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Expert Arborists Serving the DC Metro Area

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  • ISA Certified Arborists
  • Ind. Owned 30+ Years
  • Licensed & Insured
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RTEC Treecare: Sustainable, Science-Based Plant
and Tree Care Solutions for Your Home or Business

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30+ Years of Experience

Decades of hands-on tree care experience delivering safe removals, expert pruning, and dependable service you can trust.

Locally Owned & Family Operated

Proudly serving our community with honest recommendations and the kind of care only a family-owned company can provide.

Licensed, Certified, & Insured

Fully licensed and insured, with trained professionals who prioritize safety, property protection, and best practices on every job.

Our Services

Tree Care Solutions for Your Home or Business

Tree Care Service RTEC Treecare Environmental Services and Plant Health Care

Whether you need someone to skillfully prune your ornamental cherries, protect a cherished oak from wilt, or remove a hazardous old pine that’s leaning over your home, our team of ISA-certified arborists can provide the tree care services you need.

Tree Removal RTEC Treecare and Plant Health Care

There is nothing routine about tree removal — the stakes are always high. But our certified arborists have the skills, experience, and training to safely remove hazardous trees, as well as the tools and equipment necessary to protect your property in the process.

Tree Trimming & Pruning Services RTEC Treecare and Plant Health Care

Tree pruning is equal parts art and science. From simple access trimming to complex crown reduction, our certified arborists rely on professional judgment and proven techniques to balance tree safety and long-term health with your aesthetic goals.

Plant Health Care RTEC Treecare Services

Give your plants and trees the customized, science-backed care they deserve. From emerald ash borer protection to nutrient-rich biostimulant treatments, our Plant Health Care (PHC) services ensure your green spaces remain lush, vibrant, and beautiful all year long.

Stump Grinding Services in the DC Metropolitan Area RTEC Treecare and Plant Health Care

Tree stumps can compromise the aesthetics of your property, attract pests, and present real safety concerns. But the professionals at RTEC Treecare can quickly and efficiently remove stumps on your property while protecting your lawn, utility lines, and neighboring trees.

Pest and Mosquito Control RTEC Treecare and Plant Health Care

No matter how beautiful your property is, biting mosquitoes can make it difficult to enjoy your outdoor space. We offer organic and eco-friendly mosquito-control services designed to reduce existing populations and discourage new mosquitoes from colonizing your yard.

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Our process

The RTEC Treecare Four-Step Process

STEP 1.
Contact Us

Getting started is easy; you can set up a consultation via phone, email, or our online booking form linked below.

STEP 2.
Expert Assessment

One of our ISA-certified arborists or environmental technicians will take the time to listen carefully to each question or concern.

STEP 3.
Skilled Execution

Our crew will arrive at the scheduled time and carry out the work in a professional, safe, and respectful manner.

STEP 4.
Ongoing Care

We’re committed to providing long-lasting environmental solutions, we’ll always outline the steps to continue support.

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24 7 Emergency & Storm Tree Damage RTEC Treecare Environmental Services

Locally trusted

24/7 Emergency & Storm Tree Damage

Dealing with a fallen tree or worried about potential storm damage? We’re here to help—offering 24/7 emergency tree services to keep your property safe!

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More Tree Solutions

Additional Services Available from RTEC Treecare

24/7 Emergency Storm Response

Preventative Maintenance Programs

Cabling
& Bracing

Hand
Pruning

Environmental Restoration

Forest
Management

Waterway
Management

Root Collar
Excavation

Root
Pruning

Soil
Aeration

Soil
Amendments

Soil
Testing

Vertical
Mulching

Planting Investment Protection

Invasive Species
Removal

Biostimulant Multi Vitamin

Emerald Ash Borer Protection

Deer Protection Programs

Tick
Control

Plant
Health Care

Arborist
Services

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The People, Organizations, & Areas We Serve

RTEC Treecare proudly serves a variety of different clients, ranging from residential homeowners and homeowners’ associations to commercial property managers and government agencies. See our Who We Serve page to learn more about the types of clients we help most often, or simply contact our customer care team to determine if we can help you achieve your environmental goals.

RTEC Treecare proudly serves a variety of different clients, ranging from residential homeowners and homeowners’ associations to commercial property managers and government agencies. See our Who We Serve page to learn more about the types of clients we help most often, or simply contact our customer care team to determine if we can help you achieve your environmental goals.

