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Avatar for Hall's Tree Service, LLC
Hall's Tree Service, LLC
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Rockford, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From start to finish everything was top notch ! From talking to the owner Tom to conversing with the crew at my home. Couldn't be happier with the work that was done. The crew worked hard and efficient and the clean up job was great ! I will be having them come back out next spring to take down another huge tree in my yard. My mom is also hiring them to have some tree work done in her yard and would highly recommend them to anyone needing tree service done. Thank you Hall's Tree Service for a superb job done !"
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GRIND PROS LLC
5.0(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Rockford, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I hired grind pros to remove a stump in my front yard. It's a small front yard with a LARGE maple tree that had been an eye sore for years. Justin got it out of there in an afternoon with ease. He was extremely professional and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend grind pros for stump removal services."
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R&M Tree Services LLC
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Rockford, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They were professional and personable. Stuck to their quote, arrived on time and completed removing 4 trees along my garage, with no issues. Looking forward to them coming back to remove another in the side yard. Thanks for a great job."
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Tree before
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kokiri Tree Service, LLC
4.8(
11
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Rockford, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kokiri Tree Service trimmed some of my trees, removed several large bushes, and cut down 40 to 60 foot pine trees. Corey and his crew were very professional, prompt, polite, dependable, and highly knowledgable. Every step of the way, Corey provided great communication as well as excellent clean up with each job . I highly recommend Kokiri Tree Service for their outstanding work and reasonable prices."
Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wildwood Tree Care
5.0(
7
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Rockford, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a large, hollowed out cherry tree that needed to come down before it fell down. We needed someone to take it down carefully, as it was near our chicken coop, landscaping and home. Al did a great job removing the tree and not damaging any surroundings."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Tree roots can take weeks to years to die, depending on the method you use. Chemical herbicides take the least amount of time—typically between three and four weeks—while homemade methods, like covering an old stump with leaves, could take between seven and eight years. If you’re unsure which method to use or how quickly you need to act, consulting with a pro is always a good idea.

If it’s only a smaller branch that has died and you’re keeping an eye on the tree, it’s probably nothing to worry about. But if other nearby branches start dying off as well, or a very large branch dies, then you likely have a bigger problem. It’s time to watch for diseases and other problems and possibly get professional guidance on how to proceed.

Generally, if your neighbor’s tree hangs over your yard, you can legally trim overhanging branches. Keep in mind that you cannot cross your property line to cut the trees, and if you damage the tree by trimming it, your neighbor could sue you. Depending on the type of tree and value, this could mean dishing out two to three times the value of the tree.

It’s worth noting that the specifics of this type of tree maintenance and the guidelines around it may vary by location. Do your research and, most importantly, consult with your neighbor.

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.

You’ll have to balance up the cost, the value of the tree (sentimental or otherwise), and the risk factors. An experienced arborist will help you understand whether transplanting is likely to be successful. The cost and hassle of transplanting a large, well-established tree are often not worth it, especially if the species is fast-growing and easy to source. The decision depends on the age and species of the tree, the conditions in the new site location, and how careful the company is when digging out and moving the tree.

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