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Blake Harris Tree Service
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Foley, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Exceptional work. Blake has a well-trained and well supervised crew, all actively involved in getting the job done right. Courteous, respected my property, took extra care to not damage underground lines. They cleaned up afterwards, all debris, raked leaves, and tilled garden so it is replant ready. They even blew off dirt on driveway. Great value for the price!"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Wheeler's Top Cuts
4.8(
13
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Foley, 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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Ideal Lawn Solutions
3.9(
59
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Foley, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The guys were excellent. They were here early every day. Worked late in the hot sun. Never saw them take breaks or lunch. Professional and courteous. Yes we would recommend to other people."
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Response time2 days
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Hernandez Maintenance
4.8(
12
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Foley, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They was patient people because they built my fence and had to wait almost 3 weeks for my iron gate to come so they could finish and get paid. I had other odd jobs around the house and asked if they could do it and they did. If it was a job they couldn't do they sent people my way that could and I appreciate that too."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

While the trees in your backyard are good for the environment and look beautiful, they could present a danger to your home under the wrong circumstances. This task is typically beyond the capabilities of the average homeowner due to its dangerous nature, so it’s best to leave this task to a professional. In some cities, it’s even illegal to remove a tree yourself.

Pruning trees is important for several reasons. It improves tree health and strength by removing dead, diseased, or unwanted branches, which in turn encourages new growth and can help treat disease. For fruit trees, proper pruning can lead to a larger and better-quality harvest. Pruning also enhances safety by removing weak limbs that could break and fall, potentially causing injury or property damage, especially during storms. Beyond these functional benefits, pruning can also improve a tree's appearance. To ensure pruning is done correctly for the tree's long-term health, consider hiring a professional.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

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.

Debris removal is often included in the overall cost of having a tree removed from your property. However, tree maintenance service companies do not always include debris removal in their pricing, so ask any contractors offering tree trimming cost estimates whether or not removal is included. If you want to keep the wood mulch, ask if they charge extra for it as well.

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