Arborist in a harness cutting a large limb high in an oak tree at golden hour
Licensed & insured · 10+ years in RVA

Expert tree service in Richmond, VA

Tree removal, pruning and stump grinding for homes and businesses across Greater Richmond. Safe work, honest prices — and a yard left cleaner than we found it.

  • Free written estimates
  • Full cleanup included
  • English · Español · Português

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What we do

Three services. One standard: done right.

From a dangerous oak over the house to a stump in the middle of your lawn, our crew handles every job with the same care for safety, precision and cleanup.

All services
Arborist in a harness lowering a cut section of trunk with a rope
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Tree Removal & Cutting

Safe, controlled removal of dead, hazardous or unwanted trees of any size — with your home, lawn and landscaping protected from start to finish.

  • Hazardous & dead trees
  • Storm-damaged trees
  • Tight spaces & near structures
  • Full cleanup & haul-away
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Arborist carefully pruning a branch in a green tree canopy
02

Tree Pruning & Trimming

Expert pruning that improves health, structure and curb appeal — crown thinning, raising, reduction and deadwood removal done the right way.

  • Crown thinning & raising
  • Reduction pruning
  • Deadwood removal
  • Clearance from roofs & driveways
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Stump grinder cutting wheel grinding a large stump into wood chips
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Stump Grinding & Removal

Make old stumps disappear. We grind below grade so you can reseed, replant or build right away — and leave the yard clean.

  • Any size stump
  • Below-grade grinding
  • Surface roots ground out
  • Chips hauled away or left as mulch
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At International Tree Services, every customer is a partner. We take the time to understand your property and your goals — whether that's clearing a dangerous tree, shaping an overgrown oak or grinding out an old stump.

  • 10+

    Years serving RVA

  • 3

    Core tree services

  • 12

    Communities served

  • 3

    Languages spoken

Tree crew raking and cleaning a lawn after finishing a job
10+ yearsLicensed & insured in RVA
Why Richmond trusts us

The tree experts your neighbors rely on

Our team brings more than a decade of hands-on experience across Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover. Here's what you can count on every time.

  • We don't leave until it's right

    Your property is cleaned, raked and walked with you before the crew drives away.

  • Honest, upfront pricing

    Free written estimates. No hidden fees and no surprises on your final bill.

  • Professional equipment

    Climbing gear, bucket trucks, cranes, chippers and grinders — whatever the job needs to be done safely.

  • Local & family-owned

    Owner-operated by Luiz Azevedo, who has called the Richmond area home for nearly two decades.

How it works

From first call to final rake

A simple, transparent process — so you always know what happens next.

  1. 01

    Call or send a request

    Tell us about your trees by phone, WhatsApp or our quick form — in English, Spanish or Portuguese.

  2. 02

    Free on-site estimate

    We visit, look at the job with you and give you a clear written price. Most visits happen within 3–4 business days.

  3. 03

    Scheduled work day

    Our crew arrives with the right equipment, runs a safety check and gets to work protecting your property.

  4. 04

    Spotless cleanup

    Branches chipped, wood hauled, lawn raked. We walk the property with you before we leave.

Stump grinding

Stumps gone. Lawn back.

Drag the slider to see what a morning of stump grinding does to a backyard. We grind below grade, rake the area and leave it ready for fresh soil and seed.

  • Any size stump, including big hardwoods
  • Surface roots ground out
  • Chip guards protect windows & siding
  • Chips hauled away or left as mulch
Large tree stump in a backyard lawn before grinding
The same spot after stump grinding, leveled with fresh soil
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Homeowners across Richmond trust our crew

Map of the International Tree Services service area: Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, Goochland, Powhatan, New Kent and Charles City
Service area

Serving Richmond & Central Virginia

From the West End to Hanover and Chesterfield, our crews work across the Greater Richmond area every week.

Cities with local pages

Also serving

  • Richmond
  • Henrico County
  • Chesterfield County
  • Hanover County
  • Goochland
  • Powhatan
  • New Kent
  • Charles City
Luiz Azevedo, owner of International Tree Services
Meet the owner

Hands-on, every job

Originally from Goiás, Brazil, Luiz Azevedo has built International Tree Services on old-fashioned values: show up, do it right, treat every yard like your own.

A former carpenter with a knack for design and outdoor work, Luiz has owned the company for more than ten years and still knows every crew member — and most customers — by name.

FAQ

Questions, answered

Straight answers to what homeowners ask us most. Still curious? Give us a call.

Prefer to talk?

Call us and we'll answer your questions on the spot — no pressure, no obligation.

Do you give free estimates?

Yes. Estimates are always free and in writing. In most cases we like to meet you on site so we can talk through the details and make sure we're on the same page.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. We're a licensed business and carry well above the minimum required liability insurance — so your property is protected while we work.

Do you haul away all the debris?

Yes. We can do anything from cutting the tree and leaving the wood, to chipping every branch, hauling all the wood and raking the yard so you'd never know we were there.

What languages do you speak?

Our team speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese, so you can talk to us in the language you're most comfortable with.

Arborist insights

Tips from the tree world

Expert advice on tree removal, pruning, stumps and roots — straight from our crew.

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