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Arbor Image
4.9(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I interviewed several different companies and Steven and Arbor Image was the most impressive and gave me the best quote. They were polite, very professional, and everything was done exactly as we discussed and they did a great job cleaning up when the job was finished. I would highly recommend them and plan on using their company for some landscaping this spring."
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Response time6 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Preservation Projects LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience with this tree service company. We first met them when our neighbor’s Maple tree fell, and we were impressed with how hard they worked, responding to the emergency and handling everything professionally. When our large pine tree in the backyard died, we called them to take it down. They did an excellent job from start to finish. You can tell they care about their work. Highly recommend this family tree service team if you need any tree work done. Great people and great service!"
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+32

Response time30 mins
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DM Tree Service, LLC
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+5 more

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are extremely pleased with the work DM Tree Service did. The crew arrived when they said they would the morning of April 20th and in less than six hours both of our 80-ft tall water maples were down and everything had been cleared away. It was a joy watching them work. It was like a well-oiled machine! The cost was more than reasonable for the work they did. They took all safety precautions and nothing in our yard was damaged. We highly recommend this company."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BMH Stump Grinding
4.8(
28
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Henry to remove a tree and stump. He did an excellent job and his price was very fair. I actually paid him more than his quoted price because he and his work was that impressive. He arrived as scheduled and worked safely. His equipment is in excellent condition. He left the area clean and tidy. I would definitely hire him again."
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Response time10 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Jay's Carpentry & Remodeling LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are your local remodeling service in Louisville & southern IN. Give us a call for your next Renovation project. We help you Plan, Design & Build. We dedicate our time to your project and deliver projects on time. We value communication and will walk you through each step of the process to deliver a product you can be proud of.

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Late winter is ideal, but if you’re pruning apple trees in the spring, prune them as early as possible in the season. You want to ensure your tree is just creeping out of dormancy and hasn’t started pushing out new growth. If you prune your tree too late into spring, you generally won’t see results until the following year.

That said, there’s no pruning season for unhealthy growth. Remove dead, dying, or diseased branches as soon as you notice them, regardless of the time of year.

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

If it’s only a smaller branch that has died and you’re keeping an eye on the tree, it’s probably nothing to worry about. But if other nearby branches start dying off as well, or a very large branch dies, then you likely have a bigger problem. It’s time to watch for diseases and other problems and possibly get professional guidance on how to proceed.

A chainsaw is the best tool to cut down a tree, but you may also use a handsaw or ax. You may also want to use a lopper or pole saw to remove limbs before cutting down the tree. Wear chainsaw chaps and protective gear, including eyewear and earplugs if you use a chainsaw. Again, if you’re unsure about how to use this tool, this project may be one to skip.

After a big storm, you may not be sure if a tree was struck or not. Look for the telltale long scars, like strips or gouges in the bark of the tree, running in sometimes jagged lines down the length of the trunk. These scars will often show vulnerable living wood inside the tree. It’s also common to see scorched or wilted leaves on the side or top of the tree where lightning struck.

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