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Crown Tree Services LLC
5.0(
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Ruthven, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great communication, very professional, tree removal was completed quickly and within a few days of the initial estimate. Price was lower than I expected. Will hire again for any future tree work."
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Response time3 days
Response rate94%
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Sohn's Tree Service
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Ruthven, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Sohn Tree Service LLCs 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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Dillon’s Tree Service
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Ruthven, IA and surrounding areas

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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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GoneForGood
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Ruthven, IA and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

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Need Junk Gone For Good?\nHi, my name is Tayden Beerman! 1am offering cheap and quick junk removal after school and weekends.\nI can help remove a wide range such as:\n-yard waste\n-house/garage junk\n-metal scrap\n-furniture\nor pretty much anything you need taken off your hands.\nSend a picture and details, and I'll respond with a precise, quick quote.\nLet me help you get it gone for good!\nContact: 507-626-1094

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C & S Tree Services
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Tree TrimmingTree Trimming - For BusinessTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain+1 more

Serving Ruthven, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Welcome to C & S Tree Service! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!\n\n

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

Finding a reliable arborist starts with researching specialists in your area and checking their licensing and certifications. Use online resources like the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to conduct research on each company. Next, contact the arborist and ask the following questions to see whether they are the right fit for your project:

  • Do you handle or specialize in dealing with the issue I’m having?

  • Are you fully insured?

  • Do you have customer references I can call?

  • Do you have any third-party certifications?

  • What equipment and strategies do you plan to use?

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

It depends on the type of tree. Typically, late spring on the cusp of winter is ideal for trees about to emerge from dormancy and produce new buds. That said, late fall is ideal for certain deciduous trees prone to bleeding sap. Avoid trimming trees in early spring, when they’re prone to disease.

In general, trees should be planted no closer than 15 to 20 feet from your foundation. For larger trees with far-reaching roots like maples, oaks, or poplars, a good guide is to plant as many feet from your home as the tree’s height is expected to reach at maturity. Some trees, like elms and willows, should only be planted far from where their roots may encounter sewer or water lines.

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