Is it a good idea to cut down an old tree?

• <div><p>Trees are beneficial to the environment and wildlife. If you have an old tree, but it’s healthy, it may be best to avoid cutting it down. However, if it’s showing signs of bug infestation, disease, or is potentially hazardous, then you should <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/tree-removal/">contact a tree removal company</a> to cut it down. </p><p>If you are unsure whether you should have it removed or not, then speak with an arborist to determine what is best.</p></div>

How much does a new palm tree cost?

• <div><p>If you’re buying a small tree with lots of room to grow, expect to pay around <b>$100 to $200</b> for a potted version. But if you’re buying a larger tree—say one over 10 feet—prices rise, starting in the<b> $500 to $600</b> range and increasing quickly from there. Keep in mind that paying for professional palm tree planting or transplanting services will increase the cost.</p></div>

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Q: How do you protect tree roots during excavation?

• <div><p>The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it&rsquo;s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that&rsquo;s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.</p><p>Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-remove-tree.htm">remove the tree</a> than risk future problems.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take a tree to heal from being broken?

• <div><p>Depending on the severity of the damage, a tree might continue healing for years after a split or a break. Saplings can usually bounce back in the spring in one or two seasons, but larger trees might take a few years to regain their former strength. If your tree is showing strong growth and is not dropping limbs, you can consider it healed after the first two seasons.</p></div>

Q: How much does a new palm tree cost?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re buying a small tree with lots of room to grow, expect to pay around <b>$100 to $200</b> for a potted version. But if you&rsquo;re buying a larger tree&mdash;say one over 10 feet&mdash;prices rise, starting in the<b> $500 to $600</b> range and increasing quickly from there. Keep in mind that paying for professional palm tree planting or transplanting services will increase the cost.</p></div>

Q: How do you cut down a tree without a chainsaw?

• <div><p>You can use a felling ax to chop down a tree by following the same prep and steps as a chainsaw, but be prepared to use some muscle. For trees bigger than 7 inches in diameter, it can take some time and serious strength to cut down a tree using just an ax. </p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2024
Excellent service. Very professional! I never seen anyone work as hard as he does. Everything was cleaned up. He is a perfectionist. I highly recommend him. I would definitely hire him again.
Newman Tree Service
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Reviewed in April 2023
I couldnâ t give 5 stars for customer service because of a mix-up about date, price, etc. but once we got that straightened out, Herrera did a beautiful job, despite it being a cold and crummy day. I definitely recommend them - their work is great.
Herrera's Brick & Land Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2021
I have been building and remodeling my home since 2017. It was time to have the rooms that were completed cleaned from top to bottom and so the call went out to Nikki. OCD is a perfect name for this company, not a corner left untouched, everything cleaned deeper and better than expected. I would...
OCD Cleaning & Odd Jobs
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Reviewed in July 2020
I hired them for a one-time cleaning after 3+ months of pandemic neglect. They did a fantastic job, on-time, efficient, put up with my barking dog and cleaned thoroughly from top to bottom. I highly recommend them.
Shine Mery Excellent Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in July 2019
They did everything better than I expected. We were out of town when they painted our ranch style house and my wife could not get over the great job they did. They kept us informed of when we could expect them to start our job and be finished. Highly recommended them and will use them again. ...
Ellis Painting
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Reviewed in September 2013
Very good service, timely, professional workers, reasonably priced.
Tikky's Tree Service
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Reviewed in July 2010
Quick, professional, reliable service; fair rates.
The Yellow Rose Builders, Inc.
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Newman Tree Service

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In business since 2022

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"I had a large pine that had to come down. It was on the corner of my lot, so he had the street, houses, and numerous wires to deal with. He had the tree down, cut up, and ready to haul away within an hour or so. He was also conscientious of other plantings I have there. I absolutely recommend Newman Tree Service. Job well done!"

Response time11 hrs

Response rate96%

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Serving Lanse, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1962

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"Had to call around every one seemed high for a dead tree"

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Here Today Gone Tomorrow Tree Service

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Serving Lanse, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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"Contacted this pro to get a much needed tree removed. They came out right away, assessed the scope of work, and provided a very reasonable quote. When asked when they could do it, he replied, "I'll have a crew over here today!" The crew came a few hours later and had the tree down and mostly cleaned up in a very short time. The next morning, they returned and grinded the Stomp and finished the clean up. Their work is in their name as my tree really was here today and gone tomorrow."

Response time5 hrs

Recommended by66%of homeowners

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Serving Lanse, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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"Amazing! These guys are true professionals in every aspect!"

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Armatti’s Trucking and Excavating

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"They were good and it went very well.They were on time,quick about their work and I totally recommend them all the time.They were very nice company to hire and to work with."

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Serving Lanse, MI and surrounding areas

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"William was a nice guy. He did a wonderful job on my fence and charged a reasonable price!!"

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Ridgeline Tree Service LLC

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Here ar Ridgeline Tree Service we are a full service tree company working with residential and commercial properties. No job is too large or small for us and we pride ourselves on our professionalism and skillset.

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Seppanen Lawn & Tree

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Seppanen Lawn & Tree is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Serving Lanse, MI and surrounding areas

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Loomis Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

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Johnny Kroupa

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In business since 2008

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We're a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman work/tree removal and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

Trees are beneficial to the environment and wildlife. If you have an old tree, but it’s healthy, it may be best to avoid cutting it down. However, if it’s showing signs of bug infestation, disease, or is potentially hazardous, then you should contact a tree removal company to cut it down.

If you are unsure whether you should have it removed or not, then speak with an arborist to determine what is best.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Depending on the severity of the damage, a tree might continue healing for years after a split or a break. Saplings can usually bounce back in the spring in one or two seasons, but larger trees might take a few years to regain their former strength. If your tree is showing strong growth and is not dropping limbs, you can consider it healed after the first two seasons.

If you’re buying a small tree with lots of room to grow, expect to pay around $100 to $200 for a potted version. But if you’re buying a larger tree—say one over 10 feet—prices rise, starting in the $500 to $600 range and increasing quickly from there. Keep in mind that paying for professional palm tree planting or transplanting services will increase the cost.

You can use a felling ax to chop down a tree by following the same prep and steps as a chainsaw, but be prepared to use some muscle. For trees bigger than 7 inches in diameter, it can take some time and serious strength to cut down a tree using just an ax.

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