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Top-Rated Arborists in Lake Helen - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Walkers Landclearing & Tree Services
Walkers Landclearing & Tree Services
4.9(
179
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Lake Helen, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is an A+ Number 1 Company. Johnathan and his crew were great. Went above and beyond. Very professional. Did a fantastic job and left my place spotless when they left. Would advise anyone looking for tree removal look no further than Walker!"
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming

+10

Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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CT Stump Grinders
4.9(
143
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Lake Helen, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"CT Stump Grinders are your one stop My Wife and I are Very Happy with the Job they did. Jase was Awesome .Very Friendly and Family oriented Business I Highly Recommend them for your Big or small project you will not be disappointed."
Stump Grinding
CT Loader
CT Loader
Clearing Bamboo Brush
Jace Sawing Down Brush

+11

Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Florida Foliage of Central Florida Tree Services
Florida Foliage of Central Florida Tree Services
5.0(
23
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Lake Helen, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’m very pleased with the professional work by a licensed, certified arborist from Florida Foliage of Central Florida. We have an oak tree and a magnolia out front, an overgrown hedge on the side, and a huge magnolia in back. All are about 12 years old and have never been trimmed. These guys know their stuff, and the work was completed quickly. They have a truck with a claw that will come and pick up the pile of branches and leaves in the pile next to the street. Thank You!"
Crane tree removal
Tree removal Daytona Beach
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for TLR Tree Service & Landscaping
TLR Tree Service & Landscaping
5.0(
26
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Tree Trimming

Serving Lake Helen, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rick was very professional and customer service oriented. He showed up on time, listened, offered suggestions and delivered what was promised. My trees have never looked better! I highly recommend TLR Tree Service. I will call them again in the future."
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping
Tree Service
Tree Service

+6

Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Green Wing Services
Green Wing Services
4.6(
76
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Lake Helen, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I just started with this company. I cannot at this time comment on their work. Tech was very friendly. Listened to my lawn problems and explained what would be done to get my lawn to look better."
Lawn Control
Response time2 days
171 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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AMERICAN BRUSH CONTROL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
5.0(
8
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Lake Helen, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Our mission is to be a tree service contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today! \n

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+8

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

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. 

A tree can grow back from its stump, but full regrowth is unlikely (especially for more stubborn conifer trees). Instead, trees are more likely to send up a number of shoots from the dead stump, which will try to develop into primary stems over time. In other words, it will start to look increasingly bushy. The goal of killing and drying out a tree stump is to prevent that from happening, as well as make the stump easier to completely remove.

Common signs that a tree is rotting include dead branches, a leaning trunk, peeling or cracked bark, leaf discoloration, and the presence of fungi. If you notice any of these signs, it’s best to hire an arborist near you to inspect your tree and determine if it can be saved or if it needs to come down.

You can use a felling ax to chop down a tree by following the same prep and steps as a chainsaw, but be prepared to use some muscle. For trees bigger than 7 inches in diameter, it can take some time and serious strength to cut down a tree using just an ax. 

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