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Avatar for Oscar's Tree Services & Landscaping
Oscar's Tree Services & Landscaping
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Oscar's Tree Service provided a very competitive quote. They were able to work my job into a very tight timeframe and did excellent work. They avoided nearby landscaping when removing the tree and left the yard as clean as when they started. I would highly recommend them!"
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
265 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M&T Friendly Tree Service
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company delivered on what the job called for. Very professional. I had three large trees that came down in the storm week of August 4th. They cut them up and removed. Trimmed all the damaged trees. Hauled away all excess wood. Was able to mulch limbs back into our woods. They were able to spread the wood chips back into our natural areas. Went above and beyond what they said they would do. Arrived on time and finished in the time they had indicated. Pricing was far better than other quotes that I received. All my tree needs will be handled by M & T.."
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+12

Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
78 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rubio's Metal Roofing, LLC
5.0(
10
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Tree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove

Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"My experience was wonderful! The service was excellent! They arrived on time, worked quickly and efficiently, cleaned up when they were finished, provided clear pictures and explanation of the entire job... highly recommended! Rubio was very nice and professional. Great pricing and quality service... I plan to hire them again next month for my next home improvement project! They do an amazing job!"
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+44

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Allison's Welding
5.0(
11
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Allison s Welding is awesome - quality work and delightful to work with. Our rails are perfect and Josh and his team are courteous and punctual. Our house is almost one hundred years old and they matched our original railings so that they fit right in. We highly recommend them."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Haul Star Services
5.0(
6
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Tree Removal

Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Thank you so much, Dillon, for helping me with my yard! He did a great and quick job of cleaning out the yard of leaves and pine needles- and helped educate me on how I can avoid build up in the future as I’m new to the area. Was very quick to respond and schedule an appointment with."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Carolina Tree
4.0(
8
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If you are looking to have stumps removed, look no further than Carolina Tree Service. I needed 11 stumps removed! Super Stump Man, Larry Wallace came out and he initially said, he would remove some of them that day and come back at a later date to remove the others. However, he removed all eleven stumps in record time! In my book, he is the superhero of stump removal, period."
Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don’t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree.

Local tree removal prices range from $200 to $2,000 overall, but vary depending on:

  • Local cost of labor and supplies

  • Accessibility of the tree

  • Local laws regarding who is allowed to remove the tree

  • The species of the tree (softer woods are often easier to remove)

  • Local seasonal discounts for the off-season

Surface-level tree roots might only pose a small threat, such as being a tripping hazard or obstacle when you mow your lawn. But if mature tree roots start growing in the direction of your home’s foundation or plumbing system, it could be a real problem. Cutting small tree roots out before they grow too large can keep your home safe without removing the whole tree.

Generally, no, tree topping isn’t a good technique, and you should avoid using it in most cases. Tree topping may be the only good option to save a tree following severe damage after a storm, but in most other cases, it’s not the right choice. Tree topping can leave trees vulnerable to disease and further damage, and most pros will suggest against it.

The best tool to cut trees is a chain saw. You can adjust your chain saw to the correct size based on the size of the branches, offering you the fastest and cleanest cut for medium- to large-sized trees. Depending on the type of chainsaw you use, you can cut through larger trees than you would with a more manual tool like an ax.

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