Top Rated Tree Service In Reston VA
Tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, plant care and 24/7 emergency tree service 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 professional tree care, pruning, stump grinding, and tree removal for hundreds of homeowners. Nearly half of Reston is under tree cover, so the crew you trust with your trees matters. We keep things simple: honest, upfront pricing and affordable rates for every customer. And with our exclusive satisfaction guarantee, you can trust that your trees and property are in the best hands.
“… The crew was professional and very skilled at what they do. Everything was completed smoothly from start to finish. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a knowledgeable and dependable tree service!”
— Lori F., Google review
Emergency tree removal services are available 24/7 for fallen trees, storm damage, or hazardous limbs. Did a storm drop a tree on your Reston roof, carport or path? 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. Before a healthy Reston tree comes down, we check if it needs Reston Association approval. 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. Most Reston trees do best with tree trimming every 2-3 years to maintain health, shape, and safety. Outside a Tree Save area, Reston Association needs no application for it.
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. That matters in Reston, where many older chestnut, white and red oaks are in decline.
After tree removal, stump grinding reduces potential hazards and prepares your yard for new landscaping. In most Reston yards, Reston Association requires stumps seen from a street or public path to be fully removed. 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. Every plan respects Reston’s wooded natural areas and stream buffers.
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. That goes for a cluster home or a wooded lot.
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Tree Service in Reston, VA: Who Handles Which Tree?
Reston is a planned community, not a town. It’s part of Fairfax County. Reston has villages like Lake Anne, Hunters Woods, South Lakes and North Point, four lakes, 55+ miles of paths and nearly 50% tree cover. Reston Association (RA) has been a Tree City USA since 1994. Who handles a tree depends on where it stands:
- Your lot: you do, and Reston Association must approve most live-tree removals first.
- Cluster common land: your cluster association applies to RA.
- RA open space: RA’s own crews care for hundreds of acres of forest. Report a problem tree to RA’s Central Services Facility at 703-437-7658.
- Public roads: VDOT maintains most of them. Call 1-800-FOR-ROAD.
On your property, our ISA Certified Arborists handle tree removal, tree trimming, emergency tree service, pruning, and more. We shape overgrown canopies and clear hazardous limbs. Our advanced equipment, including our fleet of heavy equipment and cranes, lets us work efficiently. We follow strict safety standards to protect your home, landscape, and surrounding property, for scheduled maintenance or urgent storm cleanup.
Get started today: call (703) 659-8733 or book your tree service online now.
FAQ About Tree Service in Reston, VA
Have questions about tree service in Reston? Here are straight answers on county permits, Reston Association approvals, certified arborists, storms and power lines. If you don’t see your question, just give us a call. We’re happy to guide you and make sure your property gets the expert care it deserves.
Usually not from the county, for one tree on your own lot. Reston isn’t a town, so Fairfax County rules apply. You need a county permit to clear 2,500 square feet or more, or to clear even a small area in a floodplain. Removing trees in a stream buffer (Resource Protection Area) needs a county waiver. The rule most Reston homes run into is Reston Association’s, in the next answer. See the county’s tree removal rules.
For live trees, usually yes. RA must approve removing any live tree 4 inches or more across, measured 4.5 feet up. It must also approve removing any live ornamental tree, like a dogwood, holly or cherry. Dead trees and normal pruning outside a Tree Save area need no application. Read RA’s tree removal guideline.
It depends on the review level. Consultation decisions usually come within 3 days of the meeting, and Design Review Board Panel decisions about a week after. Single-family owners need 3 neighbor signatures (cluster owners: a cluster officer plus 2 neighbors), and they show neighbors were told, not that they agree. No work may start until RA’s written decision arrives.
Yes. Grant Brothers is led by Virginia’s first ATCP-Certified Professional Arborist (#5 in the U.S.), with ISA Certified Arborists on staff, plus TRAQ and CTSP. RA asks for a certified arborist’s statement, with an ISA certification number, when photos don’t clearly show why a tree must come down. 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. We’re fully licensed and insured and follow ANSI A300 and Z133 standards, so you can trust our team to work safely and professionally, and every job meets industry safety and quality standards.
Fast. 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. We specialize in storm damage tree removal, making the process easier and faster for you. We put safety first, secure the area, and remove hazardous trees or limbs to protect your property. On July 5, 2026, the Reston and Herndon area was hit hardest in Fairfax County by a storm that tore down trees and knocked out power for thousands. Call now, 24/7: (703) 659-8733.
Dominion Energy, first. Stay back and call 1-866-366-4357: Virginia law bars work near a high-voltage line until the danger is handled. We coordinate with Dominion or NOVEC when it’s needed. We check whether a tree is within the utility’s minimum approach distance, and depending on your project we can sometimes arrange for Dominion to remove part or all of a tree near its lines at no cost to you. On March 23, 2026, one tree on a line at Hunter Mill Road and Sunrise Valley Drive cut power to 700+ south Reston customers.
