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Titan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Shellsburg, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

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"
Parking
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+25

Response time9 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Hyman Services
4.9(
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Serving Shellsburg, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Hyman Services we pride ourselves on being the best Handyman company in the area.\n\nWe've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing.\n\nBeing a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

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Sedenka Excavating and Habitat
4.9(
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Serving Shellsburg, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Sedenka Is definitely a great company to work with. the owner Trey is very very personable and reasonable I didnâ t have any problems and would recommend him to anybody."
Response time2 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Loos’N Up Stump Grinding and Land Management LLC
New to Angi

Serving Shellsburg, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Here at Loos’n Up Stump Grinding and Land Management LLC we specialize in the removal of unwanted stumps and other unsightly objects that you have to mow around.

Stump grinding
Stump grinding
Stump grinding
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Barefoot Handyman
4.8(
22
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Serving Shellsburg, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

"Anthony and his Barefoot Handyman crew arrived on time and loaded our trash quickly and expertly. They were pleasant to talk to, very easy to work with, and charged a very fair price for their services. Since Anthony is a multi-talented handyman, I also asked him to look at our flower garden the back. He had some great ideas on the spot and will get back to me with a proposal. I will call Anthony at Barefoot Handyman whenever I need any type of handyman services. I recommend Barefoot Handyman unreservedly."
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roof damage
basic frame
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frame door windows

+60

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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5 O'Clock Contracting
4.6(
35
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Serving Shellsburg, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were friendly, prompt and cleaned up all the debris from their work. They even completed an extra request to cut down 2 branches on different tree without added charges. I highly recommend them."
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Big Stump Grind
Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The best way is to start controlling tree height long before it grows too large, via careful pruning through the years. But that’s not always possible. If a tree has become too high or too large, use selective pruning to remove the most troublesome branches, one by one, without topping the tree. Gently shaping a tree like this can, over time, correct problems. You can also find growth inhibitors to spray on a tree to stop it from growing too rapidly, but use these sparingly if at all.

Horticulturist is a broad term for any type of plant and soil expert. An arborist, meanwhile, specializes in all aspects of tree care. You should hire an arborist when you need assistance with tree-related tasks, such as pruning large trees, removing trees, diagnosing a sick tree, or emergency tree services. Horticulturists aren’t qualified to handle those types of tasks.

Coverage varies quite a bit by policy, but most homeowners' insurance policies will cover $500 to $1,000 of the cost of removing a tree. Additionally, if your tree causes damage to your property, like your house, many policies will cover some or all of the costs to repair the damage, depending on why the tree fell.

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.

There are a few things you should look for in a stump removal company to make sure you’ll be satisfied with the results:

  • Proper business licensing and insurance

  • History of positive reviews

  • Good rating with the Better Business Bureau

We also recommend asking any company you’re considering the following questions to help find the best value:

  • Will you remove the roots as well as the stump?

  • Will you haul away wood chips or large portions of the stump?

  • What method will you use to remove the stump?

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