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Lufkin Environmental
5.0(
22
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Riverton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This crew is absolutely fantastic! They took out most of a dead tree and trimmed up a dying one and cleaned up everything! Most professional company we've ever worked with! I highly recommend them for all your tree needs. They are the best!"
TREE SERVICE
TREE SERVICE
TREE SERVICE
TREE SERVICE
TREE SERVICE

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Burchett Stump Grinding
5.0(
32
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Riverton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"WoW!! These guys responded quickly. They had the equipment and the know-how to make our project look easyâ ¦ removed the stump, smoothed and compacted the ground afterâ ¦ They were friendly and professional, AND charged a very reasonable price!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate92%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Reinhart Grounds Maintenance, Inc.
2.8(
2
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Riverton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Reinhart Grounds Maintenance, Inc., is one of the largest full service commercial landscape companies in the central Illinois region. We have been able to meet the needs of any size customer by using the most advanced equipment, latest techniques and highly trained staff. Please call us today for a quote!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rumble bee tree service - Inicio Facebook
4.6(
26
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Riverton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very courteous and professional, reasonable price, cleaned up the yard afterwards. They went above and beyond my expectations! I will definitely be hiring them again for any tree, roof or yard service! I would highly recommend them!"
Trailer
Bucket Work
Buckey Work
Bucket Work
Bucket Work

+8

Response time10 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

If the roots are still alive, the dead tree will usually try to put out new shoots. That doesn’t mean the tree will survive or that the dead parts of a tree will come back to life. If parts of the tree have died and turned gray or rotten, nothing will bring them back to life and they need to be safely removed.

Trees naturally want to grow upward, so one may straighten all by itself, though this only comes into play when a tree is leaning just a small amount. For trees growing into an awkward position or those leaning heavily in one direction, the above steps are necessary to ensure the tree gets back on the right path. This also holds true for trees planted in a spot with unstable soil.

White vinegar does not kill ivy on trees because its acetic acid concentration is not high enough to overpower it. Vinegar is an effective herbicide for weeds and other plants, but not for the strength of most ivies, including poison ivy and English ivy. You should use an herbicide to kill ivy, such as one with glyphosate, imazapyr, or triclopyr.

You may wonder whether tree removal is tax deductible: Tree removal is not tax-deductible for homeowners unless it's related to a federally declared disaster. In that case, the cost may qualify as a casualty loss. However, if you own a commercial property, like a rental home, tree removal could be deductible if it's necessary for safety, maintenance, or part of a larger capital improvement project, and you must hire a professional tree removal service and keep documentation. Always consult a tax professional beforehand to see if you qualify.

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