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Top-Rated Tree service pros in Watauga - Updated Nov 2026

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Rowan Tree Care
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Being a veteran myself, I try to find and utilize veteran owned businesses. So when the 13 Bradford Pear tress lining my driveway needed pruning and shaping, I found Rowan Tree Care online as a Vet owned business and gave them a call. Ed answered and took my information and scheduled an estimate for the next morning. Upon arriving, Ed was professional and friendly. He took time to listen to what i wanted done and then explained how his crew would perform the pruning, etc… After agreeing to the estimate, he then scheduled the service for the following week. His crew showed up at 9a.m. On Monday as stated and immediately got to work. Everything was competed to our agreement and our trees look great! Thanks Ed for a great job!"
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Response time4 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gilliam's Tree Service
4.9(
23
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They showed up on time & were friendly & answered my questions. They were hard working & did a great job!! I will be hiring them in the near future to do more work for me. I also have family that have contacted them to do work at their homes & a friend that will be contacting them also. I will be recommending Gilliam's Tree Service to anyone needing this type of work done. They are fantastic! Penny W."
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Response time1 day
Response rate89%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sloan Site Services
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

With 10+ years of experience, we're your trusted experts for all things tree-related. We provide professional and reliable services, including tree removal, land clearing, debris removal, precise pruning, and light grade work. Our team proudly serves both Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. We're dedicated to transforming your property by opening up views, protecting your home and vehicles with preventative tree care, and ensuring your family's safety. Fully insured and offering free estimates. We look forward to working with you!

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L & A Vegetation Services, LLC
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

My name is Gabriela, and I bring over 10 years of experience in the tree service industry. I take pride in providing reliable, honest, and professional work across North Carolina and beyond.\nI understand that inviting someone onto your property requires trust — that’s why I treat every job as if it were my own home. From small trimming jobs to large removals and emergency storm clean-up, I’m committed to doing the job safely and the right way the first time.\nFully licensed and insured. Available 24/7 when you need it most.

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Tree Service FAQs, answered by experts

You can use herbicides to prevent roots from growing without killing the tree itself, however they must be used with caution. Systemic herbicides are absorbed by the root and can kill off problematic roots. However, herbicides can sometimes negatively impact nearby plants, so the solution is best used sparingly.

Licensing requirements for arborists, also known as tree surgeons, vary by state and municipality. Many areas require a license, which often involves specialized education and experience. Even if not mandated, it's wise to hire a licensed professional as they tend to have more experience. Beyond licensing, look for certifications from organizations like the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), as this indicates a higher level of expertise. Certified arborists must typically pass a comprehensive exam. Always confirm that the arborist has a business license and is fully insured to protect yourself from liability. Seeking positive recommendations from local homeowners is also a good step in finding a qualified professional.

You can find pruning paints and sealants for trees, but you shouldn’t use them on a topped tree. Coatings like these often inhibit the tree’s healing process. An important exception is if there are dangerous fungi nearby that the tree is particularly vulnerable to, like oaks and oak wilt. Sealing cuts can help prevent fungi from taking root.

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.

While there is a lot of debate about whether boiling water is strong enough to kill tree roots, it is not best to remove the roots from large, old trees. You may be able to weaken young roots enough to remove them manually, but boiling water will likely not do the trick for large root systems.

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