Tree Service in Anne Arundel County, MD
Pikesville Tree Service has been serving Anne Arundel County homeowners and businesses for over 20 years. We’re fully licensed, fully insured, and available 24/7 for emergencies across the county.
Professional Tree Services in Anne Arundel County, MD
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Tree Services We Provide in Anne Arundel County
Tree Removal
Removing a tree is never the first recommendation — but sometimes it’s the only safe option. Dead trees, trees with significant lean, diseased trees, and trees whose roots are damaging foundations or driveways all pose real risks. Our crew handles removals of every size, from single-family residential trees to large commercial lots, with equipment sized for tight residential spaces as well as open acreage.
Signs your tree may need removal:
- Large limbs with no foliage — a sign of declining health
- Visible lean, especially recent or sudden
- Cavities or holes at the base of the trunk
- Fungal growth (mushrooms) on the trunk or roots
- Discolored, spotted, or dropping leaves out of season
- Roots visibly lifting pavement, driveways, or foundations
Stump Removal
After a tree comes down, the stump stays behind — unless you call us. We use commercial-grade stump grinding equipment to reduce stumps 4–6 inches below grade, converting them into woodchips that decompose naturally over 1–2 years. For a cleaner finish, we can remove the woodchips entirely, backfill with topsoil, and seed with grass.
We handle stumps near fences, foundations, pools, and driveways — tight spaces are our specialty.
Storm Damage & Emergency Services
Anne Arundel County sees its share of nor’easters, summer storms, and high-wind events that bring trees down without warning. We offer true 24/7 emergency response — no answering service, no callback in the morning. When you call our main line after hours and select “Emergency Tree Services,” you’re connected directly to a manager who can dispatch a crew.
We also work directly with your homeowner’s insurance company, helping document damage and streamline the claims process so you’re not navigating it alone.
Insurance companies will approve an insurance claim if the fallen tree has damaged your home, vehicles, or other structures. If the tree fell in a location where it caused no damage (like on your lawn or in a wooded area), it’s unlikely your Insurance Company will cover the damage. It’s best to review your policy to understand coverage specifics.
According to Maryland law, if a tree has fallen onto your property from a neighboring property you will be responsible for the clean up. For more information on the laws specific to Maryland, please refer to your local government website.
Filing an insurance claim for a fallen tree involves several steps. Here’s a general outline of the process:
Assess the Situation
Safety First: Ensure that the area is safe. Avoid any hazards such as live wires or unstable structures. If you see a downed electric wire, stay at least 30ft away from the area and contact your service provider.
Evaluate Damage: Determine if the fallen tree has caused damage to your property, vehicles, or any structures.
Document the Damage
Take Photos: Capture clear photographs of the fallen tree, the damage it caused, and any other relevant details.
Gather Evidence: If possible, note the time of the incident and any factors that contributed to the tree falling (e.g., storm, disease).
Check Your Insurance Policy
Coverage Details: Review your homeowners’ insurance policy to understand coverage for fallen trees. Look for sections on storm damage, property damage, and liability.
Deductibles: Be aware of any deductibles that may apply to your claim.
Contact Your Insurance Company
Notify Promptly: Call your insurance provider as soon as possible to report the incident.
Provide Information: Be prepared to give details about the incident, including the time, date, and nature of the damage.
File the Claim
Claim Form: Your insurance company may require you to fill out a claim form. This can often be done online or over the phone.
Submit Documentation: Provide the photos and any other documentation you’ve gathered to support your claim.
Inspection by Adjuster
Schedule an Inspection: The insurance company may send an adjuster to assess the damage and determine the payout.
Be Present: It’s a good idea to be present during the inspection to explain the situation and answer any questions.
Tree Trimming and Pruning services
- 1. What are some of the benefits of regular trimming and pruning practices?
What are some of the benefits of regular trimming and pruning practices?
- Tree Health: Regular trimming and pruning of trees can vastly improve the overall health. This can limit or prevent certain diseases, help prevent the spreading of disease if your tree is already affected, create a strong overall structure to avoid safety hazards even during extreme weather, and improve exposure to sunlight and airflow. When branches are removed from a tree, its energy is refocused on the healthy limbs, promoting growth and creating a stronger and healthier tree
- Curb Appeal: Trimming and pruning of trees can add an aesthetically pleasing curb appeal.
- Increased Longevity: Eases the chance of noticing pest or health issues and gives you the chance to address them before it’s too late. Reducing the canopy and overall weight of the tree limbs can also protect from any root system damage.
- Cost-effective: Regular trimming might seem like an unnecessary expense, but in reality, regular maintenance will save you money. This will limit any costly repairs due to-effective damages that may occur from dropped limbs, fallen trees, or the need for your tree to be removed entirely.
- Protect People and Property: Signs of disease vary by tree species. Some signs that you should look out for include spotting or discolored leaves, signs of fungi (mushrooms) on the trunk, cavities, soft/decaying wood, or peeling/ loose bark.
