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Avatar for Timber Tree Removal, LLC
Timber Tree Removal, LLC
4.9(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Northford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired these guys to do some pruning and tree work. The work was done quickly and looked great. From my initial contact with them they were very professional and responded to calls and texts quickly. I would highly recommend these guys!!"
Mulching Projects
Leaf Cleaning
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Leaf Cleaning

+179

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stump Chompers
4.9(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Northford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I had been waiting for another company to do the work. They couldn’t give me a date, not even an estimate. More than six weeks after receiving the quote for that company to remove a dead tree and some stumps, I gave up in frustration. I cancelled and found Don. A day after meeting with him, Don sent his people to remove a dead tree that had been on my front lawn since a snowstorm brought it down. I appreciated that so much. He returned, as we had agreed, and removed the stumps."
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Our work
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Our work

+2

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jose D Oliva
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Northford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have never been more impressed with the work ethic of any contractor I have hired. Jose and his team were prompt , efficient, and paid attention to every detail. The price was reasonable and well worth it. I would highly recommend Olivia tree service to anyone needing to remove trees from their property."
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+17

Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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RC Property Services
4.6(
29
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Northford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"RC Property Services had to remove a massive tree up on an embankment that had upended a 5' rootball. Incredibly, as no stump service could reach it, he dug out the sand beneath, distributed it in a clever place in the yard and re-positioned the stump. Their work was fast, extremely professional and cost effective. I am most appreciative, will recommend their service to all my friends. I feel they could tackle just about any challenge in tree removal."
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Oak removals
Excavation
Tree trimming!
Top soil

+15

Response time9 hrs
Response rate99%
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

The ideal depth of a tree notch depends on the tree, but it should usually be between 20% and 25% of the tree’s depth. However, if the tree is leaning towards the direction of the notch, it can be cut more shallowly—at as little as 10% of the depth. When the tree is leaning away from the direction it needs to be felled, you can cut deeper, closer to 30%.

The best tools for tree removal include a chainsaw for large trees, an ax for notching and cutting down small trees, and a wedge to help control the direction a tree falls in. A hatchet can be useful for very small trees, but won’t be effective for medium to large trees. 

If you’re taking down a tree that you don’t suspect is affected by disease or pests and it’s nowhere near your home or other structures, then calling in a tree company should work fine. However, anything more involved means an arborist is a better option. These pros have years of experience with tree removal and can safely take down trees located next to structures, and they have the tools, sanitization equipment, and experience to remove sick or dying trees without infecting nearby trees. 

Finding a reliable arborist starts with researching specialists in your area and checking their licensing and certifications. Use online resources like the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to conduct research on each company. Next, contact the arborist and ask the following questions to see whether they are the right fit for your project:

  • Do you handle or specialize in dealing with the issue I’m having?

  • Are you fully insured?

  • Do you have customer references I can call?

  • Do you have any third-party certifications?

  • What equipment and strategies do you plan to use?

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

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