Do I cut down my Dutch elm diseased tree?

• <div><p>You need to remove all branches affected by Dutch elm disease. If your tree has several affected branches, you will probably need to remove the entire tree. First, consult a pro to be sure that you’ve correctly <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/elm-tree-identification.htm">identified it as an elm tree</a>.<b> </b>Make sure the tree is properly disposed of with a plastic covering or through debarking, chipping, or burning.</p></div>

Can a tree grow back from a stump?

• <div><p>A tree can grow back from its stump, but full regrowth is unlikely (especially for more stubborn conifer trees). Instead, trees are more likely to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-stop-tree-stump-sprouts.htm">send up a number of shoots from the dead stump</a>, which will try to develop into primary stems over time. In other words, it will start to look increasingly bushy. The goal of killing and drying out a tree stump is to prevent that from happening, as well as make the stump easier to completely remove.</p></div>

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Q: Can I build over a stump?

• <div><p>Yes, you can build over a stump if the roots are no longer alive. Living roots will continue to grow and may damage your new construction over time. Similarly, you should also remove rotting stumps because they may continue to attract pests and even cause new structures (especially those made from wood) to decompose as well. </p></div>

Q: What if my stump is infested with insects?

• <div><p>If your stump has a pest problem, don&rsquo;t worry; it won&rsquo;t slow down the stump grinding process. It might even speed it up. But you may want to contact pest control afterward if it looks like a spreading infestation. </p></div>

Q: What time of year should a tree be cut down?

• <div><p>The dormant season between winter and late spring, when all the leaves have fallen off, is the best time of year to cut down a tree. Frozen earth is actually preferable for tree removal because it won&rsquo;t disturb the surrounding landscape as much as it would if you removed the tree during warmer months. </p></div>

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We did a whole kitchen remodel. David was very knowledgeable and recommended a wall removal which completely changed the look of our kitchen and opened it up. Everyone that worked on the kitchen was very professional and they stuck to their schedule. They were pretty quick getting us back in...
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Reviewed in January 2022
the team that came was quick and very good removing the old fence and cleaning up before installing the new one.
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Reviewed in April 2017
I hired Picasso Construction because, out of the several companies I interviewed, they were the only ones who could do the ENTIRE job: Flat and vertical concrete sawcut, concrete and block demo and removal, site grading and dirt removal, as well as the new concrete work - form, pour and finish. ...
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Reviewed in May 2014
Doug Williams was personable, honest and extremely helpful from estimate to actual repair. He even came back out to our home to install an addition rain gutter. Crew was incredibly efficient and entire roof was removed and replaced in one day.
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Reviewed in December 2013
They were in there and I asked them about an attic fan. They were supposed to come back or I was going to call them back. They cut a hole in the ceiling to get access to the attic. I think that's all they did. They did a good job as far as cutting out access to the attic. The cutout is easily...
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Reviewed in December 2013
We were of course apprehensive following the wind storm. Phil Aquilar showed on the 1st day with a 7 man crew. They removed the old damaged roof on the 1st day while cleaning and removing all waste. The second day they completely replaced the roof with a foam and elastomeric roof that was far...
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Reviewed in October 2005
WE WERE SATISFIED WITH THIS COMPANY'S SERVICE. THEY HAVE A DIRTY/SMELLY JOB AND STILL THEY WERE PROFESSIONAL, PROMPT AND MET OUR EXPECTIONS WITH SERVICES RENDERED. THE SPECIAL 'DIGGING FEE' TO LOCATE THE SEPTIC LID AND REMOVE THE SOIL SEEMED HIGH. WE DECIDED TO DO THE WORK OURSELVES.
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