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Avatar for Gonzalez Landscaping & Tree Care
Gonzalez Landscaping & Tree Care
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Fair Oaks, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gonzalez Landscaping & Tree Care did an outstanding job and completed the job quickly. Recieved quote on Thursday and they worked Friday through Sunday to complete the job. I also had them powerwash the house. I'll use them again in the future."
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+125

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Green Vista Tree Care
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Fair Oaks, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team worked carefully and diligently to remove the oak, taking about 6 hours. Communication was excellent with the arborist who did the estimate as well as the crew upon arrival, during the job, and at completion. They left my yard and patio clean and their impact was minimal despite the bulk of the tree."
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+15

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Edwin's Tree and Garden, LLC
4.9(
105
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Fair Oaks, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Edwin's employees were always professional and polite. They gave me a very reasonable quote. They were very careful when they removed the tree and did a great job removing the stump."
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Dead Oak Removal
Dead Oak Removal

+14

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Same Day Tree & Landscape Service
4.9(
118
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Fair Oaks, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Moises and team carried out great work pruning some large trees and removing some dead trees from our yard. Provided a timely and competitive quote and left the site extremely clean and tidy. Our neighbors saw the work and immediately hired Moises to do similar work in their yard. Strongly recommended."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Luna Tree & Landscape Service
4.9(
144
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming

Serving Fair Oaks, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"This team was knowledgeable, polite, punctual, efficient and very easy to work with! They carefully climbed and limbed up 8 giant trees without touching any of our shrubs , garden or creek below by lowering each branch with ropes. And they cleaned up our property beautifully before leaving. I would recommend this company above all of the other tree services I have hired."
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+11

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A&M Tree and Landscape Service, Inc.
4.8(
328
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Fair Oaks, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Moses - lead arborist for A&M , is one of the finest professionals I have had the pleasure to work with in my 20 years as a military officer and 30 years as a homeowner. A&M preformed a tree removal service that is absolutely first class! Hire this company for all your tree and landscaping needs and you will not be disappointed! Regards, MCB"
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate87%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AAA Tree Service
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Fair Oaks, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired this company for stump grinding and tree trimming, and the results were fantastic. The crew was efficient, friendly, and very knowledgeable about tree care. Our yard looks cleaner and more open now, and we couldn?t be happier with the overall service."
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+5

Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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JL Tree Service Inc
4.5(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Fair Oaks, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We reach out to JL Tree Service every few years to assess our trees and prune as needed. During our last service in July, they removed a dead tree and pruned multiple others. They provided us a quote and stayed true to that quote. Their team was professional and left our yard in pristine shape. I'm not typically one for reviews, but after seeing the results of neighbors who hired another company for their tree service, I came to truly appreciate what JL has done for us."
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Hiring an arborist or tree surgeon is usually more expensive than a standard tree company, but it is often worth the investment. Arborists have education and certifications that standard companies typically lack, leading to a more professional, expert-level service. Their expertise is particularly valuable for diseased or infested trees, as they can ensure safer removal and help prevent the issue from spreading. Additionally, arborists may be necessary for work near power lines, as uncertified companies are often not permitted to service these trees. If your goal is to preserve the health of your trees, an arborist is the best choice. Their services, such as stump grinding, are also performed with greater expertise to ensure a safe depth that won't cause your lawn to collapse over time.

The best time to cut down a tree is during its dormant season, typically in winter or early spring, after all the leaves have fallen. Removing a tree during this period is advantageous for several reasons. Frozen ground helps secure the tree stump, protects the surrounding landscape from damage, and reduces the risk of the tree falling in an unintended direction. With the leaves gone, there is less risk of the tree's foliage getting tangled with other trees. Additionally, since this is often a slower season for tree services, you may be able to hire a professional at a lower rate. This dormant period is also the best time for tree trimming.

Carefully pruning small roots no thicker than three inches in diameter won’t harm the tree. However, cutting larger roots may impact the tree's stability and nutrient absorption. It's advisable to consult an arborist or tree care professional to evaluate the root's size, the tree's health, and the potential impact of cutting. Proper tree pruning techniques and timing can minimize damage, but larger root removal may necessitate expert guidance to avoid compromising the tree's overall health and stability.

In most cases, you should not use a pruning seal on trees after trimming. Applying a sealant can interfere with the tree's natural healing process, and it does not guarantee protection from pathogens. Instead of sealing the cut, the best practice is to support the tree's natural recovery by providing it with plenty of water and a dormant-style fertilizer. However, there are exceptions. Pruning seals may be recommended for very vulnerable species, like elm trees, in areas where dangerous diseases such as Dutch elm disease are prevalent. In these specific situations, the protection offered by a sealant can outweigh its downsides. For advice tailored to your situation, especially after cutting large branches, it is best to consult a local tree trimming professional.

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

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