Our service area encompasses much of the DC Metropolitan area, including portions of Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC. You can see a list of some of the communities we serve below, or visit our Areas Served page to learn more.

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Maryland, DC, & Northern Virginia

The RTEC Treecare Difference

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We Care.

The entire RTEC Treecare team — including our owner, arborists, service technicians, and support staff — care for each other, our clients, the broader community, and our shared tree canopy.

We’re Committed.

We strive to establish long-term relationships with our clients and provide the kind of solutions necessary for sustained and lasting plant, tree, and environmental health.

We’re Qualified.

Arboriculture, plant health care, and environmental restoration are all complex disciplines requiring the kind of skill, training, and experience our team embodies.

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Locally trusted

Your Source for Eco-Friendly Tree & Plant Care

From tree pruning and removals to soil aeration and mosquito control, the RTEC Treecare team can provide the kind of solutions homeowners and property managers in the DC Metro area deserve.

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Ways We Can Help & Problems We Help Solve

Given our team’s combination of experience, expertise, and skill, RTEC Treecare can help solve most of the plant, tree, and environmental challenges you may face. However, a few of the most common issues we help homeowners and commercial property managers address include:

Trees with decay, structural defects, or storm damage can pose serious safety risks, but our tree cabling and bracing and tree removal services help protect people and property.

When plants show signs of decline, disease, or stress, our plant health care services, including diagnostics and targeted treatments, address underlying issues and help restore vigor.

From mosquitoes to invasive insects, our insect treatment and mosquito control services reduce pest pressure while minimizing impact on beneficial species and pollinators.

Unbalanced or depleted soils limit plant performance, but our soil testing, soil amendment, and biostimulant services help restore healthy growing conditions from the ground up.

While newly planted trees often struggle without proper care, our Planting Investment Protection Program (PIPP) supports long-term health to protect your investment.

Because invasive plants can outcompete native vegetation and disrupt ecosystems, we offer invasive species removal services that help restore ecological balance and protect native landscapes.

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Compacted soils restrict root growth and water movement, but our soil aeration and vertical mulching services relieve compaction and improve access to air, water, and nutrients.

Our pruning, forest management, and vegetation control services can address unchecked growth while improving aesthetics, restoring access, and supporting long-term health.

Severe weather can leave trees damaged or unstable, but our 24/7 emergency storm response services can address immediate hazards and serve as the first step in your recovery efforts.

Because leftover stumps can be both unsightly and hazardous, we offer a variety of stump removal services that will eliminate obstacles and prepare your site for safe reuse or replanting.

Environmental regulations can be complex, but our environmental consulting services help property owners navigate compliance while supporting responsible land management.

While construction activity, pests, and environmental stress can all threaten your trees, our tree protection planning and canopy protection programs can help ensure lasting health.

Degraded habitats can pose complex challenges, but our environmental restoration, forest management, and waterway management services use science-based principles to promote ecosystem health.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED Questions

Common Questions

Have more questions about the services we provide or our approach to tree care? We’ve gathered some of the most common questions our clients have and answered them below.

Absolutely — our crews are ready to provide the storm-damage or emergency services you need, no matter the day or time. Simply pick up the phone to speak with one of our emergency response specialists.

Yes – our arborists are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture and trained to carry out tree care work in accordance with modern scientific principles that support long-lasting tree health.

Without question — if we ever fall short of our rigorous standards or fail to meet your expectations, we’ll make things right. This is one of our core principles and something that we take very seriously.

You bet — our team consists of arborists, plant health technicians, commercial pesticide applicators, and environmental specialists who hold all of the licenses required for their respective roles. Additionally, RTEC Treecare carries comprehensive insurance coverage to ensure our customers and crew are fully protected.

We serve a number of communities across Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC. See our Service Area above to see if your city or town is included.

The time period for scheduling varies based on the time of year, the services you require, and the number of jobs currently on our calendar. With that said, we always make every effort to schedule service visits as quickly as possible, but encourage our customers to contact us as far in advance as possible. If you like, you can use our online booking form to choose the soonest available appointment time.

We have been serving customers across the Metropolitan DC area since 1996. Over the course of this time, we’ve earned countless reviews, accolades, and ratings, including 4.9 stars on Google, 4.8 stars from Trustindex, and an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

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