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Avatar for Jamie's Stump Grinding
Jamie's Stump Grinding
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"If you need tree work done, HIRE HIM! Jamie is the best! I would highly recommend him for anyone that needs tree service. He is professional, reliable and honest. He completed the work as promised, in a timely manner and did an excellent job. Thank you Jamie for a job well done."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Central Ky Tree & Landscape Service, LLC
Central Ky Tree & Landscape Service, LLC
4.5(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job needed some of my neighbors trees trimmed that was hanging over my fence and it looks great, I would highly recommend them if you need any work done and I would definitely hire them again if I need anymore trees trimmed or needing a tree taken down."
Response time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Kentucky Best Tree Service
4.9(
21
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I am very pleased with their quick response and dedication to the job at hand. We had a very large Boxwood Elder Tree that needed to be removed. A large portion hung into a neighbors yard and the neighbor was very impressed with the work that was done. Both properties were cleaned up after the job. I would hire them again and highly recommend them."
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Response time1 day
Response rate99%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lightning tree service and landscaping
4.4(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot recommend Lightning Tree Service more highly. They were prompt, fairly priced, and skilled. They cleaned up everything. I will hire them for any future tree or landscaping jobs I have."
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Response time1 day
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Corner Stone Property Maintenance
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We hired Mr. Jimmy Strunk to assemble our daughter's Backyard Discovery wooden swing set. He was very kind and responsive, and he completed the assembly safely and in a timely manner. Our toddler now has a sturdy swing set of her own! I definitely recommend Cornerstone Property Maintenance for your home projects!"
Response time50 mins
Response rate93%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Hardline Land Clearing & Timber Co.
Hardline Land Clearing & Timber Co.
4.7(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and efficient. We had a dead tree that needed removed and no one else would do it due to close proximity to power lines and being in a dense neighborhood. He removed the tree cleanly and didn’t charge me an arm and a leg to do it. We would definitely use him again!"
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Unique Landscaping & Contracting, LLC
4.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was grateful that they were willing to take on a small job of finishing some deck work. Kyle was professional and efficient in getting the work done. . I am very pleased with the work and look forward to calling on them again when needs arise."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Some trees, such as silver maples, birches, sycamores, and scotch pines, shed their bark naturally. If your tree is not one that does this, it might have fallen prey to pests, fungi, or diseases. It could also simply be suffering from an extreme weather change, such as a snowstorm or heat wave. If you’re still stumped, consulting with a pro can help you diagnose your tree’s specific problem.

Yes, it’s okay to trim low branches on a tree, also known as limbing up or raising the crown. Essentially, you’ll trim the lower third of the tree (trunk) and leave the upper two-thirds of the tree (crown). Arborists recommend trimming 20% of a tree’s leaves per season for two to three seasons. Trimming low branches allows light to flow through the tree, increasing circulation and making the tree stronger and healthier.

Ideally, you’ll have a good enough relationship with your neighbors that you can kindly mention this task in regular conversation. However, every neighbor (and neighborhood) is different. Your best bet will always be to ask directly and nicely, offering to contribute to the tree trimming efforts if you’d like. However, if you are bothered by the tree and your neighbor is unwilling to cut it, you can involve the help of the homeowners’ association or local authorities, if applicable.

For small trees, tree removal should take just a couple of hours to complete. Assume that a mid-sized tree will take between four and eight hours, depending on the extent of the equipment required and the health of the tree. Remember to add up to two hours for stump removal. Larger trees could take as long as one or two working days, about eight hours each.

Tree trimming can count as landscaping, depending on how a landscaping business describes its services. Professional tree trimmers are more specialized than landscapers and offer trimming services separately from general landscaping.

When general landscaping companies offer tree trimming, look up the details. They usually mean shaping or seasonal trimming of ornamental trees, which is different from trimming larger trees for health or safety reasons. When possible, look for a licensed expert that specializes in trees and tree health.

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