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Green Lane Tree Services Inc
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Serving El Sobrante, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"It went great! The crew showed up right on time, spent nearly 3 hours trimming the tree (it is huge!) and cleaned up everything when done. Very professional and thorough. Highly recommend them!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate98%
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Juan's Landscape
4.5(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving El Sobrante, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

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"Excellent service from Juan, he was very helpful and well experienced at his craft. Very Professional and flexible. Highly recommend and I am looking forward to using his services in the future. Thank You Juan I appreciate your good work!"
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Hercules Tree Service and Landscape Construction
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Serving El Sobrante, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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"This crew was very professional and respectful of our property. Not a tree limb hit the ground that wasn’t tied off and gently placed where it was suppose to be. Untied and carried out to the shredder. Clean up and replaced moved lawn furniture complete after tree was trimmed. Definatly will hire again!"
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+8

Response time7 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C&C Tree Solutions
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Serving El Sobrante, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

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C&C Tree Solutions provides professional and dependable tree care services throughout the Bay Area. We specialize in tree removal, tree trimming and pruning, tree reduction, hazardous tree and branch removal, lot cleanup, brush clearing, and emergency tree services.\n\nOur team is committed to safety, quality workmanship, honest communication, and leaving every property clean when the job is complete. We use professional equipment and carefully evaluate each project to recommend the right solution for your property.\n\nWe offer free estimates and competitive pricing for residential and commercial projects. C&C Tree Solutions is licensed, insured, and bonded. CSLB License #1128796. Contact us today to schedule your free estimate!

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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.

Light-bark trees are most notorious for producing lots of sap when wounded. These varieties include maples, birches, poplars, dogwoods, magnolias, and elms, and they will bleed more when the trees are dormant. That’s why it’s a good idea to prune them in the summer months rather than waiting until winter.

Most jobs take 2-8 hours, but extensive trimming may take multiple days.

Carefully pruning small roots no thicker than three inches in diameter won’t harm the tree. However, cutting larger roots may impact the tree's stability and nutrient absorption. It's advisable to consult an arborist or tree care professional to evaluate the root's size, the tree's health, and the potential impact of cutting. Proper tree pruning techniques and timing can minimize damage, but larger root removal may necessitate expert guidance to avoid compromising the tree's overall health and stability.

It takes anywhere from three to seven years for a stump to decompose on its own. This timeframe can depend on the kind of tree and your climate. The lower to the ground the stump is, the faster it rots. If you kill a tree stump with salt, boiling water, herbicide, light deprivation, or burning, the tree stump decomposes faster. 

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