Tree Removal in Virginia Beach: Large & Hazardous Tree Removal Service for Hampton Roads
Tree removal in Virginia Beach is not a simple job, especially when dealing with towering timber in tight spaces. Art-is-Tree LLC is the tree removal company built for it: large tree specialists, licensed and insured, with the rigging and the crane to take a tree off a roof or out of a lot other companies turn down.
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Art-is-Tree LLC is a licensed, insured tree removal service in Virginia Beach, VA. Tree removal in Virginia Beach usually means rigging the tree down in sections or lifting it out with a crane, because tight coastal lots and sandy soil make a straight fell unsafe. We are the BBB A+ large-tree specialist serving all of Hampton Roads — Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake and Portsmouth — with free written estimates and 24/7 emergency tree removal. Call (757) 319-5131.
Tree removal in Virginia Beach is not a simple job. The lots are tight. The trees are big. The sandy coastal soil means root systems do not always hold the way you would expect, and a tree that looks stable can fail fast when conditions are right. A large loblolly pine, a mature water oak, or a decades-old live oak that has grown over your roofline requires real planning to come down safely — the right rigging, the right equipment, and a climber who has made these decisions before under real pressure.
Mike Campbell has been making those decisions for 17 years. Before starting Art-is-Tree LLC in 2021, he climbed trees for other Hampton Roads companies, learning every scenario this area produces. He has taken down 70-foot loblolly pines in residential backyards in Kempsville with less than 10 feet of clearance on either side. He has removed massive live oaks overhanging rooflines in Thoroughgood and Great Neck. He has handled storm-damaged trees leaning against structures in Chesapeake and Portsmouth that needed to come down immediately and correctly — no margin for error. One customer watched the crew rig down 25-foot sections from a 60-foot oak with precision that left the shed directly below completely untouched. For a crane job, read our crane safety case study: several declining loblolly pines lifted over the roof of a waterfront Virginia Beach home, section by section, with nothing touching the house or the shoreline buffer.
How We Approach Every Tree Removal

When Art-is-Tree handles a tree removal in Virginia Beach, the process starts before anyone touches a chainsaw. We assess the lean, the weight distribution, and every hazard on the ground. We determine whether the tree can be sectioned down from the top or whether crane-assisted removal is the right call for tight-access properties. We set the rigging, clear the drop zone, and the climber goes up knowing exactly what the plan is for every cut. Nothing is improvised when a tree is coming down over a structure.
Large Tree Specialists
We are large tree specialists. If you have gotten quotes from other tree companies who said your tree was too big, too close to the house, too difficult, or inaccessible — call us. Difficult large tree removal is what Art-is-Tree was built for. Crane-assisted tree removal, tight residential lots, trees over structures, trees near power lines, waterfront properties along the Chesapeake Bay — these are the jobs where 17 years of climbing experience and proper professional equipment matter most.
Complete Cleanup Included
Every tree removal includes complete debris cleanup. We chip the brush, remove the wood, and rake the area. Your yard should look better when we leave than it did before we arrived. Stump grinding is available as an add-on — ground below grade so you can sod, replant, or build over the area with no stump or root flare left in your way.
All estimates are free, written, and never exceeded on the day of service. We serve Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and surrounding Hampton Roads. For a free tree removal estimate call (757) 319-5131.
Tree Removal in Every Virginia Beach Neighborhood
From the waterfront lots along the Lynnhaven to the open acreage of Pungo, the trees and the access change from one neighborhood to the next — and so does the right way to take a tree down. We handle tree removal across Virginia Beach, including:
- Great Neck
- Kempsville
- Thoroughgood
- Broad Bay Island
- Chic’s Beach
- Bayside
- Little Neck
- Alanton
- Oceanfront
- Red Mill
- Sandbridge
- Pungo
- Hilltop
- Town Center
- Salem
What Homeowners Say About Our Tree Removal
Rated 4.9 stars across 158 Google reviews. A few from customers whose trees we took down:
Mike from Art-is-Tree recently removed my large red oak and did a fantastic job. I wouldn't call anyone else for the job — Mike and his crew made my yard look better than when they started. This is the second tree job we've used them for. Our family is safe now that the tree is gone, no more worrying if a storm will damage our house from the huge tree that used to be feet away from my daughter's window. Thanks Mike and the crew!
Cannot recommend this company enough! We needed a tree cut down in a very tight space, some trees cut/pruned, and deadwooding in other areas. Michael, Tommy and team took care of us earlier than originally planned. They knocked everything out, plus some extra we added last minute, in a very fast and efficient manner. And the cleanup… perfection! Our yard (and our neighbor's yard) is cleaner than when they showed up. I would absolutely use these guys if you need tree work!
These guys do fabulous work. Took down a tree near the house power line with no trouble. Plus their cleanup was perfect. I will use them again for sure. Plus they really know about trees — rare.
Overall, they did fantastic. The tree was in a tight spot with some concerns about potential house damage, but they handled it no problem. Competitive pricing, prompt, quick, polite. They did superb and earned 5 stars without question. I trust them and will certainly use them for my other trees in the near future.
Art-is-Tree came out to provide a proposal for pruning many trees around our church property and the removal of a 200-year-old ash tree in our church yard. They promptly answered the many questions I had as we were making decisions about the work. It is very clear they take great pride in the work they do. By the end of the day everything was cleaned up as if they'd never been there, and they returned the next morning to grind down the stump, spread new soil, and seed the area. They were very careful not to damage an altar that sits under the tree canopy. Art-is-Tree knows what they are doing and I would highly recommend their services to anyone, residential or commercial.
My neighbor was having trees trimmed and they asked if they could enter my back yard for easier access. I mentioned I hate my mature river birch because it makes such a mess. Tommy, who was very friendly, immediately gave me a reasonable quote to take it down, and they showed up early the very next day. Finished and cleaned up beautifully.
What's Included
- Safe felling techniques for any tree size
- Sectional dismantling for tight spaces
- Crane-assisted removal over structures and fences
- Complete debris cleanup and hauling
- Stump grinding available as add-on
- Emergency removal, usually same-day
Why Art-is-Tree LLC
BBB A+ Rated
Owner-led, with 17 years of professional climbing experience.
Fully Licensed & Insured
General liability and workers' compensation coverage on every job. Ask us for the certificate.
24/7 Availability
Emergency response available for hazardous situations.
Ready to clear your property?
Our experienced tree removal crew is ready to handle the job safely and effectively. For a free tree removal estimate call (757) 319-5131.
Tree Removal in Virginia Beach: FAQ
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Financing Now Available
Tree Removal Financing
Art-is-Tree LLC now offers flexible tree removal financing across Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads, so a hazardous or oversized tree never has to wait on your budget. From a single storm-cracked pine to a large crane-assisted removal over the house, financing through our lending partner lets you split the cost into affordable monthly payments instead of one lump sum. Homeowners in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth can schedule professional, licensed, and insured tree removal today and pay over time. Ask about our tree removal payment plans and financing options when you request your free written estimate — the application is quick, and rates and terms are set by the lender, subject to credit approval.
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