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Avatar for Just-In Time Tree Service
Just-In Time Tree Service
4.6(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Hickory, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They promptly returned my call. They had a fair price, anddid an excellent job with the trees. They cleaned the area, grinded the stumps and hauled away the trees and debris. The were respectful of our property and got all this done in 2 days. They did everything I asked and they were very thorough. I’d definitely hire them again if I ever need more any tree work."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Islas Tree Service LLC
5.0(
6
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove

Serving Hickory, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

"Islas Tree Service / Home Improvements helped me with a tree and stump removal and with a house remodel (bathroom, flooring, windows). Genaro and team were professional, produced high quality work, good with timelines, easy to work with, and kept the areas clean. They were also reasonably priced. I'd recommend them for exterior and interior projects!"
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The Lawnfather
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+3 more

Serving Hickory, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Lawnfather did an excellent job all around. They've been here twice and the results both times were exactly what I asked for. My yard and multiple flowerbeds went from overgrown and overlooked to clean, neat, fresh and well tended. Highly recommend."
Response time4 days
Response rate97%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Not all leaning trees are dangerous, but they can be a hazard as gravity may eventually cause them to fall. A key factor is whether the lean is new or has been present for a long time. Trees that have grown with a lean for years are not typically an immediate danger, but a sudden lean is a cause for concern as it often indicates weakening roots. If a tree is leaning more than 15% from vertical, you should consider having it straightened or transplanted. To be safe, it's always best to hire a professional arborist to inspect any leaning tree to assess the risk and avoid potential accidents.

Yes, you can hire professionals to move a tree. Arborists and tree transplanting companies specialize in this type of work and use equipment like hydraulic tree spades to safely extract and relocate trees with their root balls intact. Since tree moving is a complex process, especially for larger trees, it’s best left to experts who understand how to protect the tree’s health and ensure the safety of everyone involved.

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.

Lightning can cause massive damage, fires, and openings for other threats like bugs or fungal diseases. Barring any large fires or explosions, it’s difficult to tell how much damage a lightning strike has done until after a thorough inspection. Contact local authorities immediately if lightning strikes a tree in your yard and it causes a fire or explosion.

It may be possible, but transplanting a large, mature tree can be a tricky project, and some trees handle it better than others. If you have a tree you need to save and are considering transplanting it elsewhere, we highly suggest calling a tree removal service and arranging a consultation to see what they say (and how much a full transplant would cost).

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