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Soncco Solutions
5.0(
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Tree Removal

Serving Ball Ground, GA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Customers say: True professional

"This company was a pleasure to work with. Did all tree pruning work that I requested. His team was diligent and cleaned and removed all debris. The yard was left better than when they began. Company prices are very reasonable. They will be back to help clear some small trees that are in flower beds. I highly recommend this company."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
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Hawk Tree Pros
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Ball Ground, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew was on time, started work immediately and completed the job in about 6 hours… cut/remove 2 large plus 6 medium trees, grind all stumps, cut/remove all undergrowth, spread wood chips evenly throughout. Price was significantly lower than other bids I received. Whole process from initial bid request to project completion was 5 days. Quality of service and work were both excellent. Would definitely use again in the future."
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McAbee Tree Care
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Tree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Ball Ground, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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Emergency services offered

"I would definitely recommend McAbee Tree Care. They are honest, reasonable, have excellent customer service, and did a beautiful job of removing a large dead tree from our yard. They removed the debris & cleaned up the yard. So happy with their service!"
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Response time4 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Timber Oak Tree Services
4.3(
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Tree Removal

Serving Ball Ground, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We needed someone to take away branches, etc that another tree service had left behind. Fernado was easy to work with and cleaned up the mess quickly . We will call him first next time."
Response time1 day
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You can use the formula mentioned earlier to calculate the depth of tree roots. Each inch of width of a tree trunk translates to six inches of depth within the root system. Large trees extend anywhere from 2 to 6 feet into the ground, with some magnificent specimens going even deeper.

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.

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.

You can trim just one side of the tree, especially when that side is growing near something like a power line or a home. Pros will carefully trim the tree back until it is safe from that structure. While this is common, it also needs to be done with the utmost care, as pruning or trimming away at one side of the tree may make it structurally unsound. This instance is yet another where hiring a pro is wise, especially if power lines are involved.

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.

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