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Avatar for FC Tree Service, LLC
FC Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
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Tree Removal

Serving Elk River, MN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"the crew worked well as a team to remove 5 difficult tall trees near power lines, fence, and shed without any harm. the largest tree had to be carried up a hilly back yard. other tree companies did not want to do the job because of the difficulty so they quoted outrageous prices. freddy used old pro technique and the job was done under five hours. my neighbors were impressed at how quiet they were as they hand carried out the logs whereas other companies use grinders that are terribly loud."
FC Tree Service
FC Tree Service
FC Tree Service
FC Tree Service
FC Tree Service

+11

Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A&T's Tree and Landscape Service LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Elk River, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A&T’s tree service did an amazing job removing a big oak tree that was over hanging my house and garage! They are very respectful and easy to work with! I will definitely continue doing business with A&T’s tree service in the near future."
Oak Tree Removal
Oak Tree Removal
Oak Tree Removal
Oak Tree Removal
Oak Tree Removal

+27

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Jeff Hoheisel Professional Tree Care
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Elk River, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service! Big city savy and equipment, plus small town friendliness. Very impressed with their promptness, equipment, teamwork, cleanup and tree results. They cheerfully remembered and honored all my preferences and when they discovered a bird’s next they carefully trimmed around a it to protect mama bird and babies."
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+2

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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West Suburban Tree Care
4.5(
252
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Tree Removal

Serving Elk River, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Can't not say enough good things about this company. Quality work, expeditious service at a very competitive price. Their crew also do a fantastic cleanup job as there was not a branch, twig or leave left on my lawn. If you are looking for tree service save yourself a lot of time and hire Mike."
Response time11 hrs
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Warner's Outdoor Solutions, Inc.
4.3(
550
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Elk River, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This crew did an AMAZING job! Three guys were here for eight hours; mowing, trimming tree branches and weed eating our few acres and along the lake shore. EXTREMELY happy customer, we would definitely hire them again and refer them to anyone! Eddie, the crew supervisor was very meticulous and helpful!! THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!"
 This paver patio with fire pit and sitting wall
Lawn Restoration
Backyard Water Feature
Gas Fire Table
Trimming/Pruning Trees

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
237 neighbors recently requested a quote
1st Choice Tree & Landscape LLC
4.9(
16
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Elk River, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Over 15 years of experience, 1st Choice Tree & Landscape 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.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Gardener Luna
4.6(
11
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove - For Business+2 more

Serving Elk River, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys are great. We are a townhouse association, and all four of us are happy ? with their services. They trim trees, remove dead shrubs, fertilize and take care of the irrigation system. They do it all!"
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Paver patio
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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by10%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

When a palm tree no longer produces new fronds and old fronds start turning yellow-brown, that’s a sign the tree is dying. However, transplanted palm trees can show these signs for the first several months as they re-establish themselves. It’s best to keep watering and not give up on the palm tree until a couple of seasons have passed and you’re sure it’s not coming back to life.

Your neighbor is not in a good position to know if your trees are truly dead or pose any kind of danger. That’s why hiring an arborist or tree service expert can be such an important part of the process. If the trees are still alive and don’t pose any threat, you’re in the clear (but you may want to document and photograph everything in case events turn sour down the road).

But if a tree is visibly dead and near the property line, you should remove it to be safe. If a dead tree falls on a neighbor’s property, they may have grounds to sue for negligence. If any branches on trees have died, it’s a good idea to cut them back for similar reasons.

Most tree surgeons cost around $100 per hour or between $70 and $200 per hour for their services. You might get flat fees for more straightforward services, like a tree assessment, tree removal, stump grinding, and one-off treatments, but many times, treatments for tree diseases or pests will be charged based on an hourly rate or a per-visit rate. Since the cost of a tree surgeon can vary widely, it’s best to speak with an arborist near you to get an idea of what your particular issue will cost to correct.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

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.

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