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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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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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Ole Dads Outdoor Solutions
5.0(
85
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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Seth and crew from Ole Dad’s trimmed multiple large trees and removed one large tree in our yard. They arrived as scheduled, had excellent communication and knowledge and offered expert advice from an arborist’s view. They have excellent equipment and vehicles and all wore safety equipment. Their cuts are clean and professional work and cleanup was most appreciated. I can recognize a job done by Seth and his crew. Their work is superior. We are very pleased with how I yard in Stone Creek looks and the crew did excellent work at our daughter’s house in Lakewood. Tree trimming is expensive but Seth’s prices are reasonable."
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Tree Work

+3

Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JL Absolute Tree Service
5.0(
20
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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!"
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Before - Tree Trimming and Bush Removal
After - Tree Trimming and Bush Removal
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Before - Tree Trimming and Bush Removal

+42

Response time2 days
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
Avatar for Gilbert's Stump Grinding & Landscaping
Gilbert's Stump Grinding & Landscaping
4.9(
157
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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
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KC Tree Service
5.0(
46
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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alex and his crew went above and beyond my expectations. They were professional, kind, courteous and very hard working. Of the many bids I received, KC Service was the best. I've already spoken with Alex about additional work. I will absolutely use KC Tree Service again and recommend them to anyone needing tree work done."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
JC Garay Tree & Lawn Service
4.9(
60
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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
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+11

Response time4 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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A & R Tree Service and Landscaping
5.0(
15
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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I used A&R for a good sized tree trimming project at my house. I needed climbers in an area that was not easy to access with heavy equipment. Armando and his crew were responsive, respectful of my property and the surrounding structures. They were on time and on budget. They cleaned up after the work was done, and did an excellent job with what I needed done. I would 100% use them again! Armando was professional, and you could tell he takes pride in his work."
Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Branched Out
4.7(
279
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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is the second time Tyler?s crew has trimmed my trees. They did another fantastic and quality job. They left the yard looking perfect. John and Jacob are so friendly and helpful. I wouldn?t have anyone else do the work for me"
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It could be anywhere from weeks to years for a dead tree to fall. A dead tree falls based on its weight, how it leans, the state of its roots, the state of decay, and what local windstorms are like, among other factors. Since it’s hard to predict the fall’s timing, it’s important to cut down a dead tree quickly and avoid any unpleasant surprises.

Unless it’s dead or dangerous, think twice about cutting down a tree in your yard. They’re good for health, well-being, wildlife, and the environment. Plus, local authorities often have regulations prohibiting the removal of trees, especially protected species or individual trees with historical value.

Homeowners are usually not responsible for trees that fall on power lines. Power companies usually have utility easements around power lines, which give them the responsibility to maintain any trees within about 15 to 20 feet of the lines.

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.

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

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