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Avatar for Grass Hunters Lawn and Tree Service LLC
Grass Hunters Lawn and Tree Service LLC
5.0(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Salem, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Outstanding work! They removed a tree that required serious precision. They went the extra mile with cleanup too."
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FRAZER'S TREE SVC
4.3(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Salem, MO and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

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Was a slight delay because of bad weather but very prompt as soon as the weather permitted. I felt it was a little pricey but they

did quality work for their money. Owners and workers were professional and courteous. Would use them again if needed.


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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ritzco Tree Care
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Salem, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Price quoted was double that of local competitors. That said, he was driving 30 miles to do the job, was very knowledgeable and professional, with great attention to detail. If there's any problem with my selected contractor, Ritzco Tree Care will get the job in spite of the price. All local tree services' prices were in the same ball park, about half of Ritzco. That might just be Waynesville contractors trying to keep Rolla contractors away. Ritzco's price was very close to what I expected for a licensed, insured, certified trees service employing at least one arborist. If that proves to not be true, as mentioned, I'll cancel the local contract and move to Ritzco."
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Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Smiths Land Development
4.8(
4
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Salem, MO and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We hired Smith’s Land Development to regrade the entrance to our commercial storage facility and address drainage problems. Jesse, the owner, performed the work himself and did an outstanding job. He was knowledgeable, straightforward, and completed the project as agreed. The grading and drainage improvements have made a noticeable difference in both functionality and appearance. High-quality work and professional service. Would definitely recommend."
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Stanley's Home Improvement
3.3(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+7 more

Serving Salem, MO and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a very amazing job with the amount of trees i was needing done, they was very respectful and a very affordable price, my wife also hired then again when they mentioned landscaping and it was outstanding. I will call them again for the trees and landscaping needs next year!"
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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Gunn Landscape, LLC
4.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+3 more

Serving Salem, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very hard workers. Cleaned up their mess every day. Project turned out even better than expected. Very professional. Have already hired them for a 2nd project and would absolutely recommend then to others."
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Residential Hercules Wall

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

The shepherd’s tree, native to the Kalahari Desert in Africa, holds the record for the deepest known tree roots at over 230 feet deep. Some African communities refer to it as the “Tree of Life” since it provides food, shade, and medicinal properties to the surrounding community.

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.

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

Using vinegar to kill tree roots is just one of the clever ways to use vinegar around the house. The method works best when you apply vinegar as directly to the root system as possible. For example, if the old tree roots and stump are currently exposed, drill holes in the tops of the roots and pour undiluted white vinegar into the holes to soak into the plant. Remember that vinegar can kill the surrounding grass and plants should it pour over the edge.

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