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Rowan Tree Care
4.8(
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Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"Ed is a great arborist! He taught me more about trees in a short time than an entire book or internet search! He helped my very large tree at an extremely reasonable price! He will be back later this year for a much needed teim. I will recommend him to everyone I know!"
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Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Cherokee Mountain Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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"Very professional firm. They completed the project quickly for a reasonable price and did a great job with cleanup. They were knowledgeable in the condition of the trees and gave good advice on the type of work needed."
Response time1 day
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Rooted Arbor Care LLC
5.0(
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Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

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"James was professional, courteous and impressively knowledgeable about trees. I highly recommend him and I plan on using his services again in the future."
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Gilliam's Tree Service
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Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Gilliam’s Tree Service to trim two trees. They did a great job, were courteous, friendly and cleaned everything up well. We would definitely hire them again and recommend this company to friends and family."
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Response time1 day
Response rate89%
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Highland Stump Shredder, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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Small jobs welcome

"They did an excellent job. Arrived exactly at 9:00 a.m. and worked the entire day... I had about 12 stumps that needed to be ground down, and each one was done precisely as we discussed before starting. I would recommend this professional for any necessary stump grinding, including those in hard to reach areas."
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All Season Dump and Haul
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Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Very professional, and courteous, I was very pleased with the service.I highly recommended and appropriate them."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
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Braved By Barney
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Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Braved By Barney is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and\ncraftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

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Edward's tree service
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Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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"I would recommend this company customer service I would rate a 10 out of 10. The price was outstanding, I would hire again."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Dead trees are dangerous for several reasons. They are structurally compromised and prone to branch or trunk failure, which can pose a significant safety risk to people, vehicles, and nearby structures. Dead trees can also harbor pests like termites, which may spread to other trees or your home. If a tree died from a disease, it could spread the illness to healthy trees. Additionally, the dry wood is highly flammable, increasing fire risk.

Absolutely. These steps are significantly easier, too, especially when it comes to preserving the root ball and moving the palm tree. However, you will want to make sure the tree has plenty of fertilizer to establish itself and start growing. Supports may also be more important, as it can take extra time for a potted palm to spread out its roots. If you are transferring a palm to another pot, you’ll want to move up a size or two to a larger pot. Make sure the pot has excellent drainage to keep the palm from getting waterlogged.

Hiring an arborist costs around $900 on average, with prices ranging from $250 to $2,500 or more. Some arborists charge an hourly rate, typically between $100 and $350 per hour. The final cost depends on several factors, including the type of work, the number of trees, accessibility, and whether you hire an independent arborist or a larger tree service company. When hiring, you should also consider their experience and insurance coverage.

Below are some estimated costs for common arborist jobs:

  • Small tree removal: $300 to $500

  • Large tree removal: $500 to $2,000 or more

  • Tree health assessment: $150

  • Trimming a small tree: $75 to $200

  • Trimming a large tree: $150 to $400

  • Dealing with invasive species: $150 to $1,000 or more

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.

Leaving a dead tree can expose your other trees to potential diseases, pests, and fungi, and it can also be a hazard. If your tree is dead, then you should hire a tree maintenance service to remove it. Cutting down trees is extremely dangerous, and a professional can ensure no one gets hurt and there is no damage to your property. Tree removal costs between $200 and $2,000 and will prevent future issues and keep you and your property safe.

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