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ArborPro Tree Service
4.4(
221
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Tree Removal

Serving Jefferson, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arbor Pro was at our residence for six hours of trimming 7-8 mature trees in our front and back yard. I was impressed with their ability to reach difficult spots, whether using a basket or climbing. Neal, Dave, Miko, & Ricky all showed great courtesy to me and our property - and cleaned everything up pretty well! Communication with manager Eric was good, as well. I would recommend ArborPro to anyone - but particularly those of you with difficult, heavily treed yards. These guys know their stuff!"
removal
removal
removal
removal
removal

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
86 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CleanScape Solutions
4.8(
54
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Jefferson, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I put in a request to Angi that I needed my large maple tree looked at to see if it needed being cut down because I had been fighting carpenter ants all spring. I was given a list of contractors who would do a quote and Jonathon from CleanScape Solutions contacted me right away and drove from Ames to Des Moines to give me a quote. I thought it was a little high but needed it cut down. He said they could come the next day which was Sunday, August 18. He asked for cash and I didn t want to do cash but I told him I had Zelle. His sister uses Zelle so he asked if I could send her $200 to see if it would go through which it did. So then they came on Sunday but not at the time they said. I had to leave and got back around 3 pm and they had the tree pretty much cut down. He said he had to rent a chipper to grind the stump down and they were closed on Sundays so he said they would be back the next day which they did and worked several hours. After several hours he said they were done but they left a big pile of chopped pieces of wood and he said that it would settle and be okay. He then had me make a Zelle payment to his sister for $2,800 and left. I had a contractor out the next day to do some work for me and he was not happy with the way they left my yard he got one of his men to work on clearing all the debris because he was afraid there would be carpenter ants in that pile and it needed to be removed. It took them an hour to clean up the mess I got charged $350 to have it hauled away and that was when they found part of the stump and roots still there. I contacted Jonathon three times about it and my contractor called him several times and no answer. I just want him to finish the job of getting the stump out of my yard because I can t plant another tree there for years until it decays. The contractor s guy tried to work at it but gave up. Anyway, I am out $350 for what should have been done by Jonathon s company. I do not feel I should have to pay him more for finishing the job because I have already spent $3,350. He did not have me sign anything. He just texted the quote to me and I agreed by text to have the work done. Then he added 200 to the $2,800 quote for hauling more wood than they anticipated. The thing that bothered me when I saw the tree chunks lying on the ground I didn t see any damage to the trunk of the tree by carpenter ants so I don t even know if it was necessary to have cut it down and voice my concern to him that it looked like it was a good sturdy tree. He said that there were signs of holes in the upper branches that looked like the ants were working their way from the top down. That could be but I had wondered later if I should have had an arborist come out first and maybe would have been able to save it. Jonathon never mentioned that. He just seemed eager to get the business."
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+5

Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JC Lawn Care
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Jefferson, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was very pleased with their work . They were professional and kind and worked very hard to complete my landscaping and mowing. They were respectful of me and my property. I am very happy with the mulching of my flowerbeds and new brick borders placed around three young trees in my backyard. Their mowing and trimming was done with care. I recommend them instead of a large commerical company."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wulf Tree Services
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Jefferson, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Wulf Tree Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Dillon’s Tree Service
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Jefferson, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Dillons tree service is a fully licensed and insured, family-owned business providing professional tree care and year-round lawn maintenance to homeowners and businesses. we pride ourselves on exceptional results, safety, and thorough cleanup. Our services include expert tree trimming, tree removal, stump grinding, and comprehensive property maintenance including mowing, mulching, and seasonal cleanups. We treat your property like our own—neat, safe, and beautiful. Contact us today for a free, honest estimate!

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Des Moines Area Roofing
4.8(
275
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Jefferson, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim and his Team at Des Moines Area Roofing were the best to work with. Tim came to our house reviewed our insurance papers with us and made sure we were comfortable with the work they were going to perform. He took extra time and drove us by some houses he completed earlier to help us decide on a couple shingle colors. Once we made our choice they did everything they could possibly do to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. They were up front with cost and explained that nothing but the best would be acceptable. I highly rate Des Moines Are Roofing to anyone looking for a high quality roofing company."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

If executed correctly your tree should survive after being transplanted to a new spot. However, effective transplanting requires six months, careful root pruning, safe transport to the new location, and replanting in prime soil conditions. You’ll also need an appropriately sized root ball for a complete tree transplant. A good rule of thumb is that, for every inch in diameter, your tree’s root ball needs to be around 11 inches. So a tree with a diameter of six inches needs a root ball of approximately 66 inches.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

A serrated knife will work for cutting off small palm tree fronds, about 1 inch in diameter. For larger fronds, you will need pruning shears. You may also use a pruning saw, and if your palm tree is especially tall, an extended pole saw can help you reach the brown fronds around the trunk.

You can use the formula mentioned earlier to calculate the depth of tree roots. Each inch of width of a tree trunk translates to six inches of depth within the root system. Large trees extend anywhere from 2 to 6 feet into the ground, with some magnificent specimens going even deeper.

A standard tree removal doesn’t include stump grinding. If you want your contractor to remove your tree and grind the stump, you must pay an extra charge. That said, you’ll likely save on the cost of stand-alone service—especially if it’s a small tree and they can finish both jobs in a single trip.

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