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Avatar for JL Absolute Tree Service
JL Absolute Tree Service
4.9(
72
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Pleasant Hill, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"thoroughly impressed with their services. They were most affordable and did more than expected they would do. I will definitely call them again to do other work for me in the future. I recommend them to anyone looking to get their trees trimmed or removed. Thank you so much!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A & R Tree Service and Landscaping
5.0(
15
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Tree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Pleasant Hill, 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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
K C Tree Specialists
4.7(
22
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Pleasant Hill, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They removed a huge oak that was looming near our house, making a surgical cut that preserved the viable part of the tree and protected neighboring trees that would have been destroyed if the oak had fallen. They also removed a smaller tree that was dying. They repaired dents in the yard and raked up all the debris. The team was efficient, courteous, and well-equipped--one of the hardest working crews we have employed."
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Response time3 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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K&S Quality Landscape & Tree Care LLC
4.9(
9
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Pleasant Hill, 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!"
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Davidson Lawn and Landscape
5.0(
15
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Pleasant Hill, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cade did a great job! He was 15 minutes early and finished the job in less time than I expected. He had all the right equipment to complete the landscaping project. It was a great value and Iâ ll definitely hire him to do future projects."
Response time8 hrs
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

Palm trees aren’t much different than your typical tree removal. Removing a palm tree is a standard procedure as long as pros have the proper tools and supplies. For DIYers, however, there are some risks associated with palm tree removal. Palm trees have spiky fronds, bark, and patches of hefty wood. So, it’s best to let an experienced tree service pro remove a palm tree.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

The best tools for tree removal include a chainsaw for large trees, an ax for notching and cutting down small trees, and a wedge to help control the direction a tree falls in. A hatchet can be useful for very small trees, but won’t be effective for medium to large trees. 

Yes, it can be good to remove dead branches from trees. Dead branches can lead to rot in other areas of the tree. They can also cause damage if they fall on a house, shed, fence, car, pool, or other structure or property. However, it’s important that dead branch removal is done safely. If the branch is high in a tree or requires a lift or ladder to access, consider calling a professional tree removal company, as they will have the experience and equipment to do the job safely.

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