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Avatar for Sam Rantz's Stump Grinding
Sam Rantz's Stump Grinding
4.9(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Strafford, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

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"Mr. Rantz is a friendly, down-to-earth guy who definitely knows how to get rid of a tree stump. Severe storms rolled through NW Springfield in late April 2025. Unfortunately, we had to have a maple tree cut down. The tree company’s guy wanted $1150 to grind the stump and haul the sawdust. Mr. Rantz did it for $600 and did as thorough a job as I could’ve asked for. Five out of five stars. If you need to get rid of a stump on your property, hire Sam Rantz’s Stump Grinding - you’ll be glad you did."
Tree stump removal
32" tree stump removal
Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AAA Tree and Landscaping, LLC
4.6(
18
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Strafford, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"AAA Tree Service did an excellent job topping a dead tree that was hanging over my fence and garden. They were easy to work with, professional throughout the entire process, and willing to stay within my budget. The crew was efficient and made the whole experience stress-free. It was a pleasure working with them—I highly recommend their services and would absolutely use them again."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Hillside Excavation
5.0(
3
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Strafford, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

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"Hillside put in a retaining wall for my fire pit and pool area, hauled and spread gravel, and was able to haul the gravel for me as well. I have absolutely no complaints. Travis arrived when he said he would and completed the work on schedule. He also corrected a previous landscaping project (mine) which included correcting the fall from the house to the yard eliminating some low spots in my yard which helped with drainage. Hillside gave me a backyard I am very proud of. The quality of his work and the genuine commitment he brings to the project is refreshing. I absolutely recommend Hillside Excavating. Ronnie Hyde"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ozark Valley Earthworks, Inc
New to Angi
Tree Removal

Serving Strafford, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

At Ozark Valley Earthworks, we pride ourselves on being a family-owned business dedicated to providing high-quality Excavation, Earthworks, Concrete and Hardscape services throughout the Springfield, Missouri area. We combine industry expertise with the values of hard work, honesty, and personalized service that come with being a local, family-run business.\n\nAs a locally owned and operated company, we take pride in our reputation for honesty, reliability, and quality work. Our goal is to provide every client with efficient, cost-effective solutions tailored to their unique needs, while ensuring the highest standards of safety and environmental responsibility.\n\nLet Ozark Valley Earthworks handle your next project with the trust and care that only a family-owned business can provide. Contact us today and discover why we are the trusted name in Southwest Missouri for all your excavation and earthworks needs!

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Trees are beneficial to the environment and wildlife. If you have an old tree, but it’s healthy, it may be best to avoid cutting it down. However, if it’s showing signs of bug infestation, disease, or is potentially hazardous, then you should contact a tree removal company to cut it down. 

If you are unsure whether you should have it removed or not, then speak with an arborist to determine what is best.

Trees that flower in the spring—like dogwood, cherry, magnolia, and pear—should not be pruned during the winter. These spring-flowering plants grow buds on old growth, so you’ll actually remove what would’ve been gorgeous flowering foliage. Instead, wait to prune until right after they bloom, when the flowers fade.

If you’re wondering why tree trunks are painted white in your area, it’s usually to prevent sunscald, a condition where extreme shifts in temperature can cause tree bark to split. Fruit trees are especially vulnerable to sunscald, so this treatment is worth considering if it’s something that affects your trees.

Unfortunately, most of the time you’re out of luck if a neighbor’s tree blocks your view. You don’t have a right to a view, so if you have a tree that’s near the property line but on your neighbor’s property, you can’t cut it to be able to take in a majestic mountain or a beautiful sunrise. In some communities, however, there are ordinances protecting scenic views. Checking into your local laws can help you determine your rights in this situation.

A few signs a tree may be dead is if the leaves are dead and there are no signs of new blooms. You can also perform a scratch test on some of the branches to check the condition of the cambium layer beneath the bark.

If it is green, it is still alive, but if several are dry, brittle, and brown, the tree may be dying or dead. Always consult an arborist before assuming your tree is dead because you may be able to save it.

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