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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 Opelika, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Excellent service from beginning to the end. I highly recommend Woodland Tree Service. Competent and professional."
Tree Removal
Storm Damage
Tree Removal
Storm Damage
Tree Removal

+54

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Estate Masters, LLC
4.9(
14
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Opelika, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an instant connection with this great crew. They are family now. My property needed much thinning and limbs trimmed. Estate Masters did an excellent job & their goal was to ensure I was pleased with their work. You do not find this type of integrity these days so I would recommend this crew to All."
Response time2 days
Response rate93%
3 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 Opelika, 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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Overall Tree Surgeon
4.9(
12
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Opelika, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very knowledgeable regarding tree types and characteristics. Would of liked to know a bit more about where we were as the day progressed. Some of the hardest working folks I've ever seen. Great clean up. I'll be asking them back for more work."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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T&T Tree Removal and Land Clearing
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Opelika, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys are professional and they did a great job on removing a large tree in my front yard."
Tree Removal
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Arbor-Tek Tree Service
3.9(
7
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Opelika, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Performed tree trimming on my mothers property. They did a great job."
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G & G Contracting and Tree Service, LLC
4.5(
11
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Opelika, AL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job removing the large tree . It was fast & efficient."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Matthew and Jody's Tree Service LLC
4.6(
10
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Opelika, 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

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.

Service costs depend on several factors, including the system's age, type, and size, as well as the complexity of the repair. Labor costs and whether replacement parts are necessary also play a significant role.

You can use herbicides to prevent roots from growing without killing the tree itself, however they must be used with caution. Systemic herbicides are absorbed by the root and can kill off problematic roots. However, herbicides can sometimes negatively impact nearby plants, so the solution is best used sparingly.

If you’re taking down a tree that you don’t suspect is affected by disease or pests and it’s nowhere near your home or other structures, then calling in a tree company should work fine. However, anything more involved means an arborist is a better option. These pros have years of experience with tree removal and can safely take down trees located next to structures, and they have the tools, sanitization equipment, and experience to remove sick or dying trees without infecting nearby trees. 

Yes, the same rules discussed above apply to your neighbor: They can trim one of your trees as long as they’re only cutting the portion that extends into their property. Your neighbor is not allowed to access your property without permission, nor can they cut past the property line. 

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