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Avatar for Hale's Professional Lawn & Tree Service
Hale's Professional Lawn & Tree Service
4.7(
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Tree Removal

Serving Fairhope, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent service, took down a large white oak tree in the front yard, ground the stump, and cleaned up the site after removal. The crew was very professional and the cost was great. This is a professional operation and is highly recommended. Thank you. Greg W."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate99%
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blake Harris Tree Service
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Fairhope, AL and surrounding areas

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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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ACE Tree Service
4.4(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Fairhope, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

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"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."
Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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

The cost of trees varies massively based on the size of the tree and the species. A small Colorado spruce can cost as little as $30, but a golden rain tree of the same size can cost $90. Large trees can cost $1,500 or more, depending on their species and height.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Generally, you’ll want to avoid pruning more than 25% of the tree’s canopy at one time. While pruning your tree is important, it’s possible to do it too often or to go too far. Again, this is why hiring a tree trimming pro to do the work is wise. However, if you do decide to DIY, going slow and trimming gradually is the name of the game.

Late August, September, and mid-October are the ideal months for planting a young tree. However, the best time to plant a tree ultimately depends on when the weather transitions to fall-like conditions and eventually winter frost. As long as the hottest days of summer have passed and the ground hasn’t frozen yet, you can still successfully plant trees.

Pruning trees during the summer can be a bad idea because the new growth will take place during the hottest months of the year, which can stress your tree out. Similarly, pruning during the early fall can be a bad idea, too, because you’d be stimulating new growth when most trees are aiming to go dormant. 

Pruning recommendations will vary by the type of tree, but generally, waiting until winter to prune your trees is a good idea.

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