Do I have to remove a tree stump?

• <div><p>Unless there’s some sort of rule in your community’s homeowners’ association that requires you to remove a stump, there’s no law that says you have to take it out. If you’re not wedded to the idea of removing it, there are plenty of ways to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tree-stump-ideas-your-yard.htm">get creative with this tree remnant</a>. Using the stump as the medium for a wood carving or turning it into a planter are just two examples of ways to repurpose a tree stump. </p></div>

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Q: How do you tell which way a tree will fall?

• <div><p>The felling notch you make before you make the final cut will determine which way the tree will fall. The cut will be in a wedge or triangle, and the tree will fall from the highest point of the triangle. You can use this, as well as the process described above, to estimate where a tree will fall. </p></div>

Q: What is the fastest way to kill tree roots?

• <div><p>The speed of your tree root removal process depends on a few different factors, including the size and type of tree. However, the fastest method of killing tree roots is applying chemical herbicide, which starts working quickly and efficiently. But this removal method has its drawbacks, such as having a negative effect on the surrounding vegetation and landscaping. Other options like rock salt and stump grinding work relatively quickly and cause less damage to your yard.</p></div>

Q: Are lilac roots destructive?

• <div><p>Lilac roots are typically not destructive, but they can be a nuisance. Lilac roots can extend <b>15 feet</b> in all directions of your garden. Therefore, the roots can reach water and sewer lines in search of moisture and nutrients if you&rsquo;ve planted them too close. Yet, the lilac roots aren&rsquo;t likely to cause any damage to water or sewer lines. Instead, the roots will overtake the area. </p></div>

Q: How much does homeowners insurance cover for tree removal?

• <div><p>Coverage varies quite a bit by policy, but most homeowners' insurance policies will cover <b>$500 to $1,000</b> 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. </p></div>

Q: Do I have to remove a tree stump?

• <div><p>Unless there&rsquo;s some sort of rule in your community&rsquo;s homeowners&rsquo; association that requires you to remove a stump, there&rsquo;s no law that says you have to take it out. If you&rsquo;re not wedded to the idea of removing it, there are plenty of ways to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tree-stump-ideas-your-yard.htm">get creative with this tree remnant</a>. Using the stump as the medium for a wood carving or turning it into a planter are just two examples of ways to repurpose a tree stump. </p></div>

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Very polite to talk to & did a nice job removing the tree and cleaning up after. I would recommend him.
Kaden's Tree Service LLC
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Reviewed in January 2024
We called 5 other places to get quotes and no one would return our calls. Tom called us back, came and gave us a quote right away. He and his crew came to remove our trees and did an excellent job! They are very knowledgeable and great to work with! Highly recommend!!
Specialty Tree Services
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Reviewed in October 2023
Quick and removed everything.
Hendo's Landscaping
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Reviewed in October 2020
Fantastc tree maintenance experience. I needed a lot of work on several trees: Two removed, three trimmed, and one cabled. Bill's expert knowledge and advice as an arborist not only helped me save two of my trees, but will help me to make my other trees more healthy and strong. His crew went the...
Bill's Tree Service
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Reviewed in September 2016
Great price and excellent work. We've had a couple trees removed in the past by someone else and they let the branches fall and it left big gouges in the yard that I had to fill in with dirt and re-seed. With Gardener, not a stick or leaf was left in the yard when they were done, and they didn't...
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Reviewed in August 2014
Jim, and crew came on time and cleaned my house. This was a follow up from an initial pipe break with 5 days of water pumping into our basement while we were gone for five days. The emergency crew came out and worked from 11:30-2:30 AM cutting out carpet, ripping up pad and moving furniture....
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Reviewed in April 2013
I called and left a message with E/R, and within the hour, the job was done! He and his associate were quick and thorough and very friendly. They found the connection on the fuse box, cut the connection, and remove the fuse switch. All wires leading from the box to the outlet were removed and...
E R Electric
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Reviewed in May 2008
Al and his helper arrived promptly at the appointed time. Al climbed a huge maple in the back yard and removed limbs that were tangled in power lines, limbs that were getting too close to the roof of the house, and also removed some dead branches from the tree. Al also removed another small tree...
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"Bill and his crew were professional and friendly. I was amazed at how thorough and quickly they got my two trees out. their clean up was amazing. they even cleaned up the saw dust from the chainsaw. I have them scheduled to take down two more trees. their waiting list is awhile but well worth the wait. I HIGHLY recommend Bill's to everyone I talk to. Thank you Bill and your crew. Todd"

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"Bill and his crew were professional and friendly. I was amazed at how thorough and quickly they got my two trees out. their clean up was amazing. they even cleaned up the saw dust from the chainsaw. I have them scheduled to take down two more trees. their waiting list is awhile but well worth the wait. I HIGHLY recommend Bill's to everyone I talk to. Thank you Bill and your crew. Todd"

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Leaf Removal questions, answered by experts

The felling notch you make before you make the final cut will determine which way the tree will fall. The cut will be in a wedge or triangle, and the tree will fall from the highest point of the triangle. You can use this, as well as the process described above, to estimate where a tree will fall.

The speed of your tree root removal process depends on a few different factors, including the size and type of tree. However, the fastest method of killing tree roots is applying chemical herbicide, which starts working quickly and efficiently. But this removal method has its drawbacks, such as having a negative effect on the surrounding vegetation and landscaping. Other options like rock salt and stump grinding work relatively quickly and cause less damage to your yard.

Lilac roots are typically not destructive, but they can be a nuisance. Lilac roots can extend 15 feet in all directions of your garden. Therefore, the roots can reach water and sewer lines in search of moisture and nutrients if you’ve planted them too close. Yet, the lilac roots aren’t likely to cause any damage to water or sewer lines. Instead, the roots will overtake the area.

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.

Unless there’s some sort of rule in your community’s homeowners’ association that requires you to remove a stump, there’s no law that says you have to take it out. If you’re not wedded to the idea of removing it, there are plenty of ways to get creative with this tree remnant. Using the stump as the medium for a wood carving or turning it into a planter are just two examples of ways to repurpose a tree stump.

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