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Gorilla Lawnservices Inc
4.6(
22
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Alton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Offers commercial services

"Trimmed trees, cleared branches, raked the lawn! Weâ re very professional, Had great tools and always friendly when asked to do more! Kept appointment time and finished in two hours! Would recommend their services!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Mendoza's Landscaping and Tree Services
5.0(
4
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Alton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pascual was very professional in his job. He did excellent work and was very prompt in his services. As he was doing this work I had several of my neighbors ask who was working on my yard. I passed along his information and he was able to secure numerous jobs by the work he did for me. I have a few jobs for him to do this fall."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Siouxland Tree Services, LLC
4.9(
6
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Alton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an amazing job. They were very careful. they had to work around garages and highlines. The tree was hanging over the top of the garage. Was a very large tree. I would highly recommend they. Went above and beyond. I would give them a 10 star."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Jones Lawn care and landscaping - Facebook
New to Angi
Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Alton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Are there projects lingering in the back of your mind that you just don't have the time or ability to tackle? Wanting to get a fair price for the work that you are desperate to get done? Well, help is on the way. Our business is dedicated to providing property owners with professional outdoor landscape work. Contact Jones Lawn Care for anything from stump removal to landscape to lawn care. We are ready and able to help you check that pesky task off your "to-do" list!

Tree N Turf
New to Angi
Tree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Alton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are committed to quality work and excellent customer service. We have built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. As we've grown, we've been careful not to compromise our commitment to quality. Our sense of pride is apparent in every we complete. You are guaranteed a pleasant experience with us every time. We strive to make you a repeat customer. Please contact us today at 712-441-9449. We look forward to helping you with your needs.

Response time3 days
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

Ideally, you’ll have a good enough relationship with your neighbors that you can kindly mention this task in regular conversation. However, every neighbor (and neighborhood) is different. Your best bet will always be to ask directly and nicely, offering to contribute to the tree trimming efforts if you’d like. However, if you are bothered by the tree and your neighbor is unwilling to cut it, you can involve the help of the homeowners’ association or local authorities, if applicable.

An arborist specializes in tree care, performing tasks such as pruning, treating diseases, and removing hazardous trees. They also assess soil conditions, plant trees, and develop landscaping plans to ensure healthy growth. They also manage debris cleanup, inspect equipment, and record maintenance activities. Arborists often collaborate with landscapers and professional tree maintenance services, applying their specialized knowledge and problem-solving skills to maintain tree health and safety.

Most experts recommend removing a tree that has sustained more than 25% loss in the limbs, trunk, or circumference of the bark. Doing an initial trimming of damaged and dangling branches, but then waiting a few days of monitoring to decide how much more you might need to cut can help you better assess the total damage to the tree. However, consulting a tree maintenance pro to make this determination the best course of action before removing a tree.

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

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