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Avatar for Highland Tree Service
Highland Tree Service
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Fairhope, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Courteous and helpful contact people. Treesremoved with professional experts excellent clean up of involved areas. Great experience. I feel much better. Relieved . Thank you"
Starting to remove
Seeing the damage
Seeing the damage
Big stump
In pieces

+9

Response time2 days
266 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Arborist Assessment and Tree Services
4.5(
24
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Fairhope, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a great experience hiring arborist assessment?s for my tree service needs . They were quick, professional and helpful when it came to the job and they taught me quite a bit about the trees I currently have !"
Hazardous tree removal
Hazardous tree removal
Hazardous tree removal
Hazardous tree removal
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
370 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Superior Stump Grinding LLC
5.0(
14
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Fairhope, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We specialize in the removal or tree stumps and tree roots. We care about our clients and do our best to not only get the job completed quickly, but also keep your yard in good condition. We also can haul small loads of dirts and gravel. Superior Stump Grinding is a locally owned and operated family business.\n

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Stump Removal
Stump Removal
Stump Removal

+9

Response time2 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Busy Bee Tree Service
4.9(
39
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Fairhope, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"These guys are the best in the business! They take down trees very efficiently, they are organized, like no other company Iâ ve encountered. In the future theyâ re the only company we would call! And they are NICE."
Response time1 day
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Blake Harris Tree Service
5.0(
13
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Fairhope, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was amazing to work with on our tree removal. Everything was taken care of perfectly. From the tree removal to the clean up it was all very efficient and thorough. We definitely recommend them 1000%."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Wheeler's Top Cuts
4.8(
13
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Fairhope, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Aaron was prompt, courteous and professional. Charged what he quoted with no "extra, unforseen costs". Becuase of this, we had him take down two additional trees while he was here that we were thinking about taking down ourselves. Would highly recommend. We will hire him again should we need any more trees removed."
Response time2 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

If you aren’t sure what you’re doing, be very careful when cutting mature tree roots (roots larger than 2 inches). Root cutting and pruning can affect both a tree’s stability and its ability to nourish itself. Issues during root cutting can result in damage or injury. 

It’s recommended you call in a pro to help, unless it’s a very small tree and you aren’t worried about the prospect of losing the tree.

You can use a felling ax to chop down a tree by following the same prep and steps as a chainsaw, but be prepared to use some muscle. For trees bigger than 7 inches in diameter, it can take some time and serious strength to cut down a tree using just an ax. 

Leaving a dead tree can expose your other trees to potential diseases, pests, and fungi, and it can also be a hazard. If your tree is dead, then you should hire a tree maintenance service to remove it. Cutting down trees is extremely dangerous, and a professional can ensure no one gets hurt and there is no damage to your property. Tree removal costs between $200 and $2,000 and will prevent future issues and keep you and your property safe.

If you’re wondering whether you can plant a tree where the stump was removed, know that the soil conditions won’t be ideal, so you should avoid it. The soil beneath the previous tree will likely be depleted of nutrients, plus there may be roots left behind that will seriously hinder the growth of a new tree. Also, if you use salt or other chemical solutions to kill the stump, these can linger in the soil for months or even years and prevent healthy growth. It’s best to choose a different spot that’s at least three feet away for a new tree, or wait at least a year and thoroughly amend the soil before you plant.

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