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Avatar for Gonzalez Landscaping & Tree Care
Gonzalez Landscaping & Tree Care
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Sterling, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This gentleman was a hard worker , he arrived on time ready to work. He not only did the work that I requested but went above and beyond By doing other trimming that was not included in his estimate. I will not only use him again but will share my experience with neighbors and friends. He represents your company well"
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+125

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hometown Tree Experts
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Sterling, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

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Emergency services offered

"Beautifully. We choose them in 2014 because they were available after a major storm. In 2014, they repaired major damage to several trees and gave us excellent advice about trees on our property. These people are arborists, not merely tree cutters. In 2016, they moved a 10-ft section of decorative block wall away from a large tree. The results were stunning: you would think that the wall had originally been laid in its current location.. In neither case did we get other bids, but I suspect this firm is a bit pricier than many others. Still, I would ask them for a proposal, for you will get a free education that is worth your time."
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+2

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care
5.0(
20
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Sterling, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Emergency services offered

"Mr. Portillo was a life saver! He and his crew did an a ton of work for us in a rush job right before the 4th of July. Even though he doesn't live anywhere close to us, he came down to meet us after work to give us an estimate. Once we agreed on the final list of tasks and price, his team showed up in full force to get the job done. It took two days, but we were ready for the 4th. We are extremely grateful for his time and effort.
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Delaware River Jack stone filling in bare dirt areas. Forming a stone bed.
In this project, we transformed a bare dirt area by using Blue Ice stone in the corner. Along the patio border, we added Delaware River Jack to seamlessly connect the entire stone bed around the pool.
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+240

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Prestige Tree Experts
4.8(
41
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Sterling, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hands down the most professional company I have ever dealt with. The work was extraordinary and the service was the best of all time. I would highly recommend to anyone needing tree work done."
Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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JL Tree Service Inc
4.5(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Sterling, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Job was done perfectly, workers were very careful to avoid damaging anything, and the yard was left perfectly clean. Everyone was very nice. This is ALWAYS the situation when JL Tree Service has done work for me. I recommend this company with no hesitation/qualification whatsoever, it is the one to use!"
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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The Tree Care Service
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business+2 more

Serving Sterling, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Tree Care Service was quick to respond to my request for quote and when we agreed on price the scheduled the work very quickly. They did an excellent job, remove the tree quickly and cleaned up leaving nothing behind."
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+19

Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Axcobar Tree Experts
4.9(
35
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Sterling, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Axcobar did an excellent job on my property. Arrived promptly, wrote up an estimate for the many trees I needed taken down or trimmed up. Gave me a fair price. Arrived with a crew of 8 along with 28004 dump trucks, a stump grinder, large chipper, self-propelled grapple, chainsaws, trimmers, etc. All-day job. Excellent workmanship. Couldn’t be happier with the results and professionalism."
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+25

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Big Trees Landscaping and Tree Service
4.9(
35
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business

Serving Sterling, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We needed a large tree removed due to the storm and a number of other trees removed for a fence. Also needed some trimming of branches on trees we were keeping along with some stump grinding. They did the job pretty fast and cleaned up everything. We're very happy with the job they did."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate86%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Special One Tree Services
4.8(
33
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Sterling, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Let me tell you, Max and his team are so good at what they do. They know exactly how to take down large trees. They are so professional and hard working. Safety is evident when the guy was high up in our tree, which is good for him, and spectators like me. They were so thorough and paid attention to every detail. Plus they cleaned up everything before they left. You need a tree and stump removed, these are the guys to do it!"
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+2

Response time6 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Leaving a dead tree can expose your other trees to potential diseases, pests, and fungi, and it can also be a hazard. If your tree is dead, then you should hire a tree maintenance service to remove it. Cutting down trees is extremely dangerous, and a professional can ensure no one gets hurt and there is no damage to your property. Tree removal costs between $200 and $2,000 and will prevent future issues and keep you and your property safe.

Cutting down a dead tree is always strongly advisable. Aside from being an eyesore, a dead tree can be extremely hazardous, especially when it’s near people or structures. Even if the tree isn’t near your home, it can still harbor pests and diseases that can potentially spread to nearby plants and homes.

A grafted tree is a tree grown by combining two trees. It takes expertise. Branches from grafted trees don’t grow strong roots. Save yourself the time and frustration by having an arborist help you with this advanced project.  

You can often tell if a tree is grafted because it will have a noticeable line. Above the line, the bark will look different than it does below the line. It’s most common with fruit trees.

It is possible to burn out a tree stump if it is dried out and in an area of your property with a large buffer. Drill holes in the stump and dig around the base so it burns more easily. Then, build a small campfire on top using kindling and firewood. You’ll need enough to keep the fire going for many hours to completely burn out the stump, especially if it’s large. 

Monitor the fire closely to ensure it doesn’t spread, and have a hose on hand if it starts to get out of control. When the fire is out, break apart the burned stump and dig out what’s left of it.  

If this sounds like a good option, learn more about how to burn a tree stump before attempting it, as it does come with risks.

Palm trees are unique in that their roots don't grow straight down; they grow horizontally. Typically, palm tree roots go down between 12 and 36 inches deep. The roots grow far and wide from the base of the palm tree to absorb as much water and soil nutrients as possible. In addition, the horizontal roots are also very strong—keeping palm trees stable and helping them sway during storms.

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