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Schmelling logging llc
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Iron River, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The company was very knowledgeable when it came to removing my trees. They knew what they we're doing and the job they performed was top notch. They were great guys to work with. I would highly recommend them to anyone."
Tree work
Logging
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Andy's Tree Svc
4.4(
22
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Iron River, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1962

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Andy came personally to give us an estimate.  He was on time, personable and professional.  The date was set for the following week.  Crew arrived ON TIME - they worked safely and quickly.  All the work was completed as promised.  The cleanup from taking down the trees was amazing.  I highly recommend their services!"
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Affordable Complete Tree Service, Inc - Home Facebook
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Iron River, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had some trees come down in a wind storm. They hung up in surrounding trees making the work too dangerous to attempt ourselves. Jami returned my request quickly and completed the job within a day or two. He kept me informed and did what was needed."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The amount of time it takes for a tree trunk to rot depends on several factors, including the tree’s size, species, and environmental conditions. It can take anywhere from a few years to several decades for a tree’s trunk to rot. A tree stump, on the other hand, can take up to 10 years to disappear after it’s decayed naturally.

Make sure the tree roots soak around a day before you dig the tree up for the transplant. Keep the roots wet while the tree is above ground. After the transplant is finished, provide consistent water every day for the first month or so. You don’t want to overwater the tree, but you do want to keep the roots wet so they can thrive in their new environment.

In nature, there are many things that can cause a tree to die, including diseases, insects, and natural disasters such as fires or droughts. Non-natural methods of killing a tree include herbicides or manual intervention, such as cutting it down. Consult a tree removal professional about your options for naturally killing a tree.

After a big storm, you may not be sure if a tree was struck or not. Look for the telltale long scars, like strips or gouges in the bark of the tree, running in sometimes jagged lines down the length of the trunk. These scars will often show vulnerable living wood inside the tree. It’s also common to see scorched or wilted leaves on the side or top of the tree where lightning struck.

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.

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