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Brian's Tree Service
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Serving Fairfield, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I would highly recommend Brian's tree service. They took down a huge maple tree and cleaned up In about 9 hours. Very professional and on time. They cleaned up our yard real well. We were very pleased."
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+23

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Family Roots Tree & Land Management
4.8(
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Serving Fairfield, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"DA is great. He is talented, friendly and very conscientious. He knows what he is doing when it comes to tree removal and management. I would recommend him to anyone. and his prices are very reasonable."
Response time3 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Exceptional Edge
5.0(
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Serving Fairfield, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

"The Exceptional Edge technicians were very professional and meticulous how maneuvered around to trim my shade tree. I was very impressed how they removed the stump and all the tree limbs without tearing up my yard. Their service was excellent and they have the latest equipment technology."
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Elders Tree services & landscaping
New to Angi

Serving Fairfield, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you\n

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Johnston Stump Grinding, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Fairfield, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They finished the job quickly & did a great job at removing an oak stump, several ash trees & an old peach tree plus a great job cleaning up the site when they finished."
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White Family of Ottumwa
Ottumwa, Iowa

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Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Unfortunately, if you cut the top off a palm tree, it will die. Instead of budding or branching out, the top begins to slowly rot. That's why having a professional tree trimming at least twice a year is a good idea. If you don’t have experience with trimming your palm tree, you might accidentally cut the top off, leaving a dead and rotting tree in your wake.

You may wonder whether tree removal is tax deductible: Tree removal is not tax-deductible for homeowners unless it's related to a federally declared disaster. In that case, the cost may qualify as a casualty loss. However, if you own a commercial property, like a rental home, tree removal could be deductible if it's necessary for safety, maintenance, or part of a larger capital improvement project, and you must hire a professional tree removal service and keep documentation. Always consult a tax professional beforehand to see if you qualify.

The recovery time for pruning depends on how much you prune, the species of tree, and how well you care for it afterward. All trees grow new wood and often sprout additional branches after pruning. Ideally, trees should recover from normal pruning after one or two years. Heavy pruning or slow-growing trees may take several years to fully recover.

A few signs a tree may be dead is if the leaves are dead and there are no signs of new blooms. You can also perform a scratch test on some of the branches to check the condition of the cambium layer beneath the bark.

If it is green, it is still alive, but if several are dry, brittle, and brown, the tree may be dying or dead. Always consult an arborist before assuming your tree is dead because you may be able to save it.

The depth of tree roots depends on the species. Trees like oaks and maples can have root systems that grow down 20 feet or more. However, trees that grow in shallow soils will have roots that go only a few feet down. Research how your tree species grows in your climate area to estimate root depth.

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