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Avatar for Mario's Tree Services, LLC
Mario's Tree Services, LLC
4.9(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Fairfax, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mario has a small family crew but comes fully loaded with equipment and experience. Trees were dropped methodically and with precision. They did a fantastic job on my large project (15 large oaks). They not only had a lot to do but they did it with care. He also disposed of the wood to furniture or firewood, none went to the dump. He respected my wishes and got the job done. Would highly recommend him and willing to be a referral."
ash
finished
finished
Oak removed
Dead ash tree removal

+4

Response time3 hrs
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Titan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
23
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Fairfax, 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
Drive
Parking

+25

Response time9 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Shade To Light Tree Service
4.9(
8
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Fairfax, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Had a last minute job for cleaning up my yard because we were going to put our house up for sale in the spring. Terry gave us a call, got out here for an estimate, and started work a day later. Our yard was in serious need of cleaning up and Terry did an exceptional job. He trimmed down tree branches, cleaned up our hedges, picked up more trash than he needed to from my little kids, and got all the weeds. I would have loved to use Terry for landscaping if we were staying in town. I just got done mulching my front yard myself (very little to do) and the yard still looks as good as when Terry left just before the cold weather hit. Highly recommend!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You can use herbicides to prevent roots from growing without killing the tree itself, however they must be used with caution. Systemic herbicides are absorbed by the root and can kill off problematic roots. However, herbicides can sometimes negatively impact nearby plants, so the solution is best used sparingly.

Generally, no, tree topping isn’t a good technique, and you should avoid using it in most cases. Tree topping may be the only good option to save a tree following severe damage after a storm, but in most other cases, it’s not the right choice. Tree topping can leave trees vulnerable to disease and further damage, and most pros will suggest against it.

The best tools for tree removal include a chainsaw for large trees, an ax for notching and cutting down small trees, and a wedge to help control the direction a tree falls in. A hatchet can be useful for very small trees, but won’t be effective for medium to large trees. 

Any tree that needs to be pruned should be pruned to remove dead branches at least once a year. You may need to prune far more often if you’re trying to maintain a certain shape or to save a tree that suddenly becomes infected.

A tree can split because of high winds, a change in temperature, or from an infestation or tree disease. All of these factors can overlap, making a single cause difficult to pinpoint. While winter storms are some of the most common causes for a tree to split, it can also happen because of termites or rot.

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