Can you cut down your own tree?

• <div><p>It is possible for you to cut down your own tree, but only take this project on if it’s a small tree and you’re experienced handling a chainsaw. If you need to use a ladder to cut down the tree or tree limbs, it’s too large (and dangerous) for you to remove yourself. </p><p>Hire a pro instead who can safely remove the tree without injury to you, themselves, or your home. Either way, look into tree removal regulations for the state you live in before having a tree removed to ensure it’s not a historic tree or protected by your city.</p></div>

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Q: How long does stump removal typically take?

• <div><p>Generally, 1-2 hours per stump, depending on size and root depth.</p></div>

Q: Can you plant a tree where a stump was removed?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re wondering <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-you-plant-tree-where-stump-removed%E2%80%8B.htm">whether you can plant a tree where the stump was removed</a>, know that the soil conditions won&rsquo;t be ideal, so you should avoid it. The soil beneath the previous tree will likely be depleted of nutrients, plus there may be roots left behind that will seriously hinder the growth of a new tree. Also, if you use salt or other chemical solutions to kill the stump, these can linger in the soil for months or even years and prevent healthy growth. It&rsquo;s best to choose a different spot that&rsquo;s at least<b> three feet away</b> for a new tree, or wait at least a year and thoroughly amend the soil before you plant. </p></div>

Q: Why shouldn't I leave a tree stump in the ground?

• <div><p>Tree stumps are not only unsightly, but they can also do serious damage to your yard and home&rsquo;s foundation. Tree stumps also attract termites, mice, ants, and other pests that could make their way into your home. While it&rsquo;s an investment in your yard, removing a stump is worth the cost.</p></div>

Q: How is a professional stump removal performed?

• <div><p>Pros use stump grinders to efficiently eliminate stumps below the ground level.</p></div>

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Removed 2 washers and a dryer from my basement, very small space got rid of it took a truck full of junk to dump for me. Very nice guy did a really good job. Going to hire him again.
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Reviewed in August 2024
Work was done in 1 day. Removed old tub and installed walk in shower
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Reviewed in January 2023
David and Brian arrived promptly, were polite, explained and showed me exactly what they were doing, cleaned up well afterward, and diligently removed shoes or wore booties in my house. They completed the job quickly and efficiently. Would definitely recommend them!
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Reviewed in December 2022
Hired to remove tree and stump in August. Tree came down quick and I was happy with that. The grinder broke down the day they removed the tree. We are now in December and the stump is still here. Accused me of being curt when asked if they could deliver the promised service. Which by the way,...
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Reviewed in December 2022
Hired to remove tree and stump in August. The tree came down quickly and I was happy about that. The grinder broke down the day they removed the tree. We are now in December and the stump is still here. Accused me of being curt when asked if they could deliver the promised service. By the way,...
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Reviewed in March 2022
Great tree removal team.These guys were fantastic and super efficient. They came out to our house to look at a large tree we wanted to cut down. They were informative about the process and time. The next day they came on time and cut our tree. The whole process was smooth and I would...
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Reviewed in June 2020
I called Pitts after being strung along by another tree service on removal of the second of two large Green Ash trees on my residential lot in Boone, IA. The previous company took a bid on two trees, dropped the easier one at the front of the house and started making excuses and stalling on the...
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Reviewed in February 2020
Phil and his crew rearranged their current jobs to ensure that our floors were refinished in time to get the painting done before our move-in date. We also asked them to remove all the baseboards and quarter round - which was good thing because then we could see how poorly the flooring had been...
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Reviewed in October 2016
They were in and out about 4 days total, they cleaned up everything each day at the end of the day even though I told them they didn't need to do that. They removed all the debris! They did an excellent job and would definitely recommend them to anyone and everyone that needs anything done!!
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We hired Iowa Wildlife Control in May of 2012 for a simple job that was to take a week to complete. Three months later the job was still not done and the owner of the company sent me an email saying he has "given up". But he would not return the payment for his services! During the three months...
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Generally, 1-2 hours per stump, depending on size and root depth.

It is possible for you to cut down your own tree, but only take this project on if it’s a small tree and you’re experienced handling a chainsaw. If you need to use a ladder to cut down the tree or tree limbs, it’s too large (and dangerous) for you to remove yourself.

Hire a pro instead who can safely remove the tree without injury to you, themselves, or your home. Either way, look into tree removal regulations for the state you live in before having a tree removed to ensure it’s not a historic tree or protected by your city.

If you’re wondering whether you can plant a tree where the stump was removed, know that the soil conditions won’t be ideal, so you should avoid it. The soil beneath the previous tree will likely be depleted of nutrients, plus there may be roots left behind that will seriously hinder the growth of a new tree. Also, if you use salt or other chemical solutions to kill the stump, these can linger in the soil for months or even years and prevent healthy growth. It’s best to choose a different spot that’s at least three feet away for a new tree, or wait at least a year and thoroughly amend the soil before you plant.

Tree stumps are not only unsightly, but they can also do serious damage to your yard and home’s foundation. Tree stumps also attract termites, mice, ants, and other pests that could make their way into your home. While it’s an investment in your yard, removing a stump is worth the cost.

Pros use stump grinders to efficiently eliminate stumps below the ground level.

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