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Avatar for Martinez Family Tree & Lawn Care, LLC
Martinez Family Tree & Lawn Care, LLC
4.8(
70
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Got 4 bids for this project. Martinez had the second lowest bid at $900. The 2 higher bids were $1,920 and $1,500. They had an excellent crew and good equipment (trucks, trailers, loading crane, etc.). Had a smaller tree that we decided to remove rather than trim and they did this for no additional charge. I highly recommed Martinez Family Tree."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JL Absolute Tree Service
5.0(
23
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JL Absolute Tree Service was a pleasure to work with. They were on-time; professional; reasonably priced; and exceeded my expectations. I had a huge tree removed; stump grinded; and another tree trimmed. Thanks guys!"
After - Tree Trimming and Bush Removal
Before - Tree Trimming and Bush Removal
After - Tree Trimming and Bush Removal
Before - Tree Trimming and Bush Removal
Before - Tree Trimming and Bush Removal

+42

Response time2 days
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
Avatar for Ole Dads Outdoor Solutions
Ole Dads Outdoor Solutions
5.0(
86
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent and honest work. Sethâ s crew took down 2 very tall dead trees for me and charged a fair price. Even trimmed a third tree for no charge. Put plywood down on my lawn to keep the heavy machinery from tearing it up. Cleaned up so well that there wasnâ t even a twig left on the lawn or the street. So glad I hired them."
Tree Work
Tree Work
Tree Work
Tree Work
Tree Work

+3

Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Gilbert's Stump Grinding & Landscaping
Gilbert's Stump Grinding & Landscaping
4.9(
157
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I was so pleased with this tree service. In addition to removing 2 trees, 3 stumps were grinded. A tree was trimmed in the front yard; they even trimmed our hedge. A large pile of brush and limbs was removed from our backyard. They left the property looking much better than it did when they arrived. I would most definitely recommend these professionals for any tree work you need to have done. Thank you so much."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Martinez Tree & Lawn Service
4.8(
72
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Super punctual

"The crew was on time, courteous, professional, excellent work. Tree's (huge) trimmed in less than a hour and clean up was better than when they arrived. I highly recommend Martinez Tree Service and will definitely use this company in the future."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Top Quality Tree and Lawn Service
4.9(
17
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Top Quality Tree services are the best company for tree removal and trimming trees for sure. I have hired them multiple times and I only have great things to say about this company. If you want the job done right, hire this company now. They are very passionate about their work and very dedicated on doing things right."
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
JC Garay Tree & Lawn Service
4.9(
60
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Tree Removal

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"My daughter and her husband bought their first home and wanted to remove some trees for creating a yard and garden space. I took out the one that a large ladder could reach and cleared the fence of a LOT of brush. I piled this in the center of the backyard and looked at the tree, soft maple, that remained. I couldn't reach the branches and theorized about cutting steps into the trunk to achieve the goal. My daughter was not fond of my ideas. I was very happy to see that JC Garay and his crew were very prompt in getting the tree out as well as the MOUNTAIN of debris that I left. It is so glad to see professionalism is alive and well. Thank you!"
Removal
Removal
Removal
Removal
Removal

+11

Response time4 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Ward Tree Care
Ward Tree Care
4.5(
139
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! That says it all with regards to Anthony and Ward Tree Care. They were on time and did an incredible job on my trees and a very large bush. They bid the job so reasonably but even if they were higher than others I still would have chosen them because of the time Anthony spent with me explaining everything he would do and giving advice about caring for my trees. The crew was wonderful too. They were kind, respectful and could not have done a better job. One of my trees had a lot of dead in it and they were able to get all of it out and told me what to do to help it thicken up. When they finished there wasn't a leaf or twig on the ground. They meticulous cleaned up everything. My neighbor, who recently retired from a lawn and landscaping company that did tree service too came out and commented on how amazing of a job they did and asked Anthony for a bid right then to do his trees. I HIGHLY recommend Ward Tree Care!"
Bucket truck
Rigging to crane
Large maple removal
Flying limb from the tree to the chipper
Crane removal

+14

Response time3 hrs
Response rate85%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for KC Tree Specialist
KC Tree Specialist
4.5(
111
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"KC Tree Specialist was great!!! I absolutely recommend them!!!! From start to finish, they were amazing!!!! They will be my first contact for any future service of this type! Thank you, KC Tree Specialist!!!"
KC Tree Specialist
KC Tree Specialist
KC Tree Specialist
KC Tree Specialist
Response time9 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for K&S Quality Landscape & Tree Care LLC
K&S Quality Landscape & Tree Care LLC
4.9(
10
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I hired them to remove a hanging tree branch tangled in power lines and while they were there to get the debris pile out of my yard. They had a low bid and they were able to get to me the same day! They told me they also do landscaping. I’ll probably be hiring them again in the future. Oh, and they didn’t just get the debris pile, they raked all the sticks up from the whole yard!"
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Dutch elm disease can’t harm humans. In fact, according to Cal Fire, bark beetles aren’t even typically dangerous to trees unless that tree is already weakened. The problem comes when Dutch elm disease kills a tree. That tree is more at risk of falling and catching fire, which can pose a serious threat.

Pruning is an effective way to prevent a diseased branch from infecting the rest of the tree. If the infection isn’t caught early enough and the pathogen has spread to the trunk or the majority of the branches though, it is too late to prune off the affected areas and you’ll likely need to remove the tree.

You should prune ornamental trees once every other year after the fruit has matured and begun to drop. You should also prune out dead branches whenever you see them. Pruning too often can stimulate more growth, especially in faster growing varieties like Bradford pears.

The Christmas tree type that smells the best to you will ultimately depend on personal preference. But if that classic Christmas tree smell is important to you, choosing a type of tree known for its scent is a safe bet. Try a balsam fir for a spicy, comforting scent or a Douglas fir for a sweeter smell. You may also like Fraser firs, Scotch pines, and blue spruces.

It can take anywhere from one month to a couple of years for tree roots to grow back in sewer lines. Tree roots can cause extreme havoc on your sewer lines, potentially cracking them and causing untreated wastewater to make its way into the groundwater. Have a landscaping pro remove trees and roots before installing your system, or call a pro to do it retroactively as soon as you can.

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