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Top-Rated Arborists in Gainesville - Updated Nov 2026

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 Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This gentleman was a hard worker , he arrived on time ready to work. He not only did the work that I requested but went above and beyond By doing other trimming that was not included in his estimate. I will not only use him again but will share my experience with neighbors and friends. He represents your company well"
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+125

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hometown Tree Experts
4.6(
389
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Beautifully. We choose them in 2014 because they were available after a major storm. In 2014, they repaired major damage to several trees and gave us excellent advice about trees on our property. These people are arborists, not merely tree cutters. In 2016, they moved a 10-ft section of decorative block wall away from a large tree. The results were stunning: you would think that the wall had originally been laid in its current location.. In neither case did we get other bids, but I suspect this firm is a bit pricier than many others. Still, I would ask them for a proposal, for you will get a free education that is worth your time."
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+2

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JL Tree Service Inc
4.5(
249
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Job was done perfectly, workers were very careful to avoid damaging anything, and the yard was left perfectly clean. Everyone was very nice. This is ALWAYS the situation when JL Tree Service has done work for me. I recommend this company with no hesitation/qualification whatsoever, it is the one to use!"
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+4

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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The Tree Care Service
4.7(
130
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+2 more

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Tree Care Service was quick to respond to my request for quote and when we agreed on price the scheduled the work very quickly. They did an excellent job, remove the tree quickly and cleaned up leaving nothing behind."
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+19

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Axcobar Tree Experts
4.9(
35
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Axcobar did an excellent job on my property. Arrived promptly, wrote up an estimate for the many trees I needed taken down or trimmed up. Gave me a fair price. Arrived with a crew of 8 along with 28004 dump trucks, a stump grinder, large chipper, self-propelled grapple, chainsaws, trimmers, etc. All-day job. Excellent workmanship. Couldn’t be happier with the results and professionalism."
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+25

Response time3 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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The Special One Tree Services
4.8(
33
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great Job cutting down a very large maple tree, pulverizing the stump, hull away wood and debris, and excellent cleanup. Was willing to plant replacement tree also. Best price quoted. Thank you Max and crew."
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+2

Response time6 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Gordon W Frazier Tree Service
4.8(
155
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We've had a lot of tree work done over the years. Gordon and his crew were by far the best service we've ever used. They took down a mammoth tree, pruned others, and cleaned everything up--at a reasonable cost. We recommend him with no reservations!"
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Late winter is ideal, but if you’re pruning apple trees in the spring, prune them as early as possible in the season. You want to ensure your tree is just creeping out of dormancy and hasn’t started pushing out new growth. If you prune your tree too late into spring, you generally won’t see results until the following year.

That said, there’s no pruning season for unhealthy growth. Remove dead, dying, or diseased branches as soon as you notice them, regardless of the time of year.

Yes, pruning makes trees stronger because it fosters proper growth, weight distribution, and balance of the crown. By increasing the structural integrity of the tree through pruning, it’s less likely to experience disease, pests, broken limbs, and storm damage. Pruning the right branches and limbs is key to improving a tree’s strength and balance.

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.

Most trees can be successfully transplanted while they are young, but pines, walnuts, and some oak tree varieties are more difficult to move because their root systems grow deeper than most other trees. Also, trees adapted to sandy soil with wide root systems like beeches, willows, and aspens are harder to dig out because their roots spread much farther out from the trunk. In these cases, unless the trees are very young and small, it’s a good idea to consult a tree planting professional.

Whether tree roots will continue to grow after a tree has been cut down depends on the species. Some tree roots will eventually die because they can no longer get nutrients through photosynthesis. However, other species that reproduce through root sprouts can continue to grow and produce new sprouts for seven years or more. For example, the roots of elms, ficus, and willows tend to regrow aggressively, while the roots of pines, oaks, and maples will typically die. To determine if a root system is still active, look for new sprouts on the old trunk, stump, or any exposed roots.

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