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Avatar for Lupton Lawn & Landscape LLC
Lupton Lawn & Landscape LLC
5.0(
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Tree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I can not express just how please I am of the work Lupton Lawn and Landscape did for me. The were very fast with a reply and a first contact. Then just as promised the work was done very professionally and on a very timely manner. I wish everyone were e3fficient as this company is."
Mulching
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Lawn and shrub trim

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Alex's Lawn Care & Landscaping
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Great experience! Honest and dependable. You really couldn’t ask for a better contractor to work with!"
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Recommended by23%of homeowners
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Barrow Construction of NC, LLC
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Barrow Construction, LLC has been serving as a leading Construction Company in the Virginia-North Carolina area since it was founded in 1999. Beginning as a small company doing decks, siding, framing, and interior trim, Barrow Construction has grown to provide over 25 residential and commercial services. After over 20 years in the business, Barrow Construction wants to focus on the residential construction sector in the southeastern Virginia/northeastern North Carolina area. Barrow Construction works hand in hand with their clients creating something custom and uniquely yours! Call us today, and let's make your idea a reality.

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HMF PROPERTY PRESERVATION
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Darnel has a father and son team. He provided good customer communication throughout the process. He was on time and did a great job removing tree debris. Darnel and his son worked 2 hours straight and charged a fair price. I definitely would hire again."
Demolition of brick and wood
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Unless it’s dead or dangerous, think twice about cutting down a tree in your yard. They’re good for health, well-being, wildlife, and the environment. Plus, local authorities often have regulations prohibiting the removal of trees, especially protected species or individual trees with historical value.

For small trees, tree removal should take just a couple of hours to complete. Assume that a mid-sized tree will take between four and eight hours, depending on the extent of the equipment required and the health of the tree. Remember to add up to two hours for stump removal. Larger trees could take as long as one or two working days, about eight hours each.

While the fastest way to kill a tree is to simply cut it down, there are several other methods to choose from. You should hire a professional tree removal service to cut down a tree to ensure your personal and property safety. Some slower but effective options include treating or grinding the tree stump or using a basal bark treatment. 

The speed of your tree root removal process depends on a few different factors, including the size and type of tree. However, the fastest method of killing tree roots is applying chemical herbicide, which starts working quickly and efficiently. But this removal method has its drawbacks, such as having a negative effect on the surrounding vegetation and landscaping. Other options like rock salt and stump grinding work relatively quickly and cause less damage to your yard.

Early signs that a tree is struggling include premature leaf shedding and lesions or other strange markings. Peeling bark, dead or rotten branches on the ground, and a conspicuous lack of leaves can all be signs that a tree has started to die. By the time a tree starts leaning, it’s usually too far gone to save.

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