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Q: Does boiling water kill tree roots?

• <div><p>While there is a lot of debate about whether boiling water is strong enough to kill tree roots, it is not best to remove the roots from large, old trees. You may be able to weaken young roots enough to remove them manually, but boiling water will likely not do the trick for large root systems.</p></div>

Q: How long will it take to grind a tree stump with a stump grinder?

• <div><p>It will take you anywhere from 15 minutes to two hours per tree stump to grind and remove the stump from the ground. The larger the size, the longer it will take to remove the stump. Also, keep in mind that rocky soil may require <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/excavation-companies/">local excavation services</a> to loosen up large boulders before you can begin to remove the tree stump.</p></div>

Q: Can all tree roots regrow?

• <div><p>Although many tree roots will continue to grow after the tree has been cut, there are a handful of exceptions to this rule. While species like elms, ficus, and willows have roots that will regrow with a vengeance, pine, oak, and maple roots will die when they&rsquo;re cut down. If you&rsquo;re not sure what kind of tree roots you&rsquo;re dealing with, there&rsquo;s a simple way to find out. New sprouts on old trunks, stumps, or exposed roots are a sign that the root system is still hard at work. </p></div>

Q: Can you plant a tree over a ground up stump?

• <div><p>It is possible to plant a tree over a ground stump if it was ground very deeply. However, it is typically best to plant elsewhere so your new tree has room to establish a strong, healthy root system. If you want to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-plant-tree.htm">plant a tree</a> in the same spot where you currently have a stump, you may want to consider other options, such as stump removal.</p></div>

Q: Can you cut down your own tree?

• <div><p>It is possible for you to cut down your own tree, but only take this project on if it&rsquo;s a small tree and you&rsquo;re experienced handling a chainsaw. If you need to use a ladder to cut down the tree or tree limbs, it&rsquo;s too large (and dangerous) for you to remove yourself. </p><p>Hire a pro instead who can safely remove the tree without injury to you, themselves, or your home. Either way, look into tree removal regulations for the state you live in before having a tree removed to ensure it&rsquo;s not a historic tree or protected by your city.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2025
Mike quoted the needed repairs. I accepted his quote, and gave the OK to start work. At the end of the first day, Mike came to me and said he missed some rotted wood on the project and that if I wanted it fix it would be an extra $350.00 plus the cost of the additional supplies. This put the...
Hometown Handyman
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Reviewed in August 2024
In addition to mowing my lawn I hired them to mow my 80+ year old in-laws yard and they are very. Motor Mouth Mowing not even mows, but does a great job trimming, edging and cleaning up after. I have also hired them to do a major yard cleanup involving removing "junk" trees and overgrown...
MOTOR MOUTH MOWING LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
Best around. Removed chain link fence, installed new vinyl fence. Work was beyond my expectations. Cleaned up every day after themselves. Kept me informed through whole proces. TimelyÃ¢Â Â¦.politeÃ¢Â Â¦courteousÃ¢Â Â¦. Installed vinyl hand railings on my front porch.. CanÃ¢Â Â t say enough...
Opperman Hardscape
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Reviewed in April 2022
Arrived promptly and completed job efficiently removing all debris after completion.
Deloney Handyman 40 Years of Experience
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Reviewed in May 2017
They removed and installed new 6 panel doors. Added hinges and doorknobs. Installed new baseboards. Painted all rooms on the second floor and hallway. And added casing around the window.
Kane Home Improvement Inc
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Reviewed in November 2016
Jon is very professional and did an excellent job. He is meticulous and very careful not to get paint on any of the trim. Jon has an excellent work ethic. He removed the shelf from the closet before painting and also removed the stair rail before painting the stairwell. The original estimate did...
Lowry's Painting and Home Improvement
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Reviewed in June 2014
Went very well. Tree removed in timely manner. Ground was wet so they even laid down board so they wouldn't make ruts in yard. Very friendly and professional. Highly recommend
Long's Tree Service
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Reviewed in August 2013
When I discussed hiring Cutting Edge Lawn service, Jeff was courteous and very helpful. He set up a schedule and got his lawn care professional started within the week. When I saw the results the first day, the lawn was mowed and edged very well, and they did all of the detail work I...
Cutting Edge Yard Service
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Reviewed in June 2012
We have a 30+ year old inground swimming pool that we are in the process of remodeling. Pool Crafters wrote in their advertisement, "swimming pool building and remodeling, liner replacement, deck replacement/repair." Their ad also states "Call us for your whole backyard makeover."They have been...
Gene Baker's Poolcrafters.
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Reviewed in May 2012
I called May 8th for an estimate and spoke to the owner Dan. He said that he was going to be busy but that he would try to get by to look at the roof and give me an estimate. I told him that he didn't need to rush and anytime was fine. To my surprise when I came home from work that day there...
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