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Avatar for Titan Excavating, LLC
Titan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Colo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Drive way was compacted and over grown with grass, weeds, and allowing water into the garage. Had a hill on one side of the house lower against the foundation, getting water in basement. Needed a patio to replace the rotted deck and allow my dog run. Did a great job, hired to rejuvenate and gravel driveway which looks awesome, remove hill along side of house place dirt against house and leave a swell between property to not cause an issue for my neighbor, much dryer in the basement, removed what was left of my rotted deck to put in a patio sloped away from the house. Was too hot for me but they showed up and got everything done quicker than I thought it would be. Very happy I was able to hire them"
Parking
Drive
Drive
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+25

Response time9 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Unique Tree Service
5.0(
10
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Colo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They completed the work efficiently and thoroughly, and left the site clean. I would hire them again and will when the tree in my front yard needs trimming. My contact with the crew was respectful and kept me informed throughout the project."
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Royalty Tree Service
5.0(
9
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Colo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Raul Avalos came out to remove four trees and take out some dead limbs in some other trees. They showed up at 8 am and left at 2:30 pm. They do great work and my wife and I are very happy with them. They hauled all the trees and limbs away and the yard looked great after they were done. I would highly recommend them for any tree service work."
Response time7 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Avatar for ARBOR WAY ALL ABOUT TREES LLC
ARBOR WAY ALL ABOUT TREES LLC
5.0(
40
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Colo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work. I was raised in Paul Bunyan country (father was a logger; brother a tree climber). The Arbor Way crew is as good as it gets. Skilled, efficient, careful. Do not hesitate to give them a call if you need tree work done."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+12

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for DG Tree Service
DG Tree Service
5.0(
46
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Colo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Local arborist in NW Ames. Outstanding work at a better than everyone elseâ s price. If you need tree work, start with DG. Youâ ll not be disappointed!!"
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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CleanScape Solutions
4.8(
54
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Colo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent to work with, very professional and quick! They removed two large dying trees from my front yard and went above and beyond to clean up some volunteer trees that were getting a little out of control. The work was completed in a very timely manner and for a very reasonable price."
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+5

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Tree roots can take weeks to years to die, depending on the method you use. Chemical herbicides take the least amount of time—typically between three and four weeks—while homemade methods, like covering an old stump with leaves, could take between seven and eight years. If you’re unsure which method to use or how quickly you need to act, consulting with a pro is always a good idea.

There are a few instances in which removing a tree is the best option. You might do this if the tree looks to be a major danger—potentially falling onto your home, your car, or other parts of your property—or it’s diseased beyond repair. A tree that is growing too close to your house might need to be removed to prevent mold growth.

Local tree removal prices range from $200 to $2,000 overall, but vary depending on:

  • Local cost of labor and supplies

  • Accessibility of the tree

  • Local laws regarding who is allowed to remove the tree

  • The species of the tree (softer woods are often easier to remove)

  • Local seasonal discounts for the off-season

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.

It is possible to burn out a tree stump if it is dried out and in an area of your property with a large buffer. Drill holes in the stump and dig around the base so it burns more easily. Then, build a small campfire on top using kindling and firewood. You’ll need enough to keep the fire going for many hours to completely burn out the stump, especially if it’s large. 

Monitor the fire closely to ensure it doesn’t spread, and have a hose on hand if it starts to get out of control. When the fire is out, break apart the burned stump and dig out what’s left of it.  

If this sounds like a good option, learn more about how to burn a tree stump before attempting it, as it does come with risks.

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