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Avatar for Sizemore Tree Care
Sizemore Tree Care
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+3 more

Serving Princeton, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"We have only had the estimate, agreement & hire, so far, but I am very pleased with this company. They came out on a blizzard-like day, were on time, friendly & had good communication. We agreed on a price for the intended Trim Trees job, and scheduled it for this next weekend, as it should be nicer weather out then. I'll post photos of the before & after, once the job is completed. Thanks for all your help, Angi."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Ground Line Company, LLC
5.0(
3
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Tree Removal

Serving Princeton, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

"I highly recommend Ground Line Company for any excavation or utility prep work. I’ve partnered with them on multiple jobs, and their attention to detail is top-tier. They are precise with their depths and layouts, which is critical for electrical inspections and code compliance."
Tree Clearing
Tree Clearing
Tree Clearing
Grading
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Advantage Tree Service
4.6(
24
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Princeton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"they did me very good. they worked hard to finish the job on the tree in one day. also they worked smart and safe. the job they did at my place was outstanding.i have more work for them in the near furture and i plan calling them back to do the work. they made sure everything was picked up and the yard was all cleaned up once again when i need more work done im differently going to call them also i would refer them to freinds and family that have tree work that needs done. thankyou i give them a 10 because they earned the highest rating by showing they worked smart and they worked hard."
Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You can trim just one side of the tree, especially when that side is growing near something like a power line or a home. Pros will carefully trim the tree back until it is safe from that structure. While this is common, it also needs to be done with the utmost care, as pruning or trimming away at one side of the tree may make it structurally unsound. This instance is yet another where hiring a pro is wise, especially if power lines are involved.

Not every arborist climbs trees, but most will do so if that’s the best method for assessing or treating a tree. Arborists have a variety of tree climbing gear and safety equipment to choose from when climbing trees. Consult your local arborist about their tree-climbing plan if your service requires that type of task.

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.

Any cutting of tree roots can hurt or kill a tree, which is why it's recommended you don’t do it unless the roots are damaging or invasive on a nearby structure like your home. You should never cut more than 15 percent of above-ground tree roots at one time. If you have any questions about cutting tree roots, contact your local arborist.

It may be possible, but transplanting a large, mature tree can be a tricky project, and some trees handle it better than others. If you have a tree you need to save and are considering transplanting it elsewhere, we highly suggest calling a tree removal service and arranging a consultation to see what they say (and how much a full transplant would cost).

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