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Avatar for Sedenka Excavating and Habitat
Sedenka Excavating and Habitat
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving De Witt, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Trey contacted me the same day that I placed my request He understood exactly what was needed and handled the entire project on time and on budget. We would highly recommend Sedenka Excavating and Habitat."
Response time2 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Pride Services
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving De Witt, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend Cory from American pride for your next tree service needs. He came and gave us a quote one day and was ready to start work the very next day. He and his crew are very quick and get the job done the right way. We are very happy with the work that they did for us. If we ever need work done in the future we will be calling them for the job."
Response time2 days
Recommended by81%of homeowners
American Pride services
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving De Witt, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cory was able to get to my house quickly to do an estimate and had me scheduled much sooner than any other tree service I called, most of which never showed up when they said they would, or some at all. They did great work, would definitely recommend and I will continue using them."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

You may be looking to identify maple trees to use for home improvement projects. In that case, you can tell hard maples by looking at their leaves. Leaves will have a U-shaped dip, or sinus, between the points, or lobes, of the leaves. Leaves of soft maples tend to have V-shaped sinuses.

If you already have the cut wood in front of you, look for a light, uniform color to identify hard maple wood and check for variations of red, gray, or brown streaks and an overall darker color in soft maple wood.

Trees don’t usually grow back after being cut down. Some particularly robust tree species may start sending up new stems from a stump to recover, but those stems won’t become a “tree” like before. Generally, trees don’t recover from being entirely cut down, which is why it’s important to be careful when making a decision. When you cut down a tree, it’s a good idea to make plans to remove the stump, even if it’s unlikely to grow back.

A dead tree should always be cut down, because it could fall and cause injuries or damage, and it can also attract insects like carpenter ants. A tree that’s diseased beyond repair should also be cut down, but it’s not always easy for a homeowner to tell. Signs of disease include dying branches, a hollow trunk, leaning, and discolored or missing leaves, but your best bet is to hire a local arborist who can evaluate the tree and tell you if it can be saved or should be cut down.

It depends on the problem, the affected part of the tree, the risk of the pathogen spreading, and the overall health of your tree. Many diseases, fungal infections, and insect infestations can be successfully treated, especially if the issue is only in a few branches. However, if a disease is too widespread, too severe, too easily spread, or in the roots, the tree will likely need to be removed.

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