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Top-Rated Arborists in Fairfax - Updated Nov 2026

Green Empire Arborists
4.9(
28
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

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 rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Montgomery Property Management LLC
5.0(
4
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Tree TrimmingTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal+1 more

Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hazen and his crew are super reliable, hard working and reasonably priced. They have helped me on a variety of services like regular snow removal and moving/hauling support. Finding them was a huge relief as they offer so many needed services and have always come to the rescue when I’ve needed them. Highly recommend."
Garden Bed Redesign
Garden Bed Redesign
Garden Bed Redesign
Garden Bed Redesign
Garden Bed Redesign

+55

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tanner's Excavating
5.0(
1
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

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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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

A tree can split because of high winds, a change in temperature, or from an infestation or tree disease. All of these factors can overlap, making a single cause difficult to pinpoint. While winter storms are some of the most common causes for a tree to split, it can also happen because of termites or rot.

It could be anywhere from weeks to years for a dead tree to fall. A dead tree falls based on its weight, how it leans, the state of its roots, the state of decay, and what local windstorms are like, among other factors. Since it’s hard to predict the fall’s timing, it’s important to cut down a dead tree quickly and avoid any unpleasant surprises.

It takes anywhere from three to seven years for a stump to decompose on its own. This timeframe can depend on the kind of tree and your climate. The lower to the ground the stump is, the faster it rots. If you kill a tree stump with salt, boiling water, herbicide, light deprivation, or burning, the tree stump decomposes faster. 

Trees are beneficial to the environment and wildlife. If you have an old tree, but it’s healthy, it may be best to avoid cutting it down. However, if it’s showing signs of bug infestation, disease, or is potentially hazardous, then you should contact a tree removal company to cut it down. 

If you are unsure whether you should have it removed or not, then speak with an arborist to determine what is best.

You can never truly stop a maple tree from growing taller, but you can rein in its growth by pruning. Proper pruning helps maintain a safe size for your tree without causing permanent damage. It’s important to start pruning a tree while it’s young, long before it becomes a problem. Otherwise, you may be left with too many hazardous branches to remove at once.

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