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Brian's Tree Service
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Serving West Point, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I would highly recommend Brian's tree service. They took down a huge maple tree and cleaned up In about 9 hours. Very professional and on time. They cleaned up our yard real well. We were very pleased."
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+23

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Maynards Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving West Point, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent tree service very good price entire yard was raped and cleaned up afterwards. Hey what was quoted and done in 24 hours remove several trees great job friendly staff couldn’t ask for a better job."
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Maynard's Tree Service
Tree Removal
Maynard's Tree Service
Tree Removal

+3

Response time3 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Family Roots Tree & Land Management
4.8(
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Serving West Point, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"DA is great. He is talented, friendly and very conscientious. He knows what he is doing when it comes to tree removal and management. I would recommend him to anyone. and his prices are very reasonable."
Response time3 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elders Tree services & landscaping
New to Angi

Serving West Point, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you\n

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Lambright's Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
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Serving West Point, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"There are not enough superlatives to describe the work ethics and quality of service that Eli and Dan perform. Weeks of persistent wind had brought down so many limbs and sticks from my 2 big old sycamore trees, I could not keep up with the work of cleaning up after them, so in a moment of utter exhaustion, I searched for a tree service to consider taking them down. Eli called and came in very short order to assess the job, and right off the bat, he asked if I was a veteran because they like to give a 10% veterans discount. Well, I am a veteran, but nobody had ever asked me that before with any service that I had ever used for anything. My spur of the moment decision to get those trees down was one of the best I have ever made. I have never seen such hard working, considerate and respectful young men, and they were diligent at cleaning up, leaving the area looking much better than it had before. I am extremely impressed and very pleased,. A month later, a big limb fell from on old tree in my front yard took out my power line and made a big mess,, And this happened after the power company had already trimmed out what they considered threatening limbs. This time there was NO question about who to call. And once again, Eli and Dan did the job with excellence and left the area better and cleaner than it had been before. Some of the limbs on that tree had begun to hollow out, so the potential for the next one to fall on or thru the roof was very real, but thankfully averted. I can most certainly and wholeheartedly recommend them for your tree service job,."
Cleaning up storm damage
Call us for all your storm damage cleanups!
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Removed Tree broken down by snow.
Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Labonte's Lawn Care
4.4(
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Serving West Point, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I m an out of town owner and prefer to hire local as much as possible. Labonte s Lawn Care has been easy to work with. I ve checked on the property regularly and talked to neighbors. I hired this business for regular mowing and overall maintenance (weeding shrub trimming etc) I ve been completely satisfied with the work and the price was more than fair. Highly recommend."
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Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

You will know that an oak tree needs to be removed when you see vertical cracks or dead branch stubs, which indicate internal decay. Other signs include trunk rot near the base of the tree and sprouts or small branches coming from the trunk.

Depending on the severity of the damage, a tree might continue healing for years after a split or a break. Saplings can usually bounce back in the spring in one or two seasons, but larger trees might take a few years to regain their former strength. If your tree is showing strong growth and is not dropping limbs, you can consider it healed after the first two seasons.

The ideal depth of a tree notch depends on the tree, but it should usually be between 20% and 25% of the tree’s depth. However, if the tree is leaning towards the direction of the notch, it can be cut more shallowly—at as little as 10% of the depth. When the tree is leaning away from the direction it needs to be felled, you can cut deeper, closer to 30%.

A tree growing close to a house can pose several risks, but removal isn't always the only or best solution. Potential problems include roots growing into the foundation and causing structural cracks, branches damaging the roof or promoting moss growth, and debris clogging gutters, which can lead to water damage. Trees can also provide access for pests and encourage mold. However, a small, healthy tree may not be a problem, and for larger, established trees, strategic trimming can be a cheaper and more beneficial alternative to removal. It is generally recommended to take action for trees within 10 to 20 feet of your home, especially if they are unhealthy or encroaching. Your best bet is to consult a professional arborist who can assess the specific situation and provide expert advice.

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