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Avatar for Grind and Gone Stump Grinding
Grind and Gone Stump Grinding
5.0(
261
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Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The owner, Mr. McKown, has an awesome personality, offers fair in estimates and pricing, and does tree removal and stump grinding with great speed. I highly recommend. Trust my rating as I am very critical of services and rarely award 5 stars to anyone."
10 foot mound with 4 foot stump
10 foot mound with 4 foot stump
Driveway stump
Driveway stump complete
Stump Grind

+10

Response time2 hrs
Response rate99%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carolina Lawn and Tree
4.9(
14
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Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steven and his crew were able to come to my residence for the requested work the next day. They showed up on time, and performed the required tree limb removal & haul away in under 2 hours. They left the job site totally clean, and without any equipment damage to my lawn. I highly recommend Carolina Lawn and Tree for your next tree service needs!"
Jimmy
Jimmy
Jimmy
David
David

+57

Response time1 day
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Kelley's Tree Services
5.0(
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Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kelley's Tree Service came through for me and did outstanding work ! I am so happy with their very reliable and affordable services. I had an ugly tree for years and they got the job done in one day and all the cleanup! I was so impressed !! They got rid of my stump as well and evened out my ground. Very polite workers and easy to work with the company to get what you want exactly done !!! Thank you again Kelley's Tree Service for your hard work and making my yard look great !!"
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
before

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FIRST CHOICE TREE EXPERT CORP
4.9(
12
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Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"First Choice Tree Expert, Juan A. Garcia, and his team did an amazing job. They expertly tackled a very tall, partially dead pin oak tree on our front lawn needing to be removed, plus stump grinding and removal of a giant limb from our roof. This was a tough job, and we were on a deadline. First Choice really came through for us. We highly recommend Juan and his team. Thank you!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evans Stump Grinding
5.0(
20
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Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Chad did a great job and was very kind, professional, and affordable! I will definitely use him again and would recommend him to anyone looking for stump grinding/removal."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Stump Guy
4.8(
20
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Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"They did a great job. Very professional. They got to work right away, didnâ t waste any time on the job, and cleaned up The work area. I would highly recommend The Stump Guy."
Tree Service
Tree Service
Tree Service
Our work
Our work

+9

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"J was professional, he and his crew arrived on time and cleaned everything when they were done. I would highly recommend!"
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate88%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Palm trees are unique in that their roots don't grow straight down; they grow horizontally. Typically, palm tree roots go down between 12 and 36 inches deep. The roots grow far and wide from the base of the palm tree to absorb as much water and soil nutrients as possible. In addition, the horizontal roots are also very strong—keeping palm trees stable and helping them sway during storms.

Hiring an arborist costs around $900 on average, with prices ranging from $250 to $2,500 or more. Some arborists charge an hourly rate, typically between $100 and $350 per hour. The final cost depends on several factors, including the type of work, the number of trees, accessibility, and whether you hire an independent arborist or a larger tree service company. When hiring, you should also consider their experience and insurance coverage.

Below are some estimated costs for common arborist jobs:

  • Small tree removal: $300 to $500

  • Large tree removal: $500 to $2,000 or more

  • Tree health assessment: $150

  • Trimming a small tree: $75 to $200

  • Trimming a large tree: $150 to $400

  • Dealing with invasive species: $150 to $1,000 or more

Stay inside or well away until the storm passes. Don’t go outside to inspect the tree until the weather clears, especially if the tree is on a hill or isolated in a field. Lightning often strikes the same easily-accessed places multiple times, and you could be a new target. If a lightning strike causes a noticeable fire, alert emergency services. When the storm is over, take a closer look to gauge the damage done.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Using vinegar to kill tree roots is just one of the clever ways to use vinegar around the house. The method works best when you apply vinegar as directly to the root system as possible. For example, if the old tree roots and stump are currently exposed, drill holes in the tops of the roots and pour undiluted white vinegar into the holes to soak into the plant. Remember that vinegar can kill the surrounding grass and plants should it pour over the edge.

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