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Spratt-Ferris Services
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Roland, IA and surrounding areas

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Spratt-Ferris Services evolved from the dreams of two men with a passion for community service and an entrepreneurial spirit. At Spratt-Ferris Services, we specialize in small to medium tree and tree limb removal, lawn care and mowing, and limited scrap and junk removal. Our goal is to service the communities of Iowa that we hold so dear and make money doing it.

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DG Tree Service
5.0(
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Roland, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job. Reasonably priced. He got the job done in a very timely manner. Nice clean up. 2 of my neighbors signed on with him because of our positive experience. Would definitely recommend Dean for all tree services"
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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CleanScape Solutions
4.8(
54
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Roland, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an awesome job taking out some random trees that had grown up in my yard and trimmed lower branches off a huge pine. They cleaned up the whole area so nicely and it looks amazing !!! Fair price and friendly. Came same day!! Will hire them to trim my other seven trees."
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+5

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tree Surgeon
5.0(
7
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Roland, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"Bob and his crew were great! Came in had all the equipment necessary for the job, took my tree down and left my yard looking great! Would def use Klinger’s Kustoms Tree Service again."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Consumers typically do not need to worry about the cost of tree insurance, as professional tree service companies pay for their own coverage. For a tree service business, an average U.S. policy covering about $1 million in general liability costs roughly $40 a month or $500 a year. More extensive policies, providing between $500,000 to $2 million in coverage, can cost between $3,000 and $6,000 annually, depending on the company's size and scope of work. Tree service professionals should speak with an insurance company to determine the right plan for their business.

White vinegar does not kill ivy on trees because its acetic acid concentration is not high enough to overpower it. Vinegar is an effective herbicide for weeds and other plants, but not for the strength of most ivies, including poison ivy and English ivy. You should use an herbicide to kill ivy, such as one with glyphosate, imazapyr, or triclopyr.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

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.

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.

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