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Avatar for Big Dogs Tree LLC
Big Dogs Tree LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+5 more

Serving Glen Allen, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing services!! "I had quite a few overgrown trees ,leaves and wood that needed shaping and trimming and removed and was looking for a company to handle these services at a decent price. He responded to my inquiry and I immediately set up a time for an assessment. He was prompt, courteous, professional, and the rates were fair and reason""One of the best out there! I will rehire again"
Pressure Washing Project
Tree Service Project
Leaf removal
Tree Service Project
Flower bed makeover

+43

Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Green Lawn and Tree Service
4.4(
119
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Glen Allen, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Green Lawn and Tree Service came out the day after I called them. Very professional crew of arborists that took my tree down in quick order. Highly recommend them to Angi users!!!"
After
BEFORE
done
tree removal
Take down piece by piece

+31

Response time6 hrs
78 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Ya Tree and Lawn Services LLC
4.9(
58
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Glen Allen, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We know that tree work can be stressful for homeowners, which is why we focus on clear communication, competitive pricing, and flawless safety standards. From shaping overgrown oaks to removing dead or dangerous trees near power lines and roofs, our skilled team handles it all. We treat your property like our own.

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by18%of homeowners
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Castillo Tree Services & Landscaping, Inc.
5.0(
15
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Glen Allen, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Castillo Tree Services was outstanding in their work. They worked with me trimming several large trees exactly as we discussed. Their clean up of all debris was excellent. I really appreciate everything they did and would absolutely hire them again."
Tree
Tree
Tree
Removal tree
Removal

+3

Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, it’s okay to trim low branches on a tree, also known as limbing up or raising the crown. Essentially, you’ll trim the lower third of the tree (trunk) and leave the upper two-thirds of the tree (crown). Arborists recommend trimming 20% of a tree’s leaves per season for two to three seasons. Trimming low branches allows light to flow through the tree, increasing circulation and making the tree stronger and healthier.

Generally, no, tree topping isn’t a good technique, and you should avoid using it in most cases. Tree topping may be the only good option to save a tree following severe damage after a storm, but in most other cases, it’s not the right choice. Tree topping can leave trees vulnerable to disease and further damage, and most pros will suggest against it.

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

There are four common ways to prune a tree correctly: crown thinning, crown reduction, crown raising, and crown cleaning. The method you choose depends on the purpose of pruning. However, making the correct cuts is a vital part of the process, regardless of your method. Pruning incorrectly can damage or even kill the tree. So, you may want to hire a professional tree-trimming company to tackle the task. 

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