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Titan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Alden, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did and awesome job. Very easy to talk to and where very communicative through the whole process. Thanks guys!"
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+25

Response time9 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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CleanScape Solutions
4.8(
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Serving Alden, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an awesome job taking out some random trees that had grown up in my yard and trimmed lower branches off a huge pine. They cleaned up the whole area so nicely and it looks amazing !!! Fair price and friendly. Came same day!! Will hire them to trim my other seven trees."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Unless it’s dead or dangerous, think twice about cutting down a tree in your yard. They’re good for health, well-being, wildlife, and the environment. Plus, local authorities often have regulations prohibiting the removal of trees, especially protected species or individual trees with historical value.

Ideally, you should wait to prune until trees have gone dormant in late fall to early winter. The worst times to prune trees are early fall and late summer, as pruning them so close to dormancy makes it difficult for the tree recover before it goes dormant for the season.

Yes, you can prune a palm tree with a chainsaw, but a chainsaw is overkill for a job like this. You risk damaging the tree if you make a bad cut. More commonly, you’ll need pruning shears or a serrated knife to trim a palm tree, or you can use a specialized pruning saw instead of a chainsaw.

For trimming trees, your best tool is a pair of pruning shears or loppers. Both options work best for branches that are under 3 inches in diameter. Trimming trees with a larger diameter may require a robust tool like a small chainsaw or a handsaw, so take into account your tree’s diameter when deciding between tools.

You may need permission to take a tree down. Check with your local ordinances about rules regarding tree removal and to gain any necessary permits. Check with your local ordinances or the fire department if you plan to burn the stump. Make sure you have all the steps in place before removing the tree, or contact a local tree removal service.

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