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Hyler's Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a tree fall in my yard after a storm. I reached out to Hyler’s tree service and not only were they able to come very quickly the job was top notch. They truly go above and beyond and care deeply for each of their customers!"
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate91%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Carolina Tree Service
4.8(
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Customers say: Quality work

"I have used this company on 3 different occasions so obviously they do great work. Jerman has always provided excellent customer service and goes above and beyond to make sure I am happy with the job. Jerman and his team removed an incredible amount of English ivy from my property, have cut down and removed several very large trees, and even made a fire pit circle out of cut logs. They also cut up and stacked firewood from a tree they cut down. You could not ask for a better tree removal service!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Huskins Stump Grinding
4.9(
11
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything about the service was great but I could not give perfect score because I expected the yard would be cleaned when they finished. I was not told and did not know that the holes would be left open and all the sawdust and dirt piled all around. I am disabled and elderly. I am still trying to find help to fill the holes and clean up the mounds of sawdust. And that will cost more! Mr Huskens was very kind, and communicated with me throughout the process, and even made a trip back to me to give the receipt for my payment."
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Sweet Carolina Tree Care
4.7(
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are professional and detailed. They removed the tree the mess and made a neat pill from stump grinding. I appreciate the care they took care of my property. I will highly recommend Samuel and his team to anyone."
Response time40 mins
Response rate91%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Alexander Excavating, LLC
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alexander Excavating are very professional and are experienced very well in their business. We hired them to bring crush and run for our driveway, (approximately 125ft) plus widening of the space in front of our garage. They were here to do the job within 2 days and did prove to be very good at their job! They used a dump truck to deliver the product (approx. 17 ton) of the crush and run (our specific job took 2-1/2 loads to complete) and used a skid steer to spread the gravel to extend from our garage to the back of our house and down the 125 ft driveway. They did a very excellent job and proved to be very quick and thorough in their work and we are so very happy with the way it turned out! We would highly recommend them to take care of your driveway needs and they are very knowledgeable in the type of product necessary to complete the job. Pricing was very comparable and they definitely took great care of us and our driveway needs!"
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Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Harrold’s Tree and Land Management
4.9(
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very friendly and professional. Was able to get my tree gone in one weekend along with cleanup! I highly recommend Lucas to anyone needing a tree gone or trimmed!"
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It may not be worth it to rake every leaf in your yard, but it’s necessary to remove the majority of leaves to prevent them from smothering grass growth on your lawn. However, raking leaves isn’t your only option for leaf removal. You can remove leaves easily with a leaf blower or compost or mulch them with your lawn mower to repurpose them to help grow your garden or yard.

Steer clear of the area and contact your utility company immediately. It will have a website portal and/or a phone number to report downed trees and electrical issues. If the tree appears to be on public land, you may want to call your local government and report the issue there, too.

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.

Pruning trees is important for several reasons. It improves tree health and strength by removing dead, diseased, or unwanted branches, which in turn encourages new growth and can help treat disease. For fruit trees, proper pruning can lead to a larger and better-quality harvest. Pruning also enhances safety by removing weak limbs that could break and fall, potentially causing injury or property damage, especially during storms. Beyond these functional benefits, pruning can also improve a tree's appearance. To ensure pruning is done correctly for the tree's long-term health, consider hiring a professional.

Not every arborist climbs trees, but most will do so if that’s the best method for assessing or treating a tree. Arborists have a variety of tree climbing gear and safety equipment to choose from when climbing trees. Consult your local arborist about their tree-climbing plan if your service requires that type of task.

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