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SCHANBECK LANDSCAPING & EXCAVATION, LLC
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Serving Cedar Falls, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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From Landscaping and Hardscape to Excavating/Grading, Concrete, Tree Removal/Stump Grinding, Material Hauling and More! We have the equipment and experience to get the job done right.\n\n? Free Estimates\n? Fully Insured\n? Quality Work You Can Trust\n? Big or Small, We Do It All\n\nNow scheduling projects! Contact us today to get on the calendar and bring your vision to life.\n\nWe are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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Big Richard Tree Service
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Serving Cedar Falls, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Big Richard Tree Service is a locally owned and operated tree care company serving Cedar Rapids and communities throughout Eastern Iowa. We specialize in tree removal, tree trimming and pruning, stump grinding, emergency storm cleanup, lot clearing, and hazardous tree takedowns.\n\nOwner Ricardo Larios built this company on hard work, honesty, and second chances. Every job is done with integrity, attention to detail, and respect for your property. We're licensed, bonded, and insured, and we offer free on-site estimates with same-week scheduling in most cases.\n\nWhether you need routine trimming, storm damage cleanup, or removal of a dangerous tree, our crews deliver professional results and full cleanup. Serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Hiawatha, Marion, and surrounding areas.\n\nCall (319) 508-3694 or visit https://www.bigrichardstreeservice.com for a free estimate.\n

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Jay Van Vark
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Serving Cedar Falls, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

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"Hes the best you're going to find in the Cedar valley. Very affordable and flexible schedule, less than a week from the quote and my yard is clear of 3 large trees. I recommend him to all my friends and family, dont waste your time or money going anywhere else!"
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Hyman Services
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Serving Cedar Falls, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

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Emergency services offered

"I HIGHLY recommend this company! Matt and Max were very punctual, professional, and best of all... friendly! They moved enormous sections of fallen trees, and they left the job site CLEANER than it started. Advice?... Hire Hyman Services!! THANKS AGAIN, GUYS!!"
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Your neighbor is not in a good position to know if your trees are truly dead or pose any kind of danger. That’s why hiring an arborist or tree service expert can be such an important part of the process. If the trees are still alive and don’t pose any threat, you’re in the clear (but you may want to document and photograph everything in case events turn sour down the road).

But if a tree is visibly dead and near the property line, you should remove it to be safe. If a dead tree falls on a neighbor’s property, they may have grounds to sue for negligence. If any branches on trees have died, it’s a good idea to cut them back for similar reasons.

The typical lifespan of a Bradford pear is relatively short, only 15 to 25 years. However, these trees have issues long before their life is over. Due to their soft wood and fast-growing branches, Bradford pear trees often split around 15 years, making them a risk for falling branches and more prone to disease. 

If you’re taking down a tree that you don’t suspect is affected by disease or pests and it’s nowhere near your home or other structures, then calling in a tree company should work fine. However, anything more involved means an arborist is a better option. These pros have years of experience with tree removal and can safely take down trees located next to structures, and they have the tools, sanitization equipment, and experience to remove sick or dying trees without infecting nearby trees. 

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