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Avatar for Platt & Company Arborists
Platt & Company Arborists
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Georgetown, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike is very knowledgeable and professional. He patiently waited til I got all my estimates. He scheduled the tree trimming shortly after I chose him. I am very pleased with his trimming of my crepe myrtle."
Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Over the Top Tree Care
4.6(
75
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Georgetown, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Asked several times if I was completely happy with results during the process. Stacked wood and branches exactly where I wanted. On time, polite and efficient. Will hire again."
Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Brandywine Tree & Shrub
4.7(
96
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Georgetown, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We’ve been having Brandywine Tree & Shrub do our tree maintenance for years & they’ve always done excellent work & clean up the area when finished. Have equipment available that others don’t have to do the job right even with HUGE trees. Came out for initial estimate and were here in about 2 weeks to complete the job.Usually we only have tree maintenance done but they also removed debris hanging off edges of our gutter helmets & also removed branches & other tree debris from our roof (2-story home). Cut down 2 trees completely,cleaned up and reduced canopy of three other trees (one HUGE) as well. Removed all debris. HIGHLY recommend-some arborists will butcher your trees-Brandywine Tree & Shrub won’t - they are well trained, courteous, and always do a superb job."
Chiptruck
stumpgrinder
Lawn Protection
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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AAA Tree Work
4.9(
70
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Georgetown, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"AAA Tree Work did a great job! I highly recommend them. Josh is personable and punctual and his prices are the best around. They took some huge, 100 + trees down in my back yard, some within feet of the house with precision. Clean up was as if they were never there and worked late to beat the rain coming the following days. A+ job! Will be using them again."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate88%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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London's Land Improvements
4.9(
17
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Georgetown, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys were real quick to respond to my needs, got back to me with a quote the next day, and finished the work two days later. They worked hard, did a great job at a reasonable price and I highly recommend them."
Shed
Concrete removal
Spread of top soil
Final grade
1

+97

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Crimson Bay PM
5.0(
2
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Tree TrimmingTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTree Trimming - For Business+1 more

Serving Georgetown, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Crimson Bay did a beautiful job cleaning up my existing landscaping areas. They took out the old stones & washed them. They pulled up the old plastic & leveled out the ground underneath, removed moss from the concrete wall, added a weed deterrent, laid down new landscaping paper, & put the cleaned stones back & added edging. They were professional, polite, & worked diligently. I thought the price was very reasonable. I highly recommend them."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Yes, it is highly recommended to remove tree stumps. Leaving them in the ground can lead to several problems, as they are not only unsightly but can also reduce your property's value. Stumps can obstruct landscaping plans, make mowing difficult, and hinder new growth. More importantly, they are prime breeding grounds for pests like termites, ants, and mice, which can spread to your home and cause costly damage to its wood and foundation. Stumps also attract fungi and diseases that can infect other healthy trees and plants in your yard. As a stump decays, it might sprout new, unwanted shoots. While removing a stump is an investment, it prevents these potential issues and enhances the safety, health, and appearance of your landscape.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

Transporting a fully-grown tree requires heavy equipment, typically specialized for the task. A tree spade is a truck-mounted tool that removes the tree from the ground in one location, transports it, and places it in a new hole in a new location. A combination of mechanized shovels and lifts is necessary to move very large trees, and the exact tools often depend on location and the surrounding area.

Stump grinding consists of removing the visible part of the stump, but the roots remain intact. Depending on the tree and root system, the roots may still grow after stump grinding. If you are concerned about root growth and damage, you may want to consider having a stump removed completely.

Although it’s possible, heavy machinery like a crane is necessary for removing an entire tree stump and all. This procedure is extremely costly, time-consuming, and usually unnecessary, as there are plenty of convenient and affordable stump removal options. 

Your best bet, if you want to be sure to remove a tree and its stump efficiently, is to speak with a professional. They’ll be able to walk you through the entire process.

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