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Hometown Tree Experts
4.6(
388
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Serving Laurel, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a tie between Hometown and another contractor, and I chose the other one because that business was closer to my home. However, I was VERY impressed with Hometown's clear and prompt communication and responsiveness to my request for a bid, as well as their follow through as I made my decision. It was after I'd committed to the other one that learned more about the professional credentials of the Hometown arborist. I will definitely consider Hometown as a front runner the next time."
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+2

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
4.5(
312
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Serving Laurel, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a large pine tree fall in our yard, and it was time to trim the other trees, so we purchased an Angies List deal, $1799 for 8 hours of tree service.  When the arborist came out to assess the work, my husband could readily tell that he knew what he was doing, unlike the last company we had hired.  The crew arrived on the agreed upon date and worked despite rainy weather, until it was too dangerous to continue.  They came back about a week later to finish their 8 hours.  They did a very good job.  We paid an extra $250 to have the stump of the fallen tree ground up.  We still have some trees that the crew was unable to get to during their time, but definitely plan on having them come back.
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Patio Installation
Stairs and Patio Installation
Flagstone Installation
Nice Lawn
Another Nice Lawn

+3

Response time1 day
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Escobar Tree Experts, LLC
4.8(
117
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Serving Laurel, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The company was very professional and did just they said they would do. They cleaned up everything and hauled it all away when they were done. I have one more tree in the front yard to take care of and as soon as the city tells me what is legal and what is not I will have them back to trim it up."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Prestige Tree Experts
4.8(
40
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Serving Laurel, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired them in the summer and in the winter because of the dead tree they missed the first time. They did a good job of getting the dead trees and limbs out, but they trampled multiple small plants that we had just planted and put their equipment on top of our delicate shrubs, even though we asked them not to. They moved our stones and put them on top of our newly planted herbs, destroying part of the herbs. They did replace one plant after I complained."
Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Gordon W Frazier Tree Service
4.8(
155
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Serving Laurel, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am so pleased with the work performed by Gordon. We contacted him for an estimate on removing a few trees and trim some others in our yard. He contacted us and personally came over to give us an estimate. He knows his trees. He has done this work for 30 years and it's a family business which we love working with small family businesses. We had an ill apple tree - it was not maintained prior to us purchasing the home 8 years ago. We tried to prune it, figure out what ailed it. A number of arborists (other estimate providers) agreed that it was beyond hope and to remove it. We also removed a smaller apple tree (for pollination). We have mimosas which are the weed of trees. I love them for their blooms (they attract butterflies, bees and hummingbirds), but they are so intrusive. Gordon pointed out that one of the mimosas was possible causing an issue with our home due to their roots. We had him remove 2 mimosas and trim a third one (I wanted to keep one for the blooms & bees). What really impressed me was one of the other trees we wanted removed turned out to be a honey locust which Gordon told us was healthy and we should keep it. We did. His price was very fair and reasonable - included the stump removal as well. He was able to come out the following week and complete the job. He told us he would call us sometime the beginning of the week (we were flexible). Gordon called me the day before and asked if the next day was a good day to do the project. Worked for me. He called me in the morning of our appointment to confirm and gave me an estimated time of arrival. He called before the ETA and said he would be delayed and updated his arrival time. They showed up and had the entire job completed in less than 3 hours! These guys were amazing to watch and constantly going. I was impressed. They completely cleaned up the debris - looked even better than it did before they arrived. I highly recommend Gordon! I was completely satisfied with his work, the communication, his knowledge and his professionalism."
Tree trimming
Removing limbs
Trucks
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Axcobar Tree Experts
4.9(
34
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Serving Laurel, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We called Melvin on Saturday morning and he was here in the afternoon to give us an estimate. He then came on Tuesday with his crew to remove the tree, bushes and roots. Excellent work. We have used him before and we are always very pleased with his work. Strongly recommended."
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+25

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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New Creation Tree Service
5.0(
34
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Serving Laurel, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a very good experience with the New Creation Tree Service. Edwin Contreras owner of the Service and his crew did a good job in cutting the dead tree plus the pruning of another tree in our yard. In addition, Mr. Contreras was professional, knowledgeable, easy to communicate with and help with other issues regarding yard work. We greatly appreciate his practical and honest recommendations about pruning more trees in our yard. His reasonable charge, good tree service, knowledge willingness to help and over-all great customer service are ingredients for us to request for help in the future. Thank you very much. G. Sundaresan"
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Horizon Landscaping Designs LLC
4.8(
121
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Serving Laurel, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I highly recommend Horizon Landscaping. They were extremely responsive and knowledgeable from the project design and quote all the way to completion. I made several changes in materials and design partway through and it was no issue for them. Their workmanship is excellent and their workers are courteous, which was important with neighbors being close to the worksite. They even came back at no cost after the project was completed when I requested some changes after a big storm. I plan on using them again if any new projects come up!"
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+98

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Treescape Services
4.5(
567
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Serving Laurel, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Treescape Services did an excellent job. They are knowledgeable and skilled professionals. I had trees pruned, some cut down and stumps removed. The price was reasonable and Iâ m happy with the results. I will use them in the future. Great job fellows and thanks,"
Miller Job
Tree Removal
Miller Job
Tree Removal
Miller Job

+6

Response time8 hrs
89 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

A tree can grow back from its stump, but full regrowth is unlikely (especially for more stubborn conifer trees). Instead, trees are more likely to send up a number of shoots from the dead stump, which will try to develop into primary stems over time. In other words, it will start to look increasingly bushy. The goal of killing and drying out a tree stump is to prevent that from happening, as well as make the stump easier to completely remove.

Trees don’t usually grow back after being cut down. Some particularly robust tree species may start sending up new stems from a stump to recover, but those stems won’t become a “tree” like before. Generally, trees don’t recover from being entirely cut down, which is why it’s important to be careful when making a decision. When you cut down a tree, it’s a good idea to make plans to remove the stump, even if it’s unlikely to grow back.

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.

Yes, many services include stump grinding to eliminate tripping hazards and improve aesthetics.

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