Top-rated arborists.

Get matched with top arborists in Dayton, VA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your arboricultural service project in Dayton, VA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY DAYTON, VA HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.6
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon224
    Verified arboricultural services reviews

Find Arborists in Dayton

Avatar for Koehn Property Services
Koehn Property Services
5.0(
9
)
Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Dayton, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Hunter is great! I needed the gutters cleaned and the back ramp and deck power washed. He is timely and thorough. Where he washed the ramp it looks like we had the ramp replaced, that's how good it looks. Prior, the ramp and walkway looked green, it was so mossy. It isn't slick like it was and I feel much safer walking on it when it's wet."
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for McPeak's Tree and Landscaping
McPeak's Tree and Landscaping
3.8(
17
)
Tree Removal

Serving Dayton, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"McPeak and crew arrived promptly. They were thorough, efficient and completed work while be respectful of the property. I recommend McPeak without hesitation. Will use again."
Tree Removal
Tree Removal and Trimming
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+5

Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 107
Arborists questions, answered by experts

It will take you anywhere from 15 minutes to two hours per tree stump to grind and remove the stump from the ground. The larger the size, the longer it will take to remove the stump. Also, keep in mind that rocky soil may require local excavation services to loosen up large boulders before you can begin to remove the tree stump.

You will know that an oak tree needs to be removed when you see vertical cracks or dead branch stubs, which indicate internal decay. Other signs include trunk rot near the base of the tree and sprouts or small branches coming from the trunk.

While the fastest way to kill a tree is to simply cut it down, there are several other methods to choose from. You should hire a professional tree removal service to cut down a tree to ensure your personal and property safety. Some slower but effective options include treating or grinding the tree stump or using a basal bark treatment. 

Whether you should remove the roots of a dead tree depends on whether they’re damaging nearby areas. For instance, if the roots continue to grow near sidewalks, driveways, or the foundation of your home, they can cause damage. If you want to plant something else in that spot, removing the roots can make it easier for the new tree or plant to grow.

It takes anywhere from three to seven years for a stump to decompose on its own. This timeframe can depend on the kind of tree and your climate. The lower to the ground the stump is, the faster it rots. If you kill a tree stump with salt, boiling water, herbicide, light deprivation, or burning, the tree stump decomposes faster. 

The Dayton, VA homeowners’ guide to arboricultural services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.