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Avatar for Gonzalez Landscaping & Tree Care
Gonzalez Landscaping & Tree Care
5.0(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Sterling, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Hometown Tree Experts
4.6(
388
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Sterling, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

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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8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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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

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

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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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JL Tree Service Inc
4.5(
249
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree 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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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Prestige Tree Experts
4.8(
40
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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."
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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The Tree Care Service
4.7(
130
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Sterling, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
21 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

Approved

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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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

Approved

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

A dead tree should always be cut down, because it could fall and cause injuries or damage, and it can also attract insects like carpenter ants. A tree that’s diseased beyond repair should also be cut down, but it’s not always easy for a homeowner to tell. Signs of disease include dying branches, a hollow trunk, leaning, and discolored or missing leaves, but your best bet is to hire a local arborist who can evaluate the tree and tell you if it can be saved or should be cut down.

If you don’t trim your palm trees, you can expect several negative outcomes, including:

  • Unhealthy palm trees attract pests, diseases, and fungi 

  • Dead falling fronds can cause severe injury or damage to your home, pedestrians, or cars

  • Dead palm branches are flammable and can catch fire, especially during a lightning storm

There are a few things you should look for in a stump removal company to make sure you’ll be satisfied with the results:

  • Proper business licensing and insurance

  • History of positive reviews

  • Good rating with the Better Business Bureau

We also recommend asking any company you’re considering the following questions to help find the best value:

  • Will you remove the roots as well as the stump?

  • Will you haul away wood chips or large portions of the stump?

  • What method will you use to remove the stump?

All of the tree root removal methods mentioned above are effective on any kind of root, whether it’s still growing or simply needs a gentle nudge to finish decomposing. The only difference is that larger roots tend to be harder to remove and may require multiple chemical treatments as well as manual labor to eradicate.

You’ll want to have your palm trees trimmed during the spring, ideally in May, before hurricane season sets in, which generally takes place during the late summer. Palm trees grow fastest over the summer months. You’ll also want to trim your palm trees when you notice:

  • Brown fronds 

  • Dry leaves

  • Flower pods

  • Fruit

  • Fronds overgrown in power lines

  • Frond encroaching upon your neighbor’s home or yard 

  • Visible damage from a storm

The Sterling, VA homeowners’ guide to arboricultural services

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