Dead wood removal
Dead and broken limbs come out first. They are the ones that fall on cars and roofs.
Tree Trimming & Pruning · Richmond, VA
Tree Trimming in Richmond That Keeps Limbs Off the Roof and Out of the Storm
Dead wood out, low limbs raised, heavy branches cut back from the house. Done with clean cuts so the tree stays healthy.
- Talk directly with the owner
- Written price before work
- Brush chipped and hauled
Or call (804) 253-5876
What does tree trimming include?
Tree trimming means removing dead, broken and crossing branches, raising low limbs over lawns and driveways, and cutting back branches that grow toward the roof or gutters. MG Tree Service trims trees for homes in Richmond and the surrounding towns, chips the branches on site and leaves the yard clean.
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Tree Trimming & Pruning Done the Careful Way
A tree does not need to come down to be a problem. A single heavy limb over the bedroom, branches scraping the gutters or a canopy so thick it shades out the whole lawn are all reasons to trim. Good pruning fixes the problem and leaves a tree that still looks like a tree.
Around Richmond, the usual suspects are willow oaks and red maples that grew big fast, pines with dead lower limbs, and crape myrtles that get cut back too hard every year. We trim to remove risk first, then shape for clearance and light.
When it is time to trim
- Branches touching or hanging over the roof, gutters or chimney
- Dead or broken limbs left over from the last storm
- Low limbs blocking the driveway, sidewalk or a view from the street
- A canopy so dense the grass underneath will not grow
- Limbs growing toward the power line that feeds the house
- Crossing branches rubbing against each other
What is included
What You Get With Our Tree Trimming & Pruning
Roof and house clearance
Branches are cut back from the roof, gutters and siding so they stop scraping and dropping debris.
Crown raising
Low limbs are raised over lawns, driveways and walkways for clearance and more light.
Chipping and cleanup
Everything we cut goes through the chipper and leaves with us.
Owner-operated
Marcos looks at your trees himself and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.
How it works
How Our Tree Trimming & Pruning Works
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Tell us what bothers you
Roof clearance, dead limbs, too much shade. We start from what you want fixed.
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Walk the tree
We point out the limbs that matter and agree on how much comes off.
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Trim with clean cuts
Cuts are made at the right spot on the branch so the tree can close the wound.
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Chip and clean up
Brush is chipped and hauled, and the yard is raked and blown clean.
Pricing
What affects the price of tree trimming
Trimming is priced by the work the tree needs, not by a flat rate. These are the main factors.
- Size of the tree
- Taller trees need climbing and more time aloft.
- How much comes off
- Removing a few dead limbs is quicker than a full crown cleanup.
- What is below
- Limbs over a roof or fence have to be lowered carefully instead of dropped.
- Number of trees
- Several trees in one visit usually cost less per tree than separate trips.
From our jobs
Tree Trimming & Pruning Photos From Real Jobs
Every photo on this page comes from our own work around Richmond.
Tree Trimming & Pruning Questions We Hear Most
Late fall through winter is ideal for most trees around Richmond, because the tree is dormant and you can see the branch structure. Dead, broken or dangerous limbs can be removed any time of year.
Done right, no. Clean cuts at the branch collar and not taking too much of the canopy at once keep the tree healthy. Topping a tree, cutting the whole top off, is what causes damage, and it is not how we prune.
We can trim branches near the line that runs from the street to your house after checking it at the estimate. Main power lines along the street are handled by Dominion Energy, so call them for those.
Most mature yard trees do well with a check every few years. Fast-growing trees near the house may need attention more often.
Yes. We remove crossing and dead branches and thin them out instead of cutting every trunk back to the same stub, which is the habit that weakens them.
Often booked together
Tree RemovalTall pines, leaning oaks and dead trees taken down piece by piece, lowered with rope and cleaned up before we leave.Mulch InstallationBeds cleaned out, edges defined and fresh mulch laid at the right depth around trees and shrubs.Stump GrindingOld stumps, new stumps and surface roots ground down below the grass line.
Where we work
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