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Top-Rated Arborists in Oak Ridge - Updated Nov 2026

J and T Tree Service
4.7(
142
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"This is the go to tree service company in our area in my estimation, the ower & his two man crew did an outstanding job removing a dead 60 yr old Maple , the professionalism combined with their friendly personalities made me a retired senior very comfortable, the pricing is very fair & their attention to detail is excellent, they also went out of their way for full clean-up also stacking wood for me to use later , I have had experience with other tree services in the past but none impressed me like J&T tree service.....also want to give a shout-out to the tree climber who showed excellent knowledge of the job & the skill to do it right."
Response time1 day
Recommended by99%of homeowners
A Better Tree Service
4.8(
120
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Steve and Jim were on time, their work was extremely professional, knowledgeable; and took great care to not disturb or damage my home and property. They dropped the tree, removed the wood and debris and cleaned the area with great care. I've had other tree people before, but Better Tree Service did outstanding work. I WILL contract with them again when needed."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tree by Tree Service
4.9(
20
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I am very pleased with TreebyTree. Michael gave me a fair estimate and great customer service. I had to change the nature of my service twice and Michael never showed any frustration. The service I eventually received was a tree topping that looked great. I would work with and recommend TreebyTree for any tree service."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bishop & Co
5.0(
24
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This guy came out on a torn meniscus in his knee and knocked out the tree stump removal quickly & efficiently, I didnâ t even know he was hurt until I asked why he was limping just a tad! I canâ t wait to be able to mow my grass and not have to deal with the annoying obstruction of tree stumps! 10/10, highly recommend."
Stump Removal
Stump Removal
Stump Removal
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Response time3 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Tom Cats Tree Service
4.6(
33
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Tree Removal

Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Thomas is a very capable, highly skilled arborist. I would not think of looking for anyone else to remove trees on my property. He was able to drop the two trees we needed removed exactly where he said he would, and there was no risk to any of the surrounding property. I cannot recommend him highly enough."
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+29

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FARMERS TREE SERVICE LLC
4.7(
14
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service was done exactly as promised and Alex was very responsible and very meticulous. I’d recommend him to do my tree service again. My daughter also used him to clear the trees on her new property and he did an excellent job on that project as well."
Sand Box Build
Sand Box Build
Custom Bridges
Custom Bridges
Custom Bridges

+7

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Expert Trees, LLC
4.8(
17
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work! Huge pine tree fell yesterday during severe thunderstorm. Received an estimate within an hour and a half and tree was removed by team of about 8 workers in less than 2 hours this morning. Excellent work and would hire again!"
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Trees that flower in the spring—like dogwood, cherry, magnolia, and pear—should not be pruned during the winter. These spring-flowering plants grow buds on old growth, so you’ll actually remove what would’ve been gorgeous flowering foliage. Instead, wait to prune until right after they bloom, when the flowers fade.

Ideally, you’ll have a good enough relationship with your neighbors that you can kindly mention this task in regular conversation. However, every neighbor (and neighborhood) is different. Your best bet will always be to ask directly and nicely, offering to contribute to the tree trimming efforts if you’d like. However, if you are bothered by the tree and your neighbor is unwilling to cut it, you can involve the help of the homeowners’ association or local authorities, if applicable.

Yes, you can prune a palm tree with a chainsaw, but a chainsaw is overkill for a job like this. You risk damaging the tree if you make a bad cut. More commonly, you’ll need pruning shears or a serrated knife to trim a palm tree, or you can use a specialized pruning saw instead of a chainsaw.

The average lifespan of an oak tree is 100 to 300 years, so long as it isn’t impacted by diseases like sudden oak death. Some species will last shorter or longer, depending on where you live.

In general, trees should be planted no closer than 15 to 20 feet from your foundation. For larger trees with far-reaching roots like maples, oaks, or poplars, a good guide is to plant as many feet from your home as the tree’s height is expected to reach at maturity. Some trees, like elms and willows, should only be planted far from where their roots may encounter sewer or water lines.

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