Bradford and Callery pears
Popular in the 90s, they tend to split at the trunk as they mature. Many are due to come out.
Tree Service · Glen Allen, VA
Tree Service in Glen Allen, Neat Enough for HOA Neighborhoods
Trimming, removals, stump grinding and fresh mulch for homes around Twin Hickory, Wyndham, Innsbrook and the Short Pump side of Henrico.
- Talk directly with the owner
- Written price before work
- Brush chipped and hauled
Or call (804) 253-5876
Who does tree trimming and removal in Glen Allen, VA?
MG Tree Service trims, removes and grinds stumps for homeowners in Glen Allen and western Henrico County, including Twin Hickory, Wyndham and the neighborhoods around Innsbrook and Short Pump. Many jobs here are in HOA communities, so the focus is on clean work, tidy beds and a yard that looks finished when we leave.
Glen Allen, VA
Glen Allen Yards Are Growing Up
Most Glen Allen neighborhoods were built from the late 1980s through the 2000s, and the trees planted then are now full size. The maples and pears that looked small by the driveway are touching the gutters, the river birches by the patio have doubled, and the wooded buffers along the back of the lots have grown tall and thick.
That is why the most common Glen Allen calls are trimming and cleanup rather than emergency removals: lifting limbs off the roof, thinning trees that shade out the lawn, taking out a pear that started to split, and refreshing tired mulch beds. When a tree does need to come out, it is usually because it was planted too close to the house or a storm damaged it.
Because so many Glen Allen homes sit in HOA communities, appearance matters. Clean cuts, no ruts in the lawn, beds put back together and the street left clear are part of every job.
From one of our jobs in the Richmond area.
Local trees
Trees That Need the Most Attention in Glen Allen
Subdivision landscaping from twenty or thirty years ago is reaching maturity. These are the trees we work on most.
Red maples
Planted close to houses and driveways, now crowding roofs and lifting edges.
River birches
Fast-growing, messy and often too close to patios and walks.
Buffer pines and oaks
Tall trees in the wooded strip behind the house that lean toward the open yard.
What we do here
Common Tree Jobs in Glen Allen
- 01Roof and gutter clearanceLimbs cut back from rooflines on two-story homes so they stop scraping and filling the gutters.Tree Trimming & Pruning in Glen Allen
- 02Pear and maple removalsSplitting pears and oversized maples removed before they fail.Tree Removal in Glen Allen
- 03Fresh mulch for the front bedsBeds cleaned, edged and covered with fresh mulch for curb appeal.Mulch Installation in Glen Allen
- 04Stumps in the front lawnStumps ground so the lawn can be seeded and the HOA is happy.Stump Grinding in Glen Allen
Good to know
HOA Approval and Henrico County Notes
Many Glen Allen neighborhoods have an HOA with architectural guidelines, and some require approval before removing a tree, especially in common areas or buffers. It is a good idea to check your covenants before the job. If your HOA wants details, we can describe the work so you can submit the request.
For a normal tree on a private residential lot in Henrico County, a permit is usually not required. Trees in common areas belong to the HOA, and trees along public roads may belong to the county or VDOT, so those are handled through them.
Glen Allen lots are usually accessible from the driveway, so the chipper stays on the pavement and the lawn stays in good shape. We put down extra care on irrigation heads and landscape lighting, which are common in these yards.
Where in town
Glen Allen Areas We Work In
We cover Glen Allen and the west end of Henrico County.
Twin Hickory
Wyndham
Innsbrook area
Short Pump area
Hunton Park area
Nuckols Road corridor
Staples Mill Road area
Mountain Road area
Tree Service Questions From Glen Allen Homeowners
Some do. Check your covenants or ask the management company, especially for trees in buffers or common areas. We can describe the work for your request.
Many owners do. Bradford and other Callery pears tend to split as they age and they spread into nearby woods. If yours has a split, a big lean or heavy limbs over the house, it is worth looking at.
Yes. Trimming plus fresh mulch is a common Glen Allen combination, and it leaves the yard looking finished.
We keep the chipper and truck on the driveway whenever possible and protect the lawn, irrigation and lighting during the work.
From the blog
Tree Care Guides for Glen Allen Homeowners
Costs, timing and what to look for before you hire.
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Clearing a Backyard in Chesterfield County: A Step-by-Step Plan
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