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Avatar for Sam Rantz's Stump Grinding
Sam Rantz's Stump Grinding
4.9(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Fordland, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

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"Mr. Rantz is a friendly, down-to-earth guy who definitely knows how to get rid of a tree stump. Severe storms rolled through NW Springfield in late April 2025. Unfortunately, we had to have a maple tree cut down. The tree company’s guy wanted $1150 to grind the stump and haul the sawdust. Mr. Rantz did it for $600 and did as thorough a job as I could’ve asked for. Five out of five stars. If you need to get rid of a stump on your property, hire Sam Rantz’s Stump Grinding - you’ll be glad you did."
Tree stump removal
32" tree stump removal
Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
R.D.A Home And Business Repair
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Fordland, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ron and his assistant did great job clearing out a tree that had fallen across my driveway. Ron came out the same day I called, reviewed the damage, we agreed on a price and they were out here bright and early the next morning."
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Ozark Valley Earthworks, Inc
New to Angi
Tree Removal

Serving Fordland, MO and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

At Ozark Valley Earthworks, we pride ourselves on being a family-owned business dedicated to providing high-quality Excavation, Earthworks, Concrete and Hardscape services throughout the Springfield, Missouri area. We combine industry expertise with the values of hard work, honesty, and personalized service that come with being a local, family-run business.\n\nAs a locally owned and operated company, we take pride in our reputation for honesty, reliability, and quality work. Our goal is to provide every client with efficient, cost-effective solutions tailored to their unique needs, while ensuring the highest standards of safety and environmental responsibility.\n\nLet Ozark Valley Earthworks handle your next project with the trust and care that only a family-owned business can provide. Contact us today and discover why we are the trusted name in Southwest Missouri for all your excavation and earthworks needs!

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Trufast Tree Service
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Fordland, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have used TruFast Tree Service three times now. Right after we bought our house they came out and cleaned up a severely overgrown tree that was growing onto our roof and chimney. A couple years later we had them come out and just trim up that same tree and one in our front yard. And today they came out and cleaned out some conflicting branches and removed a dead limb off our front yard tree. Every time the workers are polite, professional, and know what they are doing. They do a great job and clean up any mess. I couldn't be happier with their service."
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TREE HUGGERS TREE CARE
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Fordland, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"the provider cut down several dead limbs, and also used a leaf blower to remove some maple debris from my house's roof.
he gave me a cost discount to make up for some previous work his company had done that was not quite to my satisfaction.


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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Hiring an arborist or tree surgeon is usually more expensive than a standard tree company, but it is often worth the investment. Arborists have education and certifications that standard companies typically lack, leading to a more professional, expert-level service. Their expertise is particularly valuable for diseased or infested trees, as they can ensure safer removal and help prevent the issue from spreading. Additionally, arborists may be necessary for work near power lines, as uncertified companies are often not permitted to service these trees. If your goal is to preserve the health of your trees, an arborist is the best choice. Their services, such as stump grinding, are also performed with greater expertise to ensure a safe depth that won't cause your lawn to collapse over time.

Aside from removing dead or diseased branches, you should prune your trees somewhere between every one and three years. Some people—particularly commercial farmers—prune their apple trees yearly to produce higher yields. This is the best way to promote tree health. That said, the average homeowner can get away with hard-pruning their mature apple tree every other year or every three years. 

For safety reasons, leaning trees are best removed by a professional, as they may often tear away from the hinge, causing you to lose control over where the tree falls. If you choose to cut down a tree leaning slightly, avoid cutting off root protrusions before you start. Make your hinge a little longer than usual by cutting it deeper (up to 30% of the diameter) and applying a wedge into the felling cut on the side the tree is leaning. Stand away from the direction the tree leans while making your felling cut.

You can use herbicides to prevent roots from growing without killing the tree itself, however they must be used with caution. Systemic herbicides are absorbed by the root and can kill off problematic roots. However, herbicides can sometimes negatively impact nearby plants, so the solution is best used sparingly.

Most experts recommend removing a tree that has sustained more than 25% loss in the limbs, trunk, or circumference of the bark. Doing an initial trimming of damaged and dangling branches, but then waiting a few days of monitoring to decide how much more you might need to cut can help you better assess the total damage to the tree. However, consulting a tree maintenance pro to make this determination the best course of action before removing a tree.

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