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Southern Utilities, LLC
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Southside, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very Professional , excellent service, removed and took down four trees in a short time. Cleaned up everything . Very reasonable priced, very satisfied would not think twice about hiring them if needed in future. Highly recommended."
Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Word & Deed Ventures LLC
4.7(
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Tree Trimming - For Business

Serving Southside, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Really got the job done quickly. Alex was a pleasure to meet and enjoyed his time here. He did a great job in general. I didn't specify patching before painting, so that is my bad. Overall, a great company to get your job done."
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3 Brothers Landscaping Company
3.8(
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Tree Removal

Serving Southside, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I've extremely pleased with 3 Brothers. They have been very courteous and very respectful to my needs, they show commitment and dedication to their work. They have displayed impeccable knowledge and service. I would recommend them to anyone who needs a great landscaping and mowing company.."
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TTW OUTDOORS
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Southside, AL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

🌲 TTW OUTDOORS – TREE SERVICES YOU CAN TRUST 🌲\n\nDo you have a tree that needs to be removed, trimmed, or an old stump taking up space in your yard? TTW Outdoors is here to help! We provide dependable tree services to keep your property safe and looking its best.\n\n✔ Tree Removal\n✔ Tree Trimming\n✔ Stump Grinding\n✔ Yard & Property Clean Up\n✔ Residential Services\n\n💥 LIMITED TIME DEAL:\nBook a service with us and get 10% OFF your first job!\n\nWe take pride in safe, efficient work, honest pricing, and quality results every time.\n\n📍 Serving the local community\n📩 Message us today for a FREE estimate!\n\nLet TTW Outdoors take care of the hard work so you can enjoy your yard again! 🌳

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

The best tools for tree removal include a chainsaw for large trees, an ax for notching and cutting down small trees, and a wedge to help control the direction a tree falls in. A hatchet can be useful for very small trees, but won’t be effective for medium to large trees. 

For Bradford pears, damage from storms is common, and if the trunk splits, it can pose a danger to people and surrounding structures. The best thing to do in that instance is to have the tree removed. If there’s only minor damage to the branches, pruning away the damaged parts is the first order of business. You may also want to consult a professional arborist to make sure the tree is healthy.

Depending on the severity of the damage, a tree might continue healing for years after a split or a break. Saplings can usually bounce back in the spring in one or two seasons, but larger trees might take a few years to regain their former strength. If your tree is showing strong growth and is not dropping limbs, you can consider it healed after the first two seasons.

Yes, burning wood with Dutch elm disease is a safer way to dispose of it than, say, tossing it in with the rest of your yard waste, which could potentially allow it to spread to healthy trees. But it’s always a good idea to check with your local government to make sure you’re complying with any ordinances about removing diseased trees as well as burning brush piles.

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