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Avatar for C&A Tree Service
C&A Tree Service
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Skilled tree cutters, hard workers, finished in less than 2 hours"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Caylor's Cuts
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Awesome work, came out in this nasty heat and cleared brush like a herd of billy goats! Definitely get these guys to come out and take care of your yard 10/10!"
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Response time11 hrs
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Freedom Trimmers and Lawn Care, LLC
5.0(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Erik came out to fell the tree and they did a good job and I wanted him to come back and fell another tree but he has not gotten back with me and I have called him twice so I may go with somebody else."
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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JMK Tree Service & Excavating LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Great worker. Stay with it until the job is complete. The best I've worked with."
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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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S&S Contracting Services, LLC
4.5(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Collin and his team were wonderful. They were flexible with scheduling and all 3 finished projects (fixing baseboards, replacing floor transitions, and installing bathroom tile floor) look great. Would definitely recommend them and will use them again when needed!"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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W & T Tree/Construction
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"For the money, it was perfect. A job very well done. Both men are very hard workers and take pride in their work. I recommend this company for tree removal. Give this company a try. I will be using these guys again when need. Thanks, HomeAdvisor, and thanks to the men that helped me out. Highly appreciated."
Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It is possible to burn out a tree stump if it is dried out and in an area of your property with a large buffer. Drill holes in the stump and dig around the base so it burns more easily. Then, build a small campfire on top using kindling and firewood. You’ll need enough to keep the fire going for many hours to completely burn out the stump, especially if it’s large. 

Monitor the fire closely to ensure it doesn’t spread, and have a hose on hand if it starts to get out of control. When the fire is out, break apart the burned stump and dig out what’s left of it.  

If this sounds like a good option, learn more about how to burn a tree stump before attempting it, as it does come with risks.

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

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.

Generally, avoid trimming trees in the summer (with the exception of pruning fruit trees as needed). Trees use a lot of energy in the summer, most of which is relegated to new growth. If you chop it too early, you could stunt the next season's growth. Again, when in doubt, do some research based on the specific tree type.

The felling notch you make before you make the final cut will determine which way the tree will fall. The cut will be in a wedge or triangle, and the tree will fall from the highest point of the triangle. You can use this, as well as the process described above, to estimate where a tree will fall. 

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