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Tree Removal Services in Arlington, VA
Big Steve's Tree Care offers the convenience of crane-assisted tree removal in Arlington, Manassas, Alexandria, Annandale, and the surrounding Northern VA communities. With a crane, our team is able to remove trees more efficiently, cutting down on time needed and labor costs. Cranes offer a safe and more cost-effective alternative to traditional tree removal services. We are here and ready to assist with all your emergency tree removal needs.
If you are in need of a Northern VA tree removal service, there is no other team to trust than Big Steve's Tree Care. Give us a call today at (703) 499-3668 to learn more!
Offering 24-Hour Emergency Tree Services
As homeowners, we value trees around our property. Not only do trees provide clean air for us to breathe, but they also bring life and beauty to our living spaces. However, while some trees can last for decades, if not centuries, there comes a time when a tree declines to the point that it is a danger for those living around it. When a tree has declined to a dangerous point, a strong wind during a storm is all it takes to bring the tree toppling down.
Our Fairfax County tree removal experts want to ensure that residents never have to find themselves in a situation where the mere presence of a tree is a danger to their home.
Signs you should call for tree removal in Centreville, VA:
- Decay in the trunk and near the roots
- A mound has developed around the trunk
- The tree is gradually leaning to one side
- The crown of the tree is dead or decaying
- Cracks, splits, and discoloration in tree bark
How Do I Know If My Tree Is Diseased Or Dying?
A dead tree is not only an eyesore, but it is also a hazard. A dying tree is usually structurally weak and may fall unexpectedly. Be sure to remove it as quickly as possible, especially if it is close to buildings or areas where people gather often, walk, or drive. We're available for tree removal in Centreville, VA whenever you need us.
Below are a few ways to tell if your tree is distressed and if you should consider its removal:
- Small branches form at the base of the tree -- this may indicate that your tree is under extreme stress. Get your tree evaluated by an experienced arborist or tree care professional.
- Mushroom and fungi growth at the roots -- not all mushrooms are bad, but growth may indicate internal rot or root disease
- Tree trunk damage -- vertical cracks and bark that falls off and does not grow back
- Dead branches -- during spring and summer months, the branches won’t have leaves. During the autumn months, the branches may keep their leaves longer than the other trees.
- Root damage -- trees obtain nutrients from the soil and water through their roots. If the roots are damaged, then it is likely that it is not getting what it needs in order to thrive.
- Pests spreading disease -- if the trees in your area are suffering from a disease that causes enough damage and there is no cure, you may want to consider removing your trees
- Tree topping -- Has your tree undergone tipping, heading, or rounding over recently? Tree topping is a method of reducing the size of a tree and unfortunately, it is not the most practical solution because it may impact your tree’s food source, and increases the risk of decay, and risk of limb failure. In some cases, the tree will grow branches and limbs again quickly, but it is due to compensating for the loss from the tree topping. Unfortunately, these limbs are usually weak from growing too quickly and may break more easily during high winds or severe storms.
Have a tree that may be dying? The Northern VA tree removal experts at Big Steve’s Tree Care LLC are ready to take it away for you! Call (571) 464-7373 or contact us online -- We're Available 24/7!
Expert Tree Stump Removal in Centreville, VA
At Big Steve's Tree Care, we also offer tree stump removal that is focused on you and your property. When you’re tired of an old tree stump taking up a bunch of space on your land that you could otherwise be using for something else, our tree stump removal experts can excavate and remove the stump in its entirety. Removing a tree stump is a big job— trees have extensive root networks beneath the ground, the overwhelming majority of which you can’t see from the ground above. We always make sure to pull up not just the stump, but all of the roots we can reach in order to ensure that all remains of your tree have been completely removed.
We Remove Tree Stumps For Any Reason, Including:
- Old tree roots can become a trip hazard
- Stumps attract pests like termites and carpenter ants
- Tree roots make it difficult to mow your lawn or maintain your property
- Trees can become sick or diseased and threaten the health of the rest of your property
- Decaying stumps look bad and can make your entire yard an eyesore
- It’s impossible to plant new trees around a stump with excessive roots
How To Remove A Tree Stump
There are two different ways to remove a tree stump: you can either have it dug up and hauled away, or you can have the stump removed by grinding. Grinding involves shredding the stump into woodchips, which is fast and easy but leaves the tree roots behind. Stump removal pulls up the tree roots with the stump, but is a much more difficult process.
What is Stump Grinding?
As mentioned above, stump grinding shreds stumps, and roots closer to the surface using a specialized machine to turn the stump into mulch.
A few benefits of stump grinding include:
- Preventing sink holes by removing the stump
- Far less time consuming and expensive than manual removal
- The mulch/woodchips created by the process can be repurposed for your landscaping needs
- This process removes the stump below grade level
Fully-Licensed & Insured Tree Removal Experts in Fairfax County & Beyond
At Big Steve's Tree Care, our team of crane tree removal professionals are fully licensed and insured to take on any job. Our certified arborists are extensively trained on techniques that prioritize safety, taking every precaution necessary to complete each job. Furthermore, our Northern VA tree removal experts make themselves available to you for any questions that you may have.
Areas We Serve in Northern Virginia
What Our Customers Are Saying About Us
Marc Sieracki
Local Guide
I watched their crew take down a 125 ft or higher tree in the neighbors yard across the street and was so impressed with the professional work I decided to use them for a similar situation. Couldn’t be happier I did. I would recommend Big Steve’s Tree service yo anyone. Thank you 🙏
Brooks Ferrett
I will use Big Steve again.
I've used Big Steve and his crew three times, once to trim a tree above my house and twice to remove branches that had fallen or were hanging from the tree. Steve is great, thorough and obviously loves trees, when I asked him about certain hanging branches, he told me what was healthy and could stay, so he didn't do more than he had to. He also came for my initial price quote very quickly and was able to do the job a few days later after i emailed the signed price quote back. The lady who answers the phones there is great too!
Megan Genest
Highly recommend
Highly recommend Big Steve's. I had them take down a large tree and grind down the stump. Workers were kind and efficient. They cut all the wood down to 16-20 inches pieces for me to split later. The price was the best part! I got their winter discount which was nice but their full price still came in under what the other companies were offering with a discount. Office was quick to respond and got my job booked quickly.
Jason Lyons
Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
We've used Big Steve's Tree Care now on several occasions and have always been impressed; prompt, professional and friendly service that can't be beat! Our most recent job was trimming a few trees encroaching from neighbors yard and clearing branches from power lines. Steve's crew responded promptly and took care of the job for a very reasonable price. Highly recommended!
Terry Martin
Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Big Steve's crews do professional and perfect work. I have worked with them for years. They have taken out about 12 oak trees (0ver 80 ft) over the years. Always a reasonable price, and the crews are top rate. Very responsive while on site and leave the yard perfect. I have a bunch more oaks that are going to have to go. Would not even think of any other tree service.
nancy drew
The crew did an outstanding job trimming 2 oak trees and removed a gum tree. Kudos to Omar with expertly trimming big oak trees with an eye to minimize any falling limbs with no damages to my fence line. Franceso was team lead and did an excellent job removing gum tree and crew Manuel and Danny were professional in clearing area of tree limbs and were professional and ensured my deck and driveway were cleared of any debris. John did an excellent job with stump grind of gum tree and ensured there was no damage to surrounding area. Will in front office provided good updates on crew scheduling. The work estimate was competitive and I am glad I went with Big Steve's, and it was a local company. Dana P.
