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Avatar for Tri State Forestry, LLC
Tri State Forestry, LLC
4.8(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Vandalia, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"had big oak tree taken down. Awesome workers and friendly people they are pros at what they do would definitely recommend them!"
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Tree removal
Uplifted and ventilated

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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Young and Vaughn Tree Service
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Vandalia, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Young & Vaughn were very friendly and professional. The quote was reasonable and fell within budget. The men communicated the steps to take down the large tree and executed as planned. There was a small equipment failure but they were back on track in no time. They are great guys."
Trimmed drive and cut down dead ash trees
Trimmed drive and cut down dead ash trees
Trimmed drive and cut down dead ash trees
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Big Oaks Tree Service LLC
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Vandalia, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and thorough. I will definitely call them with any future tree issues."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Arbor Tech Tree Service and Landscape Co 5732899127 - Poetna stranica Facebook
3.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Vandalia, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They cut four trees for us very professional and when they were done you couldn't even tell that trees were here except for the stumps. Exceptional job, exceptional workers. Thank you"
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Jackson Crow 970-815-7277
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Vandalia, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had multiple very large trees that needed to be trimmed. Jackson gave us a very fair price and did great work. He was always in great communication as well!"
Crown reduction tree trimming
Crown reduction tree trimming
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GS Outdoor Service's, LLC
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Vandalia, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The service done involved shrubbery and ornamental tree trimming and a clean up of landscaping gone amuck. I did not have any deadline nor did I know exactly what I needed, but I needed help to get some order back to our landscaping. Greg was courteous and knowledgeable explaining not only what he could do but what the various plants/shrubbery/trees needed. He had some nasty weather to work through and the job was finished just before company and Thanksgiving. The work he did made a very noticeable improvement with the landscaping. I was very pleased with the work done and very pleased that Greg was professional and courteous in his approach to this job. I would recommend this service to others in a heartbeat. Our landscaping, although we are in Fall approaching Winter, actually looks like someone cares for it. Thanks GS Outdoor Services."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

It’s not as common for Dutch elm disease to affect other types of trees, especially if the surrounding trees aren’t elms. However, it is possible for DED to spread to other trees, particularly in northern states, like Minnesota. In fact, it’s a good idea to use geography to identify wood and determine which types of trees are in your yard. 

Unfortunately, the complex and shallow root system of elm trees makes surrounding elm trees particularly vulnerable to DED. Early discovery is key!

The best tool to cut trees is a chain saw. You can adjust your chain saw to the correct size based on the size of the branches, offering you the fastest and cleanest cut for medium- to large-sized trees. Depending on the type of chainsaw you use, you can cut through larger trees than you would with a more manual tool like an ax.

If executed correctly your tree should survive after being transplanted to a new spot. However, effective transplanting requires six months, careful root pruning, safe transport to the new location, and replanting in prime soil conditions. You’ll also need an appropriately sized root ball for a complete tree transplant. A good rule of thumb is that, for every inch in diameter, your tree’s root ball needs to be around 11 inches. So a tree with a diameter of six inches needs a root ball of approximately 66 inches.

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