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Woodys Tree Service
5.0(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Leeds, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He and his family worked together as a team to take down my trees. They did an awesome job! Woodyâ s quote was extremely reasonable, unlike a few others. He is an honest businessman. Recommend his services to anyone!!"
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Nelson Tree Co
4.9(
46
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Leeds, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience with Nelson Tree Company, they informed me of date and time work will start and they showed up on time. Completely trimmed and removed tree limbs and picked up debris. Highly recommend this company."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate88%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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First Responders Tree Worx LLC
5.0(
6
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Leeds, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company has did work at my home three times taking tree down stump grinding and clean up on large area fallen trees stump removal and debris they did a fantastic job very respectful and nice very responsible priced they deserve more than 5 stars on all 3 jobs than you guys"
Tree Service
Tree Service
Tree Service
Tree Service
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
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Hogan Lawn Service LLC
5.0(
4
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Leeds, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a project in Birmingham that turned into a major headache—but bringing Chandler on board completely changed the game. We had also hired another contractor who was considered one of the top choices by our property management company, yet Chandler truly stood out in every way. His transparency, incredible work ethic, and clear, honest communication blew us away. He was not only easy to work with but consistently went above and beyond. What started as a stressful situation turned into a huge win because of him—an absolute blessing to work with!"
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Fancher Forestry Services, LLC
5.0(
3
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Leeds, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a tree to remove in a tricky spot near high intensity power lines. Their service was professional and we had no issues whatsoever. They took the tree down, cleared the debris and swept the lawn clean. So professional. We hope to have them back soon to remove at least two more trees. We recommend them to anyone needing tree work."
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Response time1 day
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

Dying trees and even dead trees can spread diseases to other living trees. There are many different types of tree diseases, so it’s essential to address the issue as soon as possible to prevent the disease from spreading to other healthy trees. If the tree cannot be saved and is infected, you need to have it removed to protect the other trees on your property.

It's easy to misidentify trees that appear to be maple trees due to similarities in leaf shapes. Sweetgum, sycamore, and yellow poplar all have leaf shapes and appearances similar to maples. The fact that around a dozen maple tree varieties exist, only about half of which are considered common, makes misidentification an often typical occurrence.  

There are two types of arborists: certified and consulting. A certified arborist is licensed and equipped to provide tree pruning, planting, fertilizing, monitoring, transplanting, treatment, and removal services. A consulting arborist specializes in tree appraisals, diagnosing problems and recommending treatments for illnesses. However, they will not provide these services themselves. Most consulting arborists are certified arborists who can refer you to a tree service that can administer the correct treatments.

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

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