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Avatar for Stump Pros of Southern Michigan LLC
Stump Pros of Southern Michigan LLC
5.0(
16
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Clarklake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Aaron was very responsive and professional. Did a great job of removing a couple stumps and left the area very clean. We'll hire him again for future work."
Ann Arbor - Stumps
Ann Arbor - Stumps
Ann Arbor - Stumps
Manchester, MI
Manchester, MI

+11

Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
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STUMPS-B-GONE LLC
5.0(
20
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Clarklake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The job was done perfectly! We are extremely pleased with the quality of the work and how promptly it was completed. The owner was very friendly and took the time to answer all of my questions thoroughly. We highly recommend this business to anyone looking for professional and efficient stump and root removal services."
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal

+10

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Warner Excavation LLC
5.0(
9
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Tree Removal - For Business

Serving Clarklake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Beyond impressed with this company!!!! They went above and beyond what I was expecting and made my yard look incredible with the removal of several trees, stumps, and power raking my entire property ridding it completely of poison ivy and poison oak. I would HIGHLY recommend them."
Response time2 days
Response rate91%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Milks Tree Service Inc
5.0(
8
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Clarklake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very knowledgeable and professional. Easy to work with. Won't hesitate to call again for any future tree services."
Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Hayes Landscaping & Dump Service
4.8(
5
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Clarklake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very satisfied with the service . Crew was polite, knowledgeable and professional."
Tree clean up
Tree clean up
Tree trimming
Removals
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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H&M Outdoor's
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Clarklake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

My name is Tyler, I am a very avid outdoorsman, I grew up in the woods hunting and fishing I have had a patchy childhood but here I am working to make a living so my next generation doesn’t have to understand struggle, my number one priority is to always satisfy the customer

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Dead trees are dangerous for several reasons. They are structurally compromised and prone to branch or trunk failure, which can pose a significant safety risk to people, vehicles, and nearby structures. Dead trees can also harbor pests like termites, which may spread to other trees or your home. If a tree died from a disease, it could spread the illness to healthy trees. Additionally, the dry wood is highly flammable, increasing fire risk.

You can hire a professional arborist or tree removal service to cut down a tree to ensure safety, prevent property damage, and comply with all the local regulations. It’s highly advisable to always hire a professional, as tree removal can be extremely dangerous, especially for large or damaged trees. Certified arborists or tree removal experts have the proper equipment, training, and insurance to do the job safely and efficiently. They can also handle cleanup, stump removal, and obtaining the necessary permits.

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.

There are a few differences between tree guying and tree staking. Tree guying requires anchor stakes that are shorter and stronger than regular stakes and are driven deeper into the ground at an angle away from the tree. Tree staking uses longer stakes that are set parallel to the tree and are used for smaller trees. Consult a local tree professional to determine which method is best for your tree.

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

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