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Barnes Trees Service
5.0(
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Serving Independence, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Emergency services offered

"They came out cut down my oak in August Right up by my house did great job and such good work I hired them last week to clean up 34 more trees his crew had it cleaned up an looking good by the end of the week great tree service for a good price will be referring to all my friends and family"
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Tree removal

+15

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Webb Handyman Services
4.2(
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Serving Independence, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Webb Handyman did an excellent job repairing our fence! The work was completed quickly, efficiently, and with great attention to detail. They showed up on time, communicated clearly throughout the process, and left everything clean and secure. The fence looks sturdy and brand new again. Highly recommend for anyone needing reliable and quality fence repair! Highly recommend"
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Fence project

+20

Response time2 days
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White Eagle Property Preservation
4.6(
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Serving Independence, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys did a stellar job!! They really know their stuff and operate to do what is best for the life of the tree while accomplishing what needs to be done. They clean up thoroughly and leave the place spotless. I am thrilled with their work. I will definitely hire again."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

For Bradford pears, damage from storms is common, and if the trunk splits, it can pose a danger to people and surrounding structures. The best thing to do in that instance is to have the tree removed. If there’s only minor damage to the branches, pruning away the damaged parts is the first order of business. You may also want to consult a professional arborist to make sure the tree is healthy.

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.

Make sure the tree roots soak around a day before you dig the tree up for the transplant. Keep the roots wet while the tree is above ground. After the transplant is finished, provide consistent water every day for the first month or so. You don’t want to overwater the tree, but you do want to keep the roots wet so they can thrive in their new environment.

A pro can guide you on the alternatives to tree topping depending on the specific issues within your trees. For example, if you’re dealing with breakage and cracks in your tree, they may suggest canopy reduction, which removes less than 25% of the tree’s limbs. If you’re dealing with lesser damage, some intentional pruning may be all you need. If you’re looking to get a clearer view through your tree, the pro may also try windowing or skirting your tree.

Once you confirm a tree is dead, you should remove it. Dead trees eventually fall, and larger trees in particular can cause damage to rooftops, fencing, flowers, and other objects. As we mentioned, letting decayed wood stay in your yard also invites risks to the surrounding landscaping and vegetation.

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