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Hometown Tree Experts
4.6(
388
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Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hometown tree experts were very professional and they cleaned up and did not leave any debris in the yard. My front yard looks great. They called me before the date we had agreed to let me know they were coming and they were on time. Hometown Tree Experts is a very good company to do business with. They remove the tree and grind up the stump and backfilled the hole with topsoil, leveled the ground and seeded."
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+2

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gordon W Frazier Tree Service
4.8(
155
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Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have a 41 acre property that unfortunately had a large number of Ash trees that were dying due to to the Ash Borer insects in our area. Gordon Frazier gave us a very competitive price to cut and remove over 50 trees and remove the stumps on about 15 of those trees. This was a large and difficult job. He stuck to the quoted price was timely with service. He and his team were very professional, courteous and left our property clean and tidy. I would recommend him to anyone and would use him again."
Tree trimming
Removing limbs
Trucks
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Palacios Tree Service
4.8(
206
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Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Customers say: Super punctual

Welcome to Palacios Tree Service, LLC.! With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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R&R Tree Service LLC
4.8(
22
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Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I received a quick response to my request for a proposal. They showed up on time for the proposal. The cost was very reasonable and I went ahead and hired them. I was expecting it to be done the next week but they fit me into the schedule two days later. The team showed up and removed the tree and cleaned up. They were friendly and very professional. They even removed some additional fallen limbs for me. I was very pleased and will most definitely hire their services again in the future. I will also recommend R&R Tree Service to my neighbors!"
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Destiny's Tree Service LLC
4.8(
52
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Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Destiny's Tree Service is a wonderful company to work with. We had two huge Leland cypress trees twice as tall as our house, wedged between two houses. Marvin and his Destiny's crew were amazing. They skillfully removed both trees, being careful not to damage the houses, roof, bushes, and lawn. Then they did a perfect job again removing two big stumps. Everyone paid such attention to detail. They are truly tree work artists and we want to say thank you so much. Also very reasonable priced."
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Tree Trimming

+1

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Axcobar Tree Experts
4.9(
34
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Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Axcobar should be your first choice for tree cutting and removal. Their service was outstanding in every way. Melvin responded in person to my emergency call after the recent tornado (microburst) in Olney took out six of the large, old trees in my yard. One of the trees was hanging over the deck and threatened to create more damage to my house if not skillfully removed. Axcobar showed up with a fabulous crew and a couple of trucks with shredders attached. These folks worked tirelessly over two days to cut, shred, and remove the trees that fell and the ones that were damaged and still standing. In addition, they removed all of the broken branches, twigs, and assorted debris in the area. We can not say enough good things about this service. Oh btw, their pricing was extremely competitive and fair. We will use them again and highly recommend them to others."
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+25

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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STRINGFELLOW'S TREE & YARD WORK
5.0(
8
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Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding. Mike contacted me right away and came over within the hour to look at the downed tree limb. His work crew arrived within a couple of hours after that to remove the tree limb. Everything is cleaned up and looks great. Thank you very much."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ross Tree Service Ltd
4.3(
228
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Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The whole process was very easy; after calling to schedule, they were actually able to come out the next day since they were in the area. The staff was very professional and took care to not damage some fragile beds and plantings. Two of the trees were very close to the fenceline, and everything was taken down expertly. One tree was a very large dead tree and it also was taken down skillfully. Everything was cleaned up very neatly; we had asked if they could also take a brush pile, which they did. We chose not to have the stumps ground as the trees were all in the backyard. Overall, an excellent experience and would hire again."
Ross Tree Service owns a bucket truck for the more complicated jobs. We also contract a crane company with a highly experienced crane operator.
Ross Tree Service has several stump grinders.
Ross Tree Service has experienced climbers who can free climb and also have plenty experience with crane jobs and emergency response.
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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FAQs for tree stump removal projects in Gainesville, VA

Always transport chainsaws with the engine off and chain brake engaged. Use the protective bar cover provided by the rental company to prevent accidental contact with the cutting chain. Position the chainsaw securely in your vehicle to prevent movement during transit, ideally in a truck bed or trunk rather than the passenger compartment. 

For gas models, ensure the fuel cap is tight and position the saw to minimize potential leakage. Keep the chainsaw away from passengers and other items that could be damaged.

Proper safety equipment is essential when operating any chainsaw. At minimum, you should have eye protection (safety glasses or a face shield), hearing protection (earplugs or earmuffs), cut-resistant gloves, chainsaw chaps or pants, and sturdy boots with good traction. 

Many rental facilities offer basic safety kits alongside chainsaw rentals. If you'll be using chainsaws regularly, investing in quality personal safety gear is advisable. Never operate a chainsaw without appropriate protective equipment, regardless of the job size.

While rental companies will rent chainsaws to beginners, inexperience significantly increases safety risks. If you've never used a chainsaw before, request a demonstration from the rental staff and thoroughly review the operator's manual before starting. Begin with smaller, more manageable cutting tasks to build comfort with the tool's operation. 

For significant cutting jobs, consider either taking a chainsaw safety course first or hiring professionals instead. The learning curve for safe chainsaw operation is steep, and caution is paramount.

If mechanical problems develop during your rental, immediately cease operation and contact the rental company. Most reputable rental businesses will either provide a replacement chainsaw or repair the equipment if the breakdown resulted from normal use rather than misuse. Document the issue with photographs when possible and maintain records of when you reported the problem. 

Having your rental agreement readily available when you call will expedite the resolution process. The rental company should adjust your rental period to account for any downtime.

The Gainesville, VA homeowners’ guide to tree stump removals

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