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Top-Rated Arborists in The Plains - 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 The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We've had a lot of tree work done over the years. Gordon and his crew were by far the best service we've ever used. They took down a mammoth tree, pruned others, and cleaned everything up--at a reasonable cost. We recommend him with no reservations!"
Tree trimming
Removing limbs
Trucks
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%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 The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David was an absolute professional and finished the job 100%. He was very reasonably priced and approached the project with knowledge and skill. He removed two trees and a 5ft x 5ft bush I no longer needed. He grinded down the stumps and roots to make the surface level again. Great job! I am going to hire him for another project I'll be starting soon."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate86%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for PREMIER TREE & LANDSCAPING LLC
PREMIER TREE & LANDSCAPING LLC
4.6(
102
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jeff was the very first person to call me, about 15 mins after I had gone onto Home Advisor. This young man was courteous, knowledgeable and, overall, one of those guys that wants to WORK. When he left after the initial consultation, my husband and I both felt like, "You just don't come across many people like that any more." We did have one issue where part of a huge oak branch broke one of my large, old rhododendrons that was underneath the tree. Jeff went right out and bought a new one....the same size. I was so impressed and grateful! We will definitely use Premier Tree and Landscaping for future jobs and highly recommend them."
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Destiny's Tree Service LLC
Destiny's Tree Service LLC
4.8(
52
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Absolutely outstanding.  A quick phone call and they sent their arborist, a price was quoted, accepted and they came out on time.  Very professional crew-you could barely tell they had been there. 

Exceptional!"
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Tree Trimming

+1

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for E.T. General Contractor, Inc.
E.T. General Contractor, Inc.
4.5(
478
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired E T General Contractor (formerly known as E T Landscaping & Lawn Care, Inc.) to clean up the wooded area of our backyard. We needed to remove dead trees, prune other trees, remove the underbrush, and plant new trees and shrubs and mulch the area. We contacted 3 companies - one never responded, another made an appointment and never showed up, and the third was Julio who was very responsive from the beginning and met with us within 24 hours of connecting. He is very knowledgeable about landscaping and made suggestions for trees that would work well in our yard. He also took our preferences into consideration, as well as keeping in mind what would work best for our family. He was quick to address any issues that came up. We found his pricing to be very reasonable, especially considering the high quality of work that was put into the project. We have had landscaping and tree work done at a previous house, and his pricing was better than the previous company we used (a major company in the area). He and his team were very reliable and take a lot of pride in the work that they do. We are very happy with their work and have hired them for other projects, as well as recommended them to everyone we know who needs work done."
New Wood Flooring
Beautiful double siting wall, patio and fire Pitt.
Paver Driveway
Patio
Outdoor kitchen and a pergola

+219

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%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 The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were professional, courteous, and safety was first on the list. After work is competed they always leave our property looking as good or better than before they arrived. We don't see ourselves using any other tree company because Virginia Tree Specialists has always given exceptional service."
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+15

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Ross Tree Service Ltd
Ross Tree Service Ltd
4.3(
228
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ross' staff were very professional and were very quick to provide an estimate. Their arborist even provided some advice on some adjacent trees on my HOA's property that might affect my home. The crew that conducted the trimming was fast and completed the work uneventfully while I was at work. I'd hire again if needed."
Ross Tree Service owns a bucket truck for the more complicated jobs. We also contract a crane company with a highly experienced crane operator.
Ross Tree Service has several stump grinders.
Ross Tree Service has experienced climbers who can free climb and also have plenty experience with crane jobs and emergency response.
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, it’s possible to overwater a newly-planted tree. Daily watering is great for the first few weeks, but it’s important not to go overboard. Excessive watering can lead to various problems, including root rot, fungal diseases, and a lack of root development.

Pruning trees during the summer can be a bad idea because the new growth will take place during the hottest months of the year, which can stress your tree out. Similarly, pruning during the early fall can be a bad idea, too, because you’d be stimulating new growth when most trees are aiming to go dormant. 

Pruning recommendations will vary by the type of tree, but generally, waiting until winter to prune your trees is a good idea.

The speed of your tree root removal process depends on a few different factors, including the size and type of tree. However, the fastest method of killing tree roots is applying chemical herbicide, which starts working quickly and efficiently. But this removal method has its drawbacks, such as having a negative effect on the surrounding vegetation and landscaping. Other options like rock salt and stump grinding work relatively quickly and cause less damage to your yard.

Palm tree stumps can take as long as seven to ten years to rot naturally. Whereas some tree stumps rot within a year, palm trees tend to last longer due to their deep root networks. Chemical rotting (described above) can help speed the process up so your palm tree stumps rot in under two months.

Pruning can impact cold hardiness—but it’s less about the exact temperature and more about temperature variation. Generally, you don’t want to prune trees when there’s a risk of temperatures suddenly dropping from 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit to 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. A tree is most sensitive until 48 hours after it’s pruned.

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