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Avatar for Hall's Tree Service
Hall's Tree Service
4.3(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Sunset Beach, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dustin and his crew have trimmed my large Drake Elm tree and two Yapoon Holly trees since 2013. Dustin is an arborist who knows his trees. He welcomes my input and takes time to explain exactly what will be done. Very professional and easily accessible."
Response time2 days
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Garden of Eva Landscaping, LLC
4.6(
208
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Tree Trimming - For Business

Serving Sunset Beach, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Garden of Eva did a great job transforming my yard to a much nicer looking area. The guys who were here, Scottie, etc were very friendly and answered all my questions. The only thing I would suggest is perhaps a handout with instructions on what and how to water and how often.. Good service over all and especially letting me pay in installment plan. Thannks."
Yard Makeover w/fountain
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Yard Makeover w/fountain
Pool area makeover
pool area before

+8

Response time9 hrs
173 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Universal Green Garden Landscaping, Inc.
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Sunset Beach, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Complete overhaul of my yard. Cleaning up, sod install, irrigation system, creating plant beds, and mulching. Brought the most beautiful top soil Iâ ve ever seen! All done in a timely efficient manner. Thank you Fernando."
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Our Work

+16

Response time7 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Sunset Beach, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Needed fencing installed to keep groundhogs from taking up residence under our deck. Brady came up with a creative and complete solution that made sure the varmints were out and would not return. Would use again."
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
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+10

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Christian Alessandra
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Sunset Beach, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I’m Christian. I have been working in all or some fields that u have read for 35 years. Born into a family of Masons. I’m a third generation mason in my family. I specialize in hardscapes and landscaping but not limited to any type of masonry work. I have a window screen repair company currently. Moves into the area little less than a year ago. Trying to figure out what I want to do down here in North Carolina. I learned everything I know from doing and watching work side by side with my dad, uncle and my older brother. Anyway I’m available to work. Ready to take care of someone’s project large or small no matter what it is.

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Bird Dog Heating & Air
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Sunset Beach, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

My name is Zsombor Didek, and I’m the owner of Bird Dog Heating & Air, proudly serving Wilmington and the surrounding areas. As a young, driven technician with a fresh mindset in the HVAC trade, I bring a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to doing things the right way—every time.

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

You’ll have to balance up the cost, the value of the tree (sentimental or otherwise), and the risk factors. An experienced arborist will help you understand whether transplanting is likely to be successful. The cost and hassle of transplanting a large, well-established tree are often not worth it, especially if the species is fast-growing and easy to source. The decision depends on the age and species of the tree, the conditions in the new site location, and how careful the company is when digging out and moving the tree.

Absolutely. These steps are significantly easier, too, especially when it comes to preserving the root ball and moving the palm tree. However, you will want to make sure the tree has plenty of fertilizer to establish itself and start growing. Supports may also be more important, as it can take extra time for a potted palm to spread out its roots. If you are transferring a palm to another pot, you’ll want to move up a size or two to a larger pot. Make sure the pot has excellent drainage to keep the palm from getting waterlogged.

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