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Last update on December 31, 2025

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Kaden's Tree Service LLC

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Kaden's Tree Service LLC

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

We manage the whole process, from the preliminary estimating to the final clean-up, with thorough attention to detail and open communication. I believe in working with people and keeping them informed every step of the way. Quality takes priority, either a job is done right or it's not worth doing at all. After all, this is a tailor- made service for you.

"Very polite to talk to & did a nice job removing the tree and cleaning up after. I would recommend him. "

Sharon D on September 2025

We manage the whole process, from the preliminary estimating to the final clean-up, with thorough attention to detail and open communication. I believe in working with people and keeping them informed every step of the way. Quality takes priority, either a job is done right or it's not worth doing at all. After all, this is a tailor- made service for you.

"Very polite to talk to & did a nice job removing the tree and cleaning up after. I would recommend him. "

Sharon D on September 2025

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My Computer Works

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My Computer Works

4.61(
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Customers say: Quality work
20 years of experience

When your P.C. , Tablet or Cell Phone has you stumped you need an American based tech team on speed dial: Call Now: 877-378-9258. Remote, online, and in home support from the good old USA. In need of a performance improving tune-up? Have a virus or spyware issue? We have you covered. Have questions about a program, your printer, importing photos, working with websites, working with your computer, or just needing advice on what to buy? My Computer Works membership gives you go to access to the IT support you need, a data-back up solution second to none, and training all in one place.

"Went very well :)"

Margie H on June 2022

When your P.C. , Tablet or Cell Phone has you stumped you need an American based tech team on speed dial: Call Now: 877-378-9258. Remote, online, and in home support from the good old USA. In need of a performance improving tune-up? Have a virus or spyware issue? We have you covered. Have questions about a program, your printer, importing photos, working with websites, working with your computer, or just needing advice on what to buy? My Computer Works membership gives you go to access to the IT support you need, a data-back up solution second to none, and training all in one place.

"Went very well :)"

Margie H on June 2022

Specialty Tree Services

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Specialty Tree Services

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a small family owned business that can handle all your tree needs! We offer senior and military discounts!

"We called 5 other places to get quotes and no one would return our calls. Tom called us back, came and gave us a quote right away. He and his crew came to remove our trees and did an excellent job! They are very knowledgeable and great to work with! Highly recommend!!"

Teri M on January 2024

We are a small family owned business that can handle all your tree needs! We offer senior and military discounts!

"We called 5 other places to get quotes and no one would return our calls. Tom called us back, came and gave us a quote right away. He and his crew came to remove our trees and did an excellent job! They are very knowledgeable and great to work with! Highly recommend!!"

Teri M on January 2024

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Family Tree Care

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Family Tree Care

4.73(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family Tree Care is a full-service tree care company devoted solely to the health and preservation of your valuable trees…from the roots up! We've been caring for trees in the Greater Des Moines area for the past 15 years. We look forward to hearing from you the next time you find yourself in need of quality tree care. Additional DBA - Family Tree Care LLC. Additional phone - (515) 343-4459. Additional contact name - Wayne Kautzky.

"I recently had storm damage. They were able to schedule me within 5 days. Chance’s crew showed up on time, worked quickly and safely, even accommodated some extra clean up. Very professional and skilled team, top notch work. Family Tree Care is locked in for all my future tree service needs."

Jason C on July 2025

Family Tree Care is a full-service tree care company devoted solely to the health and preservation of your valuable trees…from the roots up! We've been caring for trees in the Greater Des Moines area for the past 15 years. We look forward to hearing from you the next time you find yourself in need of quality tree care. Additional DBA - Family Tree Care LLC. Additional phone - (515) 343-4459. Additional contact name - Wayne Kautzky.

"I recently had storm damage. They were able to schedule me within 5 days. Chance’s crew showed up on time, worked quickly and safely, even accommodated some extra clean up. Very professional and skilled team, top notch work. Family Tree Care is locked in for all my future tree service needs."

Jason C on July 2025

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Foley Tree Care

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Foley Tree Care

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Foley Tree Care was founded in 1998 by Carl Foley who now runs it with his wife Sarah Foley. We perform all sorts of tree work including land & view clearings, removals (we do not do stumps but have a sister company who we recommend), pruning, trims, and tree injections for various health problems with trees.

Foley Tree Care was founded in 1998 by Carl Foley who now runs it with his wife Sarah Foley. We perform all sorts of tree work including land & view clearings, removals (we do not do stumps but have a sister company who we recommend), pruning, trims, and tree injections for various health problems with trees.

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Bill's Tree Service

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Bill's Tree Service

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Arborist, Bonded, FREE Estimates, Insured for liability, Licensed in the State of Iowa, 24 hour emergency service, Senior and military discounts

"Bill and his crew were professional and friendly. I was amazed at how thorough and quickly they got my two trees out. their clean up was amazing. they even cleaned up the saw dust from the chainsaw. I have them scheduled to take down two more trees. their waiting list is awhile but well worth the wait. I HIGHLY recommend Bill's to everyone I talk to. Thank you Bill and your crew. Todd"

Todd S on November 2025

Arborist, Bonded, FREE Estimates, Insured for liability, Licensed in the State of Iowa, 24 hour emergency service, Senior and military discounts

"Bill and his crew were professional and friendly. I was amazed at how thorough and quickly they got my two trees out. their clean up was amazing. they even cleaned up the saw dust from the chainsaw. I have them scheduled to take down two more trees. their waiting list is awhile but well worth the wait. I HIGHLY recommend Bill's to everyone I talk to. Thank you Bill and your crew. Todd"

Todd S on November 2025

LEDFORD TREE & LAWN SVC CO

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LEDFORD TREE & LAWN SVC CO

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Ledford Tree Service has been providing quality tree services to Marshalltown, Iowa and Surrounding communities for years. To better serve you we offer experienced emergency services.

Ledford Tree Service has been providing quality tree services to Marshalltown, Iowa and Surrounding communities for years. To better serve you we offer experienced emergency services.

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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

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. 

For safety reasons, leaning trees are best removed by a professional, as they may often tear away from the hinge, causing you to lose control over where the tree falls. If you choose to cut down a tree leaning slightly, avoid cutting off root protrusions before you start. Make your hinge a little longer than usual by cutting it deeper (up to 30% of the diameter) and applying a wedge into the felling cut on the side the tree is leaning. Stand away from the direction the tree leans while making your felling cut.

Some people prefer to leave or even carve a leftover stump, but we recommend removing it if possible. You can often dig out smaller trunks with a shovel once they have died and dried out. You can have stumps professionally removed, or request a service to grind them down to ground level so they can be replaced with other landscaping or objects.

It depends on where you live—but in most areas, leaves begin falling in September and continue falling until January or February. Warmer regions, such as Southern states, may see leaves fall a bit later in the calendar year. It also depends on the type of trees in your yard and their maturity. 

Although many tree roots will continue to grow after the tree has been cut, there are a handful of exceptions to this rule. While species like elms, ficus, and willows have roots that will regrow with a vengeance, pine, oak, and maple roots will die when they’re cut down. If you’re not sure what kind of tree roots you’re dealing with, there’s a simple way to find out. New sprouts on old trunks, stumps, or exposed roots are a sign that the root system is still hard at work.

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