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Avatar for MW TREE SERVICE LLC
MW TREE SERVICE LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Emmitsburg, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: Super punctual

"Jose and his crew took down a huge 200+ year old tree on our property. They did an excellent job! They are professional experts and we will most definitely call them again to trim and/or remove the other old trees that need attention. Jose was quick to answer our call and worked with our schedule. We highly recommend MW Tree Service!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alfaro Construction
4.8(
693
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Emmitsburg, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Carlos came prepared to work on the initial estimate visit to my home. Within 3 hours at my home the tree was removed and the sizable stump was grinded up. He was prompt with taking away the brush and cleaning up behind himself. I would strongly recommend him."
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Response time5 hrs
107 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Baker Tree Services Inc
5.0(
31
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Emmitsburg, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Crew did an excellent job addressing areas of tree that needed to be cut back. Arborist was professional and provided guidance on best practices. Highly recommend this company for anyone needing tree services in the Frederick area."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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E.A.H. Landscaping Services, Inc.
3.8(
3
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Emmitsburg, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

With several years experience, E.A.H. Landscaping Services, Inc., works hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you soon on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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BrightView Landscapes
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Emmitsburg, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1939

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Our certified arborists are trained in the art and science of maintaining your trees while helping to reduce your liability risk. Our team can care for your trees through all stages of its life from planting, pruning, cabling, relocation and removal.

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Tim Mente Tree Expert
4.5(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Emmitsburg, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Tim Mente crew performed the felling of six dead mature trees on our property with great skill, care and professionalism. Two very large trees adjacent to our neighbor's property line were dismantled in sections and gently lowered to the ground. Not a single branch fell into the nearby yard. Our lawn was swept free of all debris and chipped. We will use this byproduct for mulch. Logs were removed very skillfully by a worker operating a Toro tracked Dingo. Plywood was laid down to protect our lawn. The company is licensed and insured to a sufficient level. The total job price was very competitive and significantly less than the top bidder. Tim Mente's crew earned an A+ rating from us. We most definitely would recommend them to others and, when needed, call upon their services again."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Leonard's Landscaping LLC
4.7(
24
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Emmitsburg, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Leonard Landscaping did an excellent job! They came on time, got the jobs done in a timely manner and thoroughly cleaned up! Kyle is knowledgeable and creative, willing to work within my budget and listened to what I wanted. I will use them for all my yard and landscaping needs!"
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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.

In the short term, you’ll have a lot of fallen trees to deal with. Tree removal services costs typically start at $200 per tree and increase based on species and size. Then, you’ll have to deal with the loss of trees: That means a loss of shade and a greater risk of rain runoff and erosion. Also, you’ll miss out on the health and aesthetic benefits of having trees on your property, which could even affect the resale value of your home.

That being said, cutting down a tree it’s not always a bad idea. Trees growing too close to rooftops can present fire hazards or debris problems. You may need to remove diseased or dying trees to prevent future issues.

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

It depends on where you live—but in most areas, leaves begin falling in September and continue falling until January or February. Warmer regions, such as Southern states, may see leaves fall a bit later in the calendar year. It also depends on the type of trees in your yard and their maturity. 

It takes anywhere from three to seven years for a stump to decompose on its own. This timeframe can depend on the kind of tree and your climate. The lower to the ground the stump is, the faster it rots. If you kill a tree stump with salt, boiling water, herbicide, light deprivation, or burning, the tree stump decomposes faster. 

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