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Avatar for Legacy Tree Expert LLC
Legacy Tree Expert LLC
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Lovingston, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

Tree remove
Tree services
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CL Excavation LLC
4.4(
7
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Tree Removal

Serving Lovingston, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Chris and his associate were very professional. They took the time to speak to me and address my wants. They did the job on the spot and the work was phenomenal. I’m constantly busy and I can’t thank them enough for eliminating an extra task listed on my agenda. Thank you again, Stacey A."
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Keystone Construction and Renovations, LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Lovingston, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time7 hrs
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Fauricio Tree Service
5.0(
8
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Lovingston, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Professional and did a very difficult job with a huge tree branch over the house. Cut it down with no issues. And everything cleaned up at the end. I would recommend to anyone that needs tree service"
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Avatar for J. C. Harris Logging and Excavating
J. C. Harris Logging and Excavating
4.8(
7
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Lovingston, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

"I paid $600 extra over another bid as I thought they had all the equipment to do the job and they would chip the limbs into mulch. They did not want to chip the pine limbs and I still do not have any mulch. $600 is a lot for a load of mulch."
JC Harris
JC Harris - Logging
JC Harris
JC Harris stump removal
JC Harris- Tree cutting

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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A&C Tree Services
5.0(
3
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Lovingston, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"Augusto is excellent at what he does. I needed three trees cut, one of them a 40year old tall oak very close to the house. Everything went smoothly, and I couldn’t be more pleased. I recommend him to all my friends."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Transporting a fully-grown tree requires heavy equipment, typically specialized for the task. A tree spade is a truck-mounted tool that removes the tree from the ground in one location, transports it, and places it in a new hole in a new location. A combination of mechanized shovels and lifts is necessary to move very large trees, and the exact tools often depend on location and the surrounding area.

The best time to trim trees is in late fall through winter when the tree has slowed its growing for the year. Cold weather stops insects and fungal growth from attacking a new tree wound. Summer and fall are considered the worst times to trim trees, but it’s permissible in certain scenarios, such as tree disease, damaged branches, or small, aesthetic cuts.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

The best time to prune Japanese flowering cherry trees depends on where you live and the type of flowering cherry tree. Some trees benefit from being pruned toward the end of winter or early spring, after the last freeze. Meanwhile, other trees do well after blooming, in late spring or early summer. Avoid pruning your flowering cherry tree in the early winter, as this encourages open wounds that can lead to infections or infestations. 

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