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Avatar for JL Absolute Tree Service
JL Absolute Tree Service
5.0(
23
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Raytown, 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 Raytown, 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."
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 Raytown, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Gilbert's Stump Grinding and Landscaping did an excellent job. They showed up ahead of schedule and walked through what they were going to do. I had a tree removed and a couple of trees pruned . After the trees were trimmed, Gilbert checked with me to see if I wanted more done before they finished the job. Time to do the job was right around 2 hours. The whole crew went above and beyond what needed to be done including cleaning my gutters and cleaning out flower bed. I definitely will use again and recommend their services. I loved the communication throughout the whole process starting with setting up time with Liz (who is wonderful) for getting the bid until job was completed. Thank you so much Gilbert!!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Martinez Tree & Lawn Service
4.8(
72
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Raytown, 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
Avatar for KC Tree Specialist
KC Tree Specialist
4.5(
111
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Raytown, 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 Raytown, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"They arrived on time, did the job and cleaned up all the tree branches and leaves, taking them with them. The company owner was a little over anxious in wanting to increase the amount of work they were preforming to get more money for the day. The only real issue was the owner came and went and a limb was dropped on one of my fences, but there was little damage. I would suggest that his employees pick up after themselves, I picked up four water bottles and a big gulp cup scattered around my yard. I recommended this company to my neighbor who also had some work done."
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

You can never truly stop a maple tree from growing taller, but you can rein in its growth by pruning. Proper pruning helps maintain a safe size for your tree without causing permanent damage. It’s important to start pruning a tree while it’s young, long before it becomes a problem. Otherwise, you may be left with too many hazardous branches to remove at once.

Transporting a fully-grown tree requires heavy equipment, typically specialized for the task. A tree spade is a truck-mounted tool that removes the tree from the ground in one location, transports it, and places it in a new hole in a new location. A combination of mechanized shovels and lifts is necessary to move very large trees, and the exact tools often depend on location and the surrounding area.

The best time to transplant a tree is when it is dormant. For many trees, this means either in the fall after the leaves have dropped (around October or November) or in early spring before new growth begins (around March). The ideal timing can depend on the type of tree. Deciduous trees do well when moved in early spring or fall, while evergreens are best transplanted in early spring or late summer. For example, pine trees are best moved in early fall, but maples prefer late fall. Avoid transplanting in winter, as the frozen or hard, cold soil poses a significant risk to the roots and prevents the tree from acclimating properly.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

It may not be worth it to rake every leaf in your yard, but it’s necessary to remove the majority of leaves to prevent them from smothering grass growth on your lawn. However, raking leaves isn’t your only option for leaf removal. You can remove leaves easily with a leaf blower or compost or mulch them with your lawn mower to repurpose them to help grow your garden or yard.

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