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Avatar for Family First Tree Care
Family First Tree Care
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Destin, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Another great job by Family First Tree Service. They do an excellent job and their clean up and removal is phenomenal. I highly recommend them Thank You! Dena Joyce"
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+44

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Professional Stump & Tree Removal
4.5(
178
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Destin, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very timely response. Completed the work quickly and cleaned up everything. My only disappointment, and it was a minor one, was he did not have a small stump grinder. Only a big one. But it would have been hard to get even a small grinder to where the stump is."
A Big one...
What a mess...
Half way there...
 Another angle
Much Better now.

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Custom Johns Landscaping
4.7(
82
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain+5 more

Serving Destin, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"This crew was amazing. I asked for a quote and John came to my house that day to ask me what I was looking for and provided a quote. He scheduled me that day, and showed up with a crew that worked quickly and effectively. They finished cleaning up my flower beds, adding new mulch, mowing the lawn, trimming some very overgrown hedges, removed a tree stump, and cleaned up leaves/acorns in one day. I was blown away by how nice my yard looked after they were done, and I will definitely be calling them again with any other landscaping/lawn care needs."
Response time11 hrs
114 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for R.C.P. Landscape & Maintenance
R.C.P. Landscape & Maintenance
4.5(
65
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Destin, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Completed project the same day. Made great recommendations about the best removal process to keep from damaging septic leach field. Put in extra care to grind exposed roots. I will use them again in the future!"
Landscaping and Lawncare
Landscaping and Lawncare
Landscaping and Lawncare
Landscaping and Lawncare
Landscaping and Lawncare

+27

Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Touch Of a Finger
Touch Of a Finger
4.8(
28
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Tree TrimmingTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal+3 more

Serving Destin, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Touch of a Finger Lawn Care, is absolutely great. They do a great job. Very professional. The crew was awesome! I rate them 5 stars without a doubt. I recommend A Touch of a Finger to anyone needing any kind of yard work."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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KINGDOM LAND MANAGEMENT LLC
4.8(
13
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Destin, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very respectful and pleasant to work with. Had overgrown bushes and shrubs trimmed. Very fast work in hot weather. Cleanup could be better. I'll be picking out the clippings from the bushes and raking for a while. Was unable to trim all of the top of a very large bush that the pole trimmer or saw couldn't reach. Over all I'm pleased with the work and would hire again."
Tree work
Tree work
Demo
Demo
Land Work

+3

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

It may not be worth it to rake every leaf in your yard, but it’s necessary to remove the majority of leaves to prevent them from smothering grass growth on your lawn. However, raking leaves isn’t your only option for leaf removal. You can remove leaves easily with a leaf blower or compost or mulch them with your lawn mower to repurpose them to help grow your garden or yard.

Pruning a tree is a yearly DIY job that involves removing small dead branches, leaves, and blooms to help the tree grow bigger and stronger. You can often complete the job with basic home gardening tools. Trimming a tree, however, removes larger sections to control the direction the tree grows in and protects your home, utility wires, and yard from potentially dangerous branches.

A tree growing close to a house can pose several risks, but removal isn't always the only or best solution. Potential problems include roots growing into the foundation and causing structural cracks, branches damaging the roof or promoting moss growth, and debris clogging gutters, which can lead to water damage. Trees can also provide access for pests and encourage mold. However, a small, healthy tree may not be a problem, and for larger, established trees, strategic trimming can be a cheaper and more beneficial alternative to removal. It is generally recommended to take action for trees within 10 to 20 feet of your home, especially if they are unhealthy or encroaching. Your best bet is to consult a professional arborist who can assess the specific situation and provide expert advice.

Tree roots can take weeks to years to die, depending on the method you use. Chemical herbicides take the least amount of time—typically between three and four weeks—while homemade methods, like covering an old stump with leaves, could take between seven and eight years. If you’re unsure which method to use or how quickly you need to act, consulting with a pro is always a good idea.

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