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Grind and Gone Stump Grinding
5.0(
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Serving Oakboro, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Grind and Gone Tree Service did a great job! They gave us advice on whether to remove one of our questionable trees, left one of the stumps tall enough to make an outside table, cut some of the wood for our fire pit and even cut me a nice slice of wood to use for my painting hobby. We haven't lived in NC very long so we had no idea who to call but by using the Angi service, they provided us with a professional, friendly, reasonably priced service that I will recommend to everyone I know!! Thanks Randy and Tim! It was a pleasure meeting you guys!"
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%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carolina Landscaping and Tree Services LLC
4.9(
14
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Serving Oakboro, NC and surrounding areas

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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!"
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Jimmy
Jimmy
David
David

+57

Response time1 day
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Kelley's Tree Services
5.0(
13
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Serving Oakboro, 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
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+52

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evans Stump Grinding
5.0(
21
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Serving Oakboro, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Chad removed tree roots that were started to grow towards foundation and water system. Work was performed immediately, efficiently and professionally. This company is a pleasure to work with! The owner went out of his way to work around my schedule."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kikers Tree Service & Stump Removal
4.2(
155
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Serving Oakboro, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Travis Kikers’ crew came in cut down the tree, cleaned, raked up all debris that was in the yard and did a great job. This is the second time that I have used Kikers and I highly recommend their services."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Using Epsom salt to kill a tree stump typically takes between six and 12 months. While this may seem like a long time, it is significantly faster than the natural decomposition process, which can take up to seven years. This method is a viable DIY option for stumps that do not pose an immediate hazard. If you need a faster solution, you can hire a professional for stump removal or grinding, though this may cause more damage to the surrounding ground.

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

There are four common ways to prune a tree correctly: crown thinning, crown reduction, crown raising, and crown cleaning. The method you choose depends on the purpose of pruning. However, making the correct cuts is a vital part of the process, regardless of your method. Pruning incorrectly can damage or even kill the tree. So, you may want to hire a professional tree-trimming company to tackle the task. 

If you don’t cut down a dead, dying, or diseased tree, it can become a nesting place for pests like mosquitos, bees, beetles, wasps, fly larvae, and more. Some pests will live in the tree, while others will feed off the decaying wood. Unhealthy trees are also more likely to fall over, potentially injuring people and causing damage to your property.

Burning a tree stump can be effective, but it comes with safety considerations and isn’t always best for every situation. It's essential to check local regulations and assess the safety risks involved. Stumps that are near wooden structures or other non-moveable flammable objects aren’t good candidates for burning due to the risk of the fire spreading. Alternatives like grinding or a DIY stump rotting project might be safer and quicker for getting the job done.

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