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Crown Tree Services LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Spencer, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Crown Tree did an awesome job! They got the job done in a timely manner! I will be hiring them for any future tree removals!"
reaching for branch
Advancing Lanyard
Leaning for a cut.
Assessing the tree
hanging for cut

+4

Response time3 days
Response rate94%
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Sohn's Tree Service
New to Angi

Serving Spencer, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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GoneForGood
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Serving Spencer, IA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

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

Junk removal
Junk removal
Power washing
Junk removal
Junk removal

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BW Land Management
5.0(
5
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Serving Spencer, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"BW land management did a fantastic job on clearing trees on couple peices of land I own. I will be letting my family and friends know about BW land management for their tree service needs. I will be contacting BW land management in the future for more tree services. If there was 10 stars I would highly rate this company did very awesome job. Thank you BW Land management for tree services"
Fence line clean up
Final result all trees mulched down and turned into fine mulch for decaying preventing soil erosion and putting nutrients back into ground
4 inches or less in fence line
Fence line clean up
Fence line clean up

+13

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You can hire a professional arborist or tree removal service to cut down a tree to ensure safety, prevent property damage, and comply with all the local regulations. It’s highly advisable to always hire a professional, as tree removal can be extremely dangerous, especially for large or damaged trees. Certified arborists or tree removal experts have the proper equipment, training, and insurance to do the job safely and efficiently. They can also handle cleanup, stump removal, and obtaining the necessary permits.

While the fastest way to kill a tree is to simply cut it down, there are several other methods to choose from. You should hire a professional tree removal service to cut down a tree to ensure your personal and property safety. Some slower but effective options include treating or grinding the tree stump or using a basal bark treatment. 

You don’t always need a permit to grind a stump, but you might need one depending on your location and the stump’s surroundings. Permits are often needed if the stump is part of a protected tree species, near public areas or utility lines, or close to environmentally sensitive zones like wetlands. Some cities also regulate noise and work hours. Always check local rules before grinding, and contact your city or county office if you're unsure.

DIY pruning is possible for small trees and shrubs with basic tools. However, for larger trees, more hazardous removals, or to ensure proper pruning techniques are used, it is recommended to hire a professional for safety.

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

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