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OpExcellence Facility Services, LLC
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Plain Dealing, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Operational Excellence...At Your Service! OpExcellence Facility Services, LLC (DBA OpExcellence Tree & Stump Pros) is committed to operational excellence in every aspect of our tree service business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal & professional responsibility. Our distinction is the exceptionally high quality of service we bring to our customers at a reasonable price. We are a small company, which enables us to be agile and highly responsive to our customer's needs professional tree service certification available (International Society of Arboriculture This is our small way to give back to those of you who give so much of yourselves to taking care of our communities. We also offer a 5% Senior Citizens discount for customers aged 65 or older. Certified Arborist). Trust your project to us if you want it done right and in a timely manner. Forgo the disappointment, and contact us now!

Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+5

19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Briley Tree Service
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Plain Dealing, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I received a quick response from Briley Tree Services on a tree removal and trim. I highly recommend this company for any tree work. They kept me informed through out the whole process, was professional, polite and very reasonably priced. The crew was precise and knowledgable with all work performed and afterwards did a spectacular cleanup. Overall, Briley Tree Services did an amazing job!"
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Response time1 day
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Hills Tree & Stump Service
4.5(
8
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove

Serving Plain Dealing, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If you want a great tree service, this is the only way to go. They were very professional, dependable and efficient. We had 3 massive oaks, a post oak, pin oak and red oak. They have large equipment and took them all down with no problems. They did have to work in some tight areas, but didn't damage anything and they cleaned everything up very well. Will definitely use them again!"
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Tree Time
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Plain Dealing, LA and surrounding areas

"Tree time came out and removed a problematic tree in my back yard. It was in a tight spot and tree had to be chopped up and hand carried out. Left the area super clean and were done in just a few hours. Very awesome company, highly recommend!"
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

It is possible to burn out a tree stump if it is dried out and in an area of your property with a large buffer. Drill holes in the stump and dig around the base so it burns more easily. Then, build a small campfire on top using kindling and firewood. You’ll need enough to keep the fire going for many hours to completely burn out the stump, especially if it’s large. 

Monitor the fire closely to ensure it doesn’t spread, and have a hose on hand if it starts to get out of control. When the fire is out, break apart the burned stump and dig out what’s left of it.  

If this sounds like a good option, learn more about how to burn a tree stump before attempting it, as it does come with risks.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

If you aren’t sure what you’re doing, be very careful when cutting mature tree roots (roots larger than 2 inches). Root cutting and pruning can affect both a tree’s stability and its ability to nourish itself. Issues during root cutting can result in damage or injury. 

It’s recommended you call in a pro to help, unless it’s a very small tree and you aren’t worried about the prospect of losing the tree.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Late August, September, and mid-October are the ideal months for planting a young tree. However, the best time to plant a tree ultimately depends on when the weather transitions to fall-like conditions and eventually winter frost. As long as the hottest days of summer have passed and the ground hasn’t frozen yet, you can still successfully plant trees.

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