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AJ Home Builder LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"AJ HB took down 5 crepe Myrtle trees that were too near the house and sick with fungus. They ground the stumps, cut back some pampas grass and hauled away all the debris. Then I asked him to do our pine straw. He’s a hard worker, showed up when he said he would and gave us a fair price. Communication between us was very good and he’s super polite and aims to please the customer. Would definitely hire again."
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WR Land Services LLC
5.0(
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Tree Removal

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As a General Contractor, I need reliable material deliveries. Time is crucial for me. In my experience with Wade at WCR, I have been blown away by their service, reliability, and genuine care for their customers. I never have to worry about how to move materials, because their knowledge and experience manage all of the logistics. Their prices are very competitive, so I m able to use their services without breaking the bank. I have been and will be a longtime customer. I suggest others do the same."
Forestry Mulching
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SydNature Services LLC
New to Angi
Tree Trimming

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Hi, I’m Gerald, a dependable and hardworking professional who takes pride in providing quality service and treating every customer’s home with care and respect. I have hands-on experience with moving, furniture handling, plumbing assistance, maintenance, material handling, and other residential and commercial work.\n\nWhen you hire me, you can expect professionalism, attention to detail, safe work practices, and a commitment to getting the job done right. I understand that inviting someone into your home requires trust, and I work hard to earn that trust on every job.\n\nMy goal is simple: provide dependable service, take care of your property, and leave every customer satisfied with the work.

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Lackey Lawn
New to Angi
Tree Trimming

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

At Lackey Lawn, we're proud to serve our local community with dependable, quality lawn care. With over 5 years of experience, we focus on honest service, clear communication, and showing up when we say we will. Our goal is simple: keep your property looking great while building lasting relationships with our customers.

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It takes anywhere from three to seven years for a stump to decompose on its own. This timeframe can depend on the kind of tree and your climate. The lower to the ground the stump is, the faster it rots. If you kill a tree stump with salt, boiling water, herbicide, light deprivation, or burning, the tree stump decomposes faster. 

You can use herbicides to prevent roots from growing without killing the tree itself, however they must be used with caution. Systemic herbicides are absorbed by the root and can kill off problematic roots. However, herbicides can sometimes negatively impact nearby plants, so the solution is best used sparingly.

Rock salt or Epsom salt can damage and kill tree roots over several weeks and can even assist in removing the tree's stump. However, you need to drill holes or cut into the stump and surface tree roots to inject them properly with the salt. Repeat the process every two weeks until the roots visibly rot away.

There are a few things you should look for in a stump removal company to make sure you’ll be satisfied with the results:

  • Proper business licensing and insurance

  • History of positive reviews

  • Good rating with the Better Business Bureau

We also recommend asking any company you’re considering the following questions to help find the best value:

  • Will you remove the roots as well as the stump?

  • Will you haul away wood chips or large portions of the stump?

  • What method will you use to remove the stump?

For small trees, tree removal should take just a couple of hours to complete. Assume that a mid-sized tree will take between four and eight hours, depending on the extent of the equipment required and the health of the tree. Remember to add up to two hours for stump removal. Larger trees could take as long as one or two working days, about eight hours each.

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