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Avatar for Woodland Tree Service
Woodland Tree Service
5.0(
31
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Auburn, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I contacted Woodland Tree Service via Angi’s List In August 2023. Mr. Pitts was very responsive and professional. There were several jobs I needed done (trim 3 trees and cutting down a few bushes) Mr. Pitts gave me a fair and reasonable price and completed the job as discussed (August 2023) At the recommendation of Mr. Pitts, one of the 3 trees would be better trimmed during the fall season when the wasps and bees were not present. I hired Mr. Pitts again in November 2023 and received the same professional service as before. I definitely would hire him again and recommend him should the need arise. Thank You!"
Tree Removal
Storm Damage
Tree Removal
Storm Damage
Tree Removal

+54

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ACE Tree Service
4.4(
114
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Auburn, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ACE Tree Service is the absolute best. I will use them again and recommend them to anyone. First Zach came to give me the quote the same day I called. He was very helpful and a pleasure to meet. He gave me a very fair price so I signed up to have them do the work. A few days or so later, Tim and his crew came to cut the beast and other things. They did a beautiful job. Cutting down my granddaddy pine tree, trimming another tree and cutting smaller ones. Cleaned my yard very well. Today, in less than 24 hours of being cut down the pickup crew arrived to carry off the debris. They too did a spectacular job. No trace of the trees and branches. Iâ m very impressed with the quality job they have done."
 Ace Tree Climber
 Our bucket truck
 ACE Tree Climber
 Our bucket truck
 Cleaning up debris

+14

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Grind by Grady, LLC
4.6(
14
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Auburn, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Customers say: Quick response

"I'm extremely pleased with the outcome of the work, the fair and honest price, the professional and courteous manner of services rendered and will certainly call upon this company again. Grady Grinding treats their customer fairly and respectfully. I used them to pressure wash the outside of my home. Thanks for a great experience Grady Grinding!"
Wetumpka (before)
Wetumpka (after)
Millbrook
Millbrook
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elite Tree Service, Inc.
4.0(
59
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Auburn, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had several companies in the Columbus area come out and look at our old Pecan tree. It needed to be removed. Elite Tree Service was the most professional. They communicated efficiently. They were clean and punctual. It was almost like the tree disappeared. They even had to remove part of our fence and put it back but you wouldn’t know that unless I told you. You can tell it is a good company to work for when the people in the field are just as happy and respectful as the people in the office. I really appreciate the great work you all did, thank you."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Matthew and Jody's Tree Service LLC
4.6(
10
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Auburn, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a gas line installed at my house and asked them about sump grinding. They said Matthew & Joey Tree Service and several other companies.  I went in and checked Angies List and they were 1st on the list of two. Called them, they were here in less than 10 minutes, gave me a good price and the stump was gone. Total time from being told about them to job finished was about 30 minutes. Can't beat that. Fast, good job, good price. I'll use them again.
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Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

Although it’s possible, heavy machinery like a crane is necessary for removing an entire tree stump and all. This procedure is extremely costly, time-consuming, and usually unnecessary, as there are plenty of convenient and affordable stump removal options. 

Your best bet, if you want to be sure to remove a tree and its stump efficiently, is to speak with a professional. They’ll be able to walk you through the entire process.

Tree trimming can count as landscaping, depending on how a landscaping business describes its services. Professional tree trimmers are more specialized than landscapers and offer trimming services separately from general landscaping.

When general landscaping companies offer tree trimming, look up the details. They usually mean shaping or seasonal trimming of ornamental trees, which is different from trimming larger trees for health or safety reasons. When possible, look for a licensed expert that specializes in trees and tree health.

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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