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Expert Tree Services, LLC
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Battleboro, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Expert Tree Service did an excellent job. Walter and his team were professional from the quote to the clean-up after the trees were removed. He and the office staff were patient and kind when I needed to delay the job for a couple of weeks. I highly recommend Expert Tree Service and I would definitely hire them again!"
Baseboard
Stump removal
Stump removal
Tree removal.
Oak tree removal.

+9

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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DC Tree Cutting and Land Service
5.0(
5
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Tree Removal - For Business

Serving Battleboro, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With over 10 years of experience in the tree service industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your property. We large tree removal, land clearing, stump grinding and inert debris disposal. \n We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give DC Tree Cutting a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Before tree removal
Lot clearing
Land Clearing
Grapple truck pickup
Grapple truck pickup

+2

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

No, homeowners insurance typically does not cover the cost of removing a dead, sick, or rotting tree that is still standing. Insurance is designed to protect against sudden and unexpected accidents, whereas a tree dying or rotting over time is considered a maintenance issue. Coverage usually only applies after a tree has fallen and caused damage to your property.

Leaving the tree stump and letting it rot is never a good idea, as this leads to insect infestations and other frustrations. Additionally, decomposing trunks are at risk for diseases that spread out to the remaining plants and trees in the yard, thus ruining your whole outdoor aesthetic. It's usually best to remove the stump at the same time you remove the tree.

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.

While there is a lot of debate about whether boiling water is strong enough to kill tree roots, it is not best to remove the roots from large, old trees. You may be able to weaken young roots enough to remove them manually, but boiling water will likely not do the trick for large root systems.

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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