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Q: What signs does a tree show if it’s been struck by lightning?

• <div><p>After a big storm, you may not be sure if a tree was struck or not. Look for the telltale long scars, like strips or gouges in the bark of the tree, running in sometimes jagged lines down the length of the trunk. These scars will often show vulnerable living wood inside the tree. It&rsquo;s also common to see scorched or wilted leaves on the side or top of the tree where lightning struck.</p></div>

Q: Do trees grow back if cut down?

• <div><p>Trees don&rsquo;t usually grow back after being cut down. Some particularly robust tree species may start sending up new stems from a stump to recover, but those stems won&rsquo;t become a &ldquo;tree&rdquo; like before. Generally, trees don&rsquo;t recover from being entirely cut down, which is why it&rsquo;s important to be careful when making a decision. When you cut down a tree, it&rsquo;s a good idea to make plans to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tree-stump-removal.htm">remove the stump</a>, even if it&rsquo;s unlikely to grow back.</p></div>

Q: Should I cut down a dead palm tree?

• <div><p>Before you cut down a dead palm tree, try to revive it using the methods listed above. However, there are instances when it makes sense to remove a dead palm tree, including:</p><ul><li><p>The heavily infected tree will infect nearby trees, bushes, and plants.</p></li><li><p>The palm&rsquo;s roots are overtaking your yard, foundation, and sidewalk and causing structural damage.</p></li><li><p>The tree is unstable and a hazard to your property, your neighbor&rsquo;s property, and pedestrians.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: How much do tree surgeons charge?

• <div><p>Most tree surgeons cost around <b>$100 per hour</b> or between <b>$70 and $200 per hour</b> for their services. You might get flat fees for more straightforward services, like a tree assessment, tree removal, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/things-to-know-about-stump-grinding.htm">stump grinding</a>, and one-off treatments, but many times, treatments for tree diseases or pests will be charged based on an hourly rate or a per-visit rate. Since the cost of a tree surgeon can vary widely, it&rsquo;s best to speak with an arborist near you to get an idea of what your particular issue will cost to correct.</p></div>

Q: Can you burn wood with Dutch elm disease?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;s always a good idea to check with your local government to make sure you&rsquo;re complying with any ordinances about removing diseased trees as well as burning brush piles.</p></div>

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Completed painting project faster than expected and was very thorough. Will recommend and refer to friends and family
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Zuck and his team were wonderful to work with for my roof replacement. He was very helpful throughout all steps of the process, with good and thorough communication.
Anytime Roofing, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2018
We have owed a cottage in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island for many years. We were in the process of replacing the awnings on the cottage and sought a referral from you. You gave us several from which we selected Mauro Quintero to provide and install new awnings. The awnings are now installed and...
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Great work. Professional people. Very happy with heir work.
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Very courteous and provided some great advice on what had to be done. Will be using them again and again when the time comes.
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They charge 10% a month and half of monthly rent to find renters which is really a better deal than the others because some charge one month's rent to find a renter. They co-ordinate things like I needed new floors, my old rental left things in the apartment and they arranged to get it ready...
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He is a licensed contractor and does a really good job. There is lot of experience behind him. He has rebuilt our steps in our rental here. I know that he has rebuilt a really lovely house for parents of a friend of mine. He is very professional. He did a good job. He came and did the job...
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"Kept me posted the whole time on when he would get there and about progress as he worked. Did a fantastic job and even cleaned the leaves out of the gutters. Left the area neat and tidy when finishes. Professional and courteous at all time. Highly recommend!"

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"I asked Nick to undertake a number of different jobs: refinishing a large redwood arbor, repairing and painting a broken gate, refinishing a redwood gate, adjusting a metal gate that wouldn't open, replacing a door with a new door [painted, fitted, with new hinges]. All of these jobs were completed promptly, efficiently, professionally [with everything left clean and well ordered]. It is indeed rare to have the pleasure of working with someone who is so skilled, professional, and friendly, and able to tackle and complete a variety of tasks so efficiently. I will definitely be calling on Nick again in the future and while I hope that he is as busy as he deserves to be, I am only afraid that he might become too busy..."

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

After a big storm, you may not be sure if a tree was struck or not. Look for the telltale long scars, like strips or gouges in the bark of the tree, running in sometimes jagged lines down the length of the trunk. These scars will often show vulnerable living wood inside the tree. It’s also common to see scorched or wilted leaves on the side or top of the tree where lightning struck.

Trees don’t usually grow back after being cut down. Some particularly robust tree species may start sending up new stems from a stump to recover, but those stems won’t become a “tree” like before. Generally, trees don’t recover from being entirely cut down, which is why it’s important to be careful when making a decision. When you cut down a tree, it’s a good idea to make plans to remove the stump, even if it’s unlikely to grow back.

Before you cut down a dead palm tree, try to revive it using the methods listed above. However, there are instances when it makes sense to remove a dead palm tree, including:

The heavily infected tree will infect nearby trees, bushes, and plants.
The palm’s roots are overtaking your yard, foundation, and sidewalk and causing structural damage.
The tree is unstable and a hazard to your property, your neighbor’s property, and pedestrians.

Most tree surgeons cost around $100 per hour or between $70 and $200 per hour for their services. You might get flat fees for more straightforward services, like a tree assessment, tree removal, stump grinding, and one-off treatments, but many times, treatments for tree diseases or pests will be charged based on an hourly rate or a per-visit rate. Since the cost of a tree surgeon can vary widely, it’s best to speak with an arborist near you to get an idea of what your particular issue will cost to correct.

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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