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Avatar for Klean Kut Trees
Klean Kut Trees
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Clayton, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company, these people, worked well as a crew. Did a great job. Were concerned about taking care of my yard. The tree was huge and big infested. They even cleaned up the area and hauled load after load away. Honest and fair. Highly recommend this company."
LARGE LIVE OAK
LARGE LIVE OAK
LARGE LIVE OAK
THE BIG BOYS
880 STIHL CHAINSAW

+8

Response time3 days
Response rate98%
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Split6 Firewood Co.
New to Angi
Tree Stump - RemoveTree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Clayton, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Split 6 is a locally owned, family-operated business dedicated to providing dependable property maintenance and firewood services throughout Avoyelles Parish and the surrounding areas. We take pride in honest pricing, quality workmanship, and showing up when we say we will. Our services include tree removal, stump grinding, bush hogging, limb trimming, debris cleanup, dump trailer services, and dirt or limestone hauling and spreading. We also provide premium oak and pecan firewood for cooking, along with mixed firewood for campfires, available in multiple quantities with delivery options. At Split 6, we’re committed to helping homeowners, camps, farms, and businesses keep their properties safe, clean, and well maintained while supporting our local communities with reliable, professional service.

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Thompson 2 Dirt Work
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Clayton, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great to work with, honest, dependable, on time and within budget. Would definitely recommend!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wright's Landscaping
New to Angi
Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Clayton, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality of our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Tree roots can take weeks to years to die, depending on the method you use. Chemical herbicides take the least amount of time—typically between three and four weeks—while homemade methods, like covering an old stump with leaves, could take between seven and eight years. If you’re unsure which method to use or how quickly you need to act, consulting with a pro is always a good idea.

Leaving the tree stump and letting it rot is never a good idea, as this leads to insect infestations and other frustrations. Additionally, decomposing trunks are at risk for diseases that spread out to the remaining plants and trees in the yard, thus ruining your whole outdoor aesthetic. It's usually best to remove the stump at the same time you remove the tree.

It’s not always easy to tell when a tree is dying, although signs like dropping branches and brittle bark can sometimes offer clues. It can also be difficult to know whether a tree is dead or dormant, especially if it’s a deciduous tree. You’ll want to wait until a growth season to get a good idea of a tree’s health. When in doubt, contact an arborist for a consultation.

The best time to cut down a tree is during its dormant season, typically in winter or early spring, after all the leaves have fallen. Removing a tree during this period is advantageous for several reasons. Frozen ground helps secure the tree stump, protects the surrounding landscape from damage, and reduces the risk of the tree falling in an unintended direction. With the leaves gone, there is less risk of the tree's foliage getting tangled with other trees. Additionally, since this is often a slower season for tree services, you may be able to hire a professional at a lower rate. This dormant period is also the best time for tree trimming.

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