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SD Excavation
5.0(
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Shirley, AR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Just built a new house. I called SD excavation and he gave me a reasonable bid for the job. He showed up and had it done in a weeks time. I recommend him if you need a septic system."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate90%
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Grit & Grind Stump Removal LLC
5.0(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Shirley, AR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Five stars! Grit & Grind Stump Removal consists of true professionals! Josh understood exactly what I wanted, maintained stellar communication, and left my yard impressively neat. You can tell his team takes pride in their work! Highly recommend! Thanks again!"
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Ins & Outs, LLC
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Tree Removal

Serving Shirley, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

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"This company did a fantastic job cutting one tree in my front yard, clearing out a stump and removing several limbs out of 4 very mature tress plus cleaning up the entire mess. I wasn’t home when they did the work, but arrived home to a very impressive sight. Cost was extremely reasonable."
Response time2 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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T's Stump Removal & Tree Service
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Shirley, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Fantastic team of humble professionals. They removed two stumps for me with no damage to the surrounding turf. They were excellent machine operators and even gave my six-year-old a lesson on how to operate (all done with very close parent supervision) Highly recommend and will hire them again in the future."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The speed of your tree root removal process depends on a few different factors, including the size and type of tree. However, the fastest method of killing tree roots is applying chemical herbicide, which starts working quickly and efficiently. But this removal method has its drawbacks, such as having a negative effect on the surrounding vegetation and landscaping. Other options like rock salt and stump grinding work relatively quickly and cause less damage to your yard.

Costs depend on tree height, trunk diameter, removal complexity, and required equipment.

It depends on the problem, the affected part of the tree, the risk of the pathogen spreading, and the overall health of your tree. Many diseases, fungal infections, and insect infestations can be successfully treated, especially if the issue is only in a few branches. However, if a disease is too widespread, too severe, too easily spread, or in the roots, the tree will likely need to be removed.

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.

Trees that flower in the spring—like dogwood, cherry, magnolia, and pear—should not be pruned during the winter. These spring-flowering plants grow buds on old growth, so you’ll actually remove what would’ve been gorgeous flowering foliage. Instead, wait to prune until right after they bloom, when the flowers fade.

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