How can I get rid of a bush with utility lines underneath it?

• <div><p>If you want to remove a bush that’s located on top of utility lines, you’ll need to call your local utility company to determine the best course of action. If you can’t dig out your stump its roots, cutting a bush off at ground level might be the best you can do. Adding a planter over top of the cut branch or planting something else around the stump can cover the area while the stump decomposes.</p></div>

Who is responsible for cleaning up debris from someone else’s tree that falls on my property?

• <div><p>If debris from a tree located in a government-owned space (such as a sidewalk, public school, or government property) falls in your yard, it is the city’s or state government’s responsibility to have the debris cleaned up. On the other hand, most states only hold a neighbor liable for cleaning up their tree’s debris if they were negligent in caring for the tree.</p></div>

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Last update on March 20, 2026

Reviewed in March 2026
They did a fantastic job on repairing chips on my countertop! Looks like new!!
MND8286 DBA Stone Polishers Illinois
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Reviewed in November 2025
Brush Hour came and completely transformed our kitchen cabinets. The guys were extremely nice and professional. Andres was knowledgeable and answered any questions or concerns we had. They were done in the amount of time they said and cleaned up really well. Safe to say we will be calling them...
Brush Hour Painting
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Reviewed in May 2023
Did a great job of explaining everything I needed to know, some chips in the paint but itâ s not the end of the world since Iâ m repainting anyway. Did everything in 2 days
ASAP Hardwood Floors
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Reviewed in April 2021
Called them to re-paint the bathtub after some chipping and they were readily available and fixed and repainted the tub that every weekend we noticed the chipping. The guy who came to the house did a great job at repainting and cleaned up after him.
Superior Refinishers
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Reviewed in June 2020
I hired Bogdan to strip our deck and repaint it. What a terrible job. His power washing only took off 1/4 of the previous paint and he was painting over loose wood chips. In addition, he missed most of the corners and tight slots. The same night we had strips of paint missing from him painting...
Polish Handyman
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Reviewed in November 2019
We got a new drive in 2018. Eight months later the surface is chipping. There is platter sized areas of spalling, exposing the rock aggregate beneath. There is a crack on the front porch from the door to the bottom of the third step. The expansion joints are cracked and unfinished. John answered...
Scaravalle Property Services
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Reviewed in March 2019
We had no issues or concerns. Chip was prompt and thorough.
Safety-Net Inspections
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Reviewed in August 2018
The initial work was great but over 2 years later part of the driveway is pitting and chipping, only up by the house. The apron at the road and sidewalk are perfect. When I tried to discuss this with Buttitta they blamed road salt, my care of the driveway and did not want to discuss any...
Buttitta Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2018
We have hired Tom for this job and that of painting our fence before so we did not hesitate to contact him again for our deck and porch restaining. Tom came out before staining day to powerwash the deck and porch and to prep the surfaces. His crew was here for several hours. Without asking,...
Tom The Painter
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Reviewed in May 2018
It was very professional, very efficient They worked courteous and polite and they cleaned out. They cleaned when they were done. They were great. They got here at earliest time that we said, they stayed. They tried to finish between 4:30 to 5:00. I don't see brush marks. It was fine, no...
CertaPro Painters® of Chicago & North Shore
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Brush Chipping questions, answered by experts

If you want to remove a bush that’s located on top of utility lines, you’ll need to call your local utility company to determine the best course of action. If you can’t dig out your stump its roots, cutting a bush off at ground level might be the best you can do. Adding a planter over top of the cut branch or planting something else around the stump can cover the area while the stump decomposes.

If debris from a tree located in a government-owned space (such as a sidewalk, public school, or government property) falls in your yard, it is the city’s or state government’s responsibility to have the debris cleaned up. On the other hand, most states only hold a neighbor liable for cleaning up their tree’s debris if they were negligent in caring for the tree.

If you want to take the decomposition process into your hands to speed it up, water and sunlight are key. Of course, you can’t control sunlight yourself, but you can rake leaves into piles in sunny spots in your yard. In terms of using water, you can also moisten the decomposing leaves with water, whether by pouring some from a watering can from time to time or using a hose to moisten them.

Maintains yard aesthetics, reduces pest habitats, and promotes healthy greenery.

Yes, many services offer environmentally friendly disposal options.

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