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Top-Rated Tree service pros in Gilbertville - Updated Nov 2026

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SSPI Solutions
4.8(
21
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Gilbertville, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Andy and his crew were awesome. Andy came on Monday and have me a quote that was very fair. I came home from work on Tuesday and my tree was down and cut up. Would highly recommend them for your job."
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Climber
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Response time3 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Jay Van Vark
4.9(
13
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Gilbertville, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

"Amazing, Jay was very knowledgeable and skillful in his craft along with being very kind and polite. We made sure to come to an understanding right away on what I wanted done and how much it would cost. He also mentioned many times that if we wanted something done differently just ask as far as which trees to trim and which branches to leave, etc. My wife who was quite worried as this was the first time we had tree trimming done so there were normal planned thuds (none damaging of any kind) on the roof and I addressed the noise with Jay and he went out of his way to ensure nothing made noise again and I appreciated that alot because that was something that wasn't necessary. Highly recommend Jay for any services you might need."
Climb out backyard removal
riverbirchoverhouse2022
Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Hyman Services
4.9(
10
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Tree Trimming

Serving Gilbertville, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I HIGHLY recommend this company! Matt and Max were very punctual, professional, and best of all... friendly! They moved enormous sections of fallen trees, and they left the job site CLEANER than it started. Advice?... Hire Hyman Services!! THANKS AGAIN, GUYS!!"
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
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Tree Service FAQs, answered by experts

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

Dead trees are dangerous for several reasons. They are structurally compromised and prone to branch or trunk failure, which can pose a significant safety risk to people, vehicles, and nearby structures. Dead trees can also harbor pests like termites, which may spread to other trees or your home. If a tree died from a disease, it could spread the illness to healthy trees. Additionally, the dry wood is highly flammable, increasing fire risk.

Often, it’s the homeowner’s responsibility to handle the aftermath when a neighbor’s tree falls on their property. But if a tree has been obviously dead for a significant period of time and caused damage when it fell, a case can be made that the owner should have removed it, especially if the neighbor wrote you a letter about the tree or asked you to take it down. This can be grounds for a successful lawsuit in claims court and is a good reason to always pay attention to your trees and remove dead trees before they fall.

You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.

Yes, tree roots can regenerate after they’re pruned or cut. In fact, trimming can stimulate new growth, especially in healthy trees. The tree’s roots can still grow back even after a tree is cut down, (and learning how to get rid of regrowing tree roots is a separate feat). Still, if you don’t wish to harm a tree, pruning the roots should be done with extreme care, and ideally by a professional.

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