How do I make sure I hire a reliable stump removal service?

• <div><p>There are a few things you should look for in a stump removal company to make sure you’ll be satisfied with the results:</p><ul><li><p>Proper business licensing and insurance</p></li><li><p>History of positive reviews</p></li><li><p>Good rating with the Better Business Bureau</p></li></ul><p>We also recommend asking any company you’re considering the following questions to help find the best value:</p><ul><li><p>Will you remove the roots as well as the stump?</p></li><li><p>Will you haul away wood chips or large portions of the stump?</p></li><li><p>What method will you use to remove the stump?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: How deep should you notch a tree?

• <div><p>The ideal depth of a tree notch depends on the tree, but it should usually be between 20% and 25% of the tree&rsquo;s depth. However, if the tree is leaning towards the direction of the notch, it can be cut more shallowly&mdash;at as little as 10% of the depth. When the tree is leaning away from the direction it needs to be felled, you can cut deeper, closer to 30%.</p></div>

Q: What is the best tool to cut trees?

• <div><p>The best tool to cut trees is a chain saw. You can adjust your chain saw to the correct size based on the size of the branches, offering you the fastest and cleanest cut for medium- to large-sized trees. Depending on the type of chainsaw you use, you can cut through larger trees than you would with a more manual tool like an ax.</p></div>

Q: How far should trees be from foundation?

• <div><p>In general, trees should be planted no closer than 15 to 20 feet from your foundation. For larger trees with far-reaching roots like maples, oaks, or poplars, a good guide is to plant as many feet from your home as the tree&rsquo;s height is expected to reach at maturity. Some trees, like elms and willows, should only be planted far from where their roots may encounter sewer or water lines.</p></div>

Q: What do you cut palm tree branches with?

• <div><p>A serrated knife will work for cutting off small palm tree fronds, about 1 inch in diameter. For larger fronds, you will need pruning shears. You may also use a pruning saw, and if your palm tree is especially tall, an extended pole saw can help you reach the brown fronds around the trunk. </p></div>

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Josh was very professional and had a great personality. He came through on time and on budget. I will be using his services again.
EXPERT MAINTENANCE OCALA LLC
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Reviewed in June 2020
I was very happy with the work. He was always on time. The service was fantastic. I would recommend him to anyone.
D.J. Paving
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Reviewed in March 2020
They were very detail oriented. They cleaned up after themselves and never left a mess. I continue to use their services to this day. I would recommend them to anyone.
Honey Do Maintenance and Construction
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Reviewed in July 2019
Daniel is excellent, very responsive and great at communicating! He was also very reactive to a project that I had for the following day and he jumped right on it to make sure I had the services I needed. I will definitely be calling him again!
Clark's Contracting
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Reviewed in January 2019
Very easy to schedule, agent listened to our request to make sure we got scheduled appropriately. The scheduling window was a bit weird - he gave us the "first appointment" from 8-10, and the tech showed at 930. If this was the first appointment, i would have expected earlier in the...
Dear Services
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Reviewed in June 2015
Quick response, courteous service. I would recommend him to anyone. Ocean Force Pressure Washing is a keeper service! Thanks.
Fagan Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2014
Shane is a great man that provides an excellent service. He has top notch equipment and can't be beat in the service his company provides. He charges a lot, but what do you expect for that quality of work. He is very responsive and cares about his customers. He will take the time out to explain...
THERIAULT LAWN CARE
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Reviewed in January 2014
Responsive to my inquiries. I live too far for them to service or install the pool, but they gave good hints and were open to phone calls for advice. Good friendly, professional company.
ISLAND POOL & SPA INC
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Reviewed in April 2013
Outstanding in all respects: sales, service, and support. <br />
SANDOLLAR SPA & POOL
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"Dan has a great crew, very polite they say good morning every morning and are excellent workers. Dan makes sure thing are done and done right. He can do anything, he built a great lean-to, bulit a nice addtion on the house is which is enclosed porch 22 by 14 with beaitiful window. Metal roof on the house, addition, garage and of course my lean-to. Dan a great contractor with a excellent crew"

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"Excellent customer service. Great job done on driveway at a fair price. Definitely recommend."

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"These guys are awesome workers, they came out first day we contacted gave us a very reasonable quote for the work and completed the job within 48 hours from meeting us. They removed approximately 3 feet of snow from our roof and cleaned all the snow away from the house. True pros. Will use again very professional crew. Thanks so much for the great job and doing exactly what we discussed for the price that you quoted us. They take alotof pride in the finished product!!!"

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Allards Logging & Land Clearing

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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

The ideal depth of a tree notch depends on the tree, but it should usually be between 20% and 25% of the tree’s depth. However, if the tree is leaning towards the direction of the notch, it can be cut more shallowly—at as little as 10% of the depth. When the tree is leaning away from the direction it needs to be felled, you can cut deeper, closer to 30%.

There are a few things you should look for in a stump removal company to make sure you’ll be satisfied with the results:

Proper business licensing and insurance
History of positive reviews
Good rating with the Better Business Bureau

We also recommend asking any company you’re considering the following questions to help find the best value:

Will you remove the roots as well as the stump?
Will you haul away wood chips or large portions of the stump?
What method will you use to remove the stump?

The best tool to cut trees is a chain saw. You can adjust your chain saw to the correct size based on the size of the branches, offering you the fastest and cleanest cut for medium- to large-sized trees. Depending on the type of chainsaw you use, you can cut through larger trees than you would with a more manual tool like an ax.

In general, trees should be planted no closer than 15 to 20 feet from your foundation. For larger trees with far-reaching roots like maples, oaks, or poplars, a good guide is to plant as many feet from your home as the tree’s height is expected to reach at maturity. Some trees, like elms and willows, should only be planted far from where their roots may encounter sewer or water lines.

A serrated knife will work for cutting off small palm tree fronds, about 1 inch in diameter. For larger fronds, you will need pruning shears. You may also use a pruning saw, and if your palm tree is especially tall, an extended pole saw can help you reach the brown fronds around the trunk.

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