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Avatar for Timber Wolf Tree Service
Timber Wolf Tree Service
5.0(
8
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Fortson, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I can’t say enough good things about Timberwolf Land Management and its owner, Tyler. From start to finish, he was professional, meticulous, and incredibly knowledgeable about every aspect of the job. You can tell he takes great pride in his work. Nothing was rushed, and every detail was handled with care. Tyler’s expertise and commitment to doing things right really set him apart. If you’re looking for someone who combines skill, integrity, and professionalism, Timberwolf Land Management is the clear choice."
40 plus pines
40 plus pines
40 plus pines
40 plus pines
Land clearing

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ACE Tree Service
4.4(
114
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Fortson, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ACE Tree Service is the absolute best. I will use them again and recommend them to anyone. First Zach came to give me the quote the same day I called. He was very helpful and a pleasure to meet. He gave me a very fair price so I signed up to have them do the work. A few days or so later, Tim and his crew came to cut the beast and other things. They did a beautiful job. Cutting down my granddaddy pine tree, trimming another tree and cutting smaller ones. Cleaned my yard very well. Today, in less than 24 hours of being cut down the pickup crew arrived to carry off the debris. They too did a spectacular job. No trace of the trees and branches. Iâ m very impressed with the quality job they have done."
 Ace Tree Climber
 Our bucket truck
 ACE Tree Climber
 Our bucket truck
 Cleaning up debris

+14

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Earthwise Terrain Solutions
4.9(
11
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Fortson, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"If I could give more than five stars, I 100% would. My husband and I bought this house knowing we would need a lot of help in the backyard because of the trash and debris in it. Zach went above and beyond in every way. He was very informative from the get-go and was very open and honest with me about what was needing to be done. He has transformed my backyard into something that I don’t look at and cringe and hate into something that I actually want to spend time in. I can’t wait to actually be out in my yard and not see the trash and the debris and everything in my yard. When I saw my yard after Zach was done I almost cried because of how much he did for me. I cannot thank him enough. I cannot recommend him enough. If I ever have to have someone come out and do anything to my yard, tree removal or anything, Zach 100% be my first call. Thank you, Zach for everything that you and your team did and giving me my yard back."
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
Matthew and Jody's Tree Service LLC
4.6(
10
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Fortson, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The men from Matthew and Jody's were thorough, explained their estimates, carefully examined my yard for other trees that might need to be removed in the future, and their prices were more than fair. Their estimate was hundreds of dollars less than the other two companies I contacted.
They cut up and hauled off the trees they removed, then used a blower to make sure the yard was as clean as possible. 
They followed up afterwards to be sure that their work was satisfactory.
I highly recommend them for their honesty, integrity, fair-pricing, and the quality of their work.
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Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Garland’s Tree Care
5.0(
3
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove

Serving Fortson, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Brian did an excellent job! He showed up on time and completed the job to our satisfaction. I would use him again and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for tree removal or any other comparable service."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Some people prefer to leave or even carve a leftover stump, but we recommend removing it if possible. You can often dig out smaller trunks with a shovel once they have died and dried out. You can have stumps professionally removed, or request a service to grind them down to ground level so they can be replaced with other landscaping or objects.

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?

Professionals ensure safety, prevent property damage, and handle debris efficiently.

It will take you anywhere from 15 minutes to two hours per tree stump to grind and remove the stump from the ground. The larger the size, the longer it will take to remove the stump. Also, keep in mind that rocky soil may require local excavation services to loosen up large boulders before you can begin to remove the tree stump.

You can shape a cherry tree by trimming vertical branches, dense branches, and intersecting branches. Your personal aesthetic comes into play, as well. If you want to simply thin and shape the tree, you can get away with trimming the aforementioned parts of your cherry tree. If you want to shorten branches, however, consider thinning cuts, which alter the length of the branches while encouraging light penetration, new buds and shoots, and a structurally-sound shape.

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