Is debris removal included with tree removal or trimming services?

• <div><p>Debris removal is often included in the overall cost of having a tree removed from your property. However, tree maintenance service companies do not always include debris removal in their pricing, so ask any contractors offering<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-hire-tree-service.htm"> tree trimming cost</a> estimates whether or not removal is included. If you want to keep the wood mulch, ask if they charge extra for it as well.</p></div>

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Q: Is moving my tree worth the cost?

• <div><p>You&rsquo;ll have to balance up the cost, the value of the tree (sentimental or otherwise), and the risk factors. An experienced arborist will help you understand whether transplanting is likely to be successful. The cost and hassle of transplanting a large, well-established tree are often not worth it, especially if the species is fast-growing and easy to source. The decision depends on the age and species of the tree, the conditions in the new site location, and how careful the company is when digging out and moving the tree.</p></div>

Q: What’s the best time of year to prune a tree?

• <div><p>Aim to have your trees inspected and pruned in early spring. At this point in the year, tree service professionals can note where there is old growth from winter and cut that back to encourage new growth for the rest of the year. Pruning at the wrong time of the year could make your trees prone to diseases.</p></div>

Q: Are palm tree stumps hard to remove?

• <div><p>Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. </p><p>If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you&rsquo;ll have to dig quite deep&mdash;and perhaps wide&mdash;to trim away all the roots.</p></div>

Q: When do dead trees fall over?

• <div><p>If a disease has attacked and destroyed the roots, then the tree may fall over as soon as it has died or while part of it is still alive. Trees that die with their roots left in place tend to stay standing for much longer, but those roots will decay eventually, allowing gravity to do the rest.</p></div>

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We contacted multiple times over the next year and half about the tree and about how it looked and told it wasn’t doing well and that we were worried about it - we even bought an expensive waterer that they recommended we use to water with - NO ONE EVER Came to look at the tree - course we...
FRESE ORNAMENTAL NURSERY
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Reviewed in September 2024
Friendly, trees removed and cleaned up, would hire again.
Maynards Tree Service
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Reviewed in July 2024
Project: Complete replacement of gutters and downspouts, also gutter guards. Installed in one day, great quality product and excellent installation and attention to detail. Courteous and professional personal service. I highly recommend Rocky Crest to anyone needing gutters or metal roofing.
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Reviewed in August 2023
Bedwells done an excellent job removing our trees. They are very professional and kind. They done an excellent job cleaning up after themselves as well. We are very satisfied with thier work. I would recommend Bedwells Tree Service to anyone needing tree work done
Bedwell Tree Service
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Reviewed in January 2023
They are quick, courteous and very friendly. They did a great job cutting down my big tree that was dying. My neighbor hired them after mine was done and I'll hire them again if needed. I highly recommend.
Giving Tree Land Development
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"Very quick response to initial phone call and resolved my tree issue within 2 hrs. Polite and punctual."

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"They made sure everything i asked for was done precisely and quickly. Very reasonable prices as well. I would recommend them over anyone else."

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"I had a giant tree I needed removed from my property, Giving Tree had the right crew and the right tools to safely and quickly drop it for me and it didn't cost me an arm and a leg."

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"The price was below competitors and BPC did a reasonable job. The followup with customer was lacking! I would have rated this company higher but due to customer followup I rated accordingly."

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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

Debris removal is often included in the overall cost of having a tree removed from your property. However, tree maintenance service companies do not always include debris removal in their pricing, so ask any contractors offering tree trimming cost estimates whether or not removal is included. If you want to keep the wood mulch, ask if they charge extra for it as well.

You’ll have to balance up the cost, the value of the tree (sentimental or otherwise), and the risk factors. An experienced arborist will help you understand whether transplanting is likely to be successful. The cost and hassle of transplanting a large, well-established tree are often not worth it, especially if the species is fast-growing and easy to source. The decision depends on the age and species of the tree, the conditions in the new site location, and how careful the company is when digging out and moving the tree.

Aim to have your trees inspected and pruned in early spring. At this point in the year, tree service professionals can note where there is old growth from winter and cut that back to encourage new growth for the rest of the year. Pruning at the wrong time of the year could make your trees prone to diseases.

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth.

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

If a disease has attacked and destroyed the roots, then the tree may fall over as soon as it has died or while part of it is still alive. Trees that die with their roots left in place tend to stay standing for much longer, but those roots will decay eventually, allowing gravity to do the rest.

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