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Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc.
4.5(
401
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Princeton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They had the whole tree taken down within the afternoon. The tree was surrounded by power lines,which no other tree service could handle with the equipment they had. They pulled out the remaining roots that would've damaged our newly paved driveway . We also were very satisfied with their landscaping . Highly recommended! They will be the first to call if we need any work done."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
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AAA Tree Service
4.4(
8
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Princeton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quality work

"Called on a Sunday and got a reply that night. Texted me on the golf course Monday and said he can have it done that day. Came home from golf and it was like the tree was never there. Less than a 24 hr. turnaround and a great quote, wow! Would highly recommend them."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gerard Tree Service
5.0(
2
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Princeton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate! 3 + years of experience!

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

A tree can grow back from its stump, but full regrowth is unlikely (especially for more stubborn conifer trees). Instead, trees are more likely to send up a number of shoots from the dead stump, which will try to develop into primary stems over time. In other words, it will start to look increasingly bushy. The goal of killing and drying out a tree stump is to prevent that from happening, as well as make the stump easier to completely remove.

The average tree pruning should take one hour with the right equipment. Light pruning of a small tree may only take around 15 to 20 minutes. Pruning multiple large trees in your yard will probably take several hours, including cleanup. However, tree pruning pros can do this job much faster, so you can rely on pros if you’re short on time.

The best time to cut down a tree is during its dormant season, typically in winter or early spring, after all the leaves have fallen. Removing a tree during this period is advantageous for several reasons. Frozen ground helps secure the tree stump, protects the surrounding landscape from damage, and reduces the risk of the tree falling in an unintended direction. With the leaves gone, there is less risk of the tree's foliage getting tangled with other trees. Additionally, since this is often a slower season for tree services, you may be able to hire a professional at a lower rate. This dormant period is also the best time for tree trimming.

Many gardeners charge an hourly rate for their services, and your total cost will depend on the amount of services and the experience of the gardener. Gardeners with basic experience charge between $20 and $30 per hour, while a more experienced gardener can charge as much as $60 to $88 per hour.

The cost of lawn mowing is about $125, which you might need on a weekly or biweekly basis. However, the cost of soil testing averages about $1,450, which should only be done every three to five years. 

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

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