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Lufkin Environmental
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew was friendly, efficient, and did very good work. They answered all my questions and gave us tips for future tree care. I would use them for any tree project I have in the future."
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Response time1 day
64 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Weatherby's Tree Service
4.7(
20
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Luke Weatherby and his team did a great job removing 2 large trees from a small yard. Cleaned up after like they weren't here. Especially impressive was the tree climber who managed the large oak tree and brought it down without any damage to the 4 houses within reach of the tree. Reasonable and Professional. Highly recommend. Paul B"
Response time2 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Tree Bros
5.0(
4
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Tree Bros is 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.

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Bleach can potentially kill some types of delicate ornamental trees, but for the most part, it will only kill the foliage it comes in contact with. Applying bleach is not an effective method of killing a tree. A better option is to use an herbicide, which is a chemical compound designed to effectively kill a tree. 

If you don’t cut down a dead, dying, or diseased tree, it can become a nesting place for pests like mosquitos, bees, beetles, wasps, fly larvae, and more. Some pests will live in the tree, while others will feed off the decaying wood. Unhealthy trees are also more likely to fall over, potentially injuring people and causing damage to your property.

It depends on the problem, the affected part of the tree, the risk of the pathogen spreading, and the overall health of your tree. Many diseases, fungal infections, and insect infestations can be successfully treated, especially if the issue is only in a few branches. However, if a disease is too widespread, too severe, too easily spread, or in the roots, the tree will likely need to be removed.

Since summer is a busy time for tree companies, the cheapest time of year to remove a tree is during the winter. February and March are typically the prime time to hire a tree removal pro, and some homeowners living in colder climates can save around 20% off services. It depends on location and the company, but you can always shop around for the best deal.

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