Tree service in Richmond, VA: how to choose, local facts and permits

Get two or three written quotes from insured local companies, ask for proof of insurance sent by the insurer, read recent Google reviews and ask who handles any city permit. In our October 2026 check we found 32 tree companies listed on Google Maps in the Richmond area, so you have choices.

Our October 2026 check of Google Maps found 32 tree service companies in the Richmond, VA area after removing duplicates, franchises and unrelated businesses. The real number may be higher, because some crews are not on Google Maps.

Not on its own. 12% of the Richmond listings we checked had no website. Look instead at insurance, a written quote, recent reviews and how clearly they answer your questions.

There is no magic number. The median Richmond listing we checked had 59 reviews and the three most-reviewed had between 324 and 1,469 reviews. A newer company can be good with few reviews; read what customers say and how the owner replies.

Richmond's Urban Forestry Division issues permits to prune or remove city trees, and residents may apply to remove city trees at their own expense. The city pages we read cover city trees only; we did not find a city-wide permit rule for trees on private land. Call the city if you are unsure. See our Richmond tree permit page for sources. Short explanation, not legal advice.

Tropical storms and nor'easters can hit the coast from June to November. Summer thunderstorms bring strong wind statewide, and ice and snow damage trees inland from December to March. Have large trees near the house checked before the season starts.

Late fall through late winter is a good window for most trees, while they are dormant and the ground is firm. Dead or broken limbs can come out at any time of year, and spring-flowering trees like dogwood and redbud are usually pruned right after they bloom. Ask a certified arborist about your tree.

It depends on the tree size, how close it is to the house or lines, access for equipment, cleanup and stump work. We do not publish prices for tree work. Get two or three written quotes so you can compare.

We only name a company when its owner claims a free profile and agrees to show it. We do not rank companies, there is no pay-to-rank, and claimed profiles are shown in alphabetical order. To see every local company, search Google Maps and read their reviews.

Claim your free profile on our claim page. We confirm you run the business by phone or email before anything goes live, and you can ask us to change or remove it at any time.