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Smith's Tree Care LLC
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Albany, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Best crew I’ve seen in a long time! Arrived early, did an amazing job of cutting down 2 huge 20 year old live oaks, cleaned up great, and stayed late to get the job finished! Highly recommend ~ good price too!"
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Hart's Tree Service LLP
5.0(
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Serving Albany, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional good people I would hire Again again. Harts tree service was amazing. They cleaned up their mess took the trees down so easy. They have the right equipment and they know what they’re Doing hire them, you won’t regret it"
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+5

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Pops Handyman Service
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Albany, LA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hi im Jesse former Husband and Father for 30+years. I have seen and fixed just about everything that can possibly break or fail inside and outside a home. From installing Floors to making ceilings repairs. Framing and sheetrock installation, replacing doors external and internal. I can haul anything from Vehicles to trash and furniture. I'm a mobile Mechanic also from brake jobs to tune ups and other repairs. Cutting grass, weed eating, Thanks God Bess.

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Smith's Tree Care, LLC
4.9(
95
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Albany, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a large water oak fall on our home. The Smith brothers were at my house within an hour of the initial contact, and they offered a very fair price to remove the fallen portion as well as the remainder of the tree that was still standing. They treated this as an emergency job, and were able to break me into their schedule. By the early afternoon, the tree was off the house and cut up. The next day, they were able to come back with a larger crew and knock out the remainder, including stump grinding and removal. There is literally no sign that a tree ever stood here. Throughout the process, I was impressed by their professionalism, efficiency, and the care they took to prevent further damage. It takes a lot of experience and skill to safely remove a tree as large as this one right next to a house, and the same goes for removing a tree that's already fallen on a house. I highly recommend Smith's services."
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+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Monster Tree Service of Greater Baton Rouge
5.0(
15
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Albany, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Best crew of men for removing my willow tree. They knew what to do not damaging anything in my yard. They cleaned up my yard and replaced the items they moved. All of the men were polite and friendly. If you want what you pay for these are you guys. I will hire them again if I need a tree removed. Thank You Monster Tree Service Sandy a very satisfied customer"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Homeowners are usually not responsible for trees that fall on power lines. Power companies usually have utility easements around power lines, which give them the responsibility to maintain any trees within about 15 to 20 feet of the lines.

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.

No, you should never top maple trees. Topping injures the tree and leads to the rapid growth of a weak canopy, which can be hazardous to rooftops and utility lines. Removing the crown can also leave the interior bark vulnerable to sun damage, leading to insects and disease. A topped tree can also reduce property value and permanently damage the appearance of a tree.

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

Salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, and burning can all help dissolve a tree stump. You can also bury the tree stump in soil or mulch to help it rot naturally. Killing a tree stump prevents future regrowth, but you may also remove it by digging it out or grinding it.

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