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Avatar for Titan Excavating, LLC
Titan Excavating, LLC
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Mount Ayr, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Titan excavating does a great job and very customer oriented, I would give them 10 stars if I could. Highly recommended"
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Response time9 hrs
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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New Breed Services
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Mount Ayr, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

New Breed 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.

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Tree Squirrel Tree Service
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Mount Ayr, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jared promptly responded to my request for help with a large maple tree removal. He called me back, came to give a quote at the time we set to meet and completed the removal on the same day!!! Amazing!! Who gets that kind of service in todays world? I would highly recommend him. Thanks Jared and your helper, sorry I didnâ t get your name."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Des Moines Area Roofing
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Mount Ayr, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Des Moines Area Roofing was professional, trustworthy, and demonstrated excellent attention to detail from initial contact to job completion. Cleanup was so thorough that the next day you wouldn't even know that such a major project had taken place. It has been 2 weeks since the new roofs and we haven't seen even one stray nail left behind (and they did a complete tear down to both buildings, right down to the wood). An excellent company with which to do business. I offer my highest possible recommendation."
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Mega-Land Property Preservation
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Mount Ayr, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They are very consciences about what they are doing and how they do it. They don't just jump into projects and do it haphazardly. Very thorough."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

Yes, you should trim the lower branches of your maple tree for safety. Trimming maple trees as they grow helps lift the crown and canopy and trains it to grow straight up. A good rule of thumb is to prune enough branches to leave 6 feet of clearance under the tree.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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.

The best time to cut down a tree is during its dormant season, typically in winter or early spring, after all the leaves have fallen. Removing a tree during this period is advantageous for several reasons. Frozen ground helps secure the tree stump, protects the surrounding landscape from damage, and reduces the risk of the tree falling in an unintended direction. With the leaves gone, there is less risk of the tree's foliage getting tangled with other trees. Additionally, since this is often a slower season for tree services, you may be able to hire a professional at a lower rate. This dormant period is also the best time for tree trimming.

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