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Top-Rated Arborists in Dorchester County - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Wack'em and Stack'em,  LLC
Wack'em and Stack'em, LLC
4.4(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Their foreman Steven showed up on time and gave me a very decent quote for what I needed (tree trimming, fallen limb removal, and dead tree removal). I went ahead and hired them. Steven and his team showed up on time for the service date, but a storm rolled in while they were working. They left due to lightning, but the front desk , Ellen, called me to let me know they would return to finish later that week. They returned on time too, and finished the job. They even left me 2 bags of potting soil to cover tracks in the shared yard I have with my neighbor after my neighbor requested it. Steven and Ellen were always very professional and courteous, and Ellen was prompt with communication. I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again."
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Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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A Notch Above, LLC
4.6(
22
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Tree TrimmingTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal+3 more

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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SV Land Clearing LLC
5.0(
9
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Site Preparation and Cleaning Service! Outstanding service from start to finish! The team did an excellent job with site preparation and cleanup, leaving the property clean, organized, and ready for the next phase of construction. They were professional, efficient, and paid great attention to detail. The work was completed as expected, and the entire process went smoothly. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality site preparation and cleaning."
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Level Up Landscape & Design
5.0(
3
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Tree Trimming

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Steven to reconfigure my existing irrigation system. We quickly realized that I needed more than that. I had non working & poorly placed sprinkler heads. Steven made sure that my system was not only effective but it was better than when it was originally installed. This job was in the middle of summer with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. He worked all day in this heat & he took very few breaks. He is a professional, extremely talented & a hard worker. I have more landscape projects to do in the future & without hesitation I will have Steven do these."
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Pesky mosquito towing
4.7(
3
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"He did an absolutely fantastic job! I couldn’t have asked for anyone better. He was extremely professional, hardworking, punctual, and genuinely went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of properly. He was incredibly thorough and made the entire process so easy and stress-free. You can tell he takes real pride in his work and actually cares about doing the job right, rather than just getting it done. He was also very friendly, respectful, and easy to communicate with. The quality of his work was outstanding, and I was genuinely impressed by how efficient and attentive he was. I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking for someone reliable and trustworthy. Absolutely 10/10 experience! I will definitely be calling him again for any future work."
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

There are two types of arborists: certified and consulting. A certified arborist is licensed and equipped to provide tree pruning, planting, fertilizing, monitoring, transplanting, treatment, and removal services. A consulting arborist specializes in tree appraisals, diagnosing problems and recommending treatments for illnesses. However, they will not provide these services themselves. Most consulting arborists are certified arborists who can refer you to a tree service that can administer the correct treatments.

There are a few things you should look for in a stump removal company to make sure you’ll be satisfied with the results:

  • Proper business licensing and insurance

  • History of positive reviews

  • Good rating with the Better Business Bureau

We also recommend asking any company you’re considering the following questions to help find the best value:

  • Will you remove the roots as well as the stump?

  • Will you haul away wood chips or large portions of the stump?

  • What method will you use to remove the stump?

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.

A few signs a tree may be dead is if the leaves are dead and there are no signs of new blooms. You can also perform a scratch test on some of the branches to check the condition of the cambium layer beneath the bark.

If it is green, it is still alive, but if several are dry, brittle, and brown, the tree may be dying or dead. Always consult an arborist before assuming your tree is dead because you may be able to save it.

Bradford pear trees bloom in early spring with small white flowers. They typically flower for at least two weeks. In bloom, these trees often emit a foul-smelling odor that’s often compared to rotting fish. Bradford pear trees will sometimes bloom in the fall due to drought or other stress-inducing conditions. 

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