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

Serving Rochester, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had Lufkin remove and tree and stump and trim up some other trees. They did a fantastic job. Clean up of site after they finished was great. Would definitely use them again for my next project."
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+6

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
75 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Reinhart Grounds Maintenance, Inc.
2.8(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Rochester, 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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Weatherby's Tree Service
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Rochester, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Luke Weatherby and his team did a great job removing 2 large trees from a small yard. Cleaned up after like they weren't here. Especially impressive was the tree climber who managed the large oak tree and brought it down without any damage to the 4 houses within reach of the tree. Reasonable and Professional. Highly recommend. Paul B"
Response time2 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Rumble bee tree service - Inicio Facebook
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Rochester, 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!"
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+8

Response time10 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

The amount of time it takes for a tree trunk to rot depends on several factors, including the tree’s size, species, and environmental conditions. It can take anywhere from a few years to several decades for a tree’s trunk to rot. A tree stump, on the other hand, can take up to 10 years to disappear after it’s decayed naturally.

To maintain trees on a commercial property, perform regular pruning, monitor for diseases, and apply fertilization to promote healthy growth. It is also important to remove any hazardous branches to keep the trees healthy and prevent potential liability issues.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

It takes anywhere from three to seven years for a stump to decompose on its own. This timeframe can depend on the kind of tree and your climate. The lower to the ground the stump is, the faster it rots. If you kill a tree stump with salt, boiling water, herbicide, light deprivation, or burning, the tree stump decomposes faster. 

You can remove a small tree from your yard if there’s space for the tree to fall, you have the right tools and safety equipment, and you follow a clear plan of action. You’ll just want to follow the steps above carefully, and ideally, you will have experience doing similar tasks. If you have any doubts that you can do this project safely, though, you should hire a pro.

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