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Courteous Tree Care, LLC
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Lawrence, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic job by Zane and his crew. I had them remove a tree more than 5 years ago and we were so impressed by his work ethic, manners, pricing and reliability, that we asked him to come back and take care of removing several of our trees. Just like last time, we are extremely happy with his work."
Lawrence(walnut)
Lawrence(walnut)
Lawrence(hackberry)
Lawrence(hackberry)
Osawatomie(silver maple and walnut)

+9

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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B&H Pro services
4.3(
6
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Lawrence, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Ì think the pictures can tell you what an amazing job was done after the collapse of my garage. Colby did such an amazing job. He even took the time to save many valuable items that were stored in the double car garage. I was so thankful thankful for the job that he did. The clean up was thorough and I was so very grateful."
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The Tree Guy LLC
5.0(
2
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Lawrence, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did a superior job. You do not have enough rating to give them. They did a very good job on cleaning up after themselves. Other than the bare spots on the trees where they took the limbs out, you could not even tell they were here."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
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Two Friends Tree Service
5.0(
1
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Lawrence, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Two Friend's tree service it’s true to their word! They do an excellent job at a fair price which these days is something that’s hard to find. I’ve used them for all of my rental properties and my personal home. I would highly recommend them."
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

The depth of tree roots depends on the species. Trees like oaks and maples can have root systems that grow down 20 feet or more. However, trees that grow in shallow soils will have roots that go only a few feet down. Research how your tree species grows in your climate area to estimate root depth.

Most tree removals take 3-8 hours, requiring additional time for stump grinding or debris hauling.

For safety reasons, leaning trees are best removed by a professional, as they may often tear away from the hinge, causing you to lose control over where the tree falls. If you choose to cut down a tree leaning slightly, avoid cutting off root protrusions before you start. Make your hinge a little longer than usual by cutting it deeper (up to 30% of the diameter) and applying a wedge into the felling cut on the side the tree is leaning. Stand away from the direction the tree leans while making your felling cut.

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

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