from infecting the rest of the tree. If the infection isn’t caught early enough and the pathogen has spread to the trunk or the majority of the branches though, it is too late to prune off the affected areas and you’ll likely need to remove the tree.

Although the terms tree trimming and tree pruning are used interchangeably, they are very different types of tree maintenance. Tree trimming involves enhancing the appearance of your tree by removing unruly branches, providing your tree with ample sunlight and nutrients and prevents unsightly overgrowth. 

Tree pruning helps keep your trees disease-free. This process removes unhealthy growths, dead branches, and other unhealthy parts of the tree. It’s more common for deciduous and ornamental trees but not so common for evergreen trees. To determine which method you need, discuss it with a tree trimming specialist.

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