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Green Empire Arborists
4.9(
24
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They were exceptional! They treated my lawn and tree with exceptional care. The tree was a grandmother Birch that has stood in front of my front door for about 40 years, but it was her time to go. They took her down and cut the wood into 18 inch lengths. This will be donated to an elderly couple that need wood for heat."
MapleTree Climb
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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On A Limb Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
72
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is the best tree removal experience we have ever had. They are super professional and a pleasure to deal with. Kept their word to the last detail and did an excellent job."
Split Tree
Tree fell on a car!
Up in a tree!
Removing limbs
Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NEK Tree Workz LLC
5.0(
24
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh and his crew removed the dead maple tree and cleaned it up. Very professional job done, highly recommend NEK Tree Workz LLC to anyone who needs tree work done."
Elm removal
Tree Service Project
Maple tree on house
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project

+79

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Andy Naylor Excavation
5.0(
17
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andyâ s and Ben were the most professional and the quality of their work was outstanding. They quoted the job and came in exactly as quoted. They had the very large tree down and the entire tree removed in less than 3 hours. They were on time, very respectful of my property and cleaned up my property to look better than before the tree removal. While on site they also cleared a 14â x 20â pad and filled it with gravel to be ready for a large Gazebo to be placed on the site. They also had 6 truck loads of plant mix spread on my 800â road. I highly recommend Andy and will use him again for my projects. Very satisfying experience working with Andy. Larry in Vermont"
Land Clearing
Culvert Installment
Dangerous Tree Removal
Delimbing
Dangerous Tree Removal

+38

Response time6 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Tree Frog Outdoor
5.0(
11
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alex and his crew did a great job removing two large trees that were partly rotted, which made the removals especially challenging. He is reliable and provided good customer service."
Response time4 days
Response rate86%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wyatt Lussier
5.0(
2
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Yes they did an exemplary job! Listened and very respectful. Great job with clean up and pick up. Very hard workers and we greatly appreciated what was done. Thank you very much!!"
Tree removal
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tanner's Excavating
5.0(
1
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This young man has obviously been the recipient of tutelage well beyond his experience as he is wise beyond his years. He is very affable and is a very good listener. He is somehow able to grasp your vision beyond the words you can provide and create just what was in your mind. A fine young man who will probably become way too busy to work for you. Haha"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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David
New to Angi

Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I have always had a passion for trees dating back to my dendrology classes at Miami University. That passion has fueled many years in the arboriculture industry as a crew leader and climber. I'm happy to consult with you on your trees or shrubs and options to explore to preserve them for the long-term. Being an ISA Certified Arborist, I'm always striving to keep up with industry standards and grow myself.

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Common signs that a tree is rotting include dead branches, a leaning trunk, peeling or cracked bark, leaf discoloration, and the presence of fungi. If you notice any of these signs, it’s best to hire an arborist near you to inspect your tree and determine if it can be saved or if it needs to come down.

A standard tree removal doesn’t include stump grinding. If you want your contractor to remove your tree and grind the stump, you must pay an extra charge. That said, you’ll likely save on the cost of stand-alone service—especially if it’s a small tree and they can finish both jobs in a single trip.

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