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The Tree Care Service
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Waynesboro, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tree Care Service was great to work with and the work quality was excellent. I plan on getting more tree work done by this company and I highly recommend them to other homeowners. The pricing was fair and the owner has been great to work with."
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Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Valley Tree Care, LLC
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Waynesboro, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The service was totally professional from beginning to end. The services quoted were completed in a timely manner. They were on time through the entire process. They overcame bad weather, wind, and in some cases a tough ;location. The job required a great knowledge of tree removal. I can not say enough good things about their work. Thank you Jonathan, Josh, and Ben Thanks again. I would use Valley Tree Care again without further consideration. They are the best!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Reyes Gregorio Tree Service
5.0(
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Tree Removal - For BusinessTree Removal

Serving Waynesboro, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The owner was very professional and he had a large crew. Did a quick and clean job. They removed 2 trees in my back yard. Would not even know that there were trees there. I would highly recommend to everyone!"
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Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by18%of homeowners
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New Look Properties
4.9(
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Waynesboro, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a fantastic job very reasonably. Contacted me within a half hour of my request and came and did the job the very next day. Could not be more pleased."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
81 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It is possible to cut down a tree on your property yourself, but it is generally not recommended unless specific conditions are met. You should only consider this project if the tree is small (e.g., under 4-5 inches in diameter and short enough that you don't need a ladder to reach the branches), and you are experienced in handling a chainsaw. The tree must also be located far from any power lines, fences, homes, or other structures. Even for small trees, the work can be dangerous, and it's always advisable to have a spotter to ensure the tree falls correctly and no branches fall on you.

For any tree that is large, requires a ladder to access, or is near electrical lines or structures, you should always hire a professional. Attempting to remove a large tree yourself is extremely dangerous, poses a risk of serious injury, and could result in significant damage to your property.

Before any tree removal, it's also important to check your local and state regulations to ensure the tree is not historic or otherwise protected by your city.

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.

Opt for a barefoot tree. Pros harvest barefoot trees when they’re dormant (leafless). They shake the dirt from the root ball and pack it in moist material. 

These trees can cost half as much as the trees at your local nursery, and you can buy them online—so there’s a much wider selection. Just make sure you keep your barefoot tree cool until you’re ready to plant it.

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

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