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LTN Stump Grinding
5.0(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Columbia, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Before and after. We highly recommend LTN Stump Grinding. They went above and beyond our expectations. They did the job as if they were working on their own property."
Stumps removed
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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Toler's Tree Service
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Columbia, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Had a great experience. Good trustworthy people to work for you. They are there when they say they will be and go above and beyond what you ask of them. Pleasure to deal with them."
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Catfish Inn

+11

Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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S&S Preferred Home Improvement
3.7(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Columbia, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job. They were punctual and professional. I would hire them again."
Response time2 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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McDaniel Farms & Land Renovations
5.0(
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Columbia, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The cost of professional tree trimming averages $460, with a typical range between $200 and $760. However, prices can be as low as $75 or as high as $1,800 depending on several factors. The size and type of the tree are major cost drivers; for example, trimming Crepe Myrtle trees costs an average of $80 to $400, while trimming giant pine trees can range from $200 to $1,800. Other factors that influence the price include the time of year, as services are often more costly in the spring. The tree's accessibility and your location also play a role, as a remote or hard-to-reach tree may increase the cost. Some professionals may offer a discount if you have multiple trees to trim.

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.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

Transplanting a palm tree is a similar process except for a couple of important differences. First, their root ball doesn’t need to be as large as a “true” tree, which makes them a bit easier to dig up and move around. Second, they struggle more with taking root and staying upright in a new location, so it’s important to give them extra support when staking. 

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

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