We Go Out On a Limb for You
Our fully licensed and insured arborists are available 24/7
What to Expect
When you hire Absolute Tree Service, you hire a qualified team of tree professionals who will take on any tree removal job efficiently and safely. Our crew is skilled in operating our cranes, bucket trucks, and spiderlifts to remove even the tallest trees, and our climbers are the best at what they do.
What can you expect from Absolute Tree Service? Only the best.
We Know When Your Trees Are at Risk
When a mature oak or tulip poplar starts to fail on a Northern Virginia property, deciding whether it can be saved is hardly simple. Since 2005, Absolute Tree has removed trees across Fairfax County, Arlington County, and lower Prince William County—from tight townhome lots in Burke, Springfield, and Annandale to multi-acre estates in Great Falls, McLean, and Fairfax Station.
Before removal, we take every reasonable step to save a tree first. When a tree is dead, structurally unsound, or threatening a home or power line, removal is the safest answer. Our ISA Board Certified Master Arborist will tell you what situation you are in. Trees fall under tension in directions that can surprise even the most experienced crew, which is why tree removal is not a job you can simply do yourself.
8 Reasons to Remove a Tree
Power Line Disruption
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Trees touching or threatening to touch powerlines can quickly become a fire or electrocution hazard. They should be removed as soon as possible.
Diseased or Dying Tree
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A diseased or dying tree can pose a hazard and should be removed. Unsound trees can drop limbs unexpectedly, break apart, or fall over entirely, damaging structures and injuring people.
Damaging Roots
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Sometimes a tree's roots can damage underground utilities, plumbing, or your home's foundation. These trees need to be removed to mitigate the damage they cause.
Safety Hazard
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Sometimes a tree poses a safety hazard, whether by reducing visibility on a roadway or growing in a structurally unsound pattern. Hazardous tree removal is usually the safest course, and it’s far cheaper than dealing with the damage after a failure.
Tree Storm Damage
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Severe weather can split trunks, break large limbs, or topple entire trees. If a tree has fallen or is threatening your home or property, our emergency tree service can respond quickly.
Overcrowding
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Trees growing too closely together can compete for limited soil nutrients and water while blocking sunlight and airflow. Thinning existing stands of crowded trees allows the remaining trees to grow unimpeded.
Home Renovation
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Trees can sometimes be in the way when renovating your home or property. Removing these trees is an excellent way to modify your property without compromising your vision.
replaced by new growth
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Sometimes you want a change but don’t have the space. Removing a tree can free up your yard and allow you to plant something new.
Types of Tree Removal
Depending on the tree's size, condition, and location, we have different methods for efficiently and safely removing your tree.
Tree Removal with a Climber
Cutting down a tree using a climber is precisely what it sounds like. One of our trained professionals climbs the tree and cuts away limbs, branches, and sections of the trunk piece by piece. These sections of the tree are secured with rope and, using a pulley system, the ground crew gently and safely lowers the sections to the ground.
Tree Removal with a Crane
A crane-assisted removal is generally the safest and most efficient way to remove a tree. The crane allows us to safely remove the tree when there is no appropriate place to drop or lower branches as they're cut.
We use this technique when removing trees from tight spaces, such as between houses or other structures.
Cranes are necessary when removing dangerous, damaged, or dead trees that are too unsafe to climb. This equipment also lessens the impact on your property and allows us to dismantle any tree within our reach with maximum efficiency.
When appropriate, crane-assisted removals are done with a climber in the tree. The climber makes the necessary cuts and then secures limbs and loose sections of the trunk with rope allowing the crane to lift them up and away.
Felling a Tree
Felling a tree is one of the fastest methods to remove a tree, but it also requires a lot of space, something we don't always have in Northern Virginia. To fell a tree, we make a series of strategic cuts at the tree's base to allow us to direct the tree's fall. We also use a variety of rigging and ropes to help steer the tree and avoid any nearby structures or vehicles.
Whatever your tree's size, location, or condition, Absolute Tree Service's professional team has the experience, know-how, and equipment to get the job done efficiently and safely!
Do You Need a Permit to Remove a Tree in Northern Virginia?
Generally, Virginia doesn’t prohibit removing a tree on your own property. However, local rules can vary by jurisdiction and catch homeowners off guard more than you’d expect. We confirm what applies to your address before any removal is scheduled.
What Affects the Cost of Tree Removal?
Every removal is priced a different way, which is why we look at the tree in person before quoting. These are the factors that make the biggest difference:
Add-on work, like stump grinding, is quoted separately from the removal itself. You’ll get a written proposal that itemizes the work before it starts.
Signs Your Trees Need Fertilization
Your trees can't talk, but that doesn't mean they can't tell you what they need. When your plants aren't getting the nutrients they need from the soil, deep-root fertilization can replenish your trees with the nutrition they lack. Look for these signs – they mean your tree is letting you know it needs some help!
Why Use a Professional Tree Service?
Why choose professionals? If you’ve ever had a close call with a fallen tree, you know how frightening it can be. Toppled trees can be extremely dangerous and damaging—especially if they’ve brought down power lines or hit your house.
Unfortunately, uprooted trees are fairly unpredictable—you never know when or where they might fall. Your safety should always come first. Don’t risk taking these matters into your own hands—and never put off the removal of an at-risk tree if you feel you’re in danger. Call the tree removal specialists at Absolute Tree for emergency removal service.
Our arborists are highly trained in the process of tree removal and are qualified to assess your unique situation. We are also super comfortable working in high places and around power lines. Plus, we have the skills and high-tech equipment to safely and efficiently remove troubled trees. When you need to have a tree cuts down or safely removed from your property, don’t hesitate to call us.
Debris Removal? No Problem!
Cutting down a tree is only the beginning. Once the tree has come down, there is the issue of removing the tree and all its debris. Believe us, there will be many more branches, leaves, twigs, trunk sections, and other tree debris than you can probably imagine!
Thankfully, you can put your worries aside. Our professionals at Absolute Tree will expertly and professionally clear all of the fallen branches and remnants from your property. Many customers tell us that their yard looks better than it did before we go to work!
The crew did a great job pruning my trees and removing a huge dead tree. They were very diligent in ensuring everything was cleaned up and put back together. I have used these services several times and highly recommend them.
Shelley R.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tree Removal
Why Hire Absolute Tree Service for Tree Removal?
Call Absolute Tree for the Absolute Best Tree Removal!
Our Tree Removal Service Area
Absolute Tree removes trees throughout Fairfax County, Arlington County, and the lower part of Prince William County. You will find our crews working in these communities:
Annandale, VA
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Clifton, VA
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Falls Church, VA
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Lakeridge, VA
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Lorton, VA
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Reston, VA
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Woodbridge, VA
If you need tree removal in Northern Virginia but don't see your location listed here, give us a call at 703-969-6207 or contact us online to see if we can help.
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