- 2. What things should I look for when deciding if my tree needs to be trimmed/pruned?
What things should I look for when deciding if my tree needs to be trimmed/pruned?
- Dead Limbs: Limbs that do not have any leaves/ foliage.
- Broken branches: There are many incidents when limbs will break off and become stuck in the tree canopy. We urge you to have these removed before they fall or cause any concerns.
- Crossing branches: Branches that cross over each other cause a few issues. They limit the air flow within the tree, causing a higher risk of fallen limbs. They also limit the amount of sunlight that filters through the tree which can affect the health of the tree or the plants/lawn below.
- Inward-facing branches: Inward facing branches should be removed or shortened so that they can grow away from the trunk of the tree.
- Branches too close to utility or roof lines: We recommend keeping branches a safe distance away from utility lines and roof lines.
- Balance of weight: It’s important to keep in mind the overall balance of weight when it comes to the canopy of a tree. For example, if the majority of the limbs are on the right hand side, it could cause the tree’s root system to lean in that direction and slowly decline the overall health. It’s recommended to trim and prune a tree to create a balance of weight.
Stump Grinding
Stump grinding can be completed during or after a tree removal project. Our machine will grind about 4-6 inches deep (below grade) converting the stump and part of the root system into woodchips. These woodchips will be spread over the cavity to limit any tripping hazard and will decay into rich soil within 1-2 years.
Don’t care for the look of the woodchips? Our team can remove the woodchips, install soil within the cavity, and cover the soil with grass seed and straw for an additional price.
A few things to consider:
- We do not recommend planting another tree directly in this area until a few years after the removal. If you would like to plant a tree directly after, we recommend planting about 6ft from the initial stump.
- If you decide to have soil and grass seed installed, the grass seed will have to be watered daily for the seeds to germinate. We recommend about 15 minutes per day (unless natural rain) and the best time to do so is in the early morning or evening when the sun isn’t at it’s peak time.
- This service does not include root tracing. If you are interested in having the entire root system ground out, please speak to the estimator during your consultation.
- If you are installing a structure or something similar in this area, the stump can be ground past 4-6 inches. Please speak to the estimator about this during your consultation.
Tree/Shrub Planting
Looking to plant new trees or shrubs on your property? We can help! Our team can provide options on a variety of different tree and shrub species based on what you are looking for. Our team will plant new trees/shrubs, install mulch, and stake and wire for support.
Tree Cabling & Bracing
Some trees can be saved — and structurally supported — rather than removed. Tree cabling installs steel cables between major limbs to redistribute weight, reduce movement in wind, and prevent splitting. If you have a mature or valuable tree showing signs of structural weakness, cabling may extend its life significantly.
Lot Clearing
Developing land or reclaiming an overgrown property in Anne Arundel County? Our lot clearing team removes trees, stumps, brush, and debris at scale. Whether you’re preparing for new construction or simply opening up a portion of your yard, we have the equipment and crew to handle the job efficiently.
Why us?
With over 20 years of experience, we pride ourselves on affordable, competitively priced, and quality tree services for our customers. We offer our customers the attention to detail larger companies often overlook. If you need tree work, have trees you are concerned about, or just want to know the overall health of your trees, please contact us for a free/ no obligation estimate.
- Experience: 20+ years in the industry.
- Free/No Obligation Estimate: Our company offers free/no-obligation estimates. Our estimator will always provide his honest opinion and health of your trees. Although we are in the tree service industry and complete a number of removals, we prefer to save trees as much as possible!
- Expert Team: Qualified climbers and crew members. Our field teams are highly trained and dedicated to this industry. They love what they do and strive to continuously learn new techniques and standards within the industry. Safety and customer service are their number one priority!
- Safety Commitment: Our team is committed to safe tree care practices. Our team is consistently following OSHA procedures and holding safety trainings to stay up to date with the latest changes. Pikesville Tree Service is fully licensed and insured.
- Customer Service: Our customer satisfaction is guaranteed. Our staff goes above and beyond, from the initial phone call to the end result of the project.
- Payment Options: We understand that being a homeowner brings a lot of unexpected headaches. We offer many payment options to ease the process for our customers.
- Payment Options: We accept checks, cash, zelle, credit cards (charge a 3% fee), or direct ACH transfers from a safe link on our invoices.
- Payment Plans: Pikesville Tree Service offers payment plans of up to 6 monthly installment payments for qualifying customers.
- Daily Rate: Have an overwhelming amount of tree work at your property? Ask our estimator about our daily rate during your consultation and see if it’s a right fit for you.
We service the following areas within
Anne Arundel County
Don’t see your neighborhood listed?
We have completed projects outside of these areas in the past.
Feel free to call our office or fill out an online submission to see if we’re able to assist you with your project.
Glen Burnie
(21060, 21062, 21108, 21144)
Severn
(21077, 21113, 21061)
Reach Out
We are available 24/7 to respond to all of your tree and groundscape needs. Make an appointment and we’ll discuss the possibilities of improving and maintaining your property.