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Myers Pro Tree Care
4.8(
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Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Meyers Pro tree service did an excellent job cutting trees on my property. They took care not to damage my property. After completion they removed all wood, limbs and debris as promised. Their prices were reasonable."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Scrappy Creek Tree Service and Stump Grinding
5.0(
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Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Duncan Design and Landscaping
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Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andrew has a small but growing team of very hard working creative people. They offered cost effective solutions to trim some trees, build a hip wall and flagstone outdoor fire patio in my back yard. It was a complex project. They got it done beautifuly and I really love these guys. In fact I'm going to hire them for year round landscape maintenance if the they will do it."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate86%
2 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

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"LTE was very professional in their attitude and in completing the contracted job. They were quick efficient and cleaned up after themselves. If you didn't miss the tree - you wouldn't know they had been there. I would hire them again if the occasion arose."
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Tree trimming

+14

Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mill Mountain Landscaping
4.9(
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Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mill mountain landscaping and there team did a excellent job enhancing the look of our property with new landscaping and consistent lawn care service throughout the year"
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Trez R Us, LLC
4.1(
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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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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Turner's Lawn Care
4.5(
6
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Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were on time, helpful & friendly! The work done on our property exceeded our expectations! Thank you Alex and your crew for creating such a wonderful backyard for us! HIGHLY RECOMMEND"
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Response time1 day
Response rate98%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Yes, the same rules discussed above apply to your neighbor: They can trim one of your trees as long as they’re only cutting the portion that extends into their property. Your neighbor is not allowed to access your property without permission, nor can they cut past the property line. 

The cost of professional tree trimming averages $460, with a typical range between $200 and $760. However, prices can be as low as $75 or as high as $1,800 depending on several factors. The size and type of the tree are major cost drivers; for example, trimming Crepe Myrtle trees costs an average of $80 to $400, while trimming giant pine trees can range from $200 to $1,800. Other factors that influence the price include the time of year, as services are often more costly in the spring. The tree's accessibility and your location also play a role, as a remote or hard-to-reach tree may increase the cost. Some professionals may offer a discount if you have multiple trees to trim.

If you’re taking down a tree that you don’t suspect is affected by disease or pests and it’s nowhere near your home or other structures, then calling in a tree company should work fine. However, anything more involved means an arborist is a better option. These pros have years of experience with tree removal and can safely take down trees located next to structures, and they have the tools, sanitization equipment, and experience to remove sick or dying trees without infecting nearby trees. 

You can use a felling ax to chop down a tree by following the same prep and steps as a chainsaw, but be prepared to use some muscle. For trees bigger than 7 inches in diameter, it can take some time and serious strength to cut down a tree using just an ax. 

If you’re wondering whether you can plant a tree where the stump was removed, know that the soil conditions won’t be ideal, so you should avoid it. The soil beneath the previous tree will likely be depleted of nutrients, plus there may be roots left behind that will seriously hinder the growth of a new tree. Also, if you use salt or other chemical solutions to kill the stump, these can linger in the soil for months or even years and prevent healthy growth. It’s best to choose a different spot that’s at least three feet away for a new tree, or wait at least a year and thoroughly amend the soil before you plant.

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