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Arborist working high in tree canopy on an Appalachian mountain ridge

Rooted in the
High Country

Expert tree removal, pruning, and land clearing — ISA Certified, fully insured, available 24/7.

Our Services

Welcome to Krause Arborist

We strive to be the most professional and friendly tree service in the High Country. Our continued education and rigorous training set us apart — delivering efficiency in time, safety, and cost on every job.

ISA Certified Arborist24/7 Emergency ServiceWorker's Comp InsuredLiability Insured
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Why Choose Krause Arborist?

ISA Certified ArboristISA Certified
ISA Southern Chapter MemberSouthern Chapter
BBB Accredited Business A+ RatingBBB A+ Rated
Ashe County Chamber of Commerce MemberChamber Member

Worker's Comp Insurance

Full worker's compensation coverage on every job. Your property and our crew are protected.

Liability Insurance

Comprehensive liability insurance for complete peace of mind on your property.

Bucket Truck Equipped

Professional equipment including a bucket truck for safe, efficient access to any height.

Large Job Capable

We handle big projects — lot clearing, multi-tree removal, commercial work.

24/7 Emergency Response

Storm damage doesn't wait. Neither do we. Call anytime for emergency service.

Quality Guaranteed

We guarantee you'll receive the highest quality service — or we'll make it right.

ISA Certified Arborist

Certified by the International Society of Arboriculture — the gold standard in professional tree care.

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What Our Clients Say

Ben is very responsive, punctual, professional and his pricing is great! He removed some trees, raised the canopy in some areas and removed all the debris. Could not have happier with his work and will be calling him again!! Thanks Ben!

Diane Tracy
Tree RemovalTree Trimming & Pruning

Fantastic company! Arrived on time and worked hard all day to remove a very large tree that was diseased and dying. Used extreme care taking it down piece by piece so as to not damage anything around it. They are now ‘our’ tree company!

N Vann
Tree Removal

Ben and his crew worked on taking down and trimming trees at my home in Banner Elk. It was a big job and took about 6 days of solid work. Ben impressed me with his knowledge of everything relating to trees. I would use them again without hesitation.

Jason Huff
Tree RemovalTree Trimming & Pruning

Our Work

See what professional tree care looks like in the High Country.

Aerial view of crane tree removal operation with crane truck and dump trucks in a fall foliage neighborhood
Large mature tree on manicured property with crew truck ready for pruning work
Stone house with mountain view after tree clearing and view enhancement
Cormidi mini track loader next to fresh stump at residential property
Newly planted trees with watering bags at mountain log cabin
Krause Arborist red chip truck at commercial tree care job site