Top Rated Tree Removal Company In Reston VA
Tree removal for homes and businesses in Reston, VA and nearby communities
- Honest Upfront Pricing
- Led by Virginia’s First ATCP-Certified Professional Arborist (#5 in the U.S.)
- ISA Certified Arborists, TRAQ and CTSP on Staff
- 24/7 Emergency Crews, Usually on the Way Within 15 Minutes
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Grant Brothers Tree Service Reviews
Led by Virginia’s first ATCP-Certified Professional Arborist, Grant Brothers Tree Service has provided expert tree removal in Reston Virginia for hundreds of homeowners. Our team safely removes hazardous, dead, or unwanted trees to protect your property and improve your landscape, from storm-split oaks to dead ash. We provide clear, up-front pricing, competitive rates, and back every project with our exclusive satisfaction guarantee, so you get professional results you can trust.
“… While on site they safely removed several trees from our property and next-door neighbors, as well as hauled away several large piles of old wood/limbs. …”
— Alaina M., Google review
Emergency tree removal services are available 24/7 for fallen trees, storm damage, or hazardous limbs. When a Reston storm splits a tree, we respond quickly, faster than anyone else, and a crew is usually on the way within 15 minutes. We remove threats safely and restore peace of mind. No delays, no guesswork, just expert care when it matters most.
Our tree removal experts handle hazardous, dead, or unwanted trees using safe techniques and the right equipment in accordance with ANSI z133 safety standards. For big trees over roofs or in tight cluster yards, our fleet of heavy equipment and cranes gets it done. We professionally protect your property while ensuring fast and clean removal.
Tree pruning improves safety, encourages healthy growth, and enhances curb appeal. Our certified arborists remove deadwood, reduce risk, and shape your trees with precision using industry-approved methods for long-term health and structure. A good trim is often how you keep a tree Reston Association would rather see saved.
Our plant health care and tree cabling services provide structural support and promote tree health. We stabilize weak limbs, reduce risk, and apply expert techniques to preserve and extend the life of your valuable trees. Cabling can help a storm-damaged tree stay standing instead of coming down.
After tree removal, stump grinding reduces potential hazards and prepares your yard for new landscaping. Removing a tree in view of a Reston street or public path? RA wants the stump fully removed too. We grind stumps and clean up all debris so your outdoor space is clear, usable and free of eyesores.
Our land clearing services remove trees, brush, and debris to prepare your site for construction or landscaping. We clear lots safely and efficiently while minimizing impact to surrounding areas and maintaining environmental care. Clearing 2,500 square feet or more in Reston needs a county permit, and we plan for it.
We provide complete tree service solutions including pruning, removal, stump grinding, and preventative care. Every job is handled with attention to safety, quality, and professionalism to protect your property and promote healthy growth, from one dead ash to a whole wooded backyard.
Our Tree Removal Process in Reston VA
Fast, Easy Tree Removal in Reston
Tree Removal in Reston: What RA Needs First
In Reston, the paperwork depends on whether the tree is alive:
- Dead or dying tree: no Reston Association application. Keep photos or an arborist’s statement in case RA asks.
- Live tree 4 inches or more across (measured 4.5 feet up), or any live ornamental tree such as a dogwood, holly or cherry: RA approval first. Up to 3 live trees in 12 months can get staff review with 3 neighbor signatures (a cluster officer plus 2 neighbors in a cluster).
- Good reasons: disease or decline, damage it can’t survive (like a lightning strike), danger to people or property, or a tree too big for its space when pruning won’t help. Falling leaves alone won’t do.
Our professional tree removal in Reston Virginia protects your home, property, and loved ones from dangerous or unhealthy trees. We use advanced equipment, protective measures and highly trained crews to remove trees safely, even in tight spaces. We minimize impact on your landscape and prevent damage to structures and utilities. Every job follows ANSI A300 and Z133 standards for precision and care. Storm damage, disease, or a tree blocking new construction: our experienced team provides fast, reliable solutions. Call (703) 659-8733 or book your tree removal service online with Grant Brothers Tree Service today.
FAQ About Tree Removal in Reston VA
Have questions about tree removal in Reston? Here are clear answers on Fairfax County tree laws, Reston Association approval, timing, storms, safety and costs. If you don’t see your question listed here, give us a call. We’re ready to guide you through every step of your tree removal service.
Permit requirements vary by county and city, and Reston follows Fairfax County’s. The county needs no permit to remove one tree on your own lot. It does need a permit to clear 2,500 square feet or more, and a free waiver for dead or dying trees in a stream buffer (RPA). We can guide you on local regulations in Reston, Fairfax, McLean, Ashburn, and surrounding areas, including Reston Association’s rules, so your tree removal complies before work begins. See the county’s tree removal rules.
No. Reston Association lets you remove any number of dead or dying trees without an application, as long as they aren’t on a DRB-approved landscape plan. Keep photos or a certified arborist’s statement, because RA staff can ask to see them. Near a lake or stream, check the county RPA map first.
An application that gives each tree’s size, species and reason for removal, a site plan or photos showing where it stands, photos or a certified arborist’s statement, any replacement plan and 3 neighbors’ signatures (a cluster officer plus 2 neighbors in a cluster). If photos don’t clearly show the problem, RA asks for a statement from a certified arborist with an ISA certification number. Our arborists can write the arborist letters some rules require, including Reston Association statements. Most tree contractors don’t have arborists on staff. We have a strong team of them. Read RA’s tree removal guideline.
The work goes fast once we start. The wait is usually the paperwork: a dead tree can be scheduled right away, while a live tree waits for RA’s written decision. Consultation decisions usually come within 3 days of the meeting, and Design Review Board Panel decisions about a week after.
Get everyone out, call 911, and stay away until responders say it’s safe. Then call us, 24/7. We often answer within minutes, and a crew is usually on the way within 15 minutes. Our emergency tree removal in Reston VA typically arrives on-site within 1-2 hours, with average arrival times under two hours. We handle the entire storm damage tree removal process for you, putting safety first, securing the area and removing hazardous trees to protect your property. Reston has seen it before, like the April 19, 2019 tornado that sent a tree through a Quietree Drive townhouse roof.
It might. The Design Review Board encourages, and may require, a replacement tree as a condition of approval, and you must keep it alive. Plan for it early, and we’ll grind the stump so the new tree has room.
