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Avatar for Arborview Tree Care Services, LLC
Arborview Tree Care Services, LLC
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful hardworking crew. Got out 5 trees and ground the stumps all in one day!!! Clean up was perfect! Even blew the grass with their blower back and forth so there were no trails left in the grass from dragging branches. All wood removed or put through their chipper. They raked and cleaned. Neighbors so impressed that they got a couple that came and discussed other jobs. Another neighbor asked for the wood chips and they happily delivered those down the street for her. Kind, helpful, so hard working. Definitely will use them again. Such a great company with great workers with integrity and pride in their workmanship. A blessing to us and our family. Also, 2 of the huge trees were right next to the house and once I saw how well they worked together etc I was completely at ease. They treated my home as if it were their home!! That is rare."
Giant Cottonwood
Giant Logs
Setting rope
Finally limb always the worst
Dropping the log safely

+1

Response time11 hrs
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Universal Arbor Care, Inc.
4.8(
62
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used 3 different tree companyâ  s in the past 20 years and this company far exceeded my expectations. They will now be the only company I will call for my tree work. Justin was great to work with and the crew was exceptional. Cleanup was flawless and my newly pruned trees look great!"
Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence

+49

Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Timber Beast Tree Service
4.8(
69
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Tree Removal

Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Just had Curtis and the team out yesterday, they did an awesome job cleaning up my huge oaks, pruning out all the old dead growth and opening up the trees. They have an amazing tree climber and a great ground crew. We are extremely happy with the work performed, on time, on budget!"
Tree Removal and Stump Grinding
Tree Removal
HUGE Cottonwood Removal
Tree Removal and Trimming
HUGE Cottonwood Removal

+11

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Roque's Tree Service
4.7(
101
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Tree Removal

Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alex and his crew responded to my request immediately and got the job done within a couple hours. They were already working in the neighborhood. They cut down a huge oak tree including grinding the stump and cleanups. Cost less than the rest. I absolutely recommend them."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Garcia Landscape & Tree Service LLC
5.0(
26
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Garcia Landscape and Tree Service did a fantastic job for us -removing a tree and trimming 7 or 8 other trees ( Maple Trees and Bradford Pears). They were efficient, cleaned up well and made sure we were totally satisfied. I would highly recommend Alex Garcia and his team."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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.

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. 

You may be looking to identify maple trees to use for home improvement projects. In that case, you can tell hard maples by looking at their leaves. Leaves will have a U-shaped dip, or sinus, between the points, or lobes, of the leaves. Leaves of soft maples tend to have V-shaped sinuses.

If you already have the cut wood in front of you, look for a light, uniform color to identify hard maple wood and check for variations of red, gray, or brown streaks and an overall darker color in soft maple wood.

Yes, burning wood with Dutch elm disease is a safer way to dispose of it than, say, tossing it in with the rest of your yard waste, which could potentially allow it to spread to healthy trees. But it’s always a good idea to check with your local government to make sure you’re complying with any ordinances about removing diseased trees as well as burning brush piles.

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