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Top-Rated Arborists in Richland - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Holly Forest Tree Service
Holly Forest Tree Service
5.0(
11
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+5 more

Serving Richland, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"The job went very well. The crew showed up right on time and went to work. They were very good about letting me point out exactly what limbs I wanted removed. They removed just the right amount of foliage to get the effect I wanted. After the trimming was finished, they did a great job cleaning up. I will definitely hire them again if I need more tree work."
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+11

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AAA Union Tree Service & Stump Removal
4.6(
36
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Richland, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"I contacted three different tree services to quote my job. The first never showed up, the second showed up three-sheets into the wind and then there was Patrica with AAA Union Tree Service. Within thirty minutes of placing my request on Angi, she sent me a text asking if she could come quote the job. Before the day was out, I had a written quote in my hand. Patricia was in the middle of a big apartment job but kept me abreast by text when they should be able to start. Her crew did a wonderful job and her associate Brenda was also very helpful in advising on how to update the exterior of the home and even brought out a beautiful shrub to show me. I can't say enough how please I am with the results of their work. I also received additional quotes before they left as I plan on making AAA Union Tree Service my go-to for all my landscaping needs! They were wonderful!"
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+18

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Anderson Stump Grinding
5.0(
9
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Richland, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great communication and they did great work at price better than anyone else I could find! They showed up when they said they would, and finished sooner than I expected. Two huge oak stumps gone in one afternoon! Will definitely use them again if I have more stump jobs!"
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+6

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Earlys Tree & Debris
4.8(
5
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Richland, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"When Mr Early surveyed the job and explained how we would do it, I knew he was a true professional. He even asked where the septic lines were so as not to damage them. He was conscientious to not damage our yard in the process, and this was a big job: 15 huge cedar trees were taken out as well as a line of bushes. Yard damage was very minimal, virtually nonexistent. About 10 years ago I had three other trees removed and the crew that did it left my yard a wreck. His price was competitive and he was on the job every day until it was done. I highly recommend his services."
Response time2 days
Response rate98%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for M's Lawn Maintenance
M's Lawn Maintenance
5.0(
3
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Richland, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

MS Lawn Maintenace committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. \n

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Ford outdoor services
5.0(
4
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Richland, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"From start to finish, Chandler was professional, empathetic, and fair. He made the process of removing a few trees from my property smooth and efficient. I plan to use him again for more tree clearing in the near future."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Looper Residential Construction Management
5.0(
1
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Richland, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

"Noah provided me a quote and was able to come out the next day to take care of my removal. He was perfectly on time, professional, and friendly. I would definitely use his company again for future projects. Thanks!"
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

It's easy to misidentify trees that appear to be maple trees due to similarities in leaf shapes. Sweetgum, sycamore, and yellow poplar all have leaf shapes and appearances similar to maples. The fact that around a dozen maple tree varieties exist, only about half of which are considered common, makes misidentification an often typical occurrence.  

You should plant trees at least 15 to 20 feet away from your house, and more if the tree will grow large and spread its limbs. Trees pose several dangers to houses when planted too close. They can litter the roof with leaves and branches, create fire hazards, make a ladder for larger pests, and even damage the foundation as their roots grow.

There are a few general rules to follow that will help you prune your trees correctly. One of the most important rules is to prune during the correct season for the type of tree you have. Typically, pruning should be during late winter. For younger trees, you should not remove more than a ⅓ of the tree's crown when pruning. Also, remember to remove dead and diseased branches first, then proceed with pruning the rest of the tree.

A tree branch should start to form roots in about three months. It can take about a year for a tree branch to develop roots strong enough to go in the ground. For best results, start several branches because, no matter how closely you follow instructions, they won’t all form roots. Compost any that aren’t thriving.

Most experts recommend removing a tree that has sustained more than 25% loss in the limbs, trunk, or circumference of the bark. Doing an initial trimming of damaged and dangling branches, but then waiting a few days of monitoring to decide how much more you might need to cut can help you better assess the total damage to the tree. However, consulting a tree maintenance pro to make this determination the best course of action before removing a tree.

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