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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

Free estimates

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
4.9(
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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%
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, timely at a good price, actually hired him to perform another project after the excavation and clearing of the storm damage and again they exceeded expectations. at a great price definitely my go to person."
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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

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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Tree Worx
4.4(
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Tree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

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

Approved

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

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!

Ivy eventually kills trees by restricting its growth, blocking sunlight, absorbing nutrients and water from the soil, and weakening the tree. Trees with ivy are more likely to experience diseases, pests, rot, and fungi growth. When ivy weighs down tree branches, the tree is more likely to break during a storm and cause damage.

Yes, it is highly recommended to remove tree stumps. Leaving them in the ground can lead to several problems, as they are not only unsightly but can also reduce your property's value. Stumps can obstruct landscaping plans, make mowing difficult, and hinder new growth. More importantly, they are prime breeding grounds for pests like termites, ants, and mice, which can spread to your home and cause costly damage to its wood and foundation. Stumps also attract fungi and diseases that can infect other healthy trees and plants in your yard. As a stump decays, it might sprout new, unwanted shoots. While removing a stump is an investment, it prevents these potential issues and enhances the safety, health, and appearance of your landscape.

Trees are beneficial to the environment and wildlife. If you have an old tree, but it’s healthy, it may be best to avoid cutting it down. However, if it’s showing signs of bug infestation, disease, or is potentially hazardous, then you should contact a tree removal company to cut it down. 

If you are unsure whether you should have it removed or not, then speak with an arborist to determine what is best.

The felling notch you make before you make the final cut will determine which way the tree will fall. The cut will be in a wedge or triangle, and the tree will fall from the highest point of the triangle. You can use this, as well as the process described above, to estimate where a tree will fall. 

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