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Top-Rated Arborists in Stephens City - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Gordon W Frazier Tree Service
Gordon W Frazier Tree Service
4.8(
155
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Stephens City, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome end-to-end experience! After two other tree service arborists inspected trees with me but then failed to actually send estimates, I searched Angie's List and read many of Gordon's reviews. I left him a voicemail on a Friday. He called me Saturday and was willing to visit that weekend. Since I was busy over the weekend, he agreed to call Monday or Tuesday. He called Tuesday at approx. 11am, indicating he was in the area working a job and could be by in 30 minutes. I agreed to meet him. We inspected my four large shade trees (2 sycamore and 2 maples) and I explained we needed better visibility from front porch, unblock view of a corner stop sign, and ensure no growth into siding. He explained his additional recommendation for overall thinning and shaping. He provided an on the spot verbal estimate of $800 and when I asked if he accepted a credit card, he indicated yes, but would charge only $750 if I wrote a check. I had researched average job costs and Gordon's quote was very reasonable. I then asked what his lead time was and he indicated his crew was finishing a job nearby and they could be by in an hour after they ate lunch. He and his crew arrived promptly an hour later, a crew of six total, including Gordon. Gordon rang the doorbell and asked me to review first tree trimming with him before he moved on to remaining three to ensure it met my expectations per our earlier discussion. After finishing, Gordon asked me to walk our property and review pruning for all four trees. His crew was well organized, worked together like clockwork, and Gordon was right there with them working and directing to ensure all trees were pruned to expectations and clean-up was thorough. Our yard looks "larger" now and is very open with the thinning Gordon recommended, as they removed overlapping and dead branches to include providing more ground clearance. They look great and Gordon indicated they shouldn't require pruning again for at least five years. I'll now hire Gordon for annual tree / shrub maintenance (fertilize, insects, disease prevention) and fire the other provider that had provided that service but failed to provide a pruning estimate. I strongly recommend Gordon and his team for any tree related care! Well done!"
Tree trimming
Removing limbs
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Virginia Tree Specialist, LLC
Virginia Tree Specialist, LLC
4.9(
15
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Stephens City, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I only write a review when a company has gone above and beyond with their service. I know there are so many companies to choose from but if you want an honest, fair, professional, caring and truly knowledgeable company this one is 100% the one to choose. You can't go wrong with them. I used the text message option to get in contact (that was a great option) with them and within an hour they showed up at the door ready to help with my tree problem. I learned more about trees in 10 mins than I've known my whole life. If you want the best company out there you definitely should use Virginia Tree Specialist. ? If there was a 10 star ? rating I would pick that because that's what they deserve"
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+15

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Semper Fi Landscaping and Lawn Care
Semper Fi Landscaping and Lawn Care
4.8(
14
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+3 more

Serving Stephens City, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"I had been told by two other companies they would take care of my lawn and after 6 weeks of no grass being cut, I was feeling like I may need to buy a mower and do it myself. Semper Fi Landscaping and Lawn Care came out, quoted a fair price, and took care of my lawn the same day I first made contact. They have been taking care of my lawn every week since. Thanks :)"
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+7

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Agile Tree Services
Agile Tree Services
3.9(
261
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Stephens City, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin and his crew were very polite and did a great job removing 7 Arborvitae trees in our back yard and clearing out numerous plants in the front. I will definitely hire him again and highly recommend him to anyone needing his tree/gardening/landscaping services!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
98 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wayne's Tree Service
5.0(
5
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Stephens City, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wayne’s Tree service went out of their way to help in time of an emergency. They were on site within 15 minutes after the storm to assess the damage. They came back the next day and stayed 11 hours until the job was completed. We would highly recommend them to anyone."
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+20

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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Pruning is an effective way to prevent a diseased branch from infecting the rest of the tree. If the infection isn’t caught early enough and the pathogen has spread to the trunk or the majority of the branches though, it is too late to prune off the affected areas and you’ll likely need to remove the tree.

You can hire a professional arborist or tree removal service to cut down a tree to ensure safety, prevent property damage, and comply with all the local regulations. It’s highly advisable to always hire a professional, as tree removal can be extremely dangerous, especially for large or damaged trees. Certified arborists or tree removal experts have the proper equipment, training, and insurance to do the job safely and efficiently. They can also handle cleanup, stump removal, and obtaining the necessary permits.

Leaving the tree stump and letting it rot is never a good idea, as this leads to insect infestations and other frustrations. Additionally, decomposing trunks are at risk for diseases that spread out to the remaining plants and trees in the yard, thus ruining your whole outdoor aesthetic. It's usually best to remove the stump at the same time you remove the tree.

For trimming trees, your best tool is a pair of pruning shears or loppers. Both options work best for branches that are under 3 inches in diameter. Trimming trees with a larger diameter may require a robust tool like a small chainsaw or a handsaw, so take into account your tree’s diameter when deciding between tools.

Ideally, you should wait to prune until trees have gone dormant in late fall to early winter. The worst times to prune trees are early fall and late summer, as pruning them so close to dormancy makes it difficult for the tree recover before it goes dormant for the season.

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