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George's Tree & Landscaping Services
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Independence, 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."
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AM Tree & Landscape
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Independence, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike and AM Tree and Landscaping were wonderful! They listened to our concerns, made suggestions and explained WHY they were going to trim the way they did. They touched base with us regularly to make sure we were all on the same page! They went above and beyond what tree services we’d ever had before! Clean up was spot on and all at a very reasonable price. We definitely recommend them to everyone!"
Response time7 hrs
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Florer Family Tree Service
5.0(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Independence, 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%
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Lowe's Tree Care Service
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Independence, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We've done business with many times over years. Anything from storm damage to topping trees and pruning. Alway a pleasure to work with. From start to finish provides excellent service. I will definitely call back for any future needs"
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+16

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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O.I. Landscape
4.6(
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Serving Independence, KY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were extremely hard working and determined to get these trees trimmed! Would hire agian anytime."
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+547

Response time2 days
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by47%of homeowners
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Art Green Landscaping & Tree Service LLC.
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Independence, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job and All in one day! Highly recommend..."
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+15

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
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Max Effort Services
4.8(
22
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Independence, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Tree was removed with care. Did an excellent job. Reasonably priced for the hard work!"
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And she’s down ready to chopped for fire woo
Small landing zone
Almost there
It’s goin

+17

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Bernard Gripshover
4.8(
24
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Independence, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"My grass needed mowing real bad and it was late in the evening when I spoke with Bernie and he said he would be out the next afternoon to quote me a price. He quoted a reasonable price and he was very friendly and professional and he did a nice job cutting, trimming and clean up. Bernie is a keeper for me now. I am very satisfied and highly recommend him."
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+25

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Brandon Castillo Landscaping
4.6(
11
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Tree Trimming - For Business

Serving Independence, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"One of the best crews I have ever had do work for myself at my home, excellent service and quality work"
Response time3 days
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

If you’re wondering why tree trunks are painted white in your area, it’s usually to prevent sunscald, a condition where extreme shifts in temperature can cause tree bark to split. Fruit trees are especially vulnerable to sunscald, so this treatment is worth considering if it’s something that affects your trees.

Licensing requirements for arborists, also known as tree surgeons, vary by state and municipality. Many areas require a license, which often involves specialized education and experience. Even if not mandated, it's wise to hire a licensed professional as they tend to have more experience. Beyond licensing, look for certifications from organizations like the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), as this indicates a higher level of expertise. Certified arborists must typically pass a comprehensive exam. Always confirm that the arborist has a business license and is fully insured to protect yourself from liability. Seeking positive recommendations from local homeowners is also a good step in finding a qualified professional.

Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don’t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree.

Your neighbor is not in a good position to know if your trees are truly dead or pose any kind of danger. That’s why hiring an arborist or tree service expert can be such an important part of the process. If the trees are still alive and don’t pose any threat, you’re in the clear (but you may want to document and photograph everything in case events turn sour down the road).

But if a tree is visibly dead and near the property line, you should remove it to be safe. If a dead tree falls on a neighbor’s property, they may have grounds to sue for negligence. If any branches on trees have died, it’s a good idea to cut them back for similar reasons.

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

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