About RTEC Treecare
Doing The Right Thing For People & The Planet
With over 25 years of experience, our team of certified arborists and environmental specialists provides expert tree care and plant healthcare services tailored to meet the unique needs of your property.
Serving homeowners, businesses, and government agencies across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, we are committed to sustainability, safety, and excellence. Our mission is to deliver reliable, science-based solutions with care you can trust.
Our Environmental Justice Alliance
One of our passions is to improve the health, safety, and appearance of historically underserved communities in the Washington, DC metropolitan area via the Environmental Justice Alliance. We believe that all people deserve:
- Protection from environmental and health hazards.
- Access to a healthy environment in which to live, learn, and work.
- An opportunity to participate in environmental decision-making that impact their communities.
What You Need To Know About The RTEC Treecare Team
We are scientists. We implement the newest technology and methods to improve our client’s properties, including a digital tracking system to keep track of service records and trees.
We continuously lessen our environmental footprint by:
- Using technology to digitize client files, invoices, and more
- Utilizing eco-friendly oils in our equipment
- Recycling all the plant material we take from client properties
- Using organic and natural products whenever possible
- NEVER spraying near pollinators and other beneficial insects
- Performing plant health care treatments responsibly with great care taken to prevent product runoff or overspray
- And more!
Our Promise To You
We honor our commitments. If we ever fall short, we’ll make it right.
Do the Right Thing, Always
We embrace honesty, even in challenging moments, to honor our commitments and always do what’s right, not what’s easy.
Make It Happen
We own every project from start to finish, hitting goals with focus and grit to create real impact.
Always Improving, Always Growing
At RTEC, we’re always developing—personally and professionally—by learning new skills, investing in the latest technology, and delivering higher quality, every time.
Win Together
We champion the team above all, fostering success by empowering each other. Through seamless collaboration and a collective drive to conquer challenges, we turn obstacles into triumphs, winning together as a force to be reckoned with.
Reviews From Our Clients
4.9 of 5 based on 245 reviews
I connected with RTEC through a neighbor who was interviewing RTEC for tree work on her yard. Ben was very thorough looking at the trees that I thought needed work. He understood my desire to keep the […] Read More
Charles T January 3, 2025
I have used RTEC Treecare both at my home and for a commercial job and I have been very happy with them. They are professional, knowledgable, and great to work with. Communication was a breeze! I highly […] Read More
Mandy Neuman January 3, 2025
RTEC treated my crape myrtles and saved them from disease. My yard looks great since I started using RTEC last year! They are so knowledgeable and […] Read More
Nancy Rodgers January 3, 2025
We had a large (4’) diameter maple tree at the end of our driveway (and neighbor’s driveway) that needed to come down. We worked with RTEC on a removal strategy that wouldn’t impact our neighbors. […] Read More
Todd Friedlander January 3, 2025
RTEC Tree has been taking care of our front Zelkova with biostimulant treatments for several years now. We had extensive front hard and landscape construction completed around the Zelkova, and the tree […] Read More
Janet Frank January 3, 2025
I love RTEC. Ben is especially great. He’s the only tree guy who has ever told me not to do tree work, which to me shows honesty compared to the other guys, whose only solution is always to cut the […] Read More
Tyler Anbinder January 3, 2025
We’ve been using RTEC Treecare for about 5 years for pruning, tree removal, and the Bio-stimulant Program for our old maple tree that keeps the house cool in the summer. We really like that they have […] Read More
Udit Minocha January 3, 2025
Have been using for many years. professional and detailed in treatments and […] Read More
Linda D. January 3, 2025
We have used RTEC Treecare for over 10 years and have really appreciated their attention to keeping our trees and shrubs in good health. We have a number large trees that have needed various treatments and […] Read More
Carol Aten January 3, 2025
Who We Serve
We proudly serve homeowners in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, as well as business owners, property managers, and government agencies. Whether you’re maintaining a private landscape, managing commercial properties, or preserving public spaces, our expert tree and plant care services are tailored to meet your needs.
Awards & Affiliations
At RTEC Treecare, we take pride in being a trusted, award-winning leader in the tree care industry
Our Awards
- 12-time winner of Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) Excellence in Arboriculture Award
- Twice recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security with its Small Business Achievement Award (the only tree company to be so honored)
- Winner of 3 TCIA Marketing and Communications Awards
Our Affiliations
Member, International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
Leader, Fairfax County Green Business Partners
Reach Out Today!
Ready to care for your trees and landscape? Reach out to us today for expert guidance, customized solutions, and reliable tree care services you can trust.
