Norfolk Tree Services | Expert Tree Removal, Trimming, Pruning & Stump Grinding
For 28 years, Norfolk Tree Services has cared for the trees of Norfolk homes, businesses, and communities. When Hurricane Matthew hit in 2016, our crews helped neighbors and business owners get back on track. That local-first spirit guides every job today. From Ghent, West Ghent, and Freemason to Colonial Place and Riverview, many customers have trusted us for years, and we earn that trust with every visit.
Whether you own a home or manage a business, Tony Edmund and our 32 crew members and staff are ready to help. We remove dead, hazardous, and unwanted trees, working carefully around roofs, fences, and driveways. We also trim and prune to clear dead branches and keep growth away from buildings, walkways, and parking areas. We grind stumps below ground so your property is safe and ready to use, and respond when storms bring trees and limbs down. We’re licensed, insured, and certified, with a DPOR contractor license, ISA Certified Arborist credentials, and TCIA accreditation. Request a free estimate, typically within one to three weeks. We ask for a 35-50% deposit to start, with the balance due only after the job is finished to your satisfaction.
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Our Reliable Tree Services for Norfolk Homes
Tree Removal
Norfolk Tree Services removes dead, dangerous, hazardous, and large standing trees from homes and houses across Norfolk, using sectional dismantling, rigging, and controlled lowering to protect roofs, fences, driveways, vehicles, and nearby structures. Tight-access jobs, haul-away, and site cleanup are handled by our crews from start to finish. In Colonial Place and Riverview, a river-adjacent neighborhood with an eclectic feel, older lots with large trees close to structures are common. In our opinion, sectional dismantling works best there.
Emergency Tree Removal
Our 24/7 emergency tree team responds fast to fallen, downed, and uprooted trees, with urgent site securing, hanging-limb response, and debris haul-away to keep your roof, driveway, vehicle, or private structure safe. Crane and bucket truck access handles the toughest jobs. Norfolk’s coastal storms and high winds, like Hurricane Matthew in 2016, can bring trees down at any hour, so our 24-hour crews stay ready. Call anytime, and we’ll be there as quickly as conditions allow!
Tree Trimming
Our trimming and pruning services address dead branches, broken limbs, and hazardous limbs on Norfolk properties, where humid summers and coastal winds keep trees under constant stress. Services include deadwood removal, selective branch reduction, canopy shaping, crown lifting, and debris cleanup, keeping growth clear of your house, roof, driveway, and private structures. Since our crews arrive with the equipment to finish the work on site, most trimming jobs are completed in a single visit.
Stump Grinding
We provide stump grinding and stump removal for homes and businesses, using a stump grinder to grind a stump and eliminate the trip hazard it leaves behind. Our tree-and-stump service clears the remaining stump with below-grade grinding, while root-ball extraction, excavation, backfill, and chips and mulch are available for larger root balls. Mark, one of our lead arborists, has serviced over 200 clients in the last six months and matches the method to your site.
Hazardous and Dangerous Tree Removal
Our hazardous and dangerous tree removal service handles dead and structurally compromised trees that threaten Norfolk properties, where saturated soil and coastal winds can weaken even large trees. Using sectional dismantling, rigging, and controlled lowering, with crane-assisted removal and aerial lift access when a job calls for it, we work safely around nearby roofs, fences, neighbors, and driveways. Each removal is planned around the tree’s condition, so risky trees come down safely and under control.
Storm Damage Tree Removal
When a storm-damaged tree lands on your house or roof, our Norfolk Tree Services experts respond quickly to get it safely off. From fallen, downed, and uprooted trees to blocked driveways and a vehicle trapped underneath, we handle wind damage limb removal, debris removal, and storm cleanup. Since Norfolk’s hurricane season runs from June to November and brings strong winds, we stay ready to clear damage and get your property back to normal. We will assess your site and plan the safest removal on arrival.
Our Prime Commercial Tree Services in Norfolk, VA
Commercial Tree Removal
Norfolk Tree Services provides commercial tree removal for businesses, apartment complexes, and managed properties, handling hazardous, failed, storm-damaged, and obstructive trees. Our crews use sectional removal, crane-assisted removal, and aerial lift access for tight-access jobs near a parking lot, entrance, walkway, roof, or fence, with traffic and pedestrian control and debris cleanup included. Led by Tony Edmund, our team brings 28 years of Norfolk tree care to every commercial site.
Commercial Tree Trimming
We provide commercial tree trimming for businesses, office parks, and apartment complexes, including preventative structural pruning, deadwood removal, overextended-limb removal, canopy trimming, and clearance pruning around buildings, walkways, parking, signage, and access points, keeping sites safe and welcoming for visitors. Pre-storm pruning is available ahead of hurricane season. In 2019, we served JANAF Shopping Center and Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. In our opinion, preventative clearance pruning works best for busy Norfolk properties.
Commercial Emergency Tree Service
Commercial emergency tree service in Norfolk gives businesses a fast path back to normal after storm damage. Our 24/7 crews clear downed trees and handle fallen tree cleanup with temporary hazard stabilization, crane and skid-steer support, and debris hauling, reopening your business site, entrance, parking, driveway, and access routes. Emergency calls are a close second in demand after removals. That said, our team includes ISA Certified Arborists, and our company is TCIA accredited.
HOA Tree Removal
Our HOA tree removal service supports HOAs, condo associations, multifamily owners, and apartment communities across Norfolk, from Elizabeth River condos to Ocean View neighborhoods. Services include tree removal, common-area pruning, stump grinding, and storm cleanup around shared drives, walkways, entrances, and community buildings. Because residents live and move through these spaces daily, our crews use tenant access coordination to schedule work around your community, and we leave the area clear and open again.
Storm Debris And Cleanup
We clear storm debris, downed limbs, and fallen branches from businesses, HOA common areas, parking lots, and private access routes, so your property can reopen safely. Services include emergency branch removal, fallen-tree cleanup, limb removal, and haul-away, leaving no mess behind. Whether you need a quick sweep of scattered branches or a full cleanup after a major storm, our crews restore access fast. You can look to our work at Downtown and Waterside District properties as proof.
Stump Grinding
Norfolk Tree Services covers commercial stump grinding and stump removal services, clearing leftover stumps from HOA and apartment sites, using a stump grinder and specialized equipment for below-grade grinding around parking and hardscape areas and irrigation. For tree-and-stump removal jobs, we also offer root-ball extraction, excavation, and backfill, so the ground is ready to reuse. Our crews work to keep your walkways, lawns, and sprinkler lines undisturbed, leaving the site clean, level, and safe.
Why Norfolk Clients Trust Us for Tree Care Services
Licensed to Work in Norfolk and Virginia
We hold a Norfolk business license, a DPOR contractor license, and proof of DPOR certification. That means your project is handled by a company that meets local and state requirements, so you aren’t taking a risk on unlicensed work.
Insured and Fully Covered
We carry insurance and workers’ compensation coverage on our crews. If something goes wrong on your property, you aren’t left responsible for damage or injury, which gives homeowners, property managers, and HOA boards real peace of mind.
Certified Arborists You Can Trust
Our team includes ISA Certified Arborists with the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ), and we’re a TCIA Accredited Company. These credentials show we follow recognized industry standards, so the work is done properly and you get honest guidance on your trees.
Safety-Minded, Properly Trained Crews
Our crews complete OSHA-aligned safety training, and we hold a VDACS commercial pesticide applicator certification. Trained crews work more carefully around your roof, driveway, and people, and certified application means treatments are handled responsibly.
The Details Behind a Well-Executed Tree Removal
Good tree removal is craftsmanship, and it’s decided long before the first cut. Here’s what goes into every job we take on.
Reading the Tree First
Before any cutting starts, our crew studies the tree’s lean, weight distribution, and any signs of decay. A tree that looks simple from the street can behave very differently once it’s loaded, so we plan around what we actually see.
Precise Cuts
Every cut has a purpose. Whether it’s a carefully placed notch and back cut or a series of sectional cuts, we control exactly where each piece goes, which keeps the job predictable and your property safe.
Rigging and Controlled Lowering
Heavy limbs are guided down on ropes and rigging instead of being dropped. That keeps them clear of roofs, fences, vehicles, and neighboring properties, even on tight Norfolk lots where space is limited.
Protecting Your Property
We use ground protection and careful staging so your lawn, driveway, and nearby structures stay intact. Protecting what’s around the tree matters as much as removing the tree itself.
Cleanup and Finishing Details
We rake and blow out debris, then leave a clean stump height or grind below grade, depending on what you need. The site should look tidy and ready to use when we leave.
Cost & Pricing for Tree Services in Norfolk, VA
Residential Tree Service Pricing
Tree Removal
- Small tree removal — $350 to $550
- Medium tree removal — $600 to $1,000
- Large tree removal — $1,200 to $2,000+
- Tree and stump removal (bundled) † — add $100 to $400 per stump
Emergency Tree Removal
- Fallen tree cleared from driveway or yard — $600 to $1,500
- Emergency call-out surcharge — $150 to $500
- Crane or bucket truck access (if needed) — quoted per job
Tree Trimming
- Medium tree trimming — $400 to $500
- Large tree trimming — $800 to $900
- Dead branch or broken limb removal — $150 to $400
Stump Grinding
- Small stump — $120 to $250
- Average stump — $250 to $450
- Large stump, additional stumps, or root-ball extraction — $450 to $750+
Hazardous and Dangerous Tree Removal
- Dead or structurally compromised tree — $900 to $2,500
- Sectional dismantling near roofs, fences, and driveways — $1,500 to $3,500
- Crane-assisted removal — $2,500 and up
Storm Damage Tree Removal
- Limb removal and debris cleanup — $400 to $1,200
- Tree on house or roof — $1,500 to $4,000+
- Blocked driveway or vehicle recovery — $800 to $2,000
Commercial Tree Service Pricing
Commercial work varies widely with site size, access, and scheduling, so these are starting ranges with a custom quote for larger jobs.
Commercial Tree Removal
- Single tree at a business or apartment site — $1,000 to $3,500
- Crane or aerial lift access — quoted per job
- Traffic and pedestrian control — quoted per job
Commercial Tree Trimming
- Clearance pruning around buildings, signage, and walkways — $600 to $2,000
- Full site pruning (office park or apartment complex) — custom quote
Commercial Emergency Tree Service
- Downed tree cleared from entrance or parking — $1,200 to $4,000
- Emergency call-out surcharge — $250 to $750
HOA Tree Removal
- Common-area tree removal — $1,000 to $3,500 per tree
- Multi-tree community job — custom quote
Storm Debris and Cleanup
- Parking lot or access route cleanup — $800 to $3,000
- HOA common-area cleanup — $1,000 to $4,000
- Haul-away — quoted by volume
Commercial Stump Grinding
- Per stump — $200 to $600
- Multiple stumps — discounted per stump
How Norfolk’s Coastal Weather Affects Your Trees
Living on the water gives Norfolk its character, but it also puts trees under steady stress. Understanding how the weather works on them helps you spot problems early.
Why some trees fail when others stand
Hurricanes and nor’easters load a tree’s canopy like a sail. Trees with dense crowns, shallow roots, or hidden decay tend to give way first, while sturdier neighbors ride out the same wind.
What the ground and water do
- Saturated, sandy soil and a high water table weaken root anchoring, so trees can uproot even in moderate wind.
- Salt spray and tidal flooding stress trees near the water, leaving them weaker over time.
Warning signs after a storm
- A new or worsening lean
- Soil lifting or cracking at the base (root heave)
- Cracked, split, or hanging limbs
- Exposed roots or a tree that moves in the ground
Call for emergency removal when
- A tree or limb is on your house, roof, or vehicle
- A tree blocks your driveway or access route
- A leaning tree or hanging limb is over a structure, walkway, or parking area
It can usually wait when
- Damage is minor and well away from structures
- A small limb has fallen into an open yard
When in doubt, keep people and vehicles clear and call us. Our Norfolk Tree Services specialist can tell you whether a tree needs urgent attention or can safely wait.
Areas we serve
Norfolk
Virginia Beach
Chesapeake
Portsmouth
Suffolk
Hampton
Newport News
Poquoson
Smithfield
Carrollton
Yorktown
Isle of Wight
What Norfolk Customers Say About Our Tree Services
“A big oak in our backyard was leaning toward the house after a windy week, and I didn’t know who to trust. The Norfolk Tree Services crew came out, took it down in sections, and put plywood down over the lawn so nothing got torn up. They even ground the stump and raked everything before they left.”
Linda Marshall
Homeowner, Colonial Place
“We had a limb come down across our entrance on a Saturday morning, right before customers started arriving. Norfolk Tree Services had a crew there fast, cleared the parking area, and hauled everything off, so we opened on time. They kept us updated the whole way.”
Markus Okafor
Owner, Okafor Family Dental, Wards Corner
“Our community had overgrown trees hanging over shared walkways and a couple of dead ones near the clubhouse. Norfolk Tree Services scheduled the work around our residents, trimmed back the branches, and removed the dead trees without blocking anyone’s driveway. Our board was impressed by how organized they were.”
Karen Whitfield
Board President, Riverview Condominium Association
Tree Services FAQs
Yes. Norfolk Tree Services holds a Norfolk business license, a DPOR contractor license, proof of DPOR certification, insurance, and workers' compensation coverage. Our team also includes ISA Certified Arborists with the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ), and we are a TCIA Accredited Company.
Free estimates are typically provided within one to three weeks of your request. We cover tree removal, tree trimming, and stump grinding for Norfolk homes, businesses, and communities.
Yes. We ask for an initial payment of 35% to 50% to start the project. The remaining balance is due only after the work is finished to your satisfaction.
Yes. We offer stump grinding below ground level, either as part of a tree-and-stump removal or as a standalone service for a remaining stump. This leaves the area clear, safe, and ready to use.
Yes. We've been doing this for 28 years and helped Norfolk homes and businesses recover after Hurricane Matthew in 2016. We handle fallen trees, downed limbs, and storm debris, including trees on roofs and blocked driveways.
Yes. Our team of 32 crew members and staff serves homeowners, businesses, and communities across Norfolk, including long-time customers in Ghent, West Ghent, Freemason, Colonial Place, and Riverview. Commercial and HOA work includes removal, trimming, stump grinding, and storm cleanup.
Get Reliable Tree Care in Norfolk, VA
Whether you need to remove a dead tree, clear overgrown branches, grind an unwanted stump, or address storm damage, Norfolk Tree Services is here to help. With 28 years of experience serving homes, businesses, and communities throughout Norfolk, we’re committed to providing dependable tree care and a straightforward service experience. Contact us by phone or fill out our online form to request a free estimate.
Estimates are typically provided within one to three weeks. A 35% to 50% initial payment is required to begin the project, with the remaining balance due only after the work is completed to your satisfaction. Reach out today and let’s talk about your tree care needs.