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Avatar for Woodchopper's Tree Service
Woodchopper's Tree Service
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Elsie, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I can't say enough about my experience with Woodchoppers Tree Service. From the start to the finish, nothing but exceptional. Jeremy was the first contact I received and was here within 30 minutes to review our requirements. We discussed what was needed with his experieced input. He gave me a written quote before leaving. I called him back to schedule the work which would be about 2 weeks later. Within a few days Jeremy contacted me to say he could come sooner if it worked for me. We agreed on a date, he sent a message to confirm. On the scheduled date he sent me a message advising of his arrival time. Upon arrival he and his crew immediately went to work trimming a maple tree, a large magnolia tree and removing a crabapple tree then grinding the tree stump leaving nothing on the ground to be picked up. Done within an hour and a half. Great job and very fair price. Will call him again for all future tree work."
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Top Notch Tree Care
4.9(
43
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Elsie, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It is always a pleasure to work with true professionals. Jeremiah and his crew were just that. He knows a lot about trees (he is a certified arborist---not all tree trimmers are) and answered all my questions, submitted an estimate promptly, showed up when he said he would, and cleaned up afterwards. I will certainly call Top Notch again when I need any tree work done."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Red Oak Stump Grinding
Red Oak Stump Grinding
5.0(
141
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Elsie, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dan, the owner, promptly responded to my request and came the same day. He and his crew member did an excellent job, quickly, efficiently snd left the site spic and span. I highly recommend Red Oak Stump Grinding."
Large walnut
massive catalpa stump
large white pine
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Ruby's Tree Service
Ruby's Tree Service
5.0(
10
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Elsie, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ruby and her team came out and removed two large maple trees and trimmed up a couple of oak trees, even got the dead branches in the remaining trees that couldn’t be seen until the maples were removed . They gave me a great price compared to other companies, very happy with their service, will definitely call back for all my tree service needs."
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+9

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
M&M Tree Service
4.6(
131
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Elsie, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"M & M removed a large oak tree over hanging power lines and a grove of 60 trees on about an acre of land. The work was done safely and exactly as I requested at a very fair price. Owner Monte Linton was a pleasure to work with and I have no reservations about recommending him to others."
Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Out on a Limb Tree and High Reach Services, LLC
5.0(
8
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Elsie, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Got a call back righ away! Was told a crew would be here in a couple hours to take care of my issues and my neighbors trees as well - this after only hours of a very bad storm. I will call them with all my tree needs from now on!"
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The average lifespan of an oak tree is 100 to 300 years, so long as it isn’t impacted by diseases like sudden oak death. Some species will last shorter or longer, depending on where you live.

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. 

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.

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.

While the trees in your backyard are good for the environment and look beautiful, they could present a danger to your home under the wrong circumstances. This task is typically beyond the capabilities of the average homeowner due to its dangerous nature, so it’s best to leave this task to a professional. In some cities, it’s even illegal to remove a tree yourself.

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