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Avatar for Ponki's Lawn Landscape and Tree Service, LLC

Ponki's Lawn Landscape and Tree Service, LLC

PO Box 1659
4.92(
111
)
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Ponki's Lawn Landscape and Tree Service, LLC

PO Box 1659
4.92(
111
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

We take great pride in the experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"He was the best price, completed the job on time. They removed four trees (one really big) right next to the house without damaging anything. Stump grinding was included in the quote. I would use them again for any tree removal."

Christopher S on August 2022

We take great pride in the experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"He was the best price, completed the job on time. They removed four trees (one really big) right next to the house without damaging anything. Stump grinding was included in the quote. I would use them again for any tree removal."

Christopher S on August 2022


Cardinal Ridge Landscape, LLC

15304 Surrey House Way
5.00(
2
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Cardinal Ridge Landscape, LLC

15304 Surrey House Way
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They did a great job trimming a tree and removing some bushes. They went above and beyond with cleaning up, making both garden beds look really nice. Would definitely use this company in the future."

Sarah K on January 2022

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They did a great job trimming a tree and removing some bushes. They went above and beyond with cleaning up, making both garden beds look really nice. Would definitely use this company in the future."

Sarah K on January 2022


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Andrade's Lawn Services, LLC

229 Roanoke Drive Southeast
4.80(
75
)
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Andrade's Lawn Services, LLC

229 Roanoke Drive Southeast
4.80(
75
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

Andrade's Lawn Services, LLC works hard to provide the highest quality workmanship and customer service on every job we are awarded. We take pride In high quality work. To ensure we will become the lawn service provider you will use for years to come. Thank you for the opportunity to service your request.

"Responsive and reasonable prices"

Ellen K on August 2025

Andrade's Lawn Services, LLC works hard to provide the highest quality workmanship and customer service on every job we are awarded. We take pride In high quality work. To ensure we will become the lawn service provider you will use for years to come. Thank you for the opportunity to service your request.

"Responsive and reasonable prices"

Ellen K on August 2025


Adam's Tree & Landscaping

10335 Dixon Road
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro

Adam's Tree & Landscaping

10335 Dixon Road
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 years of experience

We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Adam’s did a great job on the trees in my yard. They were professional, on-time, fair and reasonable price, we’re efficient, and cleaned up afterwards very well."

Craig H on June 2022

We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Adam’s did a great job on the trees in my yard. They were professional, on-time, fair and reasonable price, we’re efficient, and cleaned up afterwards very well."

Craig H on June 2022


"These guys were great! Took about an hour and a half to get everything done. Cleaned up the yard after they were finished. I would definitely hire again"

Charles G on September 2025

"These guys were great! Took about an hour and a half to get everything done. Cleaned up the yard after they were finished. I would definitely hire again"

Charles G on September 2025


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JL Tree Service, Inc.

10395 Democracy Lane
4.63(
32
)
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JL Tree Service, Inc.

10395 Democracy Lane
4.63(
32
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

JL Tree Service Inc has a long standing reputation for quality work, a quick response, and reasonable rates. We are always available for all of your tree care needs serving all of Northern VA, MD, & DC! Since 1975, JL Tree Service Inc has been a local area tree service provider and leader. With over 70 employees, many employees have been with our company for over 20, 30, and even 40 years! We have 5 ISA Certified Arborists on staff, so our tree service professionals can make good recommendations for your trees.

"He has great integrity and honors your request."

Phil M on November 2022

JL Tree Service Inc has a long standing reputation for quality work, a quick response, and reasonable rates. We are always available for all of your tree care needs serving all of Northern VA, MD, & DC! Since 1975, JL Tree Service Inc has been a local area tree service provider and leader. With over 70 employees, many employees have been with our company for over 20, 30, and even 40 years! We have 5 ISA Certified Arborists on staff, so our tree service professionals can make good recommendations for your trees.

"He has great integrity and honors your request."

Phil M on November 2022


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Seamans Tree Service

7227 John Marshall Highway
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Seamans Tree Service

7227 John Marshall Highway
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Approved Pro
24 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

At Seamans Tree Service, we provide professional, reliable, and affordable tree services for residential and commercial properties. With a commitment to safety, quality, and environmental responsibility, our skilled arborists specialize in tree removal, trimming, pruning, stump grinding, and emergency storm cleanup.

At Seamans Tree Service, we provide professional, reliable, and affordable tree services for residential and commercial properties. With a commitment to safety, quality, and environmental responsibility, our skilled arborists specialize in tree removal, trimming, pruning, stump grinding, and emergency storm cleanup.


JL Tree Removal Service, LLC

7004 Vantage Dr
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JL Tree Removal Service, LLC

7004 Vantage Dr
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Approved Pro
23 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

JL Tree Removal Service, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

JL Tree Removal Service, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!


Padilla Services LLC

5603 Lalos St
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro

Padilla Services LLC

5603 Lalos St
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! More than 10 years of experience.

"Padilla Services made my tree removal and trimming, shrub removal and replanting of new ones, mulch application and new shrub planting was a great experience. The team came out on time and got right to work. They were professional and keen to ask for clarification before trimming the trees to ensure they did it to our specifications. The follow up after job completion was unexpected but appreciated. I would recommend this company for any future landscaping work!"

Karim T on June 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! More than 10 years of experience.

"Padilla Services made my tree removal and trimming, shrub removal and replanting of new ones, mulch application and new shrub planting was a great experience. The team came out on time and got right to work. They were professional and keen to ask for clarification before trimming the trees to ensure they did it to our specifications. The follow up after job completion was unexpected but appreciated. I would recommend this company for any future landscaping work!"

Karim T on June 2025


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R&R Tree Service, LLC

8520 Smith Lane
4.92(
126
)
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R&R Tree Service, LLC

8520 Smith Lane
4.92(
126
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 years of experience

We take great pride in the experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet our customers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, SAFETY, and QUALITY. Give us a call today! We are fully licensed and INSURED (Workers comp included)

"Work was excellent. Worker was polite, capable and responsive. Some difficulty reaching contact: phone connection."

William S on July 2023

We take great pride in the experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet our customers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, SAFETY, and QUALITY. Give us a call today! We are fully licensed and INSURED (Workers comp included)

"Work was excellent. Worker was polite, capable and responsive. Some difficulty reaching contact: phone connection."

William S on July 2023

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FAQs for tree stump removal projects in Sterling, VA

The time it takes to grind a stump depends on its size and the type of wood. Small, softwood stumps take only 15 minutes to remove, while large, hardwood stumps can take several hours. Before the project begins, ask your stump grinding pro for an estimate so you can plan accordingly.

There are several alternative methods to stump removal, including winching it with mechanical equipment, cutting it with a chainsaw, grubbing out the stump and roots, initiating a burn with the required permits, activating natural rotting processes, and applying chemical treatments to expedite decay. Each method offers its own advantages and safety requirements, so it is important to select the option that best suits your project and complies with local regulations.

The cost of tree removal typically doesn't include stump grinding. Removing a stump requires different equipment and skills than cutting down a tree. If you want both services, your contractor will often charge extra for grinding the stump. However, bundling tree removal and stump grinding can sometimes save you money, so it's worth asking about package deals.

Pest issues in a tree stump do not slow down the grinding process. The decay accelerated by pests can make grinding more efficient. However, if an infestation is present, it is important to arrange for pest control afterward to safeguard the health of your garden. Ensuring thorough pest management after stone removal supports long-term yard stability and prevents further damage.

The Sterling, VA homeowners’ guide to tree stump removals

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