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Avatar for Ya Tree and Lawn Services LLC
Ya Tree and Lawn Services LLC
4.9(
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Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was amazing. They are experienced and know what they are doing when taking down large trees. Elder is who I spoke to for my tree removal. He was very nice and always available to talk if I have any questions. He also gave me an amazing price to remove eight trees and a couple of bushes. Everyone was friendly and worked in a safe and timely manner. I definitely would call them again if I need any other work done"
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+1

Response time8 hrs
Response rate97%
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Myers Pro Tree Care
4.8(
83
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Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We hired this company to remove a tree and stump: The company was reliable, professional, curtis, responsive. We cannot say enough positive accolade about this company. The employees were hard working by completing the job very quickly, left the area spotless, not leaving 1 leaf behind. We would definitely hire Myers Pro Tree Care"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Scrappy Creek Tree Service and Stump Grinding
5.0(
22
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Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Had two trees that needed to be taken down and stumps removed. Have a large oak tree that needed trimming. Scrappy Creek did all of this quickly and cleaned up the debris when all the trimming and trees were removed. They have great prices, do great work and are very friendly and professional about their work. Highly recommend this firm if you need any tree work done!"
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Georgia's Pine
Georgia's Pine

+41

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Legacy Tree Expert LLC
4.9(
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Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

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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!

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Trez R Us, LLC
4.1(
45
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Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Trez R Us, LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.\n\n"We're all about trees. We go out on the limb for our customers!" "Trees don't commit suicide, they die from neglect."\n\nWe offer 24 hour Emergency Services for storm damage and insurance claim work. \n

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20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Greenscapes
5.0(
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Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Job done perfectly. Extremely easy to deal with, quick response and was spot on with timing. Please if anybody needs somebody, use these guys."
Aeration Overseeding
Lawn Stripes
Best Lawn
Irrigation
Not only lines

+8

Response time4 hrs
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Kam's Cutting and Climbing
5.0(
4
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Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I recently hired Kamron Normansell (Kam’s Cutting and Climbing) to trim five trees on our property. We preferred to hire someone who doesn’t use heavy equipment to minimize any damage to our yard. We could not be happier with the results! Two of the trees were growing way too close to each other and Kam recommended we remove the smaller tree so the larger tree would better thrive. Kim uses ropes and tethers to climb trees and perform the needed pruning. We were impressed with how skillfully he maneuvered high up in our trees. Even though he is just starting up his new tree service business, he operates with the expertise and professionalism of a seasoned veteran. He provided a fair estimate, arrived exactly when he said he would and did an outstanding job shaping and pruning our trees. What really stood out was his work ethic; he took great care of our yard and cleaned up every single branch and leaf before he left. We highly recommend him for any tree trimming."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Transplanting a palm tree is a similar process except for a couple of important differences. First, their root ball doesn’t need to be as large as a “true” tree, which makes them a bit easier to dig up and move around. Second, they struggle more with taking root and staying upright in a new location, so it’s important to give them extra support when staking. 

The best tools for tree removal include a chainsaw for large trees, an ax for notching and cutting down small trees, and a wedge to help control the direction a tree falls in. A hatchet can be useful for very small trees, but won’t be effective for medium to large trees. 

The best plan of action for an unhealthy or unsafe tree will depend on its condition. An arborist can recommend whether trimming or removal is the right call for your tree. Preventive tree trimming can keep trees safe and healthy, so make regular tree trimming a part of your yard maintenance plan.

Yes, cutting a tree's roots can cause it to fall, particularly if major support roots are severed. In extreme cases, trimming roots can affect the tree's structure and stability. Many crucial roots are located just below the soil's surface. If you make severe cuts to roots more than 2 inches in diameter, you risk impacting the tree's water flow and its ability to withstand severe winds or storms. Even cutting roots less than half an inch in diameter under or outside the tree's canopy can cut off its water supply, causing it to decline, die, and eventually topple.

If it’s only a smaller branch that has died and you’re keeping an eye on the tree, it’s probably nothing to worry about. But if other nearby branches start dying off as well, or a very large branch dies, then you likely have a bigger problem. It’s time to watch for diseases and other problems and possibly get professional guidance on how to proceed.

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