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Tree Service in Richmond, VA

Compare 10 local tree service pros. Typical service: $224–$627.

Top Tree Service Companies in Richmond

  1. 1.Truetimber Arborists

    4.9★ (322 reviews)

    4.9★ from 322 reviews

    +18045979995Website

  2. 2.Commonwealth Tree Care

    4.9★ (219 reviews)

    4.9★ from 219 reviews

    +18043961896Website

  3. 3.Tree Care By The James

    5.0★ (71 reviews)

    5.0★ from 71 reviews

    +18044951680Website

  4. 4.Humanitree Tree Service

    4.7★ (37 reviews)

    4.7★ from 37 reviews

    +18046620777Website

  5. 5.Yoni Tree Experts LLC

    5.0★ (23 reviews)

    5.0★ from 23 reviews

    +18042003345

  6. 6.RVA Emergency Tree Removal

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

    +18662276439

  7. 7.RVA Roof and Tree Services Richmond VA

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +18044309955Website

  8. 8.J&H Tree Services

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +18043064207Website

  9. 9.Bobs Tree Service

    +18043820371Website

  10. 10.Commonwealth Grounds Service

    +18043055932Website

Tree Service Cost in Richmond

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Richmond
Tree trimming$224–$627/job
Tree removal$358–$1,343/job
Stump grinding$134–$403/job
Storm damage removal$448–$1,790/job

Tree Service prices in Richmond run about 11% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 10 companies serving Richmond, rated 4.9★ on average across 680 customer reviews.

Richmond Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Richmond's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
April 3
First fall frost
November 3
Annual precipitation
43.6"
Heating degree days
3,771
Cooling degree days
1,549
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan28.3°47.4°3.04"
Feb30.5°51.3°2.76"
Mar37.1°60°4.04"
Apr46.1°70.3°3.27"
May55°77.9°3.78"
Jun64.5°86.1°3.93"
Jul68.9°89.7°4.51"
Aug67.4°87.6°4.66"
Sep60.1°81.2°4.13"
Oct48.3°71°2.98"
Nov39.4°61.4°3.24"
Dec31.4°50.7°3.26"

NOAA station data 8.48 miles from Richmond.

Permits & Regulations in VA

  • Virginia does not license arborists as a distinct trade
  • Tree work contracted at $1,000 or more falls under DPOR contractor licensing like other specialty work
  • Applying pesticides to trees for compensation requires a VDACS pesticide business license and a certified applicator

License required: No state arborist license; DPOR contractor license at $1,000+

Sources: www.dpor.virginia.gov, www.vdacs.virginia.gov

Tree Service FAQs for Richmond

How much does tree trimming cost in Richmond?

Tree trimming in Richmond typically runs $224-$627 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Richmond, VA?

In VA, Virginia does not license arborists as a distinct trade. Check Richmond ordinances before removal, since tree rules are usually municipal rather than statewide.

How many tree services cover Richmond?

We track 10 tree professionals serving Richmond.

How does Richmond rainfall affect tree work?

Richmond averages 43.6 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Richmond trees keep growing?

With 1,549 cooling degree days and summer highs near 90F, Richmond trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in Richmond more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in Richmond runs about -10.5% versus the national average.

Do Richmond trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 28F and 3,771 heating degree days set how much Richmond trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Richmond?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Richmond means after the first frost around November 3 and before spring growth starts.