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Olinger's Tree Service
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Serving Columbia, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was the 3rd time we called Olinger’s. This time we had one tree that had crashed thru our backyard fence, and another that had fallen but was hanging mere feet from wrecking another part of our fence. As usual, we were given a very fair quote. The crew was right on time and again were extremely careful with all their work. Not only did they cut and neatly stack all the wood that was cut, but they also cleared a hiking trail adjacent to our property. They’re professional, extremely competent, and a terrific value. Most importantly I trust them completely. A real joy to work with."
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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The Tree Care Service
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Serving Columbia, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tree Care Service was great to work with and the work quality was excellent. I plan on getting more tree work done by this company and I highly recommend them to other homeowners. The pricing was fair and the owner has been great to work with."
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Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Better Views Tree and Landscaping
4.9(
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Serving Columbia, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is a great company, I had Ricky come to give me a estimate for 2 trees and he was back 2 days later to cut them down he has a awesome crew very respectful and courteous of the property I will definitely be getting them to come back in the future for more work"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hugo's Tree Service and Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Columbia, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"-Knowledgeable concerning the impact of pruning a tree. -Punctual- he gave me a time when his team would arrive and they arrived at the appointed time. He told an estimated time to complete the job and it was done within the time allotted. - Very competent team. The climbers knew what they were doing. Part of the job was removal of large limbs over power lines. They removed the limbs without hitting the lines. The trees I had dopped, did not take any other trees or structures with them. -Has the equipment to deal with trunks as well as branches. The only service that I interviewed that used a chipper. -Last but not least, very reasonably priced. His contact information is on my phone for the next tree project I have."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate90%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cruz Tree Services
4.8(
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Serving Columbia, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Cruz Tree Services did an outstanding job cutting and hauling away trees that were damaged in a snow storm. They cleaned up all the branches, even branches and trees that I did not specifically point out to them. They worked very efficiently and were done with a huge job in no time at all. Whole crew was very polite and a pleasure to deal with. I especially loved that after they raked up all the debris that they put down grass seed. I will definitely hire them again and highly recommend them for their tree services."
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+4

Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Jay Fincham Tree Service
4.8(
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Serving Columbia, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jay is very friendly, responded fast and cleaned two chimneys in our home within an hour for the price of USD150 each. Apparently the chimneys were not very dirty, which we didn't know since we just bought the house. What I felt was missing is to get a professional receipt for the service that was done. This is important for insurance purposes and what we got is a receipt scribbled on a piece of paper, which hopefully will qualify in case there is a chimney fire."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

If it’s only a smaller branch that has died and you’re keeping an eye on the tree, it’s probably nothing to worry about. But if other nearby branches start dying off as well, or a very large branch dies, then you likely have a bigger problem. It’s time to watch for diseases and other problems and possibly get professional guidance on how to proceed.

Using Epsom salt to kill a tree stump typically takes between six and 12 months. While this may seem like a long time, it is significantly faster than the natural decomposition process, which can take up to seven years. This method is a viable DIY option for stumps that do not pose an immediate hazard. If you need a faster solution, you can hire a professional for stump removal or grinding, though this may cause more damage to the surrounding ground.

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

While it’s best to have access to large, healthy, strong trees in a safe position, treehouse living is still possible without them. Contractors can fit tree posts to build the structure onto or use posts as additional support alongside the trees themselves. If you’re in doubt about the suitability of the trees on your land, consult with a local treehouse builder before you start the project.

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.

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