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Hyler's Tree Service
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Emergency services offered

"Hylers Tree Service is a very professional and qualified company that provides excellent tree removing services. They completed the job in a timely manner along with cleaning up the worksite. A very great team to hire for all your tree, stump and shrub needs!"
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
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Lawn-N-Order Landscaping Services, LLC
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would recommend Lawn-N-Order Landscaping Services. They were timely in answering the initial request and took care of my job in a timely and professional manner."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
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Hyler Tree Service
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a very good experience with this fine group. They were very friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. They did exactly what we asked then to do and they even made suggestions on how to proceed on a few problems we were having with some of our trees. They cleaned up after themselves and did it all for a very reasonable price. I will definitely recommend them and use them again when the need arises."
Response time7 hrs
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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A'S tree service corp
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very quick to answer and reach back, honest people who gave me a fair price, very professional and nice."
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Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Big Axe Tree Service LLC
5.0(
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Tree Removal

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Big Axe Tree Service is our go-to for tree removal and grading. They is reasonable and show up when they say. We highly recommend them!"
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DB's Landworks
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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Emergency services offered

"I was very pleased with DB landscaping LLC. They were very professional. They did a wonderful job and completed it to my expectations and beyond. They were very neat and left my yard and beautiful condition. I would highly recommend them for any job. Thank you for having such a wonderful company on your list of professionals."
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Huskins Stump Grinding
4.9(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

"I had a lot of stumps to be removed, and he did a great job on all. I am very pleased with his work. He and his personal was polite, friendly, and professional. I highly recommend, he is affordable and fair in his pricing and would hire him again."
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Tree Worx
4.4(
107
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Tree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tree Worx was dependable, completed the job as discussed, effectively finished the job and cleaned their work area! Highly recommend-"
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Sweet Carolina Tree Care
4.7(
15
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This guy is great. Cut down a huge limb broke off near my house. Did a great job. Highly recommend him and will use him in the future."
Response time40 mins
Response rate91%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

According to scientists at Penn State University, spotted lanternflies do not typically kill the trees and plants they feed on, but they can cause branches and segments to die off. However, they have been found to kill cultivated grapes, which can have devastating consequences for vineyard owners and regions that heavily rely on vineyards to create jobs and generate revenue. They have also killed the Ailanthu altissima, known as the tree of heaven, though this is classified as a noxious and invasive weed tree.

Many consider the Fraser fir to be the most popular type of Christmas tree, but which type of tree sells out near you can depend on region and decorating trends that year. For example, the Leyland cypress is especially popular in the Southeast, according to the National Christmas Tree Association.

You don’t always need a permit to grind a stump, but you might need one depending on your location and the stump’s surroundings. Permits are often needed if the stump is part of a protected tree species, near public areas or utility lines, or close to environmentally sensitive zones like wetlands. Some cities also regulate noise and work hours. Always check local rules before grinding, and contact your city or county office if you're unsure.

Since summer is a busy time for tree companies, the cheapest time of year to remove a tree is during the winter. February and March are typically the prime time to hire a tree removal pro, and some homeowners living in colder climates can save around 20% off services. It depends on location and the company, but you can always shop around for the best deal.

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

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