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Just-In Time Tree Service
4.6(
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Serving Smithland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Did a quick job of removing several small trees and a bush roots and all. Very pleased with their work."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Turf Renovations, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Smithland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

My name is Bryce Rone. I am the co-owner of Turf Renovations. We are an athletic field renovation company, but also offer full service residential and commercial landscape/yard renovations.

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Hanks Tree Services
4.8(
8
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Serving Smithland, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The tree was cut the next day as promised. My yard is wet most of the year so the timing was perfect to cut the tree before the leaves were fully out. Very happy with their service!"
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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A+ Gutters
4.9(
17
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Serving Smithland, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and paid attention to every detail. Our project was completed on time and exactly as promised. We will hire them again."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

Dead trees are dangerous for several reasons. They are structurally compromised and prone to branch or trunk failure, which can pose a significant safety risk to people, vehicles, and nearby structures. Dead trees can also harbor pests like termites, which may spread to other trees or your home. If a tree died from a disease, it could spread the illness to healthy trees. Additionally, the dry wood is highly flammable, increasing fire risk.

Any tree that needs to be pruned should be pruned to remove dead branches at least once a year. You may need to prune far more often if you’re trying to maintain a certain shape or to save a tree that suddenly becomes infected.

Often, it’s the homeowner’s responsibility to handle the aftermath when a neighbor’s tree falls on their property. But if a tree has been obviously dead for a significant period of time and caused damage when it fell, a case can be made that the owner should have removed it, especially if the neighbor wrote you a letter about the tree or asked you to take it down. This can be grounds for a successful lawsuit in claims court and is a good reason to always pay attention to your trees and remove dead trees before they fall.

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