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George's Tree & Landscaping Services
4.9(
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Serving Erlanger, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"George and his crew were on time and did a great job. When they left the yard looked the same as it was when they got there. They were about 70 feet tall and crew a great job. Would hire them again in a heartbeat and will again this fall for my Bradford tree in front yard."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Florer Family Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Erlanger, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Perfect. Quick and orderly. Was considerate to not damage other trees. Cleaned up the yard debris afterward and returned at later date to grind stumps. I could not be happier with the service."
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+9

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Beach's Trees
4.9(
151
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Serving Erlanger, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional, certified arborists who were on time, did excellent work and removed all the tree trimmings. I would highly recommend this professional tree service."
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Large oak tree removal
Large oak tree removal
Large oak tree removal

+19

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lowe's Tree Care Service
5.0(
24
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Serving Erlanger, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lowe’s Tree Service was on time and stayed till the job was done and cleaned up. Very professional and very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend or hire again."
70' Hackberry
Tree Service Project
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Myrtle Ave Latonia Ky

+16

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Stumpinator
4.9(
165
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Serving Erlanger, KY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Doug was fast and efficient. He responded promptly and got the job done. His stumpinator grinds down small tree stumps in less than a minute. I would definitely recommend and hire him again."
The "Stumpinator"
Historical Stump Terminated
"My Office!!"
Ludlow, KY beast!
38 inches is all I need!

+9

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Max Effort Services
4.8(
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Serving Erlanger, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"This was one of the best experience ever! They took down my 20 foot evergreen very professionally, cleaned up great! They are great! Having them do estimates to remove bushes now! Can’t say enough about the work they did!"
Beautiful day out to be doin tree work
And she’s down ready to chopped for fire woo
Small landing zone
Almost there
It’s goin

+17

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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K&G Tree Service
4.5(
11
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Serving Erlanger, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very reasonable, professional, and punctual. Couldn’t of asked for a better crew to drop our Trees. Would definitely hire again."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, and burning can all help dissolve a tree stump. You can also bury the tree stump in soil or mulch to help it rot naturally. Killing a tree stump prevents future regrowth, but you may also remove it by digging it out or grinding it.

You can use the formula mentioned earlier to calculate the depth of tree roots. Each inch of width of a tree trunk translates to six inches of depth within the root system. Large trees extend anywhere from 2 to 6 feet into the ground, with some magnificent specimens going even deeper.

Stump grinding consists of removing the visible part of the stump, but the roots remain intact. Depending on the tree and root system, the roots may still grow after stump grinding. If you are concerned about root growth and damage, you may want to consider having a stump removed completely.

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