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Mr. Beaver Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Super punctual

"Just wanted to give a shout out to Oscar's Tree Service. Excellent customer service. They came for a free estimate within 24 hours, they began the work within 3 days. Their customer service representative called me the morning of the work day to confirm what time they expected to arrive and she called me again to tell me they were on their way. She was easy to reach when I had questions, very professional and friendly. We had a tree removed, and several large trees trimmed down. The work men were polite and professional. They got straight to work, checked with me that all was as I wanted and then cleaned up to perfection. Rates were reasonable also. I got a call afterwards asking if all was to my satisfaction. I would give them 6 stars if it was possible."
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+10

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cardona's Tree Service
4.9(
138
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend Cardonaâ s Tree Service to anyone looking for removal of trees. They showed up right on time and worked so well together as a team. They did the job quickly and proficiently. They removed and ground out the stumps of 18 trees. 4 of these trees were around our fencing and swimming pool. Everything was done with no mess or damage. Everyone was so friendly!"
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+50

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A+ Tree and Crane Services Inc
4.7(
216
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have no words to express my admiration for the professionalism of these people. We hired them for the second time, and they did a perfect job. They had to remove 7 70ft trees, some of which were dead and dried up, some leaning towards the house, and others diseased and infested with insects. The guys came with the necessary equipment and completed the work without any issues or damage to the property. They even cleaned up the yard afterwards. We were extremely satisfied and will hire them again when needed! Don't hesitate. This is one of the best and most professional tree removal companies in the state."
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+14

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Oscar's Tree Services & Landscaping
4.8(
154
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Showed up on time, worked quickly and very professionally and did a fantastic job cleaning up after the project was done. I’d recommend these guys 10 out of 10 times to anyone who needs tree work done"
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
260 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alvarez Tree Removal Service & Landscaping LLC
4.9(
23
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I been looking for a professional and reliable tree service company, I couldn’t had find a better one than Alvarez Tree Service. Fast schedule for the estimate, flexible prices and timely matter to complete the job. They remove one large sweet gum tree and trim 2 oak trees. I’ll highly recommended this company to anyone in the area of Raleigh and surrounding areas."
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Triming

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rigging Tree Service
4.9(
100
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys did an excellent job with our trees. Trees were cut down and others were trimmed. This was done in a timely manner and everything was cleaned up after this process. The crew was kind and courteous."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate95%
190 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M & T Friendly Tree Service
4.8(
72
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Serving Wake Forest, 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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M&T Friendly Tree Service
4.9(
149
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a very professional company and for anyone who needs to have debris cut and hauled away I would highly recommend this professional courteous tree service."
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+12

Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lawn & Order Landscaping
4.7(
292
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The employees are always pleasant and do an excellent job. If I ever have any questions, the owner, Joe Bailey, is very responsive and friendly. My yard looks better than ever, and without any work on my part!"
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

Yes, it’s okay to trim low branches on a tree, also known as limbing up or raising the crown. Essentially, you’ll trim the lower third of the tree (trunk) and leave the upper two-thirds of the tree (crown). Arborists recommend trimming 20% of a tree’s leaves per season for two to three seasons. Trimming low branches allows light to flow through the tree, increasing circulation and making the tree stronger and healthier.

The best time to trim trees is in late fall through winter when the tree has slowed its growing for the year. Cold weather stops insects and fungal growth from attacking a new tree wound. Summer and fall are considered the worst times to trim trees, but it’s permissible in certain scenarios, such as tree disease, damaged branches, or small, aesthetic cuts.

Sudden oak death and oak wilt are different diseases. Oak wilt first shows up in tree leaves while sudden oak death affects the branches and trunk. However, as symptoms in both can overlap, it’s best to consult a professional arborist tree expert for a proper diagnosis and development of a treatment plan.

Not every arborist climbs trees, but most will do so if that’s the best method for assessing or treating a tree. Arborists have a variety of tree climbing gear and safety equipment to choose from when climbing trees. Consult your local arborist about their tree-climbing plan if your service requires that type of task.

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