Will the power company or city top my trees?

• <div><p>Your local government is usually in charge of pruning trees on public property, and the power company is responsible for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/if-tree-falls-power-line-who-responsible.htm">trees near power lines</a> (even if they’re on your property). Whether or not they top these trees depends on their approach to pruning. You won’t be able to do much to control this, but you can contact them to find out more about their pruning process.</p></div>

What is the average lifespan of an oak tree?

• <div><p>The average lifespan of an oak tree is 100 to 300 years, so long as it isn’t impacted by diseases like sudden oak death. Some species will last shorter or longer, depending on where you live.</p></div>

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Q: Can I take down a tree myself?

• <div><p>It is possible to cut down a tree on your property yourself, but it is generally not recommended unless specific conditions are met. You should only consider this project if the tree is small (e.g., under 4-5 inches in diameter and short enough that you don't need a ladder to reach the branches), and you are experienced in handling a chainsaw. The tree must also be located far from any power lines, fences, homes, or other structures. Even for small trees, the work can be dangerous, and it's always advisable to have a spotter to ensure the tree falls correctly and no branches fall on you.</p><p>For any tree that is large, requires a ladder to access, or is near electrical lines or structures, you should always hire a professional. Attempting to remove a large tree yourself is extremely dangerous, poses a risk of serious injury, and could result in significant damage to your property.</p><p>Before any tree removal, it's also important to check your local and state regulations to ensure the tree is not historic or otherwise protected by your city.</p></div>

Q: Can you plant a tree where a stump was removed?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re wondering <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-you-plant-tree-where-stump-removed%E2%80%8B.htm">whether you can plant a tree where the stump was removed</a>, know that the soil conditions won&rsquo;t be ideal, so you should avoid it. The soil beneath the previous tree will likely be depleted of nutrients, plus there may be roots left behind that will seriously hinder the growth of a new tree. Also, if you use salt or other chemical solutions to kill the stump, these can linger in the soil for months or even years and prevent healthy growth. It&rsquo;s best to choose a different spot that&rsquo;s at least<b> three feet away</b> for a new tree, or wait at least a year and thoroughly amend the soil before you plant. </p></div>

Q: How long does it take to trim a tree?

• <div><p>Trimming a tree can take anywhere from just two hours to a full day, depending on the age of the tree, the number of trees, and the species. Young trees are generally easier to trim, as their branches are often thinner in diameter and easier to reach compared to mature trees. They also tend to be healthier. If you haven&rsquo;t trimmed your trees before or it&rsquo;s been a while, the process could take even longer.</p></div>

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Fast, efficient, and they showed up exactly when they said they would. During the service they also identified a small gas leak and fixed it.
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Reviewed in December 2020
I'd hire the 805 crew again in a heartbeat! Great service, pricing, and on time.
805 Concrete
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Emil offered a fantastic service by coming out to my home to assess an area of water damage in the Sheetrock near my fireplace. He shared his advice & made great recommendations, even though my project ultimately didn’t require his services. He was very knowledgeable, respectful, and helped me...
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Reviewed in April 2019
Joe of Best Way was very responsive, was reasonable with his fee, and was very patient in explaining the problem that he quickly identified & repaired. He kept me informed of his arrival time & arrived when promised. I will definitely use his services again & highly recommend him & Best Way.
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Reviewed in August 2017
The project included new Hardie siding, shingles and trim for the whole house, painting the whole exterior, reframing windows, replacing a door, new fascias and gutters throughout, rerouting electrical service. This company can do it all, it seems. Will likely hire them for additional deferred...
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I have used the company Mammoth Lakes Plumbing for about 15 different projects. I help run the company Duff Construction and I am both a general contractor and property manager, we always rely on his plumbing service for both remodels and new construction projects. The pricing is fair and you...
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Great service. Gave me exactly what I needed to get my permits.
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They were punctual, responsive and rendered good quality service. It was not cheap but they were competitive and you get what you pay for. <br />
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Mike was hired to repair my stand up paddle board which had the skag torn off. The board was returned in shoddy appearance, the repair looked marginal but he assured me it was fine. After using the paddle board, it leaked repair goo all over my vehicle, and when I asked Mike about it he said...
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Greener Tree Solutions LLC

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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"The provider showed up on time as promised. After about 40 minutes the service guy was wrapping up and had to ask him to redo some sections that were clearly not clean. Also missed stairs completely. They did finish it up and final job was fine. Had some trouble communicating with service guy as his English was limited. Wasn't terrible but wouldn't use again.
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Mammoth Landscape is a licensed and insured full service residential and commercial landscape maintenance provider in the Eastern Sierra area. One big goal of ours is to always provide excellent customer service in a professional manner; to enhance the beauty and value of every client’s property. We look forward to working with you!

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Grub Tree Service

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Tee J Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

It is possible to cut down a tree on your property yourself, but it is generally not recommended unless specific conditions are met. You should only consider this project if the tree is small (e.g., under 4-5 inches in diameter and short enough that you don't need a ladder to reach the branches), and you are experienced in handling a chainsaw. The tree must also be located far from any power lines, fences, homes, or other structures. Even for small trees, the work can be dangerous, and it's always advisable to have a spotter to ensure the tree falls correctly and no branches fall on you.

For any tree that is large, requires a ladder to access, or is near electrical lines or structures, you should always hire a professional. Attempting to remove a large tree yourself is extremely dangerous, poses a risk of serious injury, and could result in significant damage to your property.

Before any tree removal, it's also important to check your local and state regulations to ensure the tree is not historic or otherwise protected by your city.

Your local government is usually in charge of pruning trees on public property, and the power company is responsible for trees near power lines (even if they’re on your property). Whether or not they top these trees depends on their approach to pruning. You won’t be able to do much to control this, but you can contact them to find out more about their pruning process.

If you’re wondering whether you can plant a tree where the stump was removed, know that the soil conditions won’t be ideal, so you should avoid it. The soil beneath the previous tree will likely be depleted of nutrients, plus there may be roots left behind that will seriously hinder the growth of a new tree. Also, if you use salt or other chemical solutions to kill the stump, these can linger in the soil for months or even years and prevent healthy growth. It’s best to choose a different spot that’s at least three feet away for a new tree, or wait at least a year and thoroughly amend the soil before you plant.

The average lifespan of an oak tree is 100 to 300 years, so long as it isn’t impacted by diseases like sudden oak death. Some species will last shorter or longer, depending on where you live.

Trimming a tree can take anywhere from just two hours to a full day, depending on the age of the tree, the number of trees, and the species. Young trees are generally easier to trim, as their branches are often thinner in diameter and easier to reach compared to mature trees. They also tend to be healthier. If you haven’t trimmed your trees before or it’s been a while, the process could take even longer.